Career Development
THE FOOL WHO THOUGHT HE WAS WISE (A 14 Year Old's Useful Short Story On HIV-AIDS Prevention)
June 19, 2013









This insightful piece was written by a 14 year old boy – Amaechi O.S - 6 months ago. It was typed by him in MS Word format. The story delivers a powerful message regarding a dangerous misconception some people – especially kids or “uneducated” adults - may have about “how to wear” condoms to prevent […]







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Appreciate Your "Good" Social Media "Friends" MORE! (2 Reasons)
June 12, 2013









In this piece, I pay tribute to my good “friends” on social media. I don’t care what critics say. For me, social media - when not abused – enriches lives. It certainly has mine. Through Facebook and Twitter in particular, I’ve discovered great PEOPLE, from whom I’ve accessed MORE amazing ideas, perspectives, knowledge and insights […]







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When You Have No Money, You’re No Good…Right?
June 5, 2013









Wrong! This dilemma confronts many people in their daily lives. And yet it’s such a simple thing to master. Just adopt the right mode of thinking - and your ability to achieve any goals you set your mind on, will be dramatically enhanced. "Aside from being ostracized for my clothes, the kids called me poor […]







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3 Tips for Dealing with Your Fears (Lessons from Encounters with Spitting Cobras)
May 29, 2013









If you don’t feel fear, you’re either a cyborg or a ghost 🙂 It’s normal to feel fear. But not all fears deserve our recognition. Interestingly, surveys reveal that more than a fear of wild animals, the fear of speaking before an audience tops the list for many people. This article narrates a young lady’s […]







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Career Development
F-Y-I: Google Confirms Hacker Attacks On This Website
May 25, 2013









I've periodically announced the fact that I believe that - this website (spontaneoudevelopment.com) - is a target of selectively orchestrated online attacks. Well, this past Wednesday 22nd May 2013, I got a detailed email from Google Web master Support confirming some of my suspicions. Below is the detailed hacker email alert sent me by Google, […]







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Don't Be a Professional Student: "Déplacer" Towards Your Goals As Often As Possible
May 22, 2013









There are many dimensions of success. Being rich is one of them. But today, more people are increasingly recognising that riches alone are not enough to live a truly successful life. Indeed some people – like the Dalai Lama – are so far evolved in their understanding of life, that their interest in material possessions […]







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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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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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Deliver to Deadlines, Even After a Setback, Using This Smartphone Based Productivity Hack for Writers
May 8, 2013









Imagine you have a write-up that needs to go online before a deadline expires, but your trusted Internet connection suddenly disappoints. Plus there’s no place you can go to use another. What do you do when that happens (other than running out in your underpants to bang on your neighbour's door)? This article describes a […]







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Outsmart Competitors (& Earn More) Using Foreign Language Skills
May 6, 2013









This newsletter serves speakers, but service providers in general may periodically find some issues useful – like this one. Discover how developing ONE foreign language skill can help you (1) beat more competitors in your current market (2) win more business in new markets, and (3) make more money – despite harsh economic times. This […]







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