If you would do one thing that will honestly alter the cause of your life for good, would you do that without minding the cost? Reading this piece would be one of those. A few days ago a friend called me and we got talking. I asked about how her life has been and she shared what would be the challenge of most if not all young people out there - "nothing seems to be working". What I will be sharing in the next few weeks stems out of my conversation with her and forgive my bias, this would be for young people. I will be writing letters to young people, it will be true, relatable, straightforward, and radically life-transforming. Please follow diligently. This will be an introductory piece. Dear young people,  Ours is a generation where life is hard, things are constantly on the move and everyone is in a hurry to make both ends meet. People cut corners to achieve certain set goals, people do all manner of things not minding the aftermath if only they can get what they want, pe

What I will share today concerns us all. I have been guilty, you have been guilty in one way or the other, we all have fallen prey to it as well in some ways. Don't feel confronted if this picks you out, the essence is to help us all overcome it and become better versions of ourselves.  Over the years, I have talked with many young people who came to me with one issue or another, and most of these conversations border on self-development and personal growth. What I have observed with most if not all of those young people is that they have made excuses to be their best ally in the journey of life.  So let's talk about excuses.  We live in a generation laced with the culture of young people not owning up to their choices, responsibilities, and/or irresponsibilities. The blame game is thriving, people are always finding a scapegoat for what they do or failed to do.   Excuses! Excuses!! Young people are always inventing excuses to not live as they should, to not take responsibility