By Seun Sylvester Opaleye | January 31, 2026
Yesterday, I published my usual Saturday piece so I can publish this aspirational piece when we are more relaxed. I wrote a short reflection on why tough managers sometimes create…
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The Ownership Strategy Most People Ignore There is a belief many of us grow up with: “If you want wealth, start something from scratch.” Start a business. Build it slowly. Grow it over time. Hope it survives. It sounds noble, but also sounds exhausting. The truth is this most wealthy individuals do not primarily build…
By Nnaemeka Udoka | Personal Development | February 24, 2026
Life has a way of testing us. Not always in the moment we act, but in the quiet moments that follow. We often believe that our actions define us. And to some extent, they do. But there is something deeper at work. What truly shapes your destiny is not what you did. It is what…
By Seun Sylvester | Strategy | February 21, 2026
Bandwagons, Burnout, and the Discipline of Looking Inward There is a particular kind of anxiety that grips immigrants and ambitious professionals. It whispers: You are behind. You need to catch up. Everyone else is upgrading. And before long, growth becomes noise. The Seduction of the Six-Figure Promise After settling into life in Canada, something subtle…
By Seun Sylvester | The Ownership School | February 18, 2026
Why Earning More Doesn’t Automatically Move You Forward One of the most common financial mistakes professionals make is assuming that more income equals progress. It feels logical. It sounds responsible. And for a while, it even appears true. But income and assets are not the same thing – and confusing them is one of the quietest…
By Nnaemeka Udoka | Personal Development | February 16, 2026
There was a time when Robin van Persie, Samir Nasri, Ashley Cole, Gael Clichy, and Cesc Fàbregas all wore the jersey of Arsenal FC. They were gifted. Technical. Intelligent. Leaders on the pitch. But they all had something else in common. They left, and after leaving, they won major trophies. As an Arsenal fan, I…
By Seun Sylvester | Strategy | February 13, 2026
If I asked how your week has been, you’d most likely say, “Busy.” We’re all busy. Many times, we’re exhausted. Our days are full. Our calenders are packed. Our weeks are productive. Sometimes, we don’t get the job completed at the office and so it splits over home – at home, juggling family and work…
By Seun Sylvester | Strategy | February 6, 2026
Interpretation Is Everything Pressure is one of the most misunderstood forces in life. We often speak of pressure as if it is inherently good or evil, helpful or harmful. But pressure itself is neutral. What gives it meaning is not its presence, but our interpretation of it. Looking back, I realize that some of the…
By Seun Sylvester | Strategy | January 30, 2026
Leadership wounds, servant learning, and long-term growth. Looking back, one of the most uncomfortable truths I’ve had to accept is this: some of the people who stretched me the most did not do it gently. Not every lesson came from kind words. Not every growth season felt affirming. Some of my most defining leadership lessons…
By Seun Sylvester | The Ownership School | January 27, 2026
This space exists for one reason: to help serious people become responsible business owners—not spectators, not hype-chasers, not lottery thinkers. Ownership School is for professionals, operators, and builders who believe that wealth is created through ownership, discipline, and sound decision-making, not shortcuts. Here, we focus on: Building capacity before growth Making decisions that won’t ruin…
By Seun Sylvester | Strategy | January 24, 2026
Looking back now, I can say this with clarity and conviction: some of the most frustrating delays of my life were not punishments – they were preparations. At the time, it didn’t feel that way. But life had a different rhythm. When Qualification Meets Waiting With my PhD completed, my wife and I began our permanent…
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