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Trump lost the presidential debates, twice.
Yet he won the election.
He lost the public opinion polls to Hillary by double
digit margins.
Yet he won the election.
All living former American presidents opposed him.
Showing posts with label Chukwuemeka Okereafor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chukwuemeka Okereafor. Show all posts
Don’t Build Your Life On Public Opinion
It's Time To Re-fire
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Be A Cheerleader
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ACCORDING to legend, the publisher of world famous
Ebony Magazine, John H. Johnson, at the inception of
publication in November 1945, would encourage his friends and family to go to
the vendors on the streets of Chicago to buy the publication. Mr Johnson had
hoped that as more and more of his friends demanded and bought his magazine,
vendors would be forced to get copies of Ebony to their newsstands.
Exposed!!! Understanding The Purpose Of Money
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SOMEONE,
I would call Tony, once went to the National Hospital in Abuja, Nigeria, to see
a friend at the Accident and Emergency ward. As he walked towards a lady, wearing what was a
hospital coat, to make enquiry, he heard someone crying behind the flowers. On
a closer look he saw it was a woman clutching a baby, maybe 3 years old. The
baby too was crying apparently distressed by her mother's tears. As he looked
at the mother and child, imagining what could be the matter, the lady in robe
called his attention.
How To Restore Lost Relationships
ONE of life’s greatest losses is the loss of a valued relationship.
One must therefore do all to preserve, and in the event of a strain or loss,
restore relationships, whether business, family or social. Relationships, effective relationships, are the bedrock of
your progress and indeed society. Many years of making and losing
relationships come with vital lessons learnt. I will therefore share some
important nuggets that would help restore some lost social and business
relationships.
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“People are …” …Are they really? …Hold That Assumption Lightly
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HAVE you realized how quick one is, many times, to assume, dismiss or pass judgment on a person or an issue before all the facts are confirmed? It would seem that the human
nature is wired such that it is eager to assume some majestic heights over
affairs. The sad part is always when one realizes that he had beaten the gun,
and assumed or judged wrongly. The impact sometimes is huge.
Holding your assumptions lightly or reserving judgment until all the
facts are available is a strong and extraordinary discipline to acquire. Very few
people possess this skill. You can possess it too.
How to Improve Your Public Speaking for Greater Impact and Productivity: Concluding Part
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THIS is the concluding part
of the series started last week aimed at improving your public speaking
capabilities. The response has been interesting. It is heart-warming to note
that many people are interested in dealing with glossophobia (please refer to
the last post) and developing their potentials to “waoh” their audience and
create better impact and increase personal productivity.
Important Tips
When you are not convinced
or ill-formed about a subject you are talking about, don’t expect people to
believe you. So
research and believe in the topic you are talking about. Passion speaks.
1000 Page Views and Counting...Thank You Very Much
THE blog, The Next Level with
Chukwuemeka, www.iamchukwuemeka.blogspot.com, which started on
June 20, 2015, has hit the 1000 page views mark, and counting. It’s
so exciting.
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There are readers from Nigeria,
The United States of America, United Kingdom, Ghana, India, Ireland, Japan,
South Africa, Gabon, Romania, Netherlands and many more. I want to specially thank you for investing your time to read
and comment on the resources on the blog. God bless you richly.
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Shocking Revelation about Time Management and Your Self-Esteem
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9 Secrets of What the Super Successful Do in the Morning: You Too Should Part 2
ON my last post, I started
a series on “9 secrets of what the super successful do in the morning that you
too should do”. I’m concluding on this post. These are
vital tips that when followed will drastically improve your results.
Ask yourself THE question. This question is regarded as one of the most important questions in life, and you need to ask yourself this question, everyday. The question is, “If today was the last day of your life, would you still want to do what you are about to do today? Or put differently, “If today was the last day of your life, what would you do differently?”. Then do it today!
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9 Secrets of What the Super Successful Do in the Morning: You Too Should. Part 1
THE difference between successful people and unsuccessful people is that successful people do all the things unsuccessful people don't want to do. Most people don't want to work more than they have to. They do the minimum they are
paid to do. That's not the way to get ahead, always be ready to go the extra
mile. I came across this very motivational piece at lifehack.org and couldn’t
resist sharing it with you. It has formed the title for this edition.
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Successful people always
get their priorities right. Significantly successful people don’t first check
their email upon waking up. They do other things that are of higher priority,
they claim and dictate their day. What else do highly successful people do upon
waking up in the morning? Here are more important tips...
5 Ways to Know What You Are Really Worth
HOW much are you worth?
This is probably one of the most disturbing issues many people face in today’s
world; their worth. What is a person’s worth in the truest sense of the word? Is
it in terms of money; Naira and Kobo, Pounds and Pence or Dollars and Cents, or
property or other assets? Maybe it is time to redefine your worth, your value.
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We live in an age where you
are assessed and judged by the balance on your bank account, your social net
worth, the vast and diverse contacts you have, the investments and assets you
own, or own you depending...But, are these criteria fair in assessing a
person's worth or value? Is a person's value truly based on his or her
accumulations? I think differently. Is it bad for one to have things and
possessions? Absolutely not, but there is a problem when things and possessions
own one.
