Tuesday, August 26, 2014

No Fundis Allowed



A few years back, there was a set of ominous signs which used to be displayed in Kenyan showrooms. 
The sings read-No Fundis Allowed. 
For those who are new to the language, a fundi in this case is a reference to the carpenter. 
The fear in those days was around the skills of these Fundis who needed just one look at your latest designs and in no time, these would be replicated. 
This is no way to run a business...living off the ideas of others...and many of us do it a lot. But the signs were evidence albeit offensive that the abilities of that group of artisans were at an exceptional level. 

Maybe you need to learn to hold your cards little closer to your chest. Maybe you need to think clearly about what you have perfected. I could be that you have reached a place where your knowledge is frightening to your peers and this is why they do not plan on hiring you any time soon. 


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