The Folly Of Fixing Immediate Problems
In the modern age, we have a tendency to make things happen immediately. We expect instant results, and it's easy to get frustrated when things don't happen overnight. But there's a reason for this: fixing immediate problems is great for short-term gains. It gets things done fast, and it gives you a sense of satisfaction that your problem is solved.
But what happens when you fix an immediate problem? You might get rid of it… but then something else comes along that's just as bad or worse. You can't keep doing this indefinitely, so eventually you'll run out of things to fix. And then? Well, I don't know what happens then… because I'm not sure I want to find out!
So instead of trying to fix every little thing right away, take a step back and look at the big picture.
**What are some larger actions that are going to solve your problems in the long run?**
It's a common refrain—you know, the one that goes something like "I'm so busy with my day-to-day, I don't have time to think about the big picture."
Or maybe it's "I've got a ton of work to do on my end-of-year report, so I need to focus on that now." Or "I'm doing such a great job at my job, but I don't have time for anything else."
But here's the thing: all of those things are actually wrong.
You see, every day, you're working on your immediate problems. You're trying to get stuff done and make things happen in order to feel like you're making progress towards your goals. But what about the larger picture? What about those long-term goals we all want?
The truth is that if you're not taking time out of your day to think about how your actions relate to larger goals, then those decisions will fall flat eventually.
Think big
In our fast-paced, digital world, it can be hard to slow down and take the time to think about your bigger goals.
But how you approach your long-term goals is just as important as the goals themselves. You want to create a plan that will help you achieve your larger goal, while also helping you stay motivated and on track toward achieving it.
So what should you do?
First, think about what your larger goal is. Maybe it's getting into grad school or buying a house. Maybe it's saving up for retirement or taking a trip around the world. Whatever it is, look at it from all angles—the rewards of achieving this goal are going to be huge!
Next, think about how much time you have left until achieving your larger goals. How much money do you need? What kind of life do you want to live? Once again: think big!
Money Doesn't Discriminate – It Favors The Right Mindset
We have all heard it said before, but it bears repeating-money does not discriminate when it comes to opportunity. It flows in the direction of the right mindset.
*The single most powerful asset we all have is our mind.* ***If it is trained well, it can create enormous wealth in what seems to be an instant***
*― Robert T.Kiyosaki*
We've all been told that money doesn't discriminate; rather it flows toward who has the right mindset. Having a mindset where you believe you can succeed regardless of circumstances makes all the difference. If someone had said at some point in my life, "You can be anything, do anything, live anywhere and have everything," I would have never believed it. But after reading many books and taking classes, I realized that anyone can make their dreams come true if they simply want them bad enough. And with today's technology and resources, it's easier than ever before to accomplish your goals.
But the biggest obstacle between you and your success are your beliefs. You need to change your thinking from "I'm too old, too young, too fat, too thin, too rich, too poor, too smart, too dumb, etc. to start making my dream into reality." Instead, let's focus on how we can change our mindsets to help us achieve our goals.
*If you decide that you will be poor, there’s nothing I can do, you’re gonna be poor. If you decide to be rich today, who going stop you, who? If you decide you want to be rich, all you got to do is start. – Steve Harvey*
I have always believed that money comes to those who are open to receiving it. I learned this from my uncle, who was a very wealthy man when I was growing up (He likes having me around, so I spent a lot of time with him). He taught me that money is a tool, and if you use it wisely and with intent, it can be your greatest ally in life.
He also taught me that if you don't believe in yourself, then no one will believe in you either! This is a lesson I've carried with me throughout my life, and one that's made all the difference in how I view myself as an individual today.
I know what it means to have money—and more importantly, how it makes me feel—because I've experienced both sides of this coin firsthand. My uncle was wealthy when he was younger, but he later lost everything when his lifestyle changed - he became involved with alcohol, drugs, and women. As hard as he tried to stop , he couldn't do it alone; eventually his health got worse until there was nothing left for him at all. He spent years trying to recover from this period of his life before finally realizing that no matter how much money someone has or how powerful they are their lifestyle and attitudes of mind can alter their lives.
