Entrepreneurship
3 Things an Entrepreneur Must Not Do to Succeed
May 21, 2013









Don’t shoot yourself in the foot, and deny yourself useful progress in your business. As much as possible, avoid doing any of the 3 things discussed in this article. 1. Don’t Wait For Connections to Make Progress: Get Out & Make Things Happen Instead! Sometimes who you know matters more than what you know. But […]







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My DN Travel News
No. 90: Why We Need to Emulate Scientists
May 20, 2013









Did you know you can now literally live without breathing? Who would have thought it possible? That an injection of a man made particle into your bloodstream can keep you alive, and well by supplying precious oxgen - even when you're not breathing - for up to 30 LONG minutes! Many struggle to believe Napoleon […]







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My DN Travel News
A Useful Story to Remember Whenever Things Go Wrong
May 18, 2013









Setbacks are bound to happen. Whenever you experience one in your writing business or any other area of your life,  maintain a positive mindset. Things will eventually get better. In fact, sometimes things turn out better than before, as a result of that “seeming” setback or “bad luck”! The story you’re about to read illustrates […]







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Career Development
FYI: Orchestrated Sabotage Campaign Against This Website
May 17, 2013









The email (in the screenshot below) is a 419 - that is scam - message being circulated disguised as if it's from my website email (tayo at spontaneousdevelopment.com). Believe it or not, this one came right into my inbox yesternight - got me wondering why I would send myself an email, till I read the […]







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My DN Travel News
Actualize Your God-Given Potential By Thinking for Yourself (6 Tips for Your Child)
May 17, 2013









Preamble My son is celebrating his 14th birthday today (in Nigeria, while I'm here in Benin Republic) - and his uncle, my brother-in-law, is a year older as well 🙂 I’m preparing to send him a special happy birthday song (MP3) I will record in French, with a couple of friends out here in Calavi, […]







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Career Development
Why 10 Years On Your Job May Not Mean YOU Have 10 Years Experience!
May 16, 2013









There are myriads of myths and assumptions that many of us allow to guide our thoughts and actions daily. This write-up highlights an unfounded myth that prevents many employees from actualizing their full potentials in the workplace. What Is Your Answer to This Question? (True or False?) An employee who has spent 20 years on […]







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My DN Travel News
How to Unmask & Defeat Blood-Sucking Vampires!
May 15, 2013









Ha…I love that title! It probably got you thinking strange thoughts: Like where on earth did he learn to do that? Okay, enough fooling around. The real title for this piece is “How (Deliberate) Naivety Can Help YOU Unmask People Who Secretly Want You to Fail”. Copyright (c) 123RF Stock Photos Sorry to deny you a […]







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Entrepreneurship
Frugality & Prudence Can Help You Do More with Less Money
May 14, 2013









Overheads like rent, mortgage, salaries, are often fixed. However, most other things you spend money on depend mainly on how much you use. To cut down on your electricity bill, a simple way is to check for points of waste in your insulation, and also your energy usage habits. When a room (in your office, […]







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My DN Travel News
No. 89: No Mentor Can Shield You from Mistakes
May 13, 2013









This is a universal truth. Any self-respecting mentor will acknowledge it. Whoever says s/he can help you avoid making mistakes is lying to you. A mentor can guide you to minimize mistakes you make. But you WILL have to make some to gain full mastery or competence. This week’s issue of my speaking IDEAS newsletter […]







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My DN Travel News
How to Produce Your Best Writing, Even When Upset (3 Steps)
May 11, 2013









Everyone gets upset. A quarrel with your spouse, a friend or even your teenage kid could be the cause. Sometimes it could be a mistake you made, that causes you to be angry with yourself. Maybe it cost you money you had plans for. The loss of a valuable client can also get you upset […]







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