Food for thought

  Embracing Courage: A Lesson From the Kenyan Gen Z protest On June 25th, 2024, a new chapter of Kenyan history was written. The young generation of this great nation took to the streets. They thundered with a new rhythm—a chorus of patriotic songs soared through the streets, their lyrics a rallying cry for justice and accountability. But amidst the melodies of hope, tear gas punctuated the air, and water cannons lashed out with force, a stark reminder of the resistance faced by those who dared to challenge the status quo. This was not just a protest; it was a testament to the unwavering bravery of Kenya's youth, Generation Z, who refused to be silenced by fear or intimidation. "Zakayo shuka!" their voices echoed, defying the echoes of authority with every step towards Parliament's gates. As the parliament building loomed large, the symbolic mace was seized, power symbolically transitioned back to the people, and history paused to witness a generation's determinat...

  My Current Read: Deep Work by Cal Newport I just finished reading the first chapter where Cal Newport introduces us to the transformative concept of deep work, emphasizing how focused, distraction-free concentration can significantly enhance productivity and intellectual capacity in our increasingly fragmented world. The Impact of Digital Technology on Labor Markets Newport references Race Against the Machine , a book which compellingly argues that the rise of digital technology is transforming labour markets in unexpected ways. To thrive in this new era, you need to fall into one of three groups: 1. High-Skilled Workers Are you adept at working with intelligent machines? By intelligent, I mean technologies like data visualization, analytics, programming etc. Think of tools like Power BI, Python, or ChatGPT. To build career capital in this era of rapid tech development, learn to use at least one of these tech disruptions in your area of work. For instance, I’ve been using ChatGPT...