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Hurrayyyy! It's TBT (throw back Thursday)! It has almost become a tradition for us to go back memory lane on Thursdays, reminding ourselves of good old times and sharing nice pictures on social media. It's a good thing because they could help us get optimistic and get on our feet again. However, it's tragic that after such days some of us go back to worry and being pessimistic. Worry is a product of fear and unbelief. A writer (Olayade Kehinde) likened worry to a rocking chair which keeps you busy but leads you nowhere. Today I would like us to learn how to reminiscence on God's goodness and mercies to us. We must accept finite disappointment but never loose infinite hope- Martin Luther King Jr Rather than get pessimistic due to worries, we could focus more on what's working, having God's faithfulness in mind and grasp hope. This would yield results that would wow us. When things get hard and discouraging, you could do a throw back again, meditate on the scriptu...

A young farmer often had the challenge of getting a shade to rest after his daily farm work. He finally decided to plant a seed (oak) that would eventually germinate into a big tree so he could rest under it's shade subsequently. Few days later, he noticed a young paper birch shedding forth it's fresh leaves on his farm. He then aborted his previous plan of growing the oak tree. When this plant finally grew big, he began to enjoy it's shelter. However, the farmer knew that at the start of the summer, the plant would wither but he still did not do anything about his proposed oak tree. Summer came and his little shelter withered and he was back to square one. Now it was rather too late to for him to plant his oak because its season had gone... Complacency is a feeling of being satisfied with how things are and not wanting to make them better. Complacency is a very bad attitude especially when coupled with unawareness of some potential danger, defects and the likes. The story ...

Hey there, how has the week been? Hope you've been consistent with your strivings and goals? Last time, we talked about tagging a purpose to those things we desire to learn and accomplish, all in a bid to ensure that we become consistent and not wavering. Today, I'll be sharing with us one more key that has worked for me in some aspects of my life.  Being accountable to someone would help you to be time conscious and do away with excuses. This person could be a dear friend who's concerned about your development and growth or it could be someone more matured than you are and has some valid results in that area.  We're emotional beings so it's normal to no longer feel like pushing those dreams further, but when there's clarity of purpose and you have someone watching your back, it would be difficult to throw aside those goals and dreams.  If you are accountable to someone for something that you do, you must show a level of responsibility and be ready to justify yo...

Sandra woke up to a bright morning sun so enthusiastic about the new skill she was going to learn; being a professional pianist would be cool, she thought. After having a quick shower, she dashed out of the house to the studio. Mark, her tutor was already waiting for her at the studio.... Weeks went by and she was finally done with the tutorials. All she needed to to now, was to keep practising and learning from some online music websites.  It's being three months now, and she hasn't really gotten far with her target. It's more like she has lost the motivation she once had, being unable to meet up with her daily targets and now she's beginning to think she made a mistake by choosing to get skillful in playing the piano. Does this in anyway sound farmilar with what you maybe struggling with right now? Is your behavior inconsistent with your goals? If so, it could be keeping you from living the life you say you wish to live. Exploring the inconsistencies between what you ...

 Hi there, it's a new day to blossom... Do schedule some time to meditate on this.  Many written goals never come to realisation because most people have not applied a catalyst called diligence. The first scripture that ever comes to mind when the subject diligence comes to play is Proverbs 22:29.  It says 'Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean  men." Diligence is steady application, and careful work involving long-term effort. The great and positive effects of the application of diligence cuts across all spheres of life.  You want to be successful in business, you wish to be a first class student, do you want to fulfill destiny, do you desire to operate in a high level of the anointing and grace of God? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then YOU MUST BE DILIGENT. Diligence births excellence and mastery. Come to think of it, what do you think would make Kings and noble men come in se...

Happy new week dear readers! We thank God for the conclusion of the series titled VISION. I got lot of feedbacks from us and I'm glad we learnt great piece of knowledge from that series.  Since the beginning of this year, we've talked majorly about aspirations, ambitions, bringing dreams to reality, etc. Today I'll be drawing our attention to the fact that amidst our great desire to achieve wonderful things, it's essential that nothing takes the place of God in our lives.  Success ain't complete when your relationship with God is not healthy. We should try as much as possible to not get carried away by the busyness of life and urge to acquire great things and then forget to maintain constant communication with our father, our source and sustainer.  Solomon, the wisest king who ever lived, with so much wealth and influence studied life and came up with this conclusion- Ecclesiastes 12:13  Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandm...

Hey there, hope your day was fruitful?  As we wrap up our series on vision, we'll be talking about goals and targets. For every great dreams / visions, there's a need for us to set out timely goals that'll lead us to our promised land.  Let's take for instance, if you desire to have da business or registered company? You do understand quite clearly that a company won't be formed out of nowhere and then placed in your hands for management. That would be an expensive joke! There has to be plans, targets, strategies, etc. It would be disrespectful for me to ask you if you have plans for this month that's already one week out. But I would rather ask you if those plans you have would take you any step closer to your big dream. Let's quit chasing the wind and achieving nothing tangible in the long run.  You don't have to learn everything or participate in every activity. Learn to sieve out the ones that are essential to your destiny/purpose. Nothing is more mo...

