good. When she said she was going to move to Chicago, she was told that is another talk show host’s territory and that she would “die there”. She said she might but she had outgrown her station; if you stay too long, what was once a home becomes a tomb. I feel the same. I am always trying to move to the next level and pushing ahead. I would rather fail on a bigger level than succeed in mediocrity. Like when I was on TV, people thought I should be content. But I cannot base my life on other people’s levels because their ceiling may be my floor. I often quote Nelson Mandela when I am preaching. He said ““Your playing small does not serve the world. There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.”
are better or worse than you gives you compassion. What would you say are your weaknesses? I am very impatient. I have set a very high standard for myself and I tend to impose that on other people which
If you are driving in the fast lane and you not in a hurry please move over to the left. Another issue I have is that I don’t like meetings. I turn down many of them, particularly interviews. They take a lot of your energy and I need to conserve that energy to speak to hundreds or thousands of people. Hence I prefer to keep to myself or surround myself with family and close friends who will recharge me rather than drain me. A public calling requires a very private walk.
“I am always trying to move to the next level and pushing ahead. I would rather fail on a bigger level than succeed in mediocrity. Like when I was on TV, people thought I should be content. But I cannot base my life on other people’s levels because their ceiling may be my floor.”
What impact has living in so many countries had on the person you are today? Because my elementary education was in international schools in various countries, I received exposure to many different cultures. I think that gives you confidence. I can mix well with all kinds of people, both rich and poor. I don’t look down on people feeling like they are less than me and on the other hand, I am not moved by status. In addition, seeing that there are people who
is unfair. In my view if I am giving a 100%, you better give a 100 % or move.
How do you spend your typical day?
My typical day is spent in preparation for preaching. For me to stand up and preach for 35 minutes requires me to spend three or four days preparing what I am going to say. As a woman, there is an additional aspect of ensuring that I look presentable including getting my hair and nails done. I also need to pick an appropriate outfit to make sure I am not a distraction to the men in the audience. KEITH KUNDAI
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