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What have you done? – A short story
“Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.” Unknown The slaps came in quick successions. Bola didn’t see it coming. It stung her square in…
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Taste of Deceit – by Dupe Bobadoye
“Cheating on a good person is like throwing away a diamond and picking up a rock”unknown It was a rainy Saturday morning, one in which the rains refused to subside. Tunde had just woken…
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Mercenaries for hire – true life story Pt 3
“If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine; Its lethal.” Part 3 Please catch up on Part 2 here. They had lunch at a wooden shack with rusty corrugated roofing sheets that had holes…
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Mercenaries for Hire – a true life story Pt 2
“If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine; Its lethal.” Catch up on the first part of this story here. ******* It was quite a ride that Monday morning. Despite leaving Ife at dawn,…
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How to think on your feet – staying cool and confident under pressure
“The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.” Elbert Hubbard Writing in Progress Related Posts Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
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Mercenaries for hire – a true life story Pt 1
“If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine; Its lethal.” Mercenaries for hire Adebola’s only task on his third trip within a week to the university campus in Ife was to get a mercenary…
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The Theory of Contentment – by Jolade
The Theory of Contentment – by Jolade “Contentment does not mean that I desire nothing. But rather, its the simple decision to be happy with what I have.” Paula Rollo I want moreYou want…
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A gentleman and a half – my Alpha story Pt 2
“Education begins the gentleman, but reading, good company and reflection must finish him.” – John Locke You can catch up on the first part of this amazing story here **** The days after…
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How to get noticed at work -finding recognition
“79% of resignations are caused by a lack of recognition” Forbes Does it sometimes feel like your hard work isn’t noticed? Perhaps you do such a damn good work on a regular basis…
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Why you should never stop learning
“Great things happen to those who don’t stop believing, trying, learning, and being grateful.”― Roy T. Bennett “From the sadness, learn something; from the happiness, learn something. From the setback, learn something and even from…
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SUIT Etiquette – unspoken rules for wearing your suit
“First advice for anyone who wants to feel fantastic in a suit, is to make sure it fits well and that it is styled properly” It is very unlikely that most young men in…
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Gentleman’s guide to Dinner Etiquette
“A gentleman is one who puts more into the world than he takes out” George Bernard Shaw I think it’s safe to assume that not everyman automatically knows and practices proper dining etiquette. This…