tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62054129334989521032024-03-12T19:36:18.709-07:00davologAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15275145221036210052noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205412933498952103.post-43425920842714287922014-02-10T10:37:00.004-08:002014-02-10T10:37:54.035-08:00Ignore That Detail<br />
It's just funny that paying attention to details can be time-wasting. In a TedX video, Cobhams Asuquo said sight can be a distraction. I quite agree with him. When you see too much, you feed our mind with all sorts of information and this permeates your thoughts, choices and life. Some details are just not worth our attention. Some people/actions are not worth our reaction.<br />
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Perfect the skill of ignoring every unnecessary detail. But you first need identify what matters so that you can ignore the rest. Identify key details and pay attention to them. Afterwards, feel free to let your hair down. Look the other way. Turn the other cheek. Look ahead and get going. Ignore that flimsy detail.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15275145221036210052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205412933498952103.post-34890082237900996762013-05-03T11:46:00.002-07:002013-05-03T11:51:04.986-07:00How Much Is Enough Money?<br />
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I remember when I used to believe that one hundred naira (less than a dollar) was a lot of money. I felt it was more than enough for anybody. My daily allowance in primary school was five naira. Yes, I was in primary school and like every other kid at that time, I now know better. There is a direct link between the bills you have to pay and the amount you perceive as enough money. A Pastor believing God/his congregation for a private jet will consider himself poor if he has 'just' a million dollars. If a Nigerian Senator's dream is to pay the bills of his entire lineage up to the sixth generation, his statutory earnings won't suffice. Irrespective of how fat that monthly paycheck is, once your bills exceed it, it is no longer enough. </div>
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You don't know how little you have until you start paying bills; you don't know how much you have until you calculate the total amount of bills you pay monthly or yearly. Surely, the size of the pocket shouldn't determine the size of the dream but at times I think it's best to cut your dreams temporarily according to the size of your pocket. Once you have enough money, you are covered. The rest is extra. Enough money is not a fixed amount, it's a situation-specific figure determined by dynamic exigencies. What is enough at this moment might not suffice for another moment. Every individual has the responsibility to control his/her dreams and bills.</div>
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Making money is a continuous chore. We will keep doing that till kingdom comes; hoping that we will always have 'enough money' at those critical moments. I am not against having loads of cash in excess, in fact I love that. I want to have more than enough money but I keep reminding myself that what I really need is 'enough money'. When you know what you need, you will know how to use what you get.</div>
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is more important. Until you have been transformed by the facts and figures you
have learnt either in school or in life, you are not yet educated. Education
expands our minds and reasoning. It fosters intellectual tolerance which gives
us the ability to separating issues from personalities. It’s worrisome; really,
that many will accuse a man who can easily separate issues from personalities,
of being a hypocrite. For some Nigerians, once you speak out that you don’t
like what someone has done, you are not allowed to like whatever he/she does in
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not impressed by her ‘talent’. But I felt sad when I heard about her death. She
was just too young to die and her sudden death hurts. Some of us who shared
this view were castigated and there was a lot of name-calling. A popular female
Lagos-based OAP even chided those mourning Goldie’s demise for not showing the
late singer enough ‘love’ while she was alive. I agree that the late Goldie and
everything she represented went through hell since the moment she started
releasing her musical videos. Her brand was further rubbished in the Big
Brother House. Many got angry because she ‘fell our hands’ and didn’t
‘represent’. These views were expressed via social media platforms and they
were really intense and very insulting. I agree that all of that happened. In a
few tweets, I registered my displeasure then about her ‘exploits’ during the
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personalities. I had an issue with her music and brand not her as a person. I agree
that there were some people who, even after her demise couldn't find kind words
for the late singer. Their minds had nothing but hatred and bitterness. These
ones are irredeemable and perhaps, will be glad to be filed under Category 'H'.
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personalities. You are allowed to hate her music but that gives you no right to
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dear husband. You can complain about her time-wasting habit but she is still the
love of your life. At age 11, Junior still pees in his sleep but I am sure you
still love your son. Your boss might be the most annoying animal on planet
earth but I am sure you still obey his orders. God hates sinners and one would
expect that He hates us all but He doesn’t, because He can separate issues from
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15275145221036210052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205412933498952103.post-26824657729537963782013-02-27T04:28:00.000-08:002013-02-27T04:28:32.144-08:00Get Real!<br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Being ‘real’ is misconstrued and over-hyped.
