James Harrison nearly died at 14 and was saved by donated blood. Grateful for the benevolence of strangers, he vowed to replicate the gesture and donate as soon as he turned 18, despite his fear of needles.
Ten years later, doctors discovered his blood contained a rare antibody that prevents deadly Rhesus disease in newborns. For the next 60 years, he donated plasma every few weeks, retiring at age 81 after 1,173 donations which saved an estimated 2.4 million babies.
When he passed away in February 2025, the world mourned a hero who gave his life to many others. His life proves that, our greatest trials can become our greatest gifts that will turn our lives around.
Born in 1982 without arms or legs, Nick Vujicic’s early life was defined by limitation and profound loneliness. Bullied, isolated, and battling suicidal thoughts, he saw no future for himself. But at 17, everything changed. He realized his purpose wasn’t tied to his body, but to something within. He began to speak, sharing a message of hope that started in small prayer groups. Today, Nick is a globally renowned motivational speaker and evangelist, married with four children. He swims, paints, and has inspired millions. His journey re-echoes a powerful truth, “Your ability to impact the world is not physical – it is innate”. You are perfectly created for a purpose that goes far beyond what you have or don’t have on the outside.
In 2024, the Bank of Ghana’s new headquarters at Ridge was a dusty, chaotic construction site. It was 70% done at the time of my visit with manual stairs and raw potential hidden amid the noise. By 2025, when it was completed, it soared as Ghana’s tallest building (100m), clinching the Office Architecture award at the African Property Awards and standing as the nation’s most sustainable EDGE Advanced project. This experience mirrors human journeys: Many are ‘under construction’, unpolished, undervalued, and navigating wilderness phases. Yet greatness lies within, ready to emerge as world-changers. Hence, don not judge people’s now and write them off, instead, extend help and grace when it is in your power to do so. The overlooked today could be the solution to the world’s problems tomorrow.
Who am I? Why am I here on earth? What am I here for? Why am I different? These are the crucial questions our souls want answers to, yet we often do not even think about them or even ask.
You are not merely created to exist; instead, you were crafted with a divine mandate, a unique assignment that must be fulfilled, and that is PURPOSE. Purpose is what gives meaning to your life, it is the momentum that drives your life, and that is what motivates you to empower others.
Your existence is evidence that your generation needs something that your life contains and that is PURPOSE. Be bold, look for that thing that gives you true fulfilment and satisfaction, and live it because, the world needs it.
In a fast-changing world, the wisdom of yesterday can’t always solve the challenges of today. This article reflects on the need for generational transition — urging leaders to hand over the “spear” of opportunity to younger talents, while honoring the experience of the old. It’s time to bridge wisdom and innovation for collective survival.