In this episode, we challenge the notion of "happily ever after" and encourage listeners to find joy in their current circumstances. We explain how people often postpone happiness while pursuing future goals, missing the beauty of present moments. Through relatable examples from school years to career milestones, we demonstrate that true happiness comes from appreciating progress and embracing each life phase while still working toward future aspirations.
Discover how the constant pursuit of approval might be sabotaging your goals and potential. In this episode, we explore the hidden costs of people-pleasing, from saying yes to everything to obsessing over social media validation. Learn practical strategies to break free from approval-seeking behaviors while maintaining genuine kindness. Stop putting your dreams on hold to please others. It's time to prioritise progress over popularity
In this eye-opening episode, we explore how every decision comes with trade-offs. Discover why you can't excel at everything simultaneously, how to identify your true priorities, and why choosing what to be "bad at" might be your secret to success. Learn practical strategies for making intentional sacrifices that align with your goals and finally break free from the overwhelming pressure to "have it all."
No matter when you begin, it’s never too late to hit reset! In this episode, we dive into how you can stay on track with your goals, even if January is already behind you. Whether you're rethinking your resolutions or feeling overwhelmed, get practical tips for turning things around and making this year your best yet.
What happens when three friends get real about the struggles of balancing it all in a developing country? 🤔 In this anniversary special of Murphy's Notes, Wale, Aghogho, and I dive deep into the challenges young people face when juggling career ambitions, relationship goals, and financial pressures. From divergent opinions to common ground, we share personal perspectives and hard-earned wisdom about making these crucial life choices. Inside this conversation:
This isn't your typical success talk - it's an honest conversation about the real trade-offs we face and how to navigate them thoughtfully. 💭 What's your biggest struggle in balancing these three aspects? Share your experience below! #LifeBalance #CareerGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #RealTalk #MurphysNotes
Happy New Month! ✨
It's been a bit of a long hiatus but we're back! Before we fully delve into the next series, let’s start the month with a special behind-the-scenes moment from our anniversary episode! Wale and AG asked a few questions about Murphy’s Notes—how it all began and the creative process behind each note.
We also looked back at one of the most streamed episodes, “Short People Matter”, and explored the question: “How do these ideas even come to life?”
If you’ve ever been curious about what happens off the mic, this one’s for you.
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What drives you? As we wrap up season 3 today, I share the back story about how far we’ve come on this journey, using an analogy from an interesting TED talk by Layi Wasabi that I came across earlier in the year. The central message of today’s note is that our driving force should be internal, rather than external. That’s how you defy inertia because if internal forces drive you, only internal forces can stop you.
As a sequel to our last episode about listening, today’s note expounds on some unspoken communication rules.
Recently, the internet has been agog with a trend "We listen, we don't judge.". In today's episode, we talk about listening. Sometimes, instead of listening to someone, we give unsolicited advice, or we reflect our fears and sometimes judgments on them. Listening is an essential communication skill and our relationships would be much better if we only knew how to listen.
Today’s note challenges you to confront hard financial truths while offering smart, practical solutions for money management. Through relatable examples and honest insights, it reveals how our spending habits reflect our true priorities and values. From innovative budgeting techniques to preparing for the '100 days of January,' the episode offers a fresh perspective on making intentional money decisions that go beyond conventional financial advice.
This episode challenges listeners to examine their true priorities, introducing the concept of 'posteriorities' - what we consciously choose not to prioritise. Through relatable analogies of money-spending habits and juggling rubber versus glass balls, the episode reveals how our choices, not time, determine what we achieve. It offers a fresh perspective on work-life balance, the dark side of success, and the importance of protecting what's truly irreplaceable in our lives while being honest about our priorities.
In today's note, I share a valuable lesson I learned when I lost a 100-day streak. Humans are naturally obsessed with likes and streaks because these things make us look good on the outside. But addiction to appearances is often what holds us back from real growth.
Learn why being 'deaf' to negativity might be your superpower. Through the inspirational story of a deaf frog, we break down 5 crucial lessons about success, personal growth, and following unconventional paths. Essential listening for entrepreneurs, dreamers, and anyone challenging the status quo.
For centuries, people have asked the question “What is the essence of life?”. Why do we have to keep struggling to make ends meet even though they never meet until we leave this world? What’s the point? In today’s note, I share some thoughts on this.
If you’ve watched the movie “Back to the Future”, you’re familiar with the concept of how a tiny distortion in the space-time continuum can lead to a completely different chain of events that create a whole new universe. In today’s note, we explore the inches that define our lives. The seemingly little things that have far-reaching effects.
If you're seeing this, there’s a good chance you have over 20 to 50 tabs open on your browser. The question is why? You keep telling yourself that you’ll go back to those things and six months have passed. In today’s note, I share five things I do to stay sane and productive aside from closing browser tabs.
Last week, in the middle of my workday, I had a “friendly” conversation with a scammer over the phone. It was not the first time I received such a call but I picked up a few lessons from the encounter and that’s what I share on today’s note.
This title is not a parable; I mean it literally. Take pictures no matter where you are now or what is happening in your life. You’ll need them.
“If you have everything you need before you start, you started too late!” Our natural instinct is to be fully ready before we begin, but there’s a thrill that comes with tackling challenges as they surface. You may never start if you wait till you have all the loopholes covered, and focusing too much on the big picture can get overwhelming. Trust your gut, start, tackle what is right in front of you, and keep going step-by-step till you reach the finish line.
The best way to learn business is to be in business. Today, we wrap up our three-part series on the utopian school system as we talk about an educational paradigm that upholds the three pillars that we talked about in the last note - The Igbo Apprenticeship system. This is a a traditional economic model originating from the Igbo ethnic group in southeastern Nigeria and is globally recognised and talked about in world-class institutions like the Harvard Business School. Are there components we can draw from here to make up the utopian school system? Find out!