*The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind. - James Allen*
Money doesn't discriminate, it favors the right mindset. This means you can use money to help you achieve your goals, but it also means that if you have the right mindset, money will respect your hard work and support you in your pursuit of success.
The best way to get the most out of money is to treat it like a tool—and not a god—that can help you accomplish things. Money is a powerful force in our lives and can make or break us in many ways, but if we understand how to use it properly, we can use it to our advantage and make it work for us instead of against us. If we're not careful about how much we spend and where we spend it, having more than enough money may actually make us less happy than if we don't have enough at all!
So remember: Your mindset and approach to money determines whether you will maintain, loss or multiply it.
Poverty Is the New Nuke
***"Poverty is the worst form of violence."***
In the past, wars have been waged between nations, or between people and leaders. But now, we have an enemy that is more invisible than those others: poverty.
We can't ignore it—it's a fact of life for so many people in our world. And it's not just about money, it's about fundamental human rights: food and shelter, health care, freedom from fear, and violence.
It causes more suffering, more death, and more destruction than any other single human problem. That's why we have to talk about it—and do something about it. But what can you do? How can you help?
In March of 2018, the world's leaders gathered in the United Nations for a meeting on sustainable development. It was a chance to talk about the future of our planet and how we can ensure that it remains habitable for future generations. But instead of focusing on ways to protect the Earth from environmental destruction, we heard about another threat: poverty.
Poverty is not only a problem for people who live in developing countries or low-income households; it is also an issue for those living in developed countries who are struggling to make ends meet or who have lost their jobs due to the economic downturns of recent years. What's more, poor people are not just susceptible to natural disasters—they're also at greater risk of being attacked by violent extremists when they're unable to protect themselves against extreme weather conditions or other types of disasters commonly experienced by many without access to basic resources like food, water, shelter, and medical care."
Facts about Global Poverty
Every year, 3.1 million children die (8,500 children per day) due to poor nutrition.
According to UNICEF, 22,000 children die each day due to poverty.
An estimated forty thousand people die every day because of poverty.
More than 736 million people worldwide live below the poverty line
Poverty rose globally in 2020 and 2021 by 150 million people
Child poverty accounts for half of the world’s poor with 1 out of 5 children experiencing extreme poverty.
One out of every 27 children will die before reaching the age of 5, mostly from malnutrition and other preventable causes due to extreme poverty.
More than half of all child deaths occur in just five developing nations: Nigeria, India, Pakistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Ethiopia.
More than 785 million people globally do not have access to basic water services, including a well.
Every day, approximately 810 women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth.
*Source:* *childrenincorporated* *and* *Compassion**.* https://childrenincorporated.org/understanding-child-poverty-facts-and-statistics/ https://www.compassion.com/poverty/poverty.htm
It's not what you think
It's not just about starving or having no shelter or being unable to find clean water. It is a state of mind where you feel like you're going to die, and nothing can be done about it. It's not about a lack of resources—it's about your inability to access them.
Poverty isn't just about lack: when you're poor, every aspect of your life is constrained by scarcity. You don't have money for food, so you eat less often and less healthfully. You don't have money for clothes or shelter, so you wear old clothes and sleep on the streets overnight because that's all there is in your budget right now. You don't have money for medicine, so you can't afford treatment when something goes wrong—and it always goes wrong eventually, because we live in a world where anything can happen at any time to anyone without warning or explanation.
Poverty is the worst form of violence because it means that people are dying every day from preventable diseases—dying without hope
Poverty can turn a person into a dangerous weapon
It can turn a person into a dangerous weapon, a force to be reckoned with. A person who has been reduced to nothing but his mind and energy can become a dangerous weapon.
It is not just what you have in your hand that determines whether you are powerful or weak, but also what you have in your head. Poverty takes away your ability to think, it takes away your ability to see yourself as powerful and capable, it takes away your ability to dream big and make decisions based on what you want instead of what other people want for you. Poverty takes away all your options and leaves only one thing: survival.
Poverty destroys families, it destroys communities and it destroys nations. And when poverty becomes too much for someone, they may decide to take matters into their own hands. They may choose violence as the only way out of their situation—violence against themselves or others—and this is where our world gets so complicated!
