Career Development
I Flopped Badly At The National Finals! (A True Story About How NOT To Prepare For/Deliver An Important Presentation)
October 26, 2012









The lessons I share in this article are based mainly on a true-life experience I had, in 1997, at the age of 27. I was delivering a management research paper at the National Finals of the (now repackaged) Young Managers Competition, organized by the Nigerian Institute of Management(NIM). I provide graphic details of how my […]







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Self-Development
Why Do YOU Do What You Do?
October 17, 2012









(Personal Philosophy paper - originally written/e-published on 2nd March 2003 by Tayo Solagbade - Founder SDAc) As can be seen from the above, this was written over nine years ago. I remain as committed to the ideals outlined below, as I was back in 2003. To me, that's an indication that I'm on the right path. […]







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Self-Development
Read To Develop Your Critical Thinking Skills & Converse More Intelligently!
October 10, 2012









Using the recent Biafran war debate as a case study, this article illustrates the important role played by a healthy reading habit in building critical thinking skills, which in turn can improve the quality of interpersonal interactions in societies. Note that by "reading", I refer not just to what happens in learning institutions, but even […]







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Self-Development
How To Overcome Problems: Two Success Stories About People Just Like YOU!
October 3, 2012









In this article, two true stories are narrated to illustrate the amazing power of self-belief and desire, backed by dogged persistence. With those 3 ingredients alone, any person CAN successfully apply simple self-development principles, to achieve valued goal(s) despite the perpetual presence of adverse conditions. I say this with every sense of responsibilty - based […]







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Career Development
How To Use The Self-Development Nuggets™ Blog
September 29, 2012









SD Nuggets™ (i.e. http://www.tayosolagbade.com/sdnuggets) is a multi-disciplinary blog. As a result, you may find that not everything published on it interests you. This is why I would suggest you use the links provided below to subscribe to the category you want. That way, when new content is published on the blog, only those belonging to […]







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Self-Development
Why You Should Write To Share Your Knowledge
September 26, 2012









For centuries, ideas that influenced societal happenings have been communicated in written form for others to read and reflect upon. Religious and political bodies use the written word to propagate their messages. You may not believe it. But there is something you know which some others NEED - if you would only write about it. […]







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Parenting
Conquering a Terrifying School Bully (True Story)
September 23, 2012









This write-up offers guidance and inspiration (based on a true story) for young people who have to lead others – even when the latter include big bullies or aggressive personalities. Parents keen to equip their kids to successfully handle inevitable setbacks (and interpersonal conflicts) in life will also find it a useful read. Quick Take […]







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Self-Development
7 Deadly Myths That Can Stop You From Succeeding
September 19, 2012









In many societies, it is normal for people to cultivate myths about different things. Successful persons sometimes discover - to their alarm and distaste - that untrue or imaginary stories have been told in social circles about their personal lives, and/or the source of their wealth or success. This human tendency to exaggerate, prevaricate or […]







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Career Development
NEW PAGE: Tayo's Guest Posts
August 25, 2012









I'm a multipreneur, and SD Nuggets is designed to be a multi-disciplinary blog. So, expect to see links on the new Tayo's Guest Posts page to my guest posts published on blogs in different niches. If you run a high profile blog, website or print publication, and would like me to write for you, get […]







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Entrepreneurship
The Customer Will NOT Always Be Right: Don't Be A Victim Of Entrepreneur Abuse™!
August 12, 2012









(This article was originally published on a static HTML page on my (spontaneousdevelopment.com) website in March 2006 - from where I've now moved it to THIS blog platform) I do not know what your experiences so far in business have been, but mine and those of a surprising number of others I have read - this year […]







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