When I posted on social media in December about feeling sadly and barely avoiding the pit of depression, I was struck by how many people reached me, in somewhat of…
Read MoreYou are counting all the people who didn’t say yes to you, didn’t stay with you, didn’t love you the way you deserved, who broke your heart viciously, who didn’t…
Read MoreThere is nothing wrong with striving to improve your life situation. You can improve your life situation, but you cannot improve your life. Life is primary. Life is your deepest…
Read MoreIf you’re a committed reader of this newsletter, then you probably know what I know: that money doesn’t lead to happiness, that status is a game that leads to a…
Read MoreI like drama. I am also naturally given to drama. And I attract a number of dramatic people to myself. Drama makes like a bit more fun, enhances the experience,…
Read MoreNew you, yeah? Well, how has that worked for you all these years? For much of you, not very much. How about old you, getting better, making decisions to grow…
Read MoreEvery day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…
Read MoreWe speak a lot about emotions in the newsletter (The Daily Vulnerable). Because emotions are often the way we react to the world. But we aren’t just emotions. Don’t play…
Read MoreI shared one of the most profound moments of my life with the audience of TEDx Ungwarimi, where I was invited as a guest over the weekend. My therapist was…
Read MoreFriend, ask me: “Do you care what people think about you, Chude?” My answer will be this: “On most days? No. Because I truly know that it doesn’t matter. What…
Read MoreSometimes your friends will be unreasonable. Sometimes they will be annoying, they will say the wrong things, do the wrong things, be insensitive, be selfish, not be there for you…
Read MoreI was at dinner with a mentor the other day, and he asked me, "So are you still based outside Nigeria?" Now, if you live in Nigeria, you know that being seen…
Read MoreWhen I began to learn about living a joyful life, I would find myself ashamed whenever I was sad. Almost as if I was failing a lesson I should already…
Read More…for living what Brene Brown calls a “wholehearted” life - what I call a life of “joy”? Authentic + Courage + Compassion. Authenticity: Show up everywhere, everyday with your truest best self –…
Read MoreWhen something doesn't make sense. When everything that was supposed to work out didn't. When you are overwhelmed, confused, and despairing. When the red sea crashes back on you…
Read MoreUyo the capital of Akwa Ibom State played host to the Emerging Leaders Summit. A TEDx inspired event with focus on Leadership, Enterprise and Governance. The project which is non…
Read MoreWhen someone asks you a favour, if your reply is "I sadly don’t have the money. I haven’t even paid for X", you expect empathy, even sympathy, right? But when…
Read MoreParticipants at The Joy Masterclass London have learnt and started applying the principles for living a centered, joyful, and fulfilling lives. This was learnt after a successful hosting of the…
Read MoreAre you one of those people whom someone told when they were young, in school, powerless or needing help of some sort that ‘you wouldn’t amount to anything’? If you are,…
Read MoreMedia entrepreneur, Adebola Williams hosted newly-wed, Kemi "Lala" Akindoju and Gbubemi Fregene (popularly known as Chef Fregz) to a surprise pre-wedding dinner at Lagos exclusive restaurant, Tarragon. The exclusive dinner for 30 of…
Read MoreWhen others respect you or love you, or in other ways hold you in esteem, there is always the temptation for them to idolize you, to put you on a pedestal. That’s because people like…
Read MorePeople like perfect stories, Friend. Be careful. “I haven’t had any alcohol in 5 years,” for instance. But are you sure? Are you sure they haven’t had just a sip…
Read MoreI am always excited to receive feedback on how these newsletters are helping you in your journeys. Once a month, I share some of the emails I get with you.…
Read MoreChude Jideonwo, Seun Awolowo, others to teach on flourishing and joy Joy, Inc., the benefit corporation focused on building happier, flourishing Africans is set to hold the first London edition…
Read MoreImmediately I said it, I did a double-take. Something about it came from deep inside me. I had just arrived Lagos from Istanbul. Travelling light as always, with just my hand…
Read MoreEntrepreneur, Ubi Franklin, music artiste, Banky W and Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri joined the founder of Joy, Inc., Chude Jideonwo at The Joy Masterclass which took place on Saturday, 28 July, 2018…
Read MoreThere are few events that can come to define a nation's identity quite like how it approaches elections. This is because elections expose the priorities and motives of the men…
Read MoreHim: And you made a statement on how only those who have deep emotions can reach deep or something like that? Me: Yeah... Him: Well...I went through a deeper ocean on Monday. And…
Read MoreChude Jideonwo, founder of the benefit company focused on building happier flourishing Africans, Joy, Inc. [] has concluded his two month #TheJoyTour with an edition of The Joy Masterclass hosted…
Read MoreI received the most human message I ever got, yesterday, from a dear friend. I want to share it with you: “Good morning Chude. I didn’t sleep much. Yesterday, I…
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