Harsh Truth
We're used to thinking of violence as something that comes from outside ourselves. We're told it's the work of someone else, and we focus on our own reactions, what we should have done or not done.
But poverty is a form of violence that comes from inside us. It's the most awful kind because it doesn't have a face—it's so pervasive, so inescapable, that it often seems like there's nothing you can do about it.
And yet… there is something you can do! The answer lies in changing your perspective: instead of seeing poverty as something outside yourself, see it as an opportunity for growth and personal development. Don't just complain about how unfair things are and how hard life is going; use your hardships as opportunities for personal growth and fulfillment.
The world doesn't owe you anything—and even if it did, no one could ever pay the price for your happiness! You've got to make yourself happy first; then you'll be able to give back to others through your actions and words.
What if we could end poverty once and for all?
What if we could wipe out poverty in our lifetime? And what would that look like? We think it would look like this:
A world where everyone has access to food, shelter, education, healthcare, and more—all for free. A world where every child can grow up healthy—no matter what their race or religion is. A world where everyone has a job that pays enough money to cover their basic needs like rent and utilities so they don't have to worry about those things anymore—and then some. A world where everyone has access to technology so they can do their jobs better than ever before possible—and then some more!
And even better than that: a world where all human beings live in peace with each other and nature itself.
In Conclusion
For many, poverty is seen as an unfortunate but necessary part of life: it's something that happens to people who don't have enough money, and you just have to accept it. To others, however, poverty has become an issue that needs to be addressed immediately.
Poverty is not just about having less money than others—it's about having no money at all. It's about being hungry or unable to afford shelter or medicine. Poverty is about being unable to access basic human rights such as education or healthcare; it's about being denied the ability to work and support your family while also suffering from mental illness or addiction; it's about living with chronic pain or malnutrition because you can't afford treatment.
The world is in a race against time to find solutions to poverty, and we're losing. The situation is getting worse every day, and the United Nations has called for action on this issue. We need something drastic—and that's what we have here: something drastic!
Bitcoin Cash Always Recovers: When in Doubt, Zoom Out
Bitcoin Cash and the crypto markets have suffered plenty of massive price drops since their inception. Each time, the market has recovered.
*When in doubt, zoom out.*
The crypto markets have been through a lot of ups and downs since they first came into existence. It’s no wonder that they are many people’s idea of the wild west. However, there is a method to the madness. Every time one of these massive drops happens, one thing remains constant: the market always recovers.
When the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) price falls, it's tempting to focus on the immediate reaction. But if you're looking for more lasting value, you might want to look at the bigger picture.
Like every other market, the crypto market is subject to cycles. The upside in crypto has been strong over the last year, and that's led to some big gains. But when you look at long-term trends, we see that prices are still relatively low compared to where they were before 2022.
The best way to understand this is to zoom out from your own personal experience and look at the bigger picture.
Not just Bitcoin Cash, every other crypto is affected by the dip. Also, BCH has experienced a price lower than what it is today.
According to Bitcoin.com, the BCH price reached an All Time Low of $73.85 on December 15, 2018 (3 years ago).
The BCH price as at the time of writing this post was $114. Comparing it with the ATL, today's price is still 54.4% higher.
A look at the BCH price last year (2021) - the opening price was $342. In May it reached over $1500, but the year ended with a price of about $430. And today we have $114.
There have been many occasions in the past when the price of Bitcoin Cash has fallen. However, one thing that remains consistent is that it always recovers.
The cryptocurrency market is always volatile, but it's also prone to sudden and dramatic swings. When the markets are up, they're up—but when they're down, they can be down in a hurry. That's why it's so important to have a plan for how you're going to respond when things go south.
If you have a strategy in place, then you'll be able to take advantage of these cycles and ride them out while making money on the way up and cutting your losses on the way down. This can help lower your overall risk while increasing your profits over time.
In Conclusion
Crypto market price falls are inevitable. Once you learn how to look at the bigger picture, you'll be better equipped to handle them.
The first thing to remember is that crypto market price falls are just part of the game. They're a natural part of the market cycle, and they're going to happen again. So let's not panic when we see our crypto go down—we know it's only temporary!
Bitcoin and Blockchain, What's the connection?
