OWOLOWO

Letter to Daddy: M.B.O Owolowo (Sr.) Written  on Saturday, June 25, 2011 Daddy,  I trust you are resting peacefully with your Maker. You were a good man not because you were my father but because of what I was able to gather from others about you. Unfortunately I got to appreciate you more after you suddenly departed us. You taught and practiced “A good name is worth more than gold and silver” It honestly did not mean much to me then but it made perfect sense as I started my gradual transition to becoming a man.  Kudos to your beloved wife for holding sway and being steadfast after your demise, she had to play both roles of father and mother. Being your last born, I must confess I didn’t make it easy for her initially; understandably I was shocked when you died and I was literally angry with the world. Though I later adjusted and became more focused and determined to succeed in life. I was eager to explore the world as a man and practically implement some o...

Bread & Crumbs:  Be very careful in choosing partners and making allegiances; a scenario where one partner is chasing 'bread' and the other is contented with 'crumbs' can't yield productivity. Align with like minds who share similar ambitions and passions, with a unified drive and determination to succeed.  Alliances founded on such premise will confidently face any challenges and dismiss any deviations from focal objectives. Following attainment of success, there's the sense of  fulfillment  and satisfaction in the guerdon being 'bread' and not 'crumbs' -M.B.O  2012©