The World As it Spins

Due to some minor complication, I have been away from school for a while and this has afforded me the opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds; though I am still an undergraduate, being away from school deceives me into thinking like a graduate. Recently I spent some time thinking about how to make one’s days as an undergraduate worthwhile and I came up with these: Develop a skill Apart from getting schooled there should be something else of you learn during your days in school. It could range from the academic to the incredulous for example you could develop your writing skill or you as a guy could fine tune your skill in understanding and translating the feminine dialect of the language Gobbledygook (that’s the incredulous). School should not just be about getting a degree and getting out. Developing yourself in several areas where your interests lie is a big plus. Dig into your Profession The main you are in school is to become a professional in your field. Wh...

This is the first post for this year, don't mind me I took a long hiatus but am back for good. New Year new habits am never going to run off like that again. This New year looks promising and am sure there is never going to be a dull moment. That said have a look why I say so I will be graduating from the University this year, it is something I look forward to with mixed feelings. Joy of the stress ending vs the feeling of not experiencing enough action. Sometimes I just wonder where I had been in the past four years. Closely tied to graduation is the issue of a Final Year Project aka Thesis or Dissertation. I still haven't concluded on the topic I want to research upon, and the thoughts of crunching numbers and grinding stats send shivers down my spine. However, you will be kept abreast of my how I will slay the beast. After all it was to chronicle the events of my last year in school that I started my blog. So sit back and subscribe and follow me as I go through it al...

A Few Lessons From 2013. As this year draws to a conclusion, I thought of a few lessons I have learnt from the year 2013 which I have decided to share for the enlightenment of mankind. These are lessons I wish to carry with me into 2014, I’ll also carry the accompanying stories with me. What goes around comes around What goes around doesn’t always come around, but most times it does come around. So whatever you do to others, do it as you’d want it done to you. The story below really happened to me, this year. One of my buddies was having a birthday shindig and I happened upon the party. I pleasantly gatecrashed and surprised him with my presence. Everyone who knew me couldn’t believe I was at the gig. There was this dude who couldn’t handle his surprise well. We had this convo: Him : Dude! I can’t believe this is really you. Me : ( In my usual drawl ) It’s me oh bros. Him : I can’t believe am seeing you here, how did you come? Me : I came the normal way. Him ...

Its Christmas again! Year after year, we remember the birth of our lord. Am mighty glad, to experience this Christmas again. May the joy and hope that Christmas brings continue to shine in our lives. In the spirit of Christmas, I forgive all those who have trespassed against me; like the dude who come with the proposal of eating my dog for Christmas, though it is disgusting I still forgive. On to heartier matters now, Kunu tastes better during Christmas, or so I think. That's what am sipping on right now. Merry Christmas!

Gracious God, you’ve been all so good even at times I have been such a riff raff. It feels so good to know you’ve got my back. Now everything fits into place like a huge jigsaw puzzle, sometimes it leaves me puzzled how you condone my mischief and misdemeanor. I feel overwhelmed by your love, all I can offer is my heart, and all I can utter is my thanks. I now believe I was made for worship, living for you Lord and loving you Lord, these go hand in like love and like; like love and life. Like the Ark and the Priests Like the mark and the Beast Like a shark and the Seas Like a track and its beats This not just a collection of some rhymes, it is collection of what I feel sometimes. Like trying to never be ashamed of my Lord, always repping my God. My God who has been running the biggest transformation agenda of all time, the keeper of all time, he who keeps pouring his grace on me all the time. I have a reason I will say this all the time, God’s love has no seasons-it is for all ...

we continue from where we stopped in yesterday's discussion on starting small businesses. Trustworthiness Seriously nobody wants to do business with a perceived crook not to talk of a real crook, maintain a healthy image. An image of a cheating, win-at-all-cost, dishonest businessman will keep genuine customers and investors away. Never get greedy, cheat or do some behind-the-back dealings on your partner. Do not deal in fake products or substandard goods, let your yes be yes do not shift collection/delivery dates unnecessarily. Long and short of the matter is this : maintain a clean image. PS. Stay away from people with bad rep who will paint you guilty by association in the eyes of customers and investors. Look the Part As a young Exec, you should look the part. I’d advice you get a suit (I hear that’s the key to closing deals in Abuja). While a suit may not be really really important, it is important you dress smart whenever you go for an engagement, especially a...

Starting A Business With the unemployment rate in Nigeria hovering at about 22%, a lot of young persons are taking things into their hands and starting businesses to sustain themselves on. Even employed persons still delve into small businesses for some extra cash. I have come in contact with a few budding Execs these last six months and I gained a lot from them especially when it comes to the issues of  starting and breaking out with a new or novel business. This is in addition to the countless hours I have spent interacting with other businessmen on Nairaland, my personal experience as well as studying accomplished businessmen. When it comes to starting a business, here are a few fundamentals as well as helpful tips off the Playbook that will come in handy. Seriously, the playbook exists, I saw it once. Most successful businessmen have copies and from their actions we can extrapolate what the playbook says. Uniqueness Do not start a business just because ...