I had always considered myself smart, living in the heart of Nairobi’s CBD. Deals, contracts, and money were my life. One evening, I “closed” what I thought was the most lucrative deal of my career. The client had supposedly agreed to a large transaction, and I had already begun celebrating in a hotel room nearby.
I invited a few friends, poured expensive drinks, and congratulated myself on my cleverness. At the time, I felt untouchable. But the moment I tried to leave the hotel room the next morning, disaster struck. The door refused to open.…CONTINUE READING
