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Guide to common interview questions “The best way out is always through.” — Robert Frost When I was starting out my job search almost two decades ago, there was no such thing as a guide to interview questions. We barely rehearsed for the session. On the big day, one simply jumped into a dusty and […]

Common mistakes first time entrepreneurs make “One of the huge mistakes people make is that they try to force an interest on themselves. You don’t choose your passions; your passions choose you.” So, I stumbled on this very incisive post by James Altucher on Quora and I thought to share the lessons and advice for

February Special III – Is love really enough? “Love is not enough. It must be the foundation, the corner stone – but not the complete structure. It is much too pliable, too yielding” Is love really enough?  She says….. Yes, Let me explain. Love isn’t just a feeling, the euphoria and sweet nothings of being with someone.

February Special II — How many times to forgive? “Forgiveness doesn’t excuse their behavior, forgiveness prevents their behavior from destroying your heart” How many times to forgive? The February series is a 2-minute short read with opinions from two diverse individuals on everyday relationship and marital issues. How many times would you forgive? Would you

February Special I – It is ME, not YOU “it’s far better to hear it is them, and not you, than to wait and see how it goes without them letting you know where they are really at” The February Series is a 2-minute short read with opinions from two diverse personalities about everyday relationship

The Vagaries of Sleep – tips to sleep like a baby “Sleep is vital to good health. A decent night’s rest can make a positive impact on your entire day “  “Sleep is the best meditation.” – Dalai Lama Quick question… When was the last time you woke up feeling refreshed, alert, and hopeful — ready to

Tips for Online Video interview -the devil is in the details Online video interviews will be the norm rather than the exception Online video interviews are not entirely strange at this time. As improved technology closed the physical distance gap around the world, many employers are relying more on online video platforms to recruit young

It’s Toxic and you know it! – Of toxic relationships and living in Lagos Whatever doesn’t kill you does not always make you stronger, sometimes it makes you dull and lackluster – unknown Sometimes, your heart needs more time to accept what your mind already knows No one goes into a relationship expecting abuse. At

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,