Someone goes on rampage on twitter, abusing everything in sight without any
form of mental restraint and his/her followers gather to cheer the ‘realness’
of the tweets. It seems the definition of ‘being real’ is making unguarded
statements or having no form of mental restraint. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>These days your realness is measured by your
ability to insult others (especially celebrities) and talk about sex with zero
restraint. It is not uncommon to see people who say everyone is just a silly
faker and they are thirsty for ‘realness’. Many try too hard and they tweet
silly things, do stupid things and release shameful pictures and videos.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Realness in my personal dictionary means, being
honest, outspoken and having a constant character. A good boy in church is real
when he is also good when he is on twitter. A chronic womanizer shouldn’t be
seen as the ‘spirit-filled’ head of ushers in church. A gentle worship leader mustn’t
be something else at his/her workplace. A responsible husband and father must
also be ‘responsible’ when left alone with the neighbour’s daughter. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">A real person is constant, unashamedly. Get real
guys. Life is too short, don’t live it on other people’s terms. </span></div>
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I expect little from people. When I get what I expect I am happy and grateful. When I get more, I am really surprised and very grateful. This approach ensures peace of mind and happiness. When I get little acts of love from friends and family I am happy. When I get an avalanche of TLC from them and from unexpected sources, I get high. In all scenarios, it's a win-win situation for me. I try to make sure I do not put myself in a situation where my yearnings and cravings are at the mercy of the actions of an individual or his/her inaction. This, for me, is a reasonable decision. Human beings are fallible. We fail, fall and disappoint even ourselves. We change from bad to good, get worse and sometimes some of us just shuttle between the good and the bad. We are dynamic, largely unpredictable and just human. It is safe to guard your joy by ensuring that you do not put your hope and trust in fellow mortals. You will fail others and others will fail you. We are largely unreliable. This is the truth. Entitlement mentality gets in the way of the acceptance of this truth.</div>
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Entitlement mentality makes you expect more from people and in some cases it makes you demand more from people. It is difficult to experience true peace and joy when all you do is sit down in a corner and expect 'more' from people who give far less than what you feel you deserve. The individual who goes about demanding 'more' from everyone around will irritate many and eventually get frustrated. Have you noticed that respect does not come to those who demand it? Only those who command respect, get it. To command respect, never ask for it. </div>
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Many got angry when they got a last-minute invite to their friend's wedding and turned down the invitation because they felt they deserved more. Other's get mad whenever food is served and what they get does not match the plates on other tables at the party. A strange few actually cause a scene when they do not get those plastic hand-fans shared at some owambes. In all of these, the embarrassing role of entitlement mentality cannot be overstated.</div>
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Entitlement mentality gets in the way of gratitude, robs you off your self-esteem and puts you at the mercy of others. Many can never be grateful because they will always feel they deserve more. Confidence is non-existent in some because they feel unworthy as a result of the many entitlements they were denied. </div>
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I must confess, entitlement mentality shouldn't be totally discarded and it is even almost impossible to achieve that but it must not play a major role in determining our actions and reactions. A decent sense of entitlement keeps us close and connected with friends and family. I am not advocating for an individualistic approach to life or narcissism. I believe we are created to relate and co-exist with mutual dependence. All I am saying is stop expecting MORE from people (no matter how close) because no one is obliged to meet all your needs and even if he/she is indeed obliged, he/she cannot meet your needs forever. He/she will fail you at some point because he/she is just human and entitlement mentality won't prepare you for this reality. And the worse part for that person is that, instead of showing understanding and appreciation, you will judge and condemn him/her for failing you all because of your Entitlement Mentality. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15275145221036210052noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205412933498952103.post-43817102301385978582012-11-02T09:34:00.002-07:002012-11-11T11:15:32.287-08:00Don't You Think 'Speaking In Tongues' Is Overrated ?<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There are a host of Spiritual Gifts but 'speaking in tongues' seems to be the most popular one. It seems to be a basic requirement for every believer. Christians rarely ask questions like 'Do you prophesy?', 'Do you have the gift of discernment?' or 'Do you have the gift of knowledge?' but are quick to throw the 'Do you speak in tongues?' question at almost every brother/sister that comes their way. One gets the feeling that 'do you speak in tongues?' is the modern Christian's version of the civilized world's 'do you speak English?'. It is that bad. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Several questions ran through my head after reading Apostle Paul's thoughts on speaking in tongues and spiritual gifts detailed in I Corinthians, Chapter 14. These questions are for those who have read that chapter of the Bible, those who speak in tongues and those who look forward to doing same.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1.) Those things worship leaders say before/during worship songs, are they also 'tongues from heaven'?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2.) Is 'speaking in tongues' premeditated or a divinely inspired utterance?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">3.) How come many who speak in tongues sound like a stammerer repeating the same syllables?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">4.) Can I learn how to speak in tongues in a formal christian class?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">5.) Is speaking in tongues taught by men or received from God?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">6.) Is it compulsory for all worship leaders to speak in tongues during every song?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">7.) Is it compulsory that all prayer warriors must know how to speak in tongues?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">8.) Are our prayers incomplete if we don't speak in tongues?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">9.) Is speaking in tongues a pre-requisite for getting to heaven?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">10.) Speaking in tongues = heavenly language, human language or both?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">12.) Where do you get your words from when you speak in tongues? (be honest)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">14.) Is it important you know the interpretation of the 'tongues' you speak or it doesn't matter?</span><br />
