Tobi Oluwole's Linkedin Analytics

Emirates Airlines announced $5.2 billion in profit for the 2024/25 fiscal year. So they decided to bonus out 5 months' worth of salaries to their employees this year! Meanwhile companies in North America are making record profits but laying off their people and replacing humans with AI. In fact, 150,000+ tech employees have been laid off so far this year. 3 times as many as this time last year! Just in case anyone is wondering what real leadership looks like.

It's easy to get overwhelmed by everything on your plate. But that's what causes analysis paralysis. Instead of trying to do everything, just focus on what you can do today. One job application. One LinkedIn post. One outbound message. You don't have to take it all on at once. Start small and stay consistent.

My friend works for a Big 4 consulting company. Most days he works 12-16 hours. On big projects he works as many as 20 hours on back-to-back days. Sometimes for a week straight. I only get to see him once a year and we don't live that far from each other. Every month, I beg him to find a new role. Because I see how much this job is ruining his physical health. Not to mention his mental health! Nobody should have to work 16-20 hours in a day for a week. And I truly believe that entrepreneurship will be the revolution that people need to start living better lives. Don't kill yourself trying to make a company rich. You are replaceable at work. You are not replaceable at home.

I fired two clients last month. It was the best decision I've made all year. Just because someone pays you doesn't mean they have the right to disrespect you. Here are 7 reasons why you should fire a client: 1. They constantly disrespect your time ↳ Missed meetings, late payments, and last-minute demands aren't just annoying — they're a sign they don't value you. 2. They don't respect your expertise ↳ Second-guessing every decision, ignoring your advice, and treating you like a task rabbit will drain your energy. 3. They expect unlimited access ↳ If they’re texting, calling, and DMing you outside of agreed hours, they're crossing professional boundaries. 4. They scope creep without paying more ↳ Adding endless "small" requests without discussing additional fees shows they don't respect your work. 5. They treat your team poorly ↳ If they're rude, condescending, or abusive toward your team, they're not just a bad client, they're a liability. 6. They consistently delay or withhold payment ↳ A client who treats your invoices like optional suggestions is not someone you can build with. 7. They make you dread working with them ↳ If every call or email from them stresses you out, it’s a signal your peace (and your business) will be better without them. You don't just build your business by saying yes. You build it by having the courage to say no to the wrong ones.