Freedom is a concept that I am very interested in and like I have mentioned in my earlier posts, freedom has nothing do with being self-employed; you could be gainfully employed and be at a higher level of freedom than someone who is self-employed. You may read my earlier article; «Before you leave that job» to get a good grasp of what I am saying. One of the major words associated with freedom is independence (from external stimuli like person, organization, etc). The less you depend on the external body, the freer you have become. My search for a job after my compulsory one year military service exposed me to an insight that has guided me throughout my career...

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These are definitely two words that scare the living day light out of almost every executive although endearing words have been cooked up to replace them – from downsizing to laying off. The effect is the same; the fact that some group of people that wanted you suddenly found you repulsive for whatever reason (I don't think the victims care). Last year December alone, more than 5, 000 bank executives were relieved of their jobs and if the bank drama continues, more bank executives would feel the impact of the axe. Anyway, Happy New Year! I have been on a project that needed my full concentration and I am happy to announce to you that I am back. This...

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One of the greatest minds of the 20th Century – a philosopher and a scientist – Albert Einstein said; «doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result is insanity». A sizeable number of literatures have interpreted this quote to mean that if you want to change your life, you must change what you are doing. If your business is tanking, it's time to see if there is an alternative path you could guide your venture along. The more I read the quotation, the more I disagree with the above assertion. Albert Einstein, a man who has won so many accolades from outstanding school of thoughts like the Time Magazine's Man of the Century, could not...

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Wow, the year has gone; God has truly been there through the ups and down. Just some few days to a new year and I can remember vividly my first post this year; «Helmets for Sale»: Thanx to the Lagos State Government and the readers of this site who made it possible to make it a fruitful transaction. It was definitely a kill! Ever since then, my readers have participated in various trainings (Vietnam, Gold, MBA, Business Plan, etc) offered through this site. The support I got from the readers of this site during the SET Garden land sales was beyond comprehension and then came the car vacuum cleaner which I must confess was positively shocking. Mobile Moviz kits show...

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Immediately you saw this picture, what was your first impression? It is important you take 2 minutes to reflect on this. The impression you get from this particular picture says a lot about you; when I saw this picture, I laughed so hard and tears started flowing from my eyes. The picture was quite ridiculous though it held a lot of meaning to me – the picture ironically reflected a similarity between these two sworn enemies; both of them strongly oppose same sex «marriage or sexual relationship». Another thing quite interesting is the fact that Osama was made the husband which could simply interpret that Osama would always have a higher authority to Bush in any combat. In most circles...

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Actually going on the self-employed route is more like gambling and for most degenerate gamblers, it is not the end that drives them but the thrill of the possibility, the chance of recognition, the chemical high of anticipation, etc. They get more excited by the process rather than the endgame. For most people who have taken this self-employment journey, they would realize that the ebb period of any business they venture in would make them question their motive(s) for taking the plunge: Why do I really want to go out on my own? What is my endgame? How do I know when I have achieved what I set out for? Compare the questions above with the question that may be...

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I am sorry I couldn't make a post last week; I was in Ilorin speaking to youths on the Science of Success Seminar and Workshop and also present to speak were the NDLEA state commander, commissioner of police, commissioner of road and transport, various consultants and speakers. I was privy to speak twice on the concept of career development and entrepreneurship; the funny part of the workshop was that I was introduced as the author of popular book, JOBFinder and I did not even have a distributive center in the city (lol). Anyway, I am suppose to be finishing the series on the questions one must ask him/herself before quitting his/her job and plunging the self-employment route but some...

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