Hey there, hope it's not too late to say happy new week...  Well today's article might be a little lengthy but just stay with me as we digest each word. Last time we talked about discipline and as promised I'll be shedding more light on three areas in which we need to exercise discipline.  MANAGEMENT OF TIME : time is one common factor that every human has and it's split equally on a daily basis. However, some people have mastered the art of making good use of their time while others engage in unnecessary frivolities which do not take them anywhere near their dreams. Getting up early is one of the intelligent daily practices that great people perform with acute consistency.  It’s so easy to sleep too much. Too many of us wish we had more time, yet we waste the time we have. An analysis from an author states that getting up an hour earlier every day gives you seven extra hours in a week. That’s thirty fresh hours in a month. Almost an extra workweek every thirty days! Th...

Hey there, trust your week has been fruitful? We started a series last week and it has been mind blowing. Do well to check them out in case you missed any... But if you didn't, kindly join me as we feast on today's topic. When you hear the word discipline, what comes to mind?? The English dictionary describes being disciplined as having a level of self control and controlled behavior. One who has a great vision ahead would definitely need to set up some rules/value systems that'll guide him till he gets to his destination. For those who play adventurous games on their phones; when the game is about to start, you're usually given a breakdown of how the whole event should turn out and you're also given a target. But that's not all, there are usually rules and tips that you'll be given and failure to abide to such would lead to you loosing out in the game. This same principle applies so much in every area of life, for those who have discovered their purposes th...

Ever wondered why almost every motivational speaker and influential people talk about vision? Well, it's because that's what will keep you going and focused in this world that's so filled with lot of distractions. Simply put, vision is having clarity towards your life's purpose. Vision is a mental picture of the future. It is an idea of what the future can hold, but has not yet happened. Vision embodies our hopes and ideals. It gives us a sense of purpose. Visions brings us flashes or glimpses of what is possible. Having a vision about one’s life purpose is one of the most powerful things we can have.A vision gives us four critical things that can make all the difference in our lives and the lives of others: 1. It gives you focus: In this generation where so many are pressured into living fake lives and imitating others, vision is the factor that will help you to be yourself and stay focused. You wouldn't find me in a fashion house learning how to design clothes be...

Hey there, here's a warm welcome to you 'cause you'll be partaking in a series that'll change your paradigm of thoughts. Few weeks back, I wrote a poem titled- What do you see? Several responses were gotten from various people and it became obvious that people do not really go beyond their visions and belief system. Vision is so vital to doing exploits in all areas of life. Anyone with access to vision at any level is endowed with power to do exploits. That is why the bigger and clearer your vision, the great your exploits. When God visited Abraham,he didn't just give him a promise, He opened His eyes to see what the future should look like. You can't achieve what you don't see! What do you see concerning that business of yours? What do you see concerning your career? What do you see concerning the company you plan to establish? What do you see concerning yourself? Here's an excerpt of the poem I wrote: What do you see? What are your fears? Lay hold of y...

Hey there, how's the new week going? Here's a quick breakfast to set us on our feet this morning. What comes to your mind when you hear the word- “SKILL”? Some say it’s an ability that has been acquired by training , some other school of thought sees it as a form of artistry that gives one a competitive edge . Owing to the fact that a skill is acquired and not necessarily inborn, we can conclude that both school of thoughts are correct.  However, the beauty of any skill is in its marketability. Any skill that is incapable of being marketed has annulled its essence.  Please note that the word “MARKETABLE” here doesn’t necessarily mean “To make profit from” but the contextual meaning is to “MAKE IT COUNT”. Every sane person loves perfection and will be willing to pay through their nose just to get the best.  Hence, the need to gain expertise in your skill. Most recruiters explicitly spells out the kind of skill required for the job role, and they pay close attention to it u...

Many times in life, we set goals and targets and then due to unforeseen circumstances, we might not accomplish what we have in mind at that point in time. Let's take for example, this pandemic going on all around the world has really halted some major projects, distorted some vital plans, and given room for rare opportunities as well. Life in itself, isn't fair but what makes us stronger is the ability to look beyond the disappointments and search for leakages of opportunities even in the disappointment.  Getting lost along your path is a part of finding the path you’re meant to be on. Sometimes we need to get off track before we can develop the clarity to be on track.  Many times, friends and loved ones often do not perform up to our expectations... sometimes we get betrayed!  But then, all that we may have gone through has been sort of preparing us of what lies ahead. It is often said that “ Every disappointment is a blessing in disguise”. The trueness of that quote li...

