In this episode Andy sits down with an incredible educator, Selasi Komla Adjor. And discussed his journey to becoming an educator, marriage life, and how the Proper Human Sexual Right and Family Values Bill are the Values to be held to a large extent! What We Discussed. 00:00 Introduction 02:10 Salasi's Background and Name 04:02 Ecocriticism and Agency in Literature 06:03 Discoveries in Ecocriticism 10:00/09:21 Power and Value Systems in Nature 11:56/11:17 Examples of Ecocritical Texts 16:01/15:20 Salasi's Journey into Ecocriticism 23:57/23:21 Approaches to Literature and Criticism 27:51/27:15 The Importance of Breaks and Humility 30:09/29:32 Struggles to Enter University 32:56/32:19 Attending Training College 34:18/ 33:43 Discovering a Passion for Teaching 34:50/34:13 Becoming SRC President 35:46/35:11 The Importance of Professionalism in Teaching 37:10/36:39 Creating a Professional Image as a Teacher 38:07/37:42 Improving the Status of Training Colleges 39:04/38:31 The Value of Teachers in Society 40:01/39:30 Reforming the Teaching Profession 40:46/40:15 The Importance of Dress Code for Teachers 41:44/41:13 Realizing a Passion for Impacting Lives 42:39/42:10 Making Training Colleges Attractive 43:37/43:06 Recruiting the Best Teachers 44:33/44:03 Improving Remuneration for Teachers 45:32/45:03 The Importance of Rewarding Teachers 46:30/46:00 The Impact of Losing a Parent 47:26/46:58 Memories of a Fair and Loving Father 48:54/48:26 Meeting His Wife at Training College 50:24/49:55 Finding Love and Support in His Wife 52:43/52:15 Building a Strong Relationship 54:23/53:55 Appreciating Each Other's Strengths 56:23/56:00 Supporting Each Other's Passions 58:44/58:20 Maintaining Balance in a Relationship 01:00:38/01:00:16 Showing Appreciation and Reciprocation 01:02:32/01:02:11 Being Understanding and Supportive 01:05:25/01:05:02 Building Trust and Communication 01:07:57/01:07:43 The Importance of Leaving Relationships 01:09:24/ 01:09:12 Keeping Bridges with Exes 01:10:22/01:10:10 Context Matters in Communication 01:11:14/01:11:03 Getting to Know a Person's True Personality 01:12:40/ 01:12:27 Being Intentional in Relationships 01:13:38 Fulfilling Life Beyond Traditional Roles 01:14:38/01:14:27 Recognizing Red Flags in Relationships 01:15:48/01:15:38 The Impact of Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation 01:17:16 Historical Context of LGBTQ+ Relationships 01:18:10/ 01:18:02 Balancing Religious Beliefs and Non-Judgment 01:19:10/01:19:00 The Purpose of Harsher Punishments for Promoting LGBTQ+ Relationships 01:20:32/01:20:23 The Influence of Media on LGBTQ+ Acceptance 01:21:27/01:21:18 Protecting Family Values and Social Infrastructure 01:23:46/01:23:40 The Need for Restructuring and Supporting Local Industries 01:24:13/01:24:09 The Impact of E-Levy on the Economy 01:25:14/01:25:06 The Importance of Proper Taxation and Support for Local Businesses 01:26:10 The Need for Effective Governance and Eliminating Corruption 01:27:38/01:27:31 The Importance of Hard Work and Appreciation 01:30:02/01:30:00 The Fulfillment of Being an Educator 01:35:07 The Value of Trying and Being Open-Minded 01:37:23/01:37:26 The Danger of Comparison and the Importance of Contentment you can find Andy on Instagram: ianofficialll you can find Selasi on Facebook: Selasi Komla Adjor Instagram: Selasi Komla Adjor X or Twitter: Selasi Komla Adjor Brief Correction Before recording this conversation, there were speculation about the amount the GFA spent on the AFCON 2023. But in recent times the Minister of Youth and Sport Mustapha Ussif has come out to confirmed that Ghana actually spent $3 million. Regarding the budget it is alleged the ministry actually budgeted $8.5 U.S MILLION DOLLARS for the Football Games.