There are 60 million generators in Nigeria. The generator owners and distributors have a strong incentive to not encourage the distribution of solar and other alternative energies, even though it's better for the country, it's better for people. As a world, we've got to get more serious about confronting those obstacles. This knows no culture, no race, no ethnicity.

Why do some people stop growing at age 30, just going from work to the couch and television, when others stay vibrant, curious, almost childlike into their nineties?

Very small investments can release the infinite potential that lies in all of us.

If there's one value that is immutable, it's integrity or respect, for others and for yourself.

I have also been touched by the dark side of power and leadership.

Nothing important happens in life without a cost.

How you see where you are always depends on where you've been.