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Why Having A Coach Is Important.

How To Make Your Dreams Come True Overnight.

By this time last year, I was devasted that my wedding did not hold as planned. My income was far below my plan. I cancelled the proposed wedding date. Many relatives and inlaws were disappointed in me. You need to see how tense the atmosphere was when I broke the bombshell. Despite this setback, I forged ahead to enrol in a Personal Leadership Academy organised by Ldr. Mute Efe. I learned so many skills that saved my life.  After that 1 week back-to-back sessions, I went back to the drawing board and drew a plan B. My plan B made my wedding a success without any debt.  Many thought I  hit the jackpot when I finally proposed another date that worked out well. It was still the same income I had that was still there. But this time light had shorn on me. I knew how to navigate my way through. Why am I sharing this? You don't know everything. The solution to your problem is in peoples' courses, videos, webinars and Academy. But sometimes you feel cheated to pay for those things.  S

Leadership Lessons From The Life Of Joseph

  I battled to prevent my watery eyes from gushing out tears while I read the story of Joseph. It seemed like I never read that story before. Joseph dreamt about himself at the early age of 17 but it took 13 years for him to become the man in his dream. 

Examine Yourself Now: Identify Your Key Constraints

Mr Kelvin is a writer with an excellent track record over the years.  He extends his offline activities to social media but lacks tech skills. 

How Badly Do You Want Success?

  As I carried my plate of fried rice enhanced with two laps of chicken to the dining table, little Bosco, one of my neighbour’s sons bolted in and plopped on the chair anticipating a kind gesture. I never paid attention to him, but positioned myself well to devour my mouth-watering meal. 

How To Conquer Learning Paralysis.

As I learnt more about writing skills, I spotted areas I left unattended in the past. This invoked a paralysis.

What Many Won't Explain To You About Unfair Advantage.

While I thought about some unfair advantages in life, my mind exploded with many answers. 

Why New Year's Resolutions Are Not Good

When do most new year's resolutions fail? Various studies have shown that   80% of new year's resolutions fail by February. New year's resolution is nothing new to people, but many keep falling short of its rewards. It's been practised for over 4000 years through different approaches but has not been made perfect yet.

The Law Of Proximity: Why You Need To Subtract Some People.

Ada was a religious woman who stayed in an area where smokers lived. Three apartments facing hers were inhabited by unrepentant smokers. Each of them brought their friends to form a league of smokers. 

How To Attract Success By Creating An Atmosphere

  Something is so special about Mama Nkechi's Restaurant. Merely passing by her restaurant could hold you spellbound. The aroma from her kitchen is so magnetic that it can stimulate your oral sensory glands to produce saliva that is enough to fill a glass.

Example Of Lack Of Self-discipline

Ali is the best cook in a family of four. He makes finger-licking dishes that can make you forget your first name. 

Stop Complaining About The Weather.

While many farmers are happy with the rainy season, some traders are sad that the rain is disrupting their businesses.

Identify Your Demons And Subtract Them.

When we were quite tender, some things held us spellbound. Whenever we were on errands, we left like a "yours-obedient servant", but one thing or the other usually validated that we were stubborn. 

Sometimes You Have To Lose Friends To Achieve Your Goals.

Last year, a certain lady left my group because I shut her down when she was about to carry on with the discussion on the "Big Brother Naija" show. While it grieved me that she left, I didn’t see any need for her to be in the group.

Is Your WHY Provoking Enough?

"Oh no, not this white dress again". Those were the words that came out of my mouth a few weeks ago. I neatly kept my white dress in my wardrobe thinking it was well laid. But on the contrary, some ill-looking creatures did what stirred up an unlikely action in me.

I Don't Have A Job. What Should I Do?

If you have been pondering over what to do while you wait for that dream job of yours, then this post is for you. 

The Power Of Concentration.

What is the difference between the hydrochloric acid found in the laboratory and the one found in the stomach? Their concentration differs.

You Have To Stay Healthy To Achieve Your Goals.

An arthritis patient who is a herdsman cannot function well in carrying his cattle from one place to another. 

Work And Pray.

In the Book of Nehemiah,  the walls of Jerusalem were to be rebuilt.  Sanballat and Tobiah withstood the Jews, made fun of them and even stirred up trouble so that they won’t succeed in rebuilding Jerusalem. But Nehemiah prayed and armed his men.

How Does Procrastination Affect Decision Making?

Obinna was faced with a decision to make over a new project but kept thinking over it for a  long time. Every day, he got different perspectives but never took a step. Some days, he felt enthusiastic and optimistic about the project, while some days he was pessimistic. He kept on procrastinating over making his final decision to take action until he lost motivation for executing his beautiful project. Are you like Obinna?

Be Ready To Go All The Way.

Bosco started to read and prepare for his forthcoming examination. Every day, he spends at least two hours preparing.