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HOW BOOKS TURNED MY LIFE AROUND by Tamara Rasheed

5 1/2 YEARS AGO, MY 4 CHILDREN AND I WERE HOMELESS, SLEEPING ON A PULL-OUT COUCH. HERE’S HOW BOOKS TURNED MY LIFE AROUND. In 2017, I had just started my publishing agency at the beginning of that year. I had 17 books of my own across genres, best selling fiction and nonfiction books. I looked awesome on paper but was so miserable. My mentors at the time decided to start sending me high ticket referrals, not taking into consideration that I may have some mindset issues. I had imposter syndrome, serious procrastination issues, and I self-sabotaged.  And I had no vocabulary for what was happening. I just saw myself imploding sometimes. I was constantly feeling stuck. I closed a $3,000 sale and became arrogant, self-sabotaging everything and losing the place I was renting. I thought I could convince my landlord to treat a pest problem in my back yard if I put in my 30 day notice to quit the property. No plan b of course because I thought I had the upper hand as an OK tenant...

OKOWA'S MISUNDERSTANDING AND MISINTERPRETATION OF 'DEEP EXPERIENCE' by John Akugbe

First and foremost, I was born in the same village where Governor Okowa was born. Both of us are of Ika origin, in Delta State of Nigeria. Peter Obi hails from Anambra state, while Datti-baba Ahmed is from Kaduna state. I am doing this simply because of my patriotism and OBIDIENCE as the situation in Nigeria has demanded of us. Having gone through the statement made by governor Okowa against His Excellency, Peter Obi that; "Peter Obi's experience is not deep enough" to lead Nigeria". As shocked and confused I was over that statement, I was compelled to reason with Governor Okowa by going around to look at it through the angles Okowa might have seen Peter Obi because, the interpretation of what you see depended on the angle you viewed it from. 1. First of all, Peter Obi doesn't have that deep experience to assume being from South South with Urhobo traditional cap, just as your deep experience has turned you to become a South Easterner by wearing Igbo traditional r...

Security Tips for Nigerians.

*IGP Intellegence  Response Team: SECURITY TIPS*  1) Don't allow your children who can't recognise voice, to open doors for strangers/visitors. 2) Recognise the voice of the visitors/strangers before you open your doors. (3) Lock up all your doors, when you are indoors, especially evening time. (4) Switch off all your electric gadgets, before going out, even when there is no power supply from PHCN. (5) Check all your cooking materials, before you go out. (6) Stay away from any strange man, who looks like a pregnant woman, he may be carrying harmful products. (7) Lock up your cars, even when you packed them in your compound. (8) Protect your cars and motorcycles keys from being duplicated by suspected criminals. (9) Protect your sim cards, from being stolen by suspected criminals, else they can use it for ransome negotiation. (10) Buy Fire extinguishers for your cars and houses.  (11)Tell the teachers of your children not to release them to anybody, except on your request ...

South Africa Christian Apologetics Release 2022 Wall of Shame by Charles Awuzie

        False  prophets everywhere... SOUTH AFRICA CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS RELEASE 2022 WALL OF SHAME: List of Religious Leaders In South Africa (including Foreign Nationals) Who Were Convicted of Crimes Or In Court as Suspects of Crimes... Pastor Sbusiso Gerald Nyathikazi from KZN Ulundi 40 years old. (20 years Sentence Rape) Pastor Freddie Jafta  - Oudtshoorn (25 Years in jail for Raping twins who came to him for help.) Pastor James Devine Thubakgale (58 Years). From Seshego (3rd Life Sentence for Raping minors.) Pastor Michael Sandlana – IPHC – On R5000 Bail. Pastor Sthembiso Nathaniel Kubheka – Witbank -  38 Years old (sentenced to 30 years in prison for Raping boys.) Pastor Bruce Ehrlich –( convicted Paedophile) East London. Pastor Deon Harmes 51 Years old – East London – Prophetic Word Of Miracle Ministries. (Made a baby with a 13 year old church member). Pastor Samuel Sackey -  East London  - King Palace International Church....

Safety is Everything by Omoruyi Uwuigiaren

Safety is Everything At this point in my life.  The only thing that matters now is the safety of everyone around me.  I am not Superman.  I am not James Bond.  Though sometimes I call myself iconic names to boost my morale and stay positive. It's hard not to wake up sad in this part of the world.  If the government is not making you sad, you should go for Thanksgiving.  To guarantee success in Nigeria, you need more than what any motivational book can offer.  Most books speak in detail about attitude, financial discipline, self control, financial intelligence, and many more.  But most books hardly discuss SAFETY. They consider this topic or subject already taken care of by the government.  Today, I am telling you. If after you understand everything you need to be a successful person in a dreadful country like Nigeria and you don't put your safety as your number one priority, you are likely not going to live to enjoy the fruits of ...

EXCERPT: From the unpublished story, "Jesse the Bear" by Omoruyi Uwuigiaren

It was cold in the winter. So cold that everyone had to stay indoors. Jesse, an old bear was indoors too.  Each passing day, the bear would move near the window to check if things had improved.  The reason for the constant check on the window was clear. Jesse had eaten all his supplies. He had little or nothing left to eat and he was hungry.  Anything would do.  Frozen fish. Flesh of dead animals preserved by the cold weather would come handy.  The only danger facing the bear to go out and hunt was the weather.  He could be trapped in the snow while hunting. This could be bad. Jesse could die while he hunts for food under such a bad weather.  Waiting in his hole wasn't a good idea too because hunger could kill him.  One thing was certain. The bear had to eat. He needs to feed and stay alive.  What could Jesse do? One quiet morning, it was snowing and Jesse was going to die of hunger. The bear was so hungry and could barely move.  Suddenl...

SHORT STORY: Before it is Too Late by Omoruyi Uwuigiaren

It is expensive to raise good children.  But the price of living with bad children is eternal.   It is expensive to raise good children. But the price of living with bad children is eternal. Many parents, especially in Nigeria focus attention on their children’s grades and extracurricular activities, such as by making sure kids study, do their homework, and if things are not going as planned, they will likely tip or bribe. The essence of this is to get good grades and certificate. While this move can easily secure the future, the price of not touching every aspect of the child’s life can come back to haunt the family. When a family is in pain, the society bears the brunt.   It’s a vicious circle. It bites deep and robs many of happiness. The pain never ends and will only rest when the victim walk into silence. Everyone is served the poisoned chalice and the bread of sorrow goes round. Sometimes it comes like a truckload. The weight of which could sink a ship.   W...