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“Now or Never”: The High Cost of Panic Decisions in Kenya

  “There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all.” — Peter Drucker It always sounds noble at first. "If I don’t act now, I’ll regret it forever." We’ve all heard it—often from family, mentors, and even the media. But what happens when acting now turns into regret later ? In Kenya today, panic-fueled decision-making is a quiet epidemic. It's in the rushed land investments in remote areas, the glamorous trips we can’t afford, the PhDs that end in bitterness, and marriages that collapse under the weight of poor timing. This isn’t just about bad luck. It’s about a cultural mindset that prizes urgency over wisdom. We need to talk about it. 1. The Panic to Own Land—Anywhere Buying land is a culturally glorified milestone. Land is emotional in Kenya. It's not just property; it's legacy. So when someone offers you a plot “10 minutes from the highway” with flexible installments, your heart leaps. But how many Kenyans have bought ...