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Giving is often underestimated and wrongly emphasized. The correct estimation of giving can only be realized when we see the big picture. Until then, we will keep emphasizing aspects while leaving out the main substance. </div>
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Human beings are capable of giving money, advice, attention, their resources among-st other things. All of the above-mentioned are mere branches supported by a main stem. If the main stem is not firmly in place, these branches wont be fully effective.</div>
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The parameters used in measuring a 'good gift' are usually the size, quantity, quality and perhaps the status/condition of the giver. Many will not appreciate a N10,000 donation from a 'big man' because we all believe with his status, he should do better. In the same vein, when your retired grandma hands you the same amount, you feel awed and really grateful. </div>
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I have discovered that money is not the ultimate gift although this seems to be the popular opinion. Yeah yeah, 'money answereth all things' I know, but I still insist it is not the ultimate gift.</div>
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The ultimate gift is you, yes you. Give yourself to God, your family, a worthy cause etc. and you will experience the true satisfaction and inner peace that comes with giving. Even God Himself, gave the ultimate gift after giving us the earth with all it's resources. For God so loved the world that <b>He gave Himself</b> (well, that is my interpretation of "His only begotten Son"). </div>
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Give yourself to your spouse, not just your money, sex and attention. The greatest gift from a rich dad to his son is not money but the 'rich dad'. Giving yourself entails giving the total package; it is demanding yet fulfilling.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15275145221036210052noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6205412933498952103.post-38592381464060726562011-09-29T08:03:00.000-07:002012-09-14T04:43:04.747-07:00Are You Really Qualified To Start/Own That Business?<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">as a business owner or better still an entrepreneur. . . Owning a business is no biggie, keeping it alive and </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">growing it into an established and profitable enterprise in the long run is the main issue. Anyone, i repeat anyone can start a business </span>but are you really equipped with managerial skills and the visionary quality of an entrepreneur needed to efficiently run and grow a business? Please be told, not all business owners are really entrepreneurs. Starting a business =Owning a business, but Owning a Business = Being an Entrepreneur?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">There is this entrepreneurial frenzy going on among the minds of youths nowadays. Green minds are innocently </span>contemplating dropping out of schools because "Bill Gates, Larry Ellison, Jobs etc. were dropouts" so skills/talent is enough to pay the bills. Motivational trash is in the air everywhere, encouraging youths to be entrepreneurial without equipping them for the task ahead. Motivational speakers always omit the fact that these above-mentioned men were not mere business-owners but Entrepreneurs Extraordinaire. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Your skills/talent sure gives you technical competence but to run a business you need more than this. You need managerial skills </span>and most importantly Entrepreneurial Skills which Gates, Ellison and Jobs(My personal favourite) had in abundance. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Managerial skills ensures smooth operations and this leads to growth on a daily basis.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">If you dont have it, learn it or hire a manager to ensure the smooth running of your business processes. </span>Entrepreneurial skills ensures vision and innovation.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">You MUST be an entrepreneur if you must own a business. Entrepreneurs are innovative, visionary and they keep </span>re-inventing the business because one good business idea IS NOT enough to sustain your business till eternity. You need to be constantly innovative and re-invent the business at all times. An entrepreneur generates a plethora of ideas; he is a constant thinker. One product/idea is never enough! He keeps thinking about new ideas and better ways of doing things.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Apple Computers is a classic example of innovation and vision.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Steve Jobs= Entrepreneur and Chief Innovator (before he resigned)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">If you are a technician i.e. someone with specific skills/talent, find people who will be willing to pay for your services.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">A good programmer could find an IT firm willing to pay for his/her services</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">A CC person should find firms who are willing to pay for that skill.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">If you are a natural and/or trained manager of people and resources, many firms need your services, find them.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">If you've got vision, innovation and a dreamer, start a business but you need </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">technicians and managers to translate your ideas into a profitable enterprise. Hire them and ensure you acquire technical and managerial skills.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">NB-Its possible to be have d qualities of more than one category, however, IF YOU MUST START/OWN A BUSINESS YOU MUST BE AN ENTREPRENEUR.</span></div>
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