Wisdom Calling Out!

As we live in a time unprecedented, in the time known as the 21st century, known for the jet speed of things and the abundance of information (try using Google), you cannot but agree that in these times, the cry of Wisdom has become the loudest, most obvious and most needed. Marriages are failing, businesses are closing down, people are complaining about unemployment. This cannot go beyond coming to understand that though knowledge abounds, wisdom is scarce.
Wisdom can be said to be the right practice or application of knowledge. And this is what is lacking today. There is so much knowledge everywhere: on the internet, in the library, in bookstores, from the university, in seminars and conferences, in the Holy Books etc. but in reality, there seems to be so much ignorance. Very few people make a success out of their lives. So what exactly is the problem? I would say people are not putting into action the things they learn from all these sources of knowledge. If the man that has read several books on marriage and attended countless seminars on the topic will only practice truly loving his wife for who she is then the world would have become a better plsce for both of them or the employee that after attending the training on becoming a better employee, would put just a little more effort at his job, then the organization he works for would be glad he did. He gets promoted and everyone is happy creating a win-win situation.
The bottom line here is that it’s great to read a book, attend a seminar and listen to a audio material but what really matters is putting into practice knowledge acquired. This is the best form of living few attain and it isn’t always easy, but it’s worth it. So even as you learn and relearn, most importantly APPLY.

Moving with the Times

“There is a time for everything…”-The Bible
Time is the currency of the world. Most importantly is to know the times and work with it. We cannot disregard the times and work independent of it, the results would be disastrous if that happened. Everything in the universe works around timing, living and non-living. Opportunities also work around timing. It comes and goes and it takes a man of discernment to know which opportunity to take and when to take them. Opportunities also turn stale like uneaten bread therefore it is important that one knows when to move when not to.
The following suggestions are made regarding maximizing opportunities
(1) No one is looking.
(2) BeWell prepared.
(3) Be Ready to go all the way.
(4) Do it immediately.
(5) After introspection and Prayer.
If you take an opportunity at the right time, you will reap bountiful rewards even as a farmer that sows a crop in its very soon, he will reap an harvest unparalleled to no other time!

Getting anything you want in life

In this article are time tested and proven methods to get anything you want in life. Although there are several ways to go about that, one sure fire way is through people. Before I proceed, I would not want to make you think that you should engage in manipulating other people for your own benefits but these are techniques that emphasize a win-win situation for everyone.
In life, there are two approaches to solving problems. The first but unproductive way is by being independent, that is believing in one’s full capacity to success and solve problems by oneself without the aid of other people. The second and very effective approach is to have the mindset and attitude of bring interdependent, meaning to live as having other people help and you reciprocating the gesture. The most fulfilled individuals have the second disposition as a way of life. They give and in time, receive back what they have given, sometimes many folds over.
As an interdependent person, with the need to build relationships with people and create a network, here are three suggestions of ways to create a network of individuals that you can lean on when you need to and who you have their back when the time arises:
Make contact: this basically means meeting people. But just beyond this, take note to add to your network; individuals of significance and value to you who also view you in the same light. There is a simple and straight forward way to make contatcts: Go out. Even though you may be an introverted Melancholy or Phelg, try to go out of your comfort zone to meet people aside from the regular group of friends you have. And how do you meet them? At conferences, at church, at school and on social networks. Try to meet at least a new person a week.
Follow up: this is a term common in church where a new member is followed up, i.e, he is kept in contact with. But it isn’t only a church thing. Successful individuals keep in touch with new and old contacts they make. A call, text message, email, Whatsapp or BBM message, Facebook or Twitter message are all ways to keep in touch. When you do this, the individual will appreciate this and have you in mind.
Add value: keeping in touch in itself is not enough but taking it to the next level by putting this person’s interests at the fore front makes more sense. If the person loves cars for instance, send an article on the latest race cars that you saw on the internet as an email to him, if she loves dancing, you could go to a show to see her perform. We add value to individuals based on their individuality. It takes knowing what each person wants and giving it to them. If you do this well, you will not be forgotten in a long time. If you need a job for instance, it won’t take more than a call or two and you’ll have it because you have invested in that relationship well enough to withdraw from it.
In summary, it’s not what you know that matters but who you know!

Becoming the Person of your Dreams

Everyone wants to be something or somebody someday. For some its only wishful thinking, for some others it’s a strong desire and its been discovered over time that the latter most usually have their dreams come true.
Dreams do not become a reality overnight; it takes time and some amount of effort to live them. Some dreams come to pass; others do not, probably not in our time. The dream I have about robots being commonplace objects in our lives will sure come to pass, but in some years to come. Martin Luther King Jnr. had a dream but it was not until 50 years after that dream that his dream became a reality. King David had a dream but it was his son Solomon that brought the dream to life after David had departed.
In order to bring a dream from the mind to the physical, it takes one to have the ingredient of passion for that dream. No dream will live if there is no passion or strong desire for it. Do you have a strong passion for the dreams you have? If not, they might not be your dreams but that of another imposed upon you. And you shouldn’t live another man’s dream. Life is too short for that, since you only live once. Go and live your dreams and become all that you can be. Let nothing hold you back!