One of the most common questions I hear from people I introduced to cryptocurrency is “what’s the connection between bitcoin and blockchain?”
While they are separate, they are often grouped together because they share a common goal: to provide an alternative to traditional money systems. In other words, both bitcoin and blockchain aim to revolutionize how we think about money and transactions.
But what exactly is a blockchain? And why do we need it? Why can't we just keep track of our money using traditional methods?
In order to answer these questions, let's take a look at Bitcoin and Blockchain.
Bitcoin is a digital currency created by an anonymous programmer named Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009. Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency that was created as an alternative to traditional currency and payment systems. Unlike traditional currencies like dollars or euros, Bitcoin is not controlled by any government or central bank; instead, its value is determined by market forces.
It uses blockchain technology as its foundational principle.
Blockchain is a decentralized database that stores information about transactions. It is a digital ledger that records transactions and stores them in blocks that are linked together chronologically in one chain. The information cannot be changed once it's recorded, making it ideal for financial transactions because it helps prevent fraud or tampering.
It can be used to store other data as well, such as documents or contracts. Blockchain technology uses cryptography to ensure that only authorized people can access the information it contains. This makes it ideal for storing sensitive information like financial records or medical records because it prevents unauthorized access by hackers.
Bitcoin and Blockchain: What's the Connection?
The relationship between bitcoin and blockchain is that blockchain technology allows for digital currencies like bitcoin to be created and traded without any central authority overseeing them.
By now, 'everyone' has heard of Bitcoin. But how do you know if you should invest in it? And if you do decide to put your money into Bitcoin, how can you be sure that it's safe?
**The answer is simple: look at the Blockchain.**
The Blockchain is a global database that records every transaction in a public ledger. It's also what makes cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin possible. Here's how it works: Every time someone sends bitcoin to another person, the transaction is recorded on the blockchain—and once it's there, it can't be changed or removed. This means that when you send bitcoins, they'll always belong to you and no one else. It also means that no one can see your spending habits—which could be great for your privacy!
But even if you're not interested in using bitcoin as currency, there are other ways that blockchain technology can benefit your life. For example, banks use blockchain to make transactions more secure; hospitals use it to share patient information with doctors; even governments are starting to use blockchains for voting and other applications!
8 Things to Know About Network marketing Business
Network marketing is a business model that allows you to earn money by selling products and services.
There are many different types of network marketing businesses, including those that sell products like cosmetics or skincare lines. But one of the most popular types of network marketing today is called direct sales, which is when a company sells directly to consumers instead of through retailers or wholesalers. A good example of this type of business would be Avon or Mary Kay.
One advantage to this type of business model is that as an independent contractor, you can choose which companies you want to represent as well as what products or services they offer. This gives you more freedom than other types of businesses because it lets you decide where your hard work will go towards helping others succeed!
Therefore, Network marketing is simply a continuous and consistent association of like minds towards visions, drives, and aspirations by means of connecting. It can be an idea or a product and they are willing to consistently buy and grow along with you in business and even on life's journey.
Network marketing is a great way to make money, but it's important to understand the ins and outs of this industry before you get started. Here are a few things to know about network marketing so you can be successful in your new endeavor.
Things You Need to Know About Network Marketing
#1: No business does not need or practice Networking.
The number of people who know, Like, and trust you and your products or what you do will determine how much you will make out of that business.
#2: Start with Someone who will hold you by the hand and teach you how to run the business.
Many People lost interest in network marketing because the upline abandoned them. This is why you embrace the power of Leverage through "right" mentorship in the business so you also learn how to recruit too
#3: Study and understand the compensation plan of the company.
This is the major driver in the business, If you can't take your time on this one, YOU ARE NOT READY.
#4: You are the CEO of your business
Your results are not totally dependent on your upline especially if you have a STRONG WHY but totally on how much you act on what you have learned. So Go all out and produce results. The ball is in your court.
#5: Take advantage of free resources
The company will likely provide training and support, but if they don't, there are plenty of resources out there. You should take advantage of them!
#6: You have to put in the work
Make sure you have enough time to dedicate to building your business. You must put in the work, but it's also important that you don't burn yourself out by working too much or too hard right away—that will only make it harder for you to succeed down the road
#7. It's not a pyramid scheme!
