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The healing power of laughter | African Proverbs About Life | AFIAPodcast

In this episode, I’m going to show you how laughter can be the best medicine for your mind and body. Todays proverb from Chad says: “Laughter is a language everyone understands.” Hey there, my name is Simon Javan Okelo and in this video, I’m going to talk about the healing power of laughter. Now, I […]

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How to Stay Hungry and Win In Life | Wise Sayings | AFIAPodcast

In this episode, we’ll talk about how to stay hungry and win in life. Hey there, my name is Simon Javan Okelo, and in this video we look at hunger factor as inspired by a Mozambique proverb. A lot of people think that success comes easy, but the truth is it’s a lot of hard […]

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The Surprising Truth About Diversity | African Proverbs About Life | AFIAPodcast

Diversity is one of the most talked about topics in our world today, but what does it really mean? In this video, I’m going to explore the surprising truth about diversity and how it affects all of us. Hey there, my name is Simon Javan Okelo and in this episode my guest and I are […]

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Why being Cautious is Important In Life | AFIAPodcast

Greetings Village! #DailyAfricanProverbs takes us to #Mauritius The proverb says: “The chameleon looks in all directions before moving.” The chameleon is a restless creature, always on the move in search of food. But before it takes a single step, it looks in all directions, over every branch and around every tree. That’s because the chameleon […]

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A child who fears beating, would never admit that he played with a missing knife

In life, there are things we’re afraid of. And for children, one of the biggest fears is getting beaten by their parents. But what if I told you that there’s a way to get them to open up? That’s right, I’m talking about using psychology. In this episode, I’m going to show you how to […]

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Turning Tough Times Into Opportunity

In this episode, we’ll talk about how to turn tough times into opportunity. A lot of people get discouraged when things don’t go their way, but the truth is that these are the times when we need to be the most resourceful. So if you’re feeling down, don’t worry because my guest and I will […]

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If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together | AFIAPodcast

Do you want to live a successful and happy life? In this episode, I’m going to show you how the power of proverbs can help you do just that. Hey, my name is Simon Javan Okelo and I believe that the wisdom of proverbs can help us live our best lives. In this video, I’m […]

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How to Control Your Anger | AFIA Podcast

Anger is a very powerful emotion. It can make us do things that we regret and it can also affect our health. In this episode, we talk about how to control your anger in order to live a happier life. Hey everyone, my name is Simon Javan Okelo and I know anger can be a […]

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There Is No Such Thing As A Truly Effortless Journey

You want to find the path of least resistance – the straight and narrow that will take you directly to your goals with the least amount of effort. But in reality, there is no such thing as an effortless journey. “You cannot climb to the mountain top without crushing some weeds with your feet.” -Chad […]

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The Wisdom Behind African Proverbs

There is a lot of wisdom to be found in African proverbs. One such proverb is a Nigerian proverb that says “The same sun that melts wax is also capable of hardening clay.”  It is often used to teach people that they need to be resilient in the face of adversity. This is just one […]