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.    LAWS FOR BUSINESS BOOM  ( Culled from the protistutes' approach to business by ALBERT  ODUWOLE) The profession of a prostitute is arguably the only career in which the maximum income is paid to the newest worker. It's the only one job in which at the onset, the only exertion is that of self-indulgence, all the prizes are at the beginning. Prostitutes experience business boom. Prostitution is a business that oftentimes thrives or flourishes without any form of complimentary card , hand bill, flier, banner or T.v advert. Despite economic recession, it still booms. Now, have you ever really considered that in spite of the public views that have never for once been welcoming towards prostitutes, they have successfully captured renowned individuals, the elites in the community. Though not written down somewhere like we do have it in high schools, these invisible laws been put to use by the so called prostitutes seem to make their business not ...

Walking-in-agreement WHAT KEEPS YOU FROM WALKING IN AGREEMENT WITH OTHERS A tree cannot make a forest, they say. The journey of life can't be walked successfully by going solo. We all need a community of people to succeed. Every successful individual knows that his or her achievements solely depend on a community of persons working together. Then why do we incessantly draw back from entering into agreement with other people? This undoubtedly makes it paramount for us to identify those  limiting factors that keeps us from walking in agreement with others. Let's trek through the lines of this article as we unpack together a number of dark matters that inhibit unity, agreement in relationships' and connections. 1) JEALOUSY : This is like an arrow thrust into one's bowels. Jealousy brings sudden death to a flourishing relationship. The jealous friend keeps tabs of the achievements of the other friend. They stick around just to see how much love and affect...

                     THE GROWTH FACTOR Wondering why you're always pushed aside when tasks or responsibilities are been disseminated? Or are you been removed from the equation when serious decisions that can make or mar one's future are been made? Take it easy. It's not that you are useless or not needed. In most cases, this painful and disheartening situation occurs just because you're missing a link in the chain. We all as humans are ' work in progress'. When a person is not qualified for a position, he isn't promoted to the position. In the pathway of life, there are different stages, each attracting different challenges, commitments and responsibilities. The higher the stage, the complex the responsibilities coupled with equivalent challenges. Considering how we evolve or grow as humans, we have 3 phases; 1) ' The baby' 2) ' Adolescent' 3) ' Adult' What we fail to realize is that the r...

        WHAT KIND OF LEARNER ARE YOU? WHILE THERE ARE UNIVERSAL truths about learning which applies to all and sundry, it's also crystal clear that- it is different people, different ways of learning. Learning styles bring together common ways that people learn. Everyone has a blend of learning styles. To some people, a specific learning style seems dominant while others lurk in the shadows. But this  is not to say that they're unadapted. However, there's no right or balanced blend. Nor are your styles fixed. You can develop ability both in your recessive and dominant learning styles. To cut the long story short, educational researchers have packaged Various schemes that distinguishes between different types of learners. In no particular order; # Serialist vs Holist:  Serialists are oftentimes drawn to work in somewhat sequential order. They're more likely to read a book from start to finish. On the other hand, holists approach a task as...

            DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE Have you ever had to deal with a difficult person at one point in time? If no, you should thank your stars that you are not acquainted with someone who is difficult to deal with. Most, if not all of us are bound to partner with certain people at our workplace, social functions, within our family tree or elsewhere who seem to have the ability to pull our triggers and oftentimes derive pleasure in it. Difficult people come in several ways. They can introduce themselves in many ways. Some never keep to promises or time. Some talk, talk and talk but barely listen. Others criticize anything they did not create. Regardless of the variety in which they come, they all have one thing in common. You must address them. Dealing with difficult people is a must. It can't get any better when left unattended  or unaddressed. However, no matter the condition, the way we choose to respond is within our control. ...

               THE BENEFITS OF AWARDS--- even if you don't win. Have you overlooked awards as a marketing tool to promote your business? If you haven't considered putting your business forward for award nomination, you may be missing out. You stand a chance to gain a great deal even if you don't make it to the top of the podium. Yes! Winning a business award can up your status and enhance your reputation. But just being involved separates your business from its peers, benchmarks your achievements against the competition and it does your qualifications no harm at all. Of course, should you emerge from the whole process with one or two awards, all the better. But even if you don't win, competing for an award is often a worthwhile effort that can help you further your professional development. The following benefits are to be gained even if you don't win: 1) ' You get to shake hands' : Putting your business forward for an award g...

          RESUME WRITING TIPS: Of a truth, writing a resume is a daunting task. However, if you want to write it on your own, we salute your effort and are here to guide you through the process. First thing you need to know, a resume isn't a log of your job history, or a summary of skills and neither is it going to automatically get you a job.  Think of it this way: it's an advertisement and you are the product. Your goal is to get hiring managers to buy into what you're selling, in this case giving you an interview. In order to achieve this, you need to see it as your marketing tool. Without it, you're powerless. Therefore, to stand out from the  ever increasing crowd, it's important that you market your skills in a way that demonstrates that you can successfully perform the duties of the job. So, to help you do this, we've packaged easy-to-follow steps on how to write a resume. But before that, it should be noted that there's no certifie...

