April 2021

Learn to say NO – By Dupe Bobadoye “Even the bible says the grace that teaches us to say NO to all forms of worldly lusts has been given to us. (Titus 2:11-12).”  Our scars only tell half the story, but right in our heads, the memories linger. As a child of 5 years, while […]

Perv. Alert – Of Sweets, Innocence & Silence “We will probably never know how bad this has gone”  Our scars only tell half the story, but right in our heads, the memories linger. She was only six, not old enough to take responsibility for her actions. Pleasure was not a feeling that emanated from inside

When we were Young Part 2 – by Abidemi Adebola “Sometimes our best love moments are like a flash, leaving timeless memories never to be forgotten”  What love did  1996 I met Kadijah for the first time at the video club. We wanted to borrow the same movie and only one copy was available. I

When we were young Part 1 – by Abidemi Adebola “The things we did for love decades ago will feel like gibberish these times”  The things we called love  1995  I began to have sexual fantasies; I loved Tony Braxton’s lips and when I watched her sing, it did a lot of wonder to my

What Drives You? – Passion or Obligation “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive”  Howard Thurman This post was written by Jolade What drives you? Passion or Obligation? Happy is he

If You Are a Man – by Abidemi Adebola “Poetry is nearer to vital truth than history”  Plato The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress and grows brave by reflection If you are a manYou have not been brokenYou have not failedYou have not been defeated You have not been rejectedand you

How to Recognize Stonewalling  Stonewalling–  first, they shut you out…now they are not talking… Stonewalling Being in a situation where you are stonewalled is difficult. Extremely so. You are left doing mathematical analysis and computations, theorizing and second guessing. You spend so much time thinking wondering what could be wrong without any meaningful feedback from

First Impressions – how much does it matter “You never get a second chance to make a first impression First impression is an incomplete impression Now that you are here, let’s talk first impressions. If you think about this deep enough you will realize that our inquisitive minds is always on the look out to judge

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Lets Talk Catch 22 – learn 5 tips to manage the situation 5 tips to help you reach for that hatch and see beyond the winless situation I am sharing 5 tips to help overcome the Catch-22 situation The expression Catch-22 comes from the name of a satirical novel written in the 1960s by Joseph Heller- arguably

26 Phone call Etiquette Tips – You should know these “A smile can “Translate” through the phone causing your voice to sound friendly and warm” Phone Etiquette 101 For most of my mentees and clients, one of the first lessons I pass to them is the concept that energy flows from place of high to the

Business in Nigeria – Entrepreneurship or Opportunism? “The pursuit of wealth is not a bad thing in itself because without food and comforts which wealth provides life will be penurious and drab. But always remember that any wealth accumulated on a selfish basis, at the expense of others or at the expense of the State,

Imposter Syndrome – the Types & how to navigate “Its not what you are that holds you back, its what you think you are”  Imposter syndrome sounds like another of those words brandished about as though it were an illness. Just so you know, it’s been around for a while and was first brought to

Dealing with a broken heart? – How to move on! “Sometimes it takes a heartbreak to shake us awake and help us see we are worth so much more than we’re settling for.“Mandy Hale Don’t cry when the sun is gone, because the tears won’t let you see the stars. This article was written and

We are Called – By Abidemi Adebola “We are called to change the world” Life is a spiritual journey not in the sense of Religion but in the sense of history, purpose and education. Every man and woman is a spiritual being, the world itself is a spiritual force. In any case the world could

Gaslighting? – No you are not Crazy! “Gaslighting is a type of emotional abuse. Nothing more”  Gaslighting is a deliberate way of lying, aiming to confuse the victim or destroy others trust over him, in order to get something out of it. Just like Ghosting, gaslighting is an undercover form of Emotional Abuse. It’s a

Finding your Purpose – this could be a big deal “We all have the ability to make a narrative out of our own lives”  Let’s explore the true meaning of your purpose in life Are you struggling to discover your purpose? What does it even mean? Questions, more questions! Are you busy living your life?

Go to the Ants – there is a lesson or two to learn “It is not enough to be busy, so are the Ants” The question is; “What are you busy about?”  Henry David Thoreau Go to the ant thou sluggard. Consider its ways and be wise. Proverbs 6:6 At first thought, some people may

Ditch your Smartphones Now – You are addicted already “Nomophobia is Phone Addiction and you are probably an addict”  You can’t stop the beeps and messages from coming in torrents, but you can control how you react to it Not until recently, the word Nomophobia- the fear of being without your cell phone, was not

Come let’s do Ponzi! – If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. “Don’t fall victim of your own greed, stay away from Ponzi schemes.”  The scheme got its name from an Italian immigrant named Charles Ponzi, a fraudster who duped thousands of investors in 1919 Yes! You read that right! Come let’s