Written by Fred Farai Nyakudanga Uncertainty can be a crippling mind-set that deters effort and stifles progress. When you’re unsure, two paths lie ahead, each with its own uncertainties. Fear of failure can suppress ideas, and past experiences may haunt your mind. This self-oppression suffocates hope, leaving you feeling lost. Let’s say you have been retrenched from your job, the next best move is to find replacement income. Whether it’s another formal job or self-employment, it does not matter. Uncertainty will crush the next move and concentrate on rueing the lost opportunity. The two paths created become impossible to satisfy. Accept lost opportunities and focus ahead. The Weight of Uncertainty Uncertainty hinders planning, as we often prepare for potential obstacles. However, when uncertainty reigns, we suffer mentally before facing actual challenges, without taking action to overcome them. The Impact on Hope Uncertainty can erode hope, making us feel like we’re losin...
Written by Fred Farai Nyakudanga I disagree that there are musicians who are copycats, especially among budding artists. The monopolies in the industry dictate what the market should listen to, and their strong brands dominate the scene. Music is a business, and what's the profit in starting a new beat that takes time for people to accept when you can follow successful and accepted beats? The established artists are monopolizing the market with their big brands and financial muscle. The music business demands funding for a musician to have influence, making it tough for new artists to break through. The absence of commercial recording labels in Zimbabwe has subjected musicians to be own funders forcing them to rely on profitable beats. The value chain becomes broken and creativity evades. There is absolutely no one who wants to wait forever for success to feed into their survival. When you are a giant you seize to be your own success but others will tap into you financiall...