Hey there, here's a recap of what we learnt last week. Your mind is like a womb (it houses possibilities). A woman does not give birth to a baby that has not been nursed in the womb. This principle applies to every area of our lives, be it Spiritual, financial, the list goes on and on. Your belief system, values and standards play a major role on how you live your life and how impactful it will turn out to be. Back then in school, I use to have a friend who always talks about her final result. According to her, all she needed was an upper credit and nothing more and guess what? She worked towards it and got upper credit and nothing more. Well here's my own thought about that, she never thought she could work towards a first class and achieve it...she failed the first test already.  You cannot achieve beyond what you conceive in your mind. A woman cannot give birth to a baby that wasn't first conceived in the womb. To get the most out of life, you have to first aim for the b...

Guard your heart for out of it are the issues of life ..  You will often hear most preachers and public speakers telling you that victory starts from the mind. This is an actual fact because you can't get what you do not first acquire in your mind.  Your mind is like a womb (it houses possibilities). A woman does not give birth to a baby that has not been nursed in the womb. This principle applies to every area of our lives, be it Spiritual, financial, the list goes on and on. No wonder the Bible tells us to guard our hearts and think on things that are of virtue. Of U.S. lottery winners who win in excess of $3 million each, 80 percent are bankrupt within three years. Why? Because money alone does not make you rich.  These people may add numbers to their checking accounts, but the mere numbers do not make them rich, because they do not change how they think. Academically, a student who failed his exams, first failed in his mind. Your mind is infinite. It’s your doubts tha...

They all stood wailing and weeping... He's left this world already.. Could it be true? Could our once admirable father and friend be gone so soon? It came as a shock but death in itself is inevitable. While at the interment , a big book sizing up to the length and breadth of the table was placed directly adjacent to the corpse . Its purpose was not far fetched. The Crowd lined up in array just to pen down their last words to our friend. If it was possible to read the thoughts of some, we would have known that the written words and their thoughts doesn't align. In the end, the book was closed. I ASK YOU TODAY . WHAT WOULD BE WRITTEN IN YOUR BIG BOOK? If you were the subject in the above story,What will you be remembered for? What do you want to be remembered for?? If you die today, what will be inscribed on your tomb stone??  Remembering the shortness of life strips away all the distractions of life and reminds us of what’s most important. Visiting your mortality reminds you tha...

There is a saying that says: “No one is a dullard, you just haven’t discovered your area of strength”. Hence the question: Have you discovered your strength? First, let’s define STRENGTH. According to the English dictionary, Strength can mean a whole lot of things. Majorly among them is its connection to physical energy. STRENGTH is the “Physical energy that you have, which gives you the ability to perform various actions”. However, in the context of our discussion, we will limit the definition to “strength as regards a person’s character”. Strength therefore, is the exchangeable/ usable advantage that gives you an edge. I’m certain that most of us have either seen or edited a CV (Curriculum vitae) before. One of the many ways to “sell” your CV to your employer is to spell out your strength explicitly. If all you know is what everyone knows, you are just one step BEHIND. So, how then do you discover your area of strength? Strength is built over time. Every great wrestler/boxer was once...

Hey there, welcome to the new month...We actually took a short break on our publications for a while now. However tonight, we'll be doing a survey. We started this year with a list of goals, aspirations and plans to achieve them. One question I'll need us to answer is boldly written as the topic of today. Have you met your targets? How far have you gone with those plans? Yes I know COVID-19 got many of us walking on waters and then so many plans were disrupted BUT not all plans were affected. Let's not blame the virus for what it hasn't done... lol. You'll need to carry out this survey with sincerity. Point out the factors that affected the achievement of those plans and re-invent plans to tackle those difficulties. There'll be need for you to enact discipline and perseverance where you need to. Having done this, you can then start working...Don't wait till tomorrow..Get your brain, mind and body @ work. Soon this lockdown should be all over and then life ki...

Here's a question for us this morning... What's your definition of success? Kindly take out time to answer this genuinely in your heart.  I asked this question on my timeline few days ago and some responses are as follows: Success Is Movement And Progress toward A Goal. Success is the fulfilment of one's purpose✅✅✅ Success is meeting targets either set by yourself or others.😊 Every one of these definitions are valid in some way, but true success shouldn't be tagged with only fulfillment of targets and goals. Your success should be measured based on God's expectation and revealed plan for you. Okay, I know you might feel I'm spiritualizing everything.. lol. But are we not spirit beings? Now let's be balanced here, if you're destined by God to dominate the entertainment industry, and you end up being a good and influential writer, would you call it success? In the sight of God, were you successful? Let's take a stroll into the scriptures, Christ told ...

Good evening fam, trust we're enjoying our Evening already? Earlier this week, we talked about productivity and learning how to work at the right pace.  As promised, we'll be talking about how we could deal with unhealthy habits. We know quite well that habits like procrastination, laziness and nonchallant attitudes could stop us from being efficient at our post and point of duty. Imagine if  you became so productive at work, or school or whatever craft you may have at hand, that people get to know you for your excellence and innovations. That would be a good identity don't you think?? I know you must be nodding your head right now but results like that do not happen by magic. Last week, we got to understand that people don't follow men, they actually follow results. So what could we do to erase habits that are stopping us from reaching the heights we intend to attain?? Follow me carefully, as I take you through this session of enlightenment... Habits become hard to bre...