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I am Still 29 – my mid-life befuddlement ” I am 29, with 12 years experience” Regardless of the risk of sounding like a broken record I must admit that I cannot really recollect what it feels like being 29 anymore. Especially because I have been 29 for the last 12 years. I must be […]

Do we thrive on Schadenfreude? ” To feel envy is human, to savour schadenfreude is devilish” WIP   Related Posts Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn

Life is fickle – time is unforgiving “How strange life is, how fickle! How little is needed for one to be ruined or saved“ While sitting on the entrance porch of the house and getting some fresh air, the gate opened quietly. It was Susan, the last child and only daughter of Don’s family. Don

Bonnie and Clyde – what history holds Let’s enjoy a true life crime story WIP Related Posts Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn

Who needs Motivation? – a blast from the past I stumbled on a copy of an email I shared with my team about 7 years ago and I thought to re-live the details here. You will find it useful for sure! Dear Friends, I would like to share these thoughts on “Team Motivation & Engagement”

Corporate email etiquette – 20 rules you must know In the corporate world, email is a huge part of communication and many times its the first impression about your business. Why then do many people make horrendous mistakes that portrays their business in bad light? Indeed there are quite a number of things we take

The day a meteor hit Russia Ever heard about the Chelyabinsk meteor? A few weeks ago I was stunned to learn that every year, the Earth is hit by about 6,100 meteors large enough to reach the ground, or about 17 every day. I kept muttering these words; “Really! Really? That many?” 6,100 meteors!!! In

The Cluster Theory of Growth Cluster Theory Work In Progress Related Posts Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn

Up! Up!! Ibadan Dupe Bobadoye shares a hilarious story about a moment in the past where as underdogs they changed the narrative. When I say, “UP UP IBADAN”, what will you say? Call: Up up Ibadan Response: Up up Ibadan Call: We shall not falter, Ibadan Response: We shall not falter, Ibadan! This was the

The Two-way street from depression This is a true story of a young man who fought all odds to get past the lowest moments in his life. Read the first part here The Anger and Bargaining His father’s death was one trauma too many for Peter to bear. He just couldn’t understand why when it

Love Happens – a short story Author – Dupe Bobadoye “I love you and I know the feeling is mutual, but………” These words kept ringing in her head. Grace was a beautiful young lady in her early 20s. She was tall, slim, beautiful, funny and intelligent. Most of all, she had a very good disposition

A woman Scorned – a short story Author – Dupe Bobadoye Ibadan, Iwo Road, Oshodi, Ojota, Berger” echoed noisily from the megaphone at the motor park in the ancient city of Abeokuta. The typical motor park noise, hustling and bustling, fights, hawkers advertising their goods, travelers and conductors arguing over fares amongst other things, were

Dripping Lies of Omission “I’m not upset that you lied to me, I’m upset that from now on I can’t believe you” No one believes a liar. Even when she’s telling the truth. Sara Shepard “I didn’t lie; I just didn’t tell you” Have you heard that line before? I bet you probably have! And

The one-way street to depression This is a true story of a young man who fought all odds to get past the lowest moments in his life. This is a true life story The Abduction It was 5.30am and the only sound aside the constant squeaking of the ceiling fan in the room was that

The “imperfect” Children with “Dyslexia” – By Dr. Kbaba “Everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” – Albert Einstein Learn about Dyslexia Please take time to read the following “Bottob line it thit it doet

The 5 levels of Leadership – By John Maxwell “Leadership is influence”  Leadership is influence A few days ago, a colleague at work complained bitterly about his supervisor and how difficult it’s been working with him. He simply couldn’t understand why he appeared “power drunk” and obsessed with giving instructions even when they seemed unreasonable.

How men want their women – By the association of concerned men “It’s a myth that men only care about the way that a woman looks”  People don’t get along because they stop trying to understand one another. Dear Jolade, I have read your article; what do women really want? See link here  And I must confess I find

When it rains, it pours! “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” ~ Maya Angelou Bad things happen notwithstanding We all have our stories, don’t we? I am about to share one with you, so here goes nothing :- It was

What do women really want? – By Jolade “To be loved, to be listened to, to be desired, to be respected, to be needed, to be trusted, and sometimes, just to be held”  Every woman is uniquely different and beautiful. Today I am in a generous mood and I want to do the men a favor,

Life Lessons most people learn too late II “If it cost you peace of mind, the price is too high”  Have you learnt some too? Lets find out! Life is a teacher WIP Related Posts Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn