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Friday, September 22, 2017

Benefits of Being An Entrepreneur

Benefits of Being An Entrepreneur

Making any decision like becoming an entrepreneur is never easy. When you eventually do, there are so many things you will gain. So, below are some of the benefits of being an entrepreneur.

1. You become more accountable 
Entrepreneurship will help you up your accountability game. When you have your own business, you are your own boss. There is no one looking over your shoulder making sure you do the work. As an entrepreneur, you have to learn to hold yourself accountable, or you will not succeed.

2. Gain invaluable experience 
Starting a business in a country like Nigeria is very tough. If you are able to navigate these challenges, you will definitely gain invaluable experience that will come handy in your future dealings.

3. You become more confident 
The fear of failure will evaporate and your interaction or engagement with people will significantly improve.

4. Steady income 
If you have always worked for somebody else, your employer determines your income. As an entrepreneur, there are no limits placed on what you can earn. Instead, you determine your earnings. You won't go broke.

5. Opportunity to make people’s life easier 
You have come up with an idea for a product or service which can make people's lives easier. So, by putting your idea to work and starting a business, you are actually contributing to making the lives of people better. 
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3 Qualities Of A Great Leader

You may not be a school teacher or a Bible study leader, but you are a leader in some area of your life. Maybe you’re a parent or grandparent. Maybe you’re a friend or mentor to men or women in your church or community. You may not think of yourself as a leader, but we each lead others by word and deed, and we can learn from Christ’s example of leadership during his time on earth.


2 Qualities Of A Great Leader

Looking at the life of Christ and how he interacted with his disciples, we find two important elements of great leadership. Below are the qualities..

(1). Great Leaders Submit to God 
Decisive leaders are convincing. Many are self-confident and charismatic, trusting their own instincts and doing what seems best to them.

In the Old Testament, King Saul was a decisive leader to his own peril: charismatic, good-looking, and trusting his own wisdom. In 1 Samuel 13, Saul was in a bind. He did not have the authority to act as a priest and offer a sacrifice, but the people were starting to scatter. So Saul took matters into his own hands and did what seemed right to him. In the absence of a priest, this king took it upon himself to offer the sacrifice.

And it cost him. When Samuel finally arrived and saw what Saul had done, he rebuked him.

And Samuel said to Saul, “You have done foolishly. You have not kept the command of the Lord your God, with which he commanded you. For then the Lord would have established your kingdom over Israel forever. But now your kingdom shall not continue. The Lord has sought out a man after his own heart, and the Lord has commanded him to be prince over his people, because you have not kept what the Lord commanded you.” (1 Samuel 13:13-14)

Unlike the leaders admired by the world, Christ’s leadership is marked by his submission to God. Though he himself was God in the flesh, Jesus submitted to God the Father and did nothing that was outside of God’s will.

Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own authority, but the Father who dwells in me does his works. (John 14:10)

Saul’s unwillingness to submit to God’s authority cost him his throne. Christ’s submission to God’s authority established his throne forever.

How is your leadership characterized? Do you make decisions like Saul, based on what seems right at the time? Or do you stop and submit to God’s authority in your life first?

(2). Great Leaders Invest in Others 
When people ask me how I’m doing, I’m trying to break the habit of answering, “Busy.” The many demands of work, family, and ministry tug at my time. Being a task-oriented person, I can let my to-do list drive my decisions and forget that I’m surrounded by people.

Jesus was busy. So busy, in fact, that we don’t have a complete record of everything he accomplished.

Now there are also many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. (John 21:25)

We get a glimpse of Christ’s busy ministry in Matthew. Chapter 4 ends with Jesus actively teaching in the synagogues and “healing every disease and every affliction.” His fame grew, and with it the crowds. The work was endless as the crowds followed him from town to town.

If I’m faced with an overwhelming work load, I’m tempted to forego rest and work as fast as I can. But the danger of getting buried in work is that I can ignore the people closest to me and let relationships wither.

Jesus handled work differently. In spite of the many, many tasks that faced him, he invested in others. He took the time to sit:

Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:1-3)

Jesus didn’t allow his ministry to the masses to prevent him from ministering to the 12. We never get the sense that Jesus was harried or overwhelmed. He didn’t short-change his disciples; instead, he sat with his disciples on the mountain and taught them.

(3). Great Leaders Love God and Love Others 
These two qualities of great leadership are completely consistent with Jesus’ message to love God and love others.

“Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.” (Matthew 22:36-40)

By submitting to God’s authority in our lives, we demonstrate a love for God. And by investing in the lives of those around us, we demonstrate a love for our neighbors.

With or without formal leadership roles, we each have a circle of influence. As we mentor our children, families, participants in our church groups, colleagues at work, or friends in our communities, we can follow Jesus’ example by being leaders who submit to God and invest in others.
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Igbos May Stop Producing Nigeria’s President Due To IPOB & Their Biafra Fight – Okorocha

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has stated that the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) will affect the chances of Igbos to produce Nigeria’s president.

Gov. Okorocha

According to him, the agitators had every right to complain about marginalization but not a call for separation from the country as they have been doing.

He told newsmen on Thursday that IPOB was not good for the South East, and it was not the best way for them to complain about marginalisation to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Gov. Okorocha said, “There are better ways; the IPOB way is too primitive. If IPOB must do a thing like that it should have changed the name and fought the way Ijaw youths fought, Arewa youths fought, and they would have made more impact. For everything that comes from the Igbo man, we love to go to the extreme.

Now you want to separate yourself from Nigeria, meanwhile, South-South will not go with you, Edo, Rivers will not go with you. If you cut us off here now as South east, if I need to go to Rivers State, I will go and ask for passport and visa, and we are keeping quiet to say this.

If there is a crisis now, there is no Hausa man in Igbo land who has a duplex, there is no Yoruba man who has a room and parlour or a N20 million investment in Igbo land, but Igbo have trillions of naira virtually everywhere.

The same people are asking for secession. If Igbo are asked to go, what happens? They would lose their property, and all of us are keeping quiet, supporting IPOB! It was very childish, and those behind this should stop, that is my advice.

South-South has produced the president, South-West has produced a president and Vice President, the north has produced many presidents, it is hoping that one day in the next shift, by whatever arrangement, the next people that should be considered is the South-East by Nigeria’s sharing formula.

So, where are we in our wisdom and the intelligence? That is my position on IPOB; my advice is that Igbo should change their style and condemn IPOB in a manner that should be done and let us flow with the rest of Nigeria for now because we shall benefit more than anyone else.”
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FAST DOWNLOAD: Mr Eazi Ft. Rhatti – Love (Mp3 Music)

Mr Eazi Ft. Rhatti – Love (Mp3 Music)

Just few Weeks after Mr. Eazi released the international remix of “Leg Over“, he returns with a brand new single titled “Love”, featuring rapper Rhatti, produced by Mr Marz.

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FAST DOWNLOAD: Wande Coal – Oh No No (Mp3 Music)

Wande Coal – Oh No No (Mp3 Music)

The hip club banger song showcase Wande Coal’s incredible vocal dexterity and true mastery of his range keeps him constantly churning out hit after hits.
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Thursday, September 21, 2017

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Manchester United Vs Burton Albion 4-1 EFL 2017


Manchester United Vs Burton Albion 4-1 EFL 2017

For the fourth time in the past seven matches, United got on the scoresheet four times, with a brace from Rashford, another goal for Martial and a first of the season for Jesse Lingard.
Rashford now has five goals in his past five games, almost half his total of 11 last season, while Martial has managed four in just 280 minutes of total, not a bad return for a player who only got eight in the  entirety of the previous campaign.
Burton claimed a consolation late on when Lloyd Dyer drilled home a shot following a goalmouth scramble after Joe Mason had headed against the crossbar but it was otherwise very one-sided.
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HIGHTLIGHTS VIDEO: Arsenal Vs Doncaster Rovers 1-0 EFL 2017

Arsenal Vs Doncaster Rovers 1-0 EFL 2017

Arsenal 1-0 Doncaster: Theo Walcott delivers for Arsene Wenger as Sir Alex Ferguson watches on – 5 talking points


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FAST DOWNLOAD: May D – First Impression (Mp3 Music)

May D – First Impression (Mp3 Music)

This is not his First Impression but this is worth a First Impression!. Famous musician, May D returns with this sweet tune and as usual serenading us with his trademark vocals

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FAST DOWNLOAD: Masterkraft Ft Olamide – OJA (Mp3 Music)

Masterkraft Ft Olamide – OJA (Mp3 Music)

Popular Versatile music producer Masterkraft is back on the music Scene after the successful release of His UNLIMITED ALBUM featuring popular musicians. Masterkraft has decided to feed his fans again with a hit song titled OJA featuring WO!!! Crooner Olamide Ybnl Boss.

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DOWNLOAD MUSIC: Morientez Ft. SolidStar – Ima (Prod. Kel P)

Morientez Ft. SolidStar – Ima (Prod. Kel P)

Morientez presents his latest single titled Ima featuring well known Nigerian artist SolidStar, the heavy weight tune is produced by Kel P.

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FAST DOWNLOAD: Drey Tunz Ft. Yung6ix – For You (Mp3 Music)

 Drey Tunz Ft. Yung6ix – For You  (Mp3)

Drey Tunz Gears up and released his second ever single titled For You Featuring Nigerian Rapper Yung6ix.
the super tune is produced by Disally.
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5 Ways To Stay Free From Back Pains

5 Ways To Stay Free From Back Pain

Back pains are entirely uncomfortable and quite annoying. It is usually caused by postural negligence. Below are 5 Ways To Stay Free From Back Pains.

1. Be Active 

Being active and moving your joint often helps to strengthen your muscles which helps you to easily avoid back and other muscle problems. Also, a good ‘core stability exercise’ programme can help ‘stabilize’ your spine and provide a ‘solid foundation for the rest of your body’s movement’. Aside from being active, you should ensure you avoid movements and postures that can cause back pain. When sitting down, especially on an airplane, avoid slouching on the chair or leaning forward without back support, for prolonged periods.
2. Stretch 
This isn’t so much of a secret, nevertheless it is an important way to help ease or avoid back pains. Gentle exercises or light stretches that help to release tension, can be a great way to combat back pain. You can perform these stretches at different points of the day, whenever you have free time. While on an airplane, maybe when you want to use the toilet, you can use the opportunity to walk in the aisle and do some light stretches to help release tension in your back, before returning to your seat.

3. Avoid Sitting for Too Long 

If you have to sit for long period of time, avoid slouching over and try to take ‘standing up’ breaks regularly. This is will help decrease the pressure on your back and help you avoid back pain. This is why during long flights, you shouldn’t just sit down all through. Get up and walk down the aisle from time to time, your back will thank you for it.

4. Lift Things Correctly 

Lifting things incorrectly is the number one mistake people that ends up causing them back pain. Always use safe lifting methods, especially when doing heavy or even slightly heavy lifting. Use a ‘Knee Bend’ for lifting objects with significant weight; while you can use a ‘Golfer’s Crouch’ or ‘Golfer’s Lift’ when stooping for smaller objects.
5. Take a Nap or Go To Sleep 
Surprising right? But sleep helps to facilitate the restoration of your muscles, and this can help to ward off back pain. However, for this to happen, your sleep has to be of high quality, meaning your mattress should be right for you, your pillows should not be too hard or high and should be placed properly. On an airplane, getting high quality sleep might be difficult, but you can improve the quality of your sleep largely by using a travel pillow and you should try to avoid falling asleep leaning forward without any back support.
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Meet Proudly Nigerian Man Who Wins Cooking Award In The US (Photo)

A US based Nigerian, Godshelter, better known as Divine, won the 13th Vendy Awards ceremony which took place on 16th September in New York. The event is an Annual street food cook-off series showcasing the best street chefs in NYC, Philly, Los Angeles and beyond.

The man while receiving award

The winner, Divine is the owner and mastermind behind DF Nigerian Gourmet Food Truck and Divine Favored Catering Services. Congrats to him!. He was hosted and specially recognized on the popular American show, Good Morning America. See another one below..

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Some Helpful Hints For All Nigerian Graduate

Nowadays, many Nigerian graduates have a false idea of life after graduating and serving. I was chatting with an undergraduate one day when she told me she can't take any job that doesn't pay at least N500,000. I was shocked to my bones.

Graduates

Graduates needs to brace up to reality and accept that they have to work hard to make a successful career after school. So, below.. are 5 timeless lessons for every Nigerian graduate;

(1). Don't rely on your course of study - Be ready to diversify 
More than 50% of bank workers didn't study banking and finance or related courses. Sane can be said of so many professions too.

If you're in a course where employment opportunity is limited, eg Zoology, you would agree you might not end up in a zoo or around animals.
The solution is to begin to diversify in your knowledge and skill acquisition or trade. Get certifications to fit in other fields or learn something, e.g. tailoring and become a fashion designer.

(2). Don't Wait for Employment 
Every graduate irrespective of their final grade in the university, polytechnic or colleges expects to serve and get a job straight off. This feeling is even automatic among those finishing with first class, 2nd class upper or Higher credit.

Prepare yourself for anything, start thinking of at least a source of income, if possible more right from your final year in school or during your youth service. That dream job might not come automatically.

(3). Don't give up 
Need we emphasize this further? If you give up, your dream dies - keep going, keep doing the right things and you'll sure to stand out with time.

(4). Don't expect a bank business loan 
For those who have 1 & 2 sorted out, and looking to be young entrepreneurs, don't wait for a bank loan, you might not meet their requirements, so don't wait.
The solution could talking to family and friends, colleagues for partnership or part sponsoring.

(5). Don't lose your school, NYSC contacts 
Keep your contacts, they are your first client. It's easier to convince family and friends to patronize you, that could then build your CV, portfolio or profile which would be used to get more clients. Value your links, don't lose them.
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Power Of Mango Leafs In The Body System Over Kidney Treatment

Mango Leafs

An Abuja based herbal doctor, Dr Bamidele Joshua said the consumption of mango leaves helps in the treatment of kidney and gall stones, among others.

Speaking with newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja, Dr Bamidele said that consumption of mango leaves also helps in the treatment of many health conditions. 

According to him, Mango leaves contain vitamins C, A and B as well as vital minerals such as Copper, Potassium and Magnesium.

He explained that the leaves could be boiled to be taken as water or dried into powder form to be used in any food or drink. He added that for medicinal purposes, the use of young and tender leaves was best for optimal benefits.

Dr Bamidele noted that the consumption of the leaves helps prevent and regulate diabetes, lowers blood pressure, fights restlessness and stops hiccups.


“Mango leaves are very useful for managing diabetes. The tender leaves of the mango tree contain tannins called anthocyanidins that may help in treating early diabetes.

“Soak the leaves in a cup of water overnight, strain and drink this water to help relieve the symptoms of diabetes. It also helps in treating hyperglycemia.

“It also help to lower blood pressure as they have hypotensive properties that helps in strengthening the blood vessels and treat the problem of varicose veins.

“People suffering from restlessness due to anxiety, should add few mango leaves to their bathing water. This helps in relaxing and refreshing the body.

“Daily intake of a finely grounded powder of mango leaves with water kept in a tumbler overnight helps in breaking kidney and gall bladder stones as well as flush them out.

“Put some mango leaves in warm water, close the container with a lid, and leave it overnight. Next morning filter the water and drink this concoction on an empty stomach.

"Regular intake of this infusion flushes out toxins from the body and keeps the stomach clean.”

He however enjoined patients with serious health issue to seek medical advice before consumption.
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