Ian Sankan
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Writer and storyteller passionate about health and wellness, personal development, and pop culture. Exploring topics that inspire and educate. Let’s connect and share ideas!
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What is Your Side Hustle?
The coffee shop is filled with the usual sounds of typing away on laptops and grinding of coffee beans. I am here watching people, those that I can call the “modern gentlemen of Renaissance” all of them, possibly, have their own business besides their jobs. The woman sitting next to me is retouching pictures in between phone orders for a corporate position. The man at the window is typing, but his tablet shows Etsy metrics. It makes me wonder: what is your side hustle?
By Ian Sankanabout a year ago in Journal
My New Year's Resolution
It is a period in the life of a society that finalizes the last second of the calendar year at the end of 31st Dec and starts the first second of the calendar year in 1st Jan. Semester break also brings in a pause or change where people are able to reflect and redesign themselves. To many people, the beginning of a year is commonly associated with setting goals, or in other words, making changes, no matter how slight, to become a better person. My New Year’s resolution for 2025 is going to be new beginnings, as this idea is a cornerstone in people’s personal development and life changes.
By Ian Sankanabout a year ago in Journal
Should I Stop Hoping Now?
The final sign of autumn’s turnover was leaving the park and as the chill started to set in and the wind blew stiff through the park. And once, I woke up and realized that I was sitting on this same old rusty bench, that we used to hold each other, talk about our dreams. The city around me seemed not to notice my turmoil and continued on its usual pace despite the silence in my heart. It had been eight months since she broke up with me, and I couldn't help but wonder: should I stop hoping now?
By Ian Sankanabout a year ago in Writers
The Biggest Red Flag That I Have Noticed on the First Date
Electric Avenue is still a thriving street in Westlands, Nairobi. Lamps are lit indicating early evening, the brightness of the neon lights illuminating the crowds waiting for the night. The atmosphere is alive with the sound of people laughing, glasses clinking and music emanating from different bars and dancing clubs established alongside the road. It was here that I was on a proper first date with Zoe, the lady from the dating site whose description of herself as an ‘adventurer’ and a ‘lover of concerts’ caught my attention.
By Ian Sankanabout a year ago in Confessions
Best Gifts for Christmas
This is the time of twinkle light, cinnamon and pine scent, and the Christmas festival has started. But there you are, sitting in front of your gift list and that feeling of happy anticipation and slight trepidation all at the same time. Relax – here is our definitive Christmas gift guide for all your loved ones, for those who are quite particular about what they want and for those who can’t seem to have it easy with their gift givers.
By Ian Sankanabout a year ago in Journal
Unlocking ChatGPT's Hidden Secrets
Picture this: You are here typing away to ChatGPT “write me a blog post” or “give me ideas for…”. provokes, and makes you feel rather pleased with yourself. But here’s the kicker – you think this AI goliath is merely getting started? Hold your horses. I have spent many hours testing chat GPT, and let me assure you that most people do not harness fantastic potential.
By Ian Sankanabout a year ago in Education
2024 – They Took My Biggest Dream from Me
The year 2024 was supposed to be the year of my breakthrough. The year where all the strategies I had been planning were going to come to execution and my greatest desire would be fulfilled. But as we always say, life has a way of rearing its ugly head, and it can be cruel at times. This is the true narrative of how 2024 robbed me of my ultimate dream.
By Ian Sankanabout a year ago in Journal
Things I Love About Christmas
The chill of the morning frost prickled at my nose when I ventured out into the dim light of evening. It was at dusk, when the sun had only slightly touched the horizon, leaving behind a royal shade of pink and purple. The first snow was falling skillfully with the gentle movements: the new layer covered the already snow-covered surface. I wrapped my scarf around my neck and smiled; nothing in the world could compare with the excitement that Christmas gave me.
By Ian Sankanabout a year ago in Feast
