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THE THINKER OR THE STINKER: WHICH ONE ARE YOU?

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  The Thinker or the Stinker: Which One Are You? When faced with a challenge, do you pause, reflect, and approach it with strategy and clarity? Or do yo u rush in, overcomplicate things, or freeze altogether? In other words: are you the thinker—or the stinker? Though the phrase might sound humorous, it holds a deeper truth about how we navigate problems, make decisions, and manage our reactions under pressure. Let’s explore what each type means, and how we can shift from being a "stinker" to a more thoughtful, effective "thinker." 🧠 The Thinker: C alm, Curious, Calculated Thinkers are not necessarily the smartest people in the room—they’re the ones who pause long enough to understand the room. Traits of a thinker: •Asks questions before offering solutions •Breaks down problems into manageable parts •Resists emotional reactions and knee-jerk decisions •Learns from mistakes and adapts •Seeks input without losing direction In workplaces, thinkers are the ones who spot...

YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO RETIRE

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  Words from Kanayo O. Kanayo, the Legend. *You Cannot Afford To Retire* I have come to this conclusion, not just from books or sermons, but from the steady drumbeat of real life. From watching friends, colleagues, family members, great men—men of wisdom, strength, and wealth—choose to retire... only to quietly fade into sickness, into sorrow, and then, far too soon, into the arms of death. Retirement, in the way the world understands it, is not rest—it is resignation. Resignation from purpose. From duty. From the creative tension that keeps the spirit vibrant and alert.  We are taught that everything in creation is in motion. Motion is life. Motion is law. Look around you: *. Rivers flow ceaselessly—wherever the current breaks off, water *. stagnates and death settles in. *. The Earth rotates without pause. *. The seasons march in perfect obedience. *. Even the great stars above us dance in eternal cycles, never swerving, never stalling. Man is no exception. We were not made ...