Moving on

When we make a mistake, or do something unpleasant that makes us feel bad, there are three ways of reacting.
First is to disregard any feelings or convictions, shutting off the voice of conscience. This is a total avoidance of the source of one's distress. There is no profit from this.
The second way is to let your emotions of guilt get the better of you, making you feel really bad more than you should. This is not healthy psychologically and emotionally.
Finally but most crucially is to feel the pain, but learn the lessons and then move on. This is the best approach yet.
Moving on does not necessarily represent leniency and neglect but wisdom with the errors one commits. It's only human to err. There's no point beating oneself down up till the point of extreme pain. Embrace the pain but beyond that, learn the lessons.
ToBeY iNsPiRe

Friends, now and forever

Friends... What could we have done without them? But how much of these friends of ours do we keep? How many long term relationships can we manage? True friends are rare these days, so what defining features make true friends stand out? :
*They are there when no one is.
* They will pull you up in your down moments.
* They reciprocate the gestures of love you give to them.
* They build you up and help you achieve your goals.
* Last of all, they believe in you and your capacity to succeed.
So look around your list of friends. Is anyone not within the above descriptions? You could always sack them and have some value adding friends to your life.
I'll close with these wise words:
"Show me your friend, and I'll tell you who you are ".
ToBeY iNsPiRe

Don't lose that grateful attitude

Gratitude slowly ebbs from our society.
There is this "I want more", Oliver Twist disposition that is a common parlance among the youth. Dare to be different each and every day. Make the decision to be appreciative of the blessings in your life as you might not know the value of a thing until you lose it. Keep thanking God, keep thanking the special people in your life.
ToBeY iNsPiRe

You never stop growing

Growth is a life long process!
We cannot continue to live and not grow. It should be a lifestyle. But sadly, a lot of people don't get past beyond what they learn in school. Now by growth I mean the increase in knowledge we experience daily. Each day brings along with it a lot of lessons, from our lives and that of individuals among us. Embrace the lessons of life today and see your life improve.
ToBeY iNsPiRe

The challenge of leadership

Everyone wants things to get done, everyone wants the easy way out, but who will bell the cat? In our world today, it has become commonplace for people to shy away from calls of responsibility. They most often than not, will prefer to sit at the other side to assess and judge rather than be actively involved in making things happen. Leadership is a call to change, a call of hope, a call of a better and more promising story. And most times we underestimate our ability to deliver. Anything is possible, if only we believe. Beliefs are keys to our dreams.
Accept the clarion call and embrace destiny because, as Dr Myles Munroe rightly said, "everyone can be a leader".

Lessons from "My Oga at the Top"

It came, it became a mighty heck of a phenomenon, causing people's head to roll with laughter. But we shouldn't just laugh everything off just yet. Yes there are videos, display pictures on BlackBerry phones and even branded 'My Oga at the Top' T shirts,but left to us we should introspect and learn the lessons from this while the phenomenon lasts. These are some of the lessons I can personally draw from it:
(1) Be at the top of your game. One day you just might be called to prove what you know.
(2) Nigeria's system of picking officers and employees is pitiable.
(3) Corruption is the name of the game and Loyalty is the cheat for moving from one stage to another.
(4) Even if you are in your forties, get familiar with the internet and get involved with the Computer age.
(5) If you don't know something, don't pretend to know it, making a fool of yourself.
(6) Preparation matters a lot. The examination of life has no timetable.
(7) The right people for the jobs are not picked, it's only ignorant but loyal sycophants that are honoured.
That's all.

Vacuum Feelers and Fillers

It's a beautiful monday morning. The sun has risen and life has started as it used to every morning. The traffic jams, the shouting, the chit chat here and there, the rat race continues. You know, life could really be boring. A life without a passion for existence is really boring and monotonous. There is a vacuum for meaning and existence in every human being. There are two things that can accurately fill those holes: first is God and second is purpose. The discovery of one leads to the other. Find God, and find Him well, and you will discover purpose.
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How to remain poor

1. Never wake up early
Keep stretching & turning in bed until you get too hungry to continue dozing if there are no
bed bugs, why hurry to get up?

2} Never plan how to spend your money
Whenever you get money, start spending it right away and when it's finished, you try to count and
recall how you spent it.

3} Don't think of saving until you have real big money
How can you save when you earn so little? Those telling you to save are not sympathetic to
your burning needs..

4} Don't engage in activities usually reserved for the "uneducated" How can you a graduate
engage in petty trade or home based production? That's for people who never went to school.

5} Don't think of starting a business until an angel comes from heaven & give you capital.
How do they expect you to invest before you get millions of dollars? Even though more than half the businesses in your town were started with a few hundred dollar, you as a smart person can only
start with millions.

6} Complain about everything expect your own attitude:
Blame the system the government & the banks that refuse to lend you money. They are all bad & do not want you to get rich.

7. Spend more than you earn.
To achieve this, buy consumer product on credit & keep borrowing from friends & employers.

8. Compete in dressing.
Make sure wear the latest clothes among all workers in your offer. Whenever your neighbour buys a new phone, you get one that is more expensive.

9. Get yourself a nice second hand car that costs more than three times your gross monthly pay.

10. Give your children everything they ask for since you're such a loving parent.
They should not struggle for anything because you do not want them to suffer that way, they will grow up lazy & hence poor enough to ensure they can't help you in old age.

Culled from Nairaland.com