Village advice with global impact

…Now my son, I see that you have successfully finished school and have obtained yourself a job. You have graduated from childhood and I must charge you to quickly do three things; first build yourself a house. Second, marry a wife – a good woman. Third, buy a cow and let me look after it for you…

Excerpt from The Riddle (How To Prosper In Employment), by Allan Bukusi, 2005

This bit of wit will bring a smile to your face. But on reflection, you will realize that this is ever fresh career advice grounded in today's most practical financial wisdom. A house will take care of your basic needs. A spouse will double your income and half your expenses with the added benefit of joy and companionship. A cow, you may want to call this a cash cow or investment, will take care of your future income. How about that for global wisdom?

Allan Bukusi