6 Amazing Physical Benefits Of Forgiving Those Who Hurt You (Part 2)
ON my last post, I started
a series on the "Physical Benefits of Forgiving Those Who Hurt You". I’m
concluding it with this post. I truly hope you find these scientifically proven
facts helpful. Forgive, for your own sake.
1. Forgiveness lowers
stress level. Have you tried all to lower your high stress level with no luck?
Then try forgiving those who have hurt you.
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2. Forgiveness promotes
healthy heart. Holding grudges and unforgiveness won't fix a thing, and tend to
increase heart rates. Is it any wonder why there is an increase in heart
attacks?
6 Amazing Physical Benefits Of Forgiving Those Who Hurt You (Part 1)
A lot have been said about
forgiveness. But why exactly should one forgive, what are physical benefits of
‘this difficult act’ of forgiveness?
Let me start with this
short but true story. Some time ago, I was in Lagos, Nigeria producing a TV
documentary on the activities of an international non-governmental organisation
helping indigent women in Nigeria. In one of the interviews, I spoke with a 4-year-old
girl and her mother. This little girl had been sexually defiled severally by an
adult she knows and trusts. The mother
broke down narrating the story. It was so difficult listening to the child tell
her story that we had to stop the interview. It was so heart breaking. Current
scientific research suggests that this girl and her mother should forgive this
attacker, for their own health benefits. How easy or possible is this?
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Permit me to share on the
benefits of forgiveness.
Exposed Secrets To Having A Successful 2015
THIS is a continuation from
the last post. I trust you are applying the nuggets shared in the last post.
Here are more quick and effective tips to help you succeed in 2015.
Let me begin by saying work
and diligence do not kill. If anything at all, hard smart work distinguishes
you. Do you want to be highly successful this year, then welcome to a year of
hard smart work. There are no alternatives.
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Mid Year Assessment: Unbelievable Practical Tips For Having A Successful 2015
IT is already mid-year, how
time flies. We only celebrated Christmas and the New Year, just like yesterday
it seems. How are you doing with your plans, projections and goals for 2015.
In a recent meeting with an
associate, he expressed concerns about how 2015 is not falling in line. Having pursued many leads and dropped countless
proposals, things are still at a standstill. I cannot ignore this concern.
Maybe reading this post, you also find that things are still not working as
planned. And, we are already in mid-year. As you may know, we are all
interconnected in this journey for a better tomorrow. I will therefore like to
share some helpful tips from Lifehack.org to help you. These tips will help keep
things in perspective and ensure that you finish 2015 with a blast.
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Let me first state that to
do very well in 2015, you should be open and receptive as you course through
the year. Indeed all you need is a word, an idea, a perspective or a
relationship, and the floodgates of success and self-improvement will open unto
you. I recently had this idea which I am currently working on, and will share
at the appropriate time. I am so so excited about this one idea because of the
endless possibilities it will bring. I simply kept my senses and antenna open
to receive, please do the same. The next question of course is what and who are
you listening to or reading about?
I Have Never Failed!...Have You?
IT may sound strange and
unbelievable, but allow me to say that “You have never failed”. Have you ever
beaten yourself silly, criticised yourself or even received harsh words from
others who considered you a failure at something? Has someone, anyone, ever
called you a failure?
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Give me a moment to remind you of
a true story, the story of Thomas Edison, the man credited with inventing the
light bulb. History has it that Thomas
Edison's teachers said he was "too stupid to learn anything." He was
fired from his first two jobs for being "non-productive." As an
inventor, some say Edison made more than 1000 unsuccessful attempts at
inventing the light bulb. When a reporter asked, "How did it feel to fail
so many times?" Edison replied, "I didn’t fail those times. I
simply found so many ways how not to create a light bulb.” Waoh!!!
What If Tomorrow Never Comes?
WHAT if tomorrow never
comes?… In life and relationships, certain things are as a matter of urgency,
urgent! Let me share this true story inspired by a friend, Victor.
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Ifeanyi, Victor and I,
attended the same university, the University of Ibadan. Infact we were in the
same department. After graduation, daily pursuits, with our consent, took us to
different directions. One thread however ran through all of us; we were aiming
for the top, and deploying all resources available to us to achieve our dreams.
While we saw and interacted almost everyday while in school, the same cannot be
said after our graduation. Sadly, the age-long saying, 'out of sight is out of
mind', caught up with us. We got too busy, too preoccupied by everyday
challenges. We barely called one another...and one day...the news
came...Ifeanyi, our Ifeanyi, had, unexpectedly, passed on. Just like that, no
notice, just like that....
Nigeria's Foremost Human Capital Developer, Chukwuemeka Okereafor, Launches Personal Productivity Blog, Shares Deep Insights
A special welcome to my blog. For important tips and latest thoughts on personal, business and entrepreneurial development and productivity look no further. This blog will motivate, inspire and empower...to the next level.
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