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Always Wish Others Well. You'll Succeed Better! (Incl. Lesson from an Amazing Russian Video)

November 27, 2013

What are your thoughts towards your colleague in the office? That cocky rich guy who lives next door? Your cash strapped relative’s child living with you? What about your younger brother who happens to be doing better than everyone else – including you? Do you honestly wish them well? What Happens Among Relatives? Maybe you […]

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No. 117: Smart Speakers Build Relationships With Attendees

November 25, 2013

It is my experience-based opinion, that the most important measure of speaking success is the detectable difference it makes, in the lives of individual or group audiences in the long term. For me, the business of speaking is LESS about the speaker, and more about those s/he speaks to, and what they are able to […]

Career Development

Smart Exercising Will Keep You Fit, Healthy, and Alive

November 23, 2013

Yes, that's the key to good health, looking young, and LIVING LONG. Sweating enables your body expel many "bad things" that can weaken it! I took the photo below, this a.m (Friday 22nd Nov. 2013 at 10.00a.m): Above: Photo taken in 2013 - I was 43 at the time Below: Photo taken in March 2017 […]

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Are Those Who Do Bad Things, From Outer Space...Or From Amongst Us?

November 22, 2013

[Update 22nd Nov. 2013 @ 11.28: PDF download link to FULL write-up now added!] Everyday I read comments and posts on social media by smart thinking, well educated Nigerians who live in the country, and elsewhere. 99% of the time they seem to be lamenting another gory news item served to them by their trust […]

Career Development

Frequent Secondments Can Lead to Career Success

November 21, 2013

Do frequent secondments, transfers or movements in your current workplace bother you? This article offers ideas you can use to make the most of them. Recognise the Opportunities They Bring, and Use Them While majoring in Agricultural Extension Services in the University of Ibadan, I took courses in Sociology and Psychology. Exposure to those courses […]

Farm Biz

10 Frequently Asked Questions About Feed Formulation

November 19, 2013

===Email excerpt starts==== From: “Bello Hassan” Sent date: 06/09/2011 08:55:34 PM To: “Tayo K. Solagbade” Hi Tayo, I have seen that attachments and will go through. I have browsed the book and my iniital impression is that you have succeeded in demistifying poultry feed formulation. I intend to post my full review of the book […]

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No. 116: We Are Poor - Not Because of God (Lessons from 7 True Stories)

November 18, 2013

As an expert in your field, know this: The creator made YOU. You therefore have the capacity, as well as an obligation, a duty.. indeed a calling (!), to be so creative in doing what you do, as to make the world a better place...and the most of yourself. You CAN do this regardless of […]

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Why You May Want To Rejoice When Others Mock You!

November 16, 2013

I've relocated this piece from its static html page on my website, to the parenting category on my blog, because I believe every parent needs to tell his/her child this story. It's about a visionary scientist who despite widespread mockery and ridicule, courageouly continued his pioneering work in the field of rocket science, that eventually […]

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Writing Is Serious Business. Not Doing It Can Cost You Money!

November 14, 2013

For the sake of those who may be misled, I feel obligated to write this piece. Especially after reading this status post by Mike, a Facebook friend. In a recent facebook wall post, he noted the comment made by a certain associate of his, about the usefulness (or lack thereof) of "writing". Hmm??? Sigh. People […]

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Why I Relocated from Nigeria to Benin Republic (Hint: A "Poor" Country Where Even Poor People Live Well!)

November 13, 2013

If you’ve ever been second-guessed, doubted, and treated with suspicion, you’ll know it can be very unpleasant. As a Nigerian, I’ve had (and HAVE!) to endure the stigma of being from a country renowned for scams - in countries I've visited, and - ironically - even back at home :-))) Like a well traveled Beninese […]