Marc Reflects

  | Marc Reflects When I first heard about someone passing 250 exams and interviews before landing a job, I found myself wrestling with a question: How does anyone sustain that kind of persistence without breaking? At some point, most of us would give up. But reflecting on this story, I realize that persistence is not just about stubbornness it’s a complex, often difficult mindset that reveals much about human resilience and determination. In my own reflections, especially given the context of Africa’s challenging job markets and limited resources, this story is far from exceptional it’s deeply instructive. It forces me to ask: what does persistence really mean, and why is it so crucial in the pursuit of success? Persistence as a Learned Discipline, Not Just an Innate Trait Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich has been a foundational text for many who seek success, and rightly so. Hill’s assertion that “Many a failure comes because of lack of persistence” resonates powerf...

The Truth About Saving: What They Don’t Tell You By Marc Reflects  We often hear the same advice:  "You must save to build a better future."  Financial experts, social media posts, and motivational speakers tell us that saving—even just a little—can change your life. While that may hold true for some, here’s the truth many avoid saying out loud:  saving is not possible for everyone, at least not in the way it's often presented . From my own lived experience, I’ve come to challenge this popular narrative. Saving Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All If you have a  stable, monthly-paying job , saving can feel manageable. You know what to expect and can plan accordingly. But what about those of us with  irregular incomes —the freelancers, small-scale service providers, or people depending on donations and inconsistent gigs? I've been there. I tried to adopt the saving discipline. I created a structure for myself. For example, if I earned between  5,000 to 1...