It’s easy to stay accountable when someone else is watching. You don’t want to disappoint them. You go the extra mile. You deliver on time — or even overdeliver — because you respect them. But what happens when no one’s watching? When it’s just you, your goals, and your promises to yourself? That’s where real discipline lives. Successful professionals, leaders, and entrepreneurs share one trait in common — they make themselves accountable even when no one else is holding them to it. They don’t lower the bar when things get hard. They don’t break promises made in private. Here’s the truth: If you learn to honor your own words, values, and standards — you’ll naturally honor those of others. It’s not arrogance; it’s integrity. It’s not self-importance; it’s self-respect. So today, ask yourself: When it comes to keeping promises — whose respect drives you more, theirs or yours? Start with you. Because the higher you hold yourself, the higher you’ll lift everyone around you....

If you’re interested in learning more about the fast-evolving Ethiopian healthcare industry, watch my recent interview with Dr Girma Ababi. (YouTube replay link below). But here’s a quick lesson I wanted to share from behind the scenes: During our session, we faced multiple tech issues —...

With special guest: Dr. Girma Ababi | Founder & CEO of Liyana Healthcare plc, Liyana Digital Healthcare Solutions plc, and Liyana-Oxy Medical Gas Manufacturing | Healthcare Investor | Industry Pioneer He didn’t just practice medicine – he built an ecosystem. Dr. Girma Ababi has been at...

  At the recent Italian Tech Week, Jeff Bezos shared timeless lessons that every leader, inventor, and investor should pay attention to: 1. Hire for your weaknesses. Bezos intentionally brought in senior executives as “tutors”, a reminder that the best leaders learn from people who know more...