Personal Development Corner

17/08/2025

24/07/2025

I often come across initiatives by NGOs like GIZ, Plan International, PlanAid, YES-Ghana, and others on Facebook, targeting the youth. Many of these initiatives focus on entrepreneurship, job or career fairs, legal pathways to immigration in Europe, digital skills training, and vocational or technical education.

Some are organized online as seminars designed to equip young people with vital information, guidance, and practical steps toward acquiring relevant skills and pursuing various opportunities.

Although certain trainings are limited to specific regions or districts, many are open to everyone. Yet, I rarely see youth—especially those in my circles or fraternity—taking advantage of these opportunities.

One of the issues is that we often scroll past these posts on Facebook without taking the time to read, like, or share them. And based on how Facebook and other social media algorithms work, if you ignore a particular type of post a few times, the platform stops showing you similar content altogether.

We must become more intentional with how we use social media. It's time to follow the right pages and channels—those that can genuinely support our personal and professional growth.

While many of us dream of traveling abroad for work or study, there are also valuable opportunities right here in Ghana and across Africa, driven by NGOs and development agencies.

Some of these opportunities are geared toward individuals who already have business startups. But even if you don’t yet have one, you can visit the websites of these organizations to learn what they support. Then, you can begin a startup that aligns with their goals and mission—so you’ll be eligible for funding or support when those opportunities arise.

Let’s be deliberate about our future and growth. No one else will do it for us. We can only be supported if we’ve already started the journey ourselves.

Let’s learn to research opportunities and understand the steps required to access them. It’s time to act—with intention and purpose.

19/07/2025

It always seem impossible until it's done.

Nelson Mandela

19/07/2025

"The First Time the Idea for This Book Came to Me
The very first day I thought about writing this book, something interesting happened. I met a man who was holding a book. But he was also holding his phone over the front cover, so I could only see part of the book's title — it said "ge of AI." Below that, I saw the name "Daniel Huttenlocher," and I guessed he was the author.
I was really curious to know what the book was about. So I tried to keep the name in mind. Later, I asked ChatGPT using just the little information I had.
To my surprise, I found out that the full title of the book is "The Age of AI: And the Human Future," and it has three authors — Eric Schmidt, Henry A. Kissinger, and Daniel Huttenlocher.
I was able to figure this out because I used critical thinking and problem-solving skills. These are very important skills, especially now that technology is changing so quickly.
In many jobs today, we face tasks that don’t have clear instructions or steps to follow, because they involve new tools and systems. That’s why you need to be able to think clearly, ask the right questions, and find smart solutions — just like I did when I wanted to know more about that book"

The above is an excerpt from my book titled "YOUR CAREER COMPASS IN THIS ERA OF TECHNOLOGICAL DISRUPTION"

The book is ideal for Senior High School students, Tertiary Students and Workers. It's soon going to be published. You may want to grab one for yourself and abreast yourself with trends in the job market.

Marzuk Bin Nuur
Counseling Assistant

Stay tuned.

18/07/2025

These are vending machines. Let me explain what each one does:

👉 The first machine on your far left is for phone power banks.
If your phone battery runs out and you're near this machine, all you need to do is pay—either by inserting cash or using your ATM card. The machine will release a power bank for you to use. After you're done, you can return the power bank to any similar machine. No attendant is needed.

👉 The second machine is an orange juice dispenser.
It works just like the power bank machine. Once you pay, the machine takes fresh oranges from the top, prepares the juice, and pours it into a sealed plastic container. It then places it in a tray for you to pick up. Instructions for payment are clearly displayed.

👉 The third machine is a car finder.
This area has a massive car park that can hold over 4,000 vehicles. On a busy day, finding your car might be a struggle. This machine helps you locate it. Simply input your license plate number, and it will display the exact row and column where your vehicle is parked.

👉 The fourth machine contains snacks and drinks.
You'll find bottled water, cakes, biscuits, and soft drinks. Each item is numbered. To buy something, select the item number, insert your money, and the machine will dispense it. If needed, it even gives change. Again—no human attendant involved.

💡 All these machines operate completely unattended.

These are real-life outcomes of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and Robotics. I’m glad to know that some schools in Ghana are now running STEM and Robotics programs — it’s truly commendable.

✅ What we hope to see next is the transformation of what students are learning into practical solutions for everyday challenges — like producing vending machines or smart systems locally.

⚠️ It's also important to remember: many jobs today are being replaced by Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and Robotics. So we must ask ourselves: Is my job at risk?

📈 This is why reskilling and upskilling are no longer optional — they are necessary.

24/05/2025

The recently appointed advisor to the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Professor John Gartchie Gatsi, who is also Dean of the University of Cape Coast Business School, is leading a team to help drive the introduction of Islamic Banking in Ghana, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr...

23/05/2025

Day 13: Success is built on consistency, not perfection.

22/05/2025

Celebrating my 2nd year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