I believe one of the hardest questions we will ever have to answer as human beings is the question that on the surface that looks the most simplistic: WHO AM I?
Think about it, what is the first thing that comes to mind when you are asked who you are? Indeed, who are you? Are you what you do? Are you your name? Are you your family? Are your 'achievements', 'possessions' and 'titles' an extension of yourself? Or is it your personality that is your character? Who are you when no one is watching?The hardest person to describe is ironically the person you know best: YOURSELF.
In a nutshell, I am an entrpreneur , professional freelance editor, Copywriter, Author (Say Cheese, or Get Cheesed) and Philanthropist (Say Cheese Foundation).I own and manage an online writing company: Say Cheese Writers Bureau that specifically provides, editing, proof-reading, technical writing, SEO and copywriting services. A team of talented writers Say Cheese writers Bureau's main objective is to help individuals as well as organizations with their specific writing needs. We provide contractual non plagiarized writing and editing services in the business and personal development fields at affordable rates as well as creative and technical copywriting to the advertising and PR industry.
I also write for various online as well as offline media and/or publications. I regularly contribute to personal development blogs, money and financial blogs and submit regular ezines on the same. I have also previously been an editor for a personal business development magazine. Additionally I have helped ghost write several Real Estate How to books as well as written SEO articles on Money, Debt financing and Mortgages.
Outside of my copywriting career, I speak at both public and private engagements
My passion is ...
Writing, Speaking and Inspiring others to belive in their God given abilites
I know too much about ...
Letting go and forgiveness. It takes a big man to apologise.
My parents always told me ...
Nothing. I learnt from personal experience. It was not always easy but somehow i did a great job of falling and getting up again.
My childhood ambition ...
Was to be a diplomat. To go on a humanitarian mission.
My favorite memory ...
When i finsihed writing my first book: Say Cheese or Get Cheesed. You have no idea what writing a book does for you and your mind.
Why I write ...
Because I have talent and a passion for writing. When i die atleast i'll have changed or impacted someone's life and God won't be too unhappy with me.
What I am reading/watching/listening to ...
I am currently reading Paulo Coelho's "The Alchemist" and a biography on Eric Liddel
My first job ...
Was a receptionist at a Reproductive Health NGO
My best moment ...
When I'm dancing. I can be whoever i want to be. Its my outlet, my release for pent up energy. I have no cares in the world and I am at my optimum. Its my time to let go. daily best moment is at 6am every morning when i awake with God on my mind. My future best moment should be when i go bunjee jumping!
My inspiration ...
God. second inspiration my friend and mentor Geoffrey Semaganda (CEO Action Wealth International)
Is it really overrated or are we just too serious? As a child Valentine's Day was a non issue. I was least bothered by it and only became aware of its existence when I was about 16. Even then I didn't care to find out what happens on this day. Then I turned 18 exactly seven days before Valentine's Day and watched a documentary that talked about its history and linked its origin to fertility festivals in ancient Rome where young women instead of being gifted with candy or flowers as is the practice today, were whipped with strips of animal hide in a bid to increase their fertility. Centurie...
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