IF YOUR SHIP DOESN'T COME IN, SWIM OUT TO IT! Yes, it seems funny but just like a coin with two sides, it's also a serious statement. For how long are you going to wait for the best time or the perfect opportunity? For how long will you wait for the ship to get to you? Will you still wait for it to cruise by,set to pick you but  not close enough for you to conveniently step in? Swim out to its direction as soon as it gets closer. Yes! Luck can change your status. But how often does it come by? Wishful thinking is okay but it should be just the starting point. That canoe of wishful thinking can't take you far. You need a plan and also need to take ACTIONS, not just wishing. Each time you see the opportunity fading away, all you do is wonder if it will come back. But sadly enough, most times, it doesn't. Then you're stuck because you didn't rise up to take the challenge. You have to rise up, consider carefully your options and then take hold of the ...

5 ways to keep information safe on the internet Thanks to technological advancement, we can now get lots of our daily activities done at speed of light which is stress- free and cost-effective. Howbeit, it's almost unavoidable to release personal information during some of these online dealings. Therefore paving way for cyber criminals and scammers to access sensitive knowledge about you. Well, everything has its own merits and demerits. But there are ways we can go about keeping information safe on the internet. Without further ado, let's take a run-down of some of these ways: ¶ Play safe on social media : Yes, social media has created a platform for us to share our intimate details with the world. But you should be careful about what you post( be it pictures, write ups, etc) on these networks. Even information like your address, family life, birthday can be handy for criminals. To avoid this, ensure that you personalize the settings in your social media account...

  7 BENEFITS OF BEING    SELF-EMPLOYED Of a truth, the fear of becoming self-employed often terminates many great ideas.  Leaving the comfort zone and familiarity of a job and a sustainable and reliable paycheck is  a very difficult prospect for many entrepreneurs. Yes, not to deny the fact that being self-employed has its own ups and downs. But, if you feel that you have this great idea which awaits being a reality and you are determined and very resourceful, then being self-employed offers a   way of life you will or may never realize as an employee. Self- employment is  the state of being self employed. Being self employed is earning income directly from one's business, profession or trade rather than as a specified salary or wages from an employer. The following is a list of 7 great benefits of coming out of the shell of your comfort zone and becoming self-employed. In no particular order; 1) ' You dictate your time ' : Time a...

7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE( Book summary) Nowadays, most people look for short cuts. They see a successful entrepreneur, organization or team and ask, How did you do it? Teach me your strategies. But, these ' quick fixes' that we crave for just to save time and or effort and still achieve the desired results will yield short- term solutions. The author, Covey writes, " the way we see the problem is the problem." He believes that the way we see the world is solely based on our own perceptions. That's where the seven habits of highly effective people comes to play. HABITS : 1) ' Be proactive ': This is what differentiates us as humans from all other animals. It's our inbuilt ability to examine our character,  decide how to view situations and control our effectiveness. Simply put, in order to be effective, one must be proactive. People  who are reactive take a passive posture- they believe that the world is all over them. The...

PSYCHOLOGICAL WAYS OF FACING CONFLICT Conflict occurs at all levels of interaction, at work, with families, among friends and between lovers. It's a fact of life, and it isn't necessarily a bad issue. Offenses do come. In fact, a relationship with frequent conflicts may be healthier than one with no observable conflict which most times are silently kept in the dark room of anger in our hearts. You should never be afraid to enter into a confrontation. So often, we want everyone to like us and  think we're a nice person. This obviously isn't possible. Many compound this by adding a layer of self-righteous religiosity to the mix. They feel like it will be a sin to criticize a member of a team, even constructively, and thus smile and nod and accept less than desirable outcomes. Yes, conflict can be a critical event in the course of a relationship. The relationship may be weakened or strengthened.  However, whether a relationship is healthy or not doesn't de...

          APPREHENDING A MOLE Commonly, in every organization, gathering, company, industry, sector or establishment( be it private or public), there is always a mole. If you are a christian reading this, you will likely remember that there was someone we could also refer to as a mole among the twelve disciples of Jesus, in person of Judas Iscariot. It is no new thing when one of such is being discovered or apprehended after a long period of time.   Definitely, the height of damage these set of fearless, heart-rending and highly dangerous individuals have done, are still doing and will most likely do  in years to come cannot and should not be underestimated. This therefore brings us to the BIG QUESTIONS; 1) Who is a mole? 2) How do they work or operate? 3) How can one successfully apprehend them?       WHO IS A MOLE?   A mole is a spy, a double agent( one who pretends to spy for one government or establishment whil...