Career Development
NEW FRAUD. PLS BEWARE!! [Phony Kidnappers Playing Mind Games Over The Phone to Get Money]









Last week I heard the audio of a truly audacious 419 fraudster trying to impersonate an online banking support officer over the phone (click link below to listen). 419 over the phone. What an embarrassment to Nigeria! - YouTube Since then I've become convinced that anything is possible in today's Nigeria. That's why I share […]







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Career Development
Those Who Make False Claims About Their Abilities Frequently Reap Failure in Return [Do Your Achievements Confirm What YOU Claim You Can Do?]









Many adults know the "joke" about parents (especially fathers) who tell their kids that they (the parent) always came first in class (even when they did not) during their schooling days. They then use that "claim" to demand that their kids deliver similar performances. The irony is however often that the achievements of most of […]







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Entrepreneurship
PII 014: When Citizens Break Laws at Will, Foreigners Follow Their Lead [Two Real Life Case Studies from Nigeria's Seme Border With Benin Republic]









The lawless manner in which we conduct our affairs in Nigeria can make foreigners conclude that we have no laws worth abiding by. Two true stories I narrate below illustrate sad instances of the foregoing that I've personally witnessed, to my embarrassment as a self respecting citizen of Nigeria. I share them here, in the […]







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Career Development
Why Schools Need to Teach Emotional Intelligence [Hint: Your Success In Life - Academic Ability Matters LESS Than Your Emotional Intelligence]









Do you want to excel at what you do in life? If YES, it might interest you to know that your academic prowess and credentials pale in significance when compared to the Emotional Intelligence you possess.   I recently read Why You Need Emotional Intelligence to Succeed (click to read) by Travis Bradberry on Success.com, […]







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Entrepreneurship
PII 011: You Need to Coach Your Child to be Resourceful in Life [Watch video of 12 Year Old Building Battery Powered Toy Power Bike from Scratch]









Few weeks ago, I shared a video on my YouTube channel, of a battery-powered toy power bike built by my 12 year old son, using scrap materials he picked up from various places. Since then I have shown the video to many people in Nigeria and here in Benin Republic, eliciting the same comments of […]







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Career Development
Tayo Solagbade Junior clocked 2 Years Old on 8th April 2016: Highlight Video, Photos featuring no-oven charcoal stove baked cakes, pizzas etc made by his siblings









I LOVE all - of my kids with ALL my heart, and I LIVE for them through the work I do. This video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj6RECNvMWE&feature=youtu.be) of my 2 year old son was recorded just before I left for Cotonou, the afternoon of the following day -Saturday - after his birthday. T-boy is what I call him […]







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Entrepreneurship
PII 007: Parenting Is NOT A Democracy [Hint: The Need to Assert Yourself to Get Results That Matter - Lesson from True Story of a Girl Who Made Pizza Without An Oven]









"My very dear grandchildren, Thank (you) very much for (the) tasty (and) filling home made PIZZA you sent me yesterday. I really enjoyed it. God will fill (you) with His goodness, mercy (and) joy. (You are) blessed. Have a wonderful Easter Celebration (and) Remain Blessed in (the) Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. I am proud of […]







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Entrepreneurship
[Advice for Smart Parents] You Need to Give Your Kids Real World Relevant Coaching NOW, If They Are to Succeed...In Their Adult Lives!









Here's my key guiding philosophy as a Best Practice Parenting Practitioner & Advocate: "If I fail as a parent to my kids, I've failed in life. A parent is meant to share his/her experience based know-how in a way that gives kids EQUAL or BETTER preparation (than s/he - the parent - had), to succeed […]







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Excel-VB Solutions
The Need to Conquer Our Fears to Live in Harmony With Nature's Gifts [True Story With Photos: The Scared Stray Kitten I Rescued 5 Years Ago Is Now A Mother of Two Lovely Kittens!]









In certain societies, people live in harmony with snakes, and even worship them. In others the mere sight of a baby snake will have everyone taking to their heels. It’s a simple question of familiarity. A child that’s never seen (or been near) a dog before, could get scared, and even burst into tears when […]







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Career Development
Developing Positive Income Earning Competence In Nigeria Is The Key to Eliminating Corruption Amongst Nigerians [Case Study: Aljazeera "Africa Investigates" video report titled "Nigeria's Baby Farmers"]









If you have not yet watched the Aljazeera "Africa Investigates" video report titled "Nigeria's Baby Farmers", starring Ghana's famous under cover journalist - Anas - and Rosemary an investigative journalist from Nigeria, then click here to watch it now. The revelations of the sickening yet vibrant trade in babies, actively engaged in by hospitals and […]







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