Welcome to the Lion's den.

Hello everyone,
Welcome to my blog. It has taken me a lot of pushing and urging for me to finally pen something down.
I have decided to share my thoughts on life,  purpose and leadership in a simple manner and hopefully help lots of people struggling with the journey of life to get some snippets that might aid making their life journey .
My background of growing up in a military environment plus early involvement in church institutions and my experience in working in five large companies and living in four countries will influence a lot of my writing. I will also draw lessons from football and golf which are two games I enjoy playing.
I titled this welcome to the Lion's den simply because among my football friends,  I am known as the Teranga Lion.
I look forward to sharing every week and an opportunity to rub minds with anyone looking to get better every day.
Have a beautiful week and kind regards,
Alex Goma aka Teranga Lion

Comments

  1. RitztruebeautyApril 23, 2017 at 7:42 AM

    Looking forward to this weekly....It's a long time coming.

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  2. RitztruebeautyApril 23, 2017 at 7:42 AM

    Looking forward to this weekly....It's a long time coming.

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  3. IfedayoApril 23, 2017 at 7:53 AM

    Will definitely follow your weekly post because I am sure each post will come with something important to learn.

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  4. UnknownApril 23, 2017 at 7:57 AM

    Great! Learning from Sir Alex himself. Expectant......

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  5. Sidi Wilson OnojaApril 23, 2017 at 8:04 AM

    Great. My eyes are open.

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  6. UnknownApril 23, 2017 at 8:38 AM

    Great to tap from the experience of the Teranga Lion

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  7. UnknownApril 23, 2017 at 8:45 AM

    Books space to learn from a great mind. Thank you.

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  8. www.poetblack.comApril 23, 2017 at 8:46 AM

    Bros! Leggo.

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  9. Ruth GomaApril 23, 2017 at 1:25 PM

    Long awaited, finally arrived!
    Well done Alex! Excited as I prepare to read the richness from here. Congratulations, The Lion starts strong.....

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  10. UnknownApril 24, 2017 at 8:16 AM

    Oga Alex. I look forward.

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  11. UnknownMay 1, 2017 at 9:23 PM

    Great! Pay attention everyone ...

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