Trailblazing Nigerians, Bishop David Oyedepo and Alhaji Aliko Dangote: Two Sides of the Same Coin?

One is primarily a preacher; the other is a business mogul. One is an incorrigible unrepentant Christian; the other a faithful Muslim. One is a blunt, no-nonsense personality; the other is a discreet and reserved individual. But they are both entrepreneurs. They are visionaries. They have made their impact on the Nigerian society. They cannot… Continue reading Trailblazing Nigerians, Bishop David Oyedepo and Alhaji Aliko Dangote: Two Sides of the Same Coin?

The Ten Thousand-Hour Rule: Becoming a Champion

By Darasimi Oshodi “Champions do not become champions when they win an event, but in the hours, weeks, and months, and years they spend preparing for it. The victorious performance itself is merely a demonstration of their championship character.” The statement above is credited to Michael Jordan who is arguably the best basket ball player… Continue reading The Ten Thousand-Hour Rule: Becoming a Champion

You are Not a Prisoner of Your Past

Darasimi Oshodi The ability to recall facts, events and names of people is a trait that is admired by many. I believe this is also a trait that is needed for one to succeed in academics and other areas of life. People are usually pleased when people remember their names and they tend to think… Continue reading You are Not a Prisoner of Your Past

Mandela, the Madiba, by Dr. Tunde Oseni

If you want success out of struggle Mandela, the Madiba represents a model If you think it’s over when the chips are down Study Mandela, the Madiba for a change of mind If you think a people can forever be in chains Mandela, the Madiba will let you think and change If the world has… Continue reading Mandela, the Madiba, by Dr. Tunde Oseni

How to be Lucky in Life

I fell in love with this anonymous quote that says “you are not a write-off yet until opportunities cease to exist” the very day I stumbled on it. Ever since, I have made it my guiding philosophy in life. Opportunities beckon daily, but whether we are able to recognise them or not is a different… Continue reading How to be Lucky in Life