Pyramid schemes are illegal because they're unsustainable, but network marketing isn't like that at all. When people buy into your company or brand, they're actually buying products or services from you—not just trying to get ahead in the company by recruiting new members.
#8. You don't have to sell everything you've got!
You can choose which products and services you want to sell and which ones are right for your audience. That way, you'll only feel comfortable recommending what will work for them
Network marketing is a great way for you to earn money from home and be your own boss, but it does require some financial investment at first (e.g., buying products). Be prepared for this cost before starting out!
Arsenal 2021/22 Season Review: So Near and Yet So Far
What a season for Arsenal - a pitiful end to a promising campaign.
***The Gunners looked set to secure a return to the Champions League but they were ultimately beaten to fourth place by bitter rivals Tottenham***
The 2021/22 season was a roller coaster of emotions for Arsenal fans. It was one of the most exciting, and heartbreaking, in Arsenal history. A promising campaign gave way to an end-of-season collapse that left many fans disappointed. By the time the final whistle blew on the campaign, we were all left wondering what could have been?
Arsenal finished fifth in the Premier League table, which meant that they qualified for the Europa League instead of the Champions League next season.
But what makes this situation even more frustrating is that there were signs that things were turning around for Arsenal this season. They were the favorite to secure the 4th spot to qualify for UEFA Champions League and they were playing some of their best football in years. But then it all fell apart, and now fans will be wondering how long it will be before we see our beloved Gunners back at the top where they belong.
From the beginning, there were warning signs that this could be a bad year for Arsenal. In August they lost their first three. But they recovered well enough to an 8 unbeaten streak (won 6, drew 2) before a 4-0 away loss to Liverpool.
Towards the end of the season, it looked like they will secure a place in UCL. But with three games to go, a 3-0 defeat by rivals, Tottenham which was followed by a 2-0 loss to Newcastle left the club hoping for a miracle on the last matchday. They ended in season in the 5th spot meaning that they missed out on Champions League football. Again!
On the bright side, they qualified for the Europa league, so there will be European competition matches for the Gunners next season.
Player of the Season
*Image source* https://www.arsenal.com/news/arsenal-player-season-first-place?amp
There are certainly a few contenders for this.
Aaron Ramsdale was exceptional after arriving from Sheffield United, producing several stellar performances.
Centre-backs Ben White and Gabriel Maghales formed an excellent partnership at the heart of the defense.
But the stand-out players were Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka.
In the end, the 2020-21 player of the season scored 12 goals and provided seven assists in all competitions and deserves the award for the second year in a row, even if he did run out of steam a bit in the final weeks of the campaign.
According to the official website of Arsenal FC: https://www.arsenal.com/news/arsenal-player-season-first-place-0
Our overwhelming winner is Bukayo Saka, who put in an array of eye-catching individual performances throughout the season, and claimed 58 percent of the vote.
Bukayo Saka has finished first whereas Martin Odegaard has finished second in the club's official 2021/22 Player of the Season poll.
The Goal of the Season
https://youtu.be/TE8XllH_niA
The vote for the goal of the season is still active, which goal gets your vote?
My pick is the Alexandre Lacazette’s home goal against Southampton in December - a beautifully worked team goal.
Watch the season's top 10-goal shortlist by clicking the 'Play' button on the video above and **click here** to vote. https://www.arsenal.com/goal-of-the-season-premier-league-vote-emirates-stadium
Performance of the Season
https://youtu.be/nsV6tLPTLLU
For me, this has to be the North London Derby win with a 3-1 victory over Tottenham in September, at the Emirates Stadium.
Arteta’s side destroyed their neighbours with three goals in 22 scintillating first-half minutes and served notice to the Premier League that they needed to be taken seriously
Source https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/arsenal-season-review-a-pitiful-end-to-a-promising-season/blt533349de65026c2d
Disappointment of the Season
Aside from ending the campaign in 5th place, among a few disappointment is:
**The 3-0 Defeat at White Hart Lane.** Knowing a victory against Tottenham would have guaranteed a top-four finish, the Gunners ended the match in defeat.
And there was the **early FA Cup exit**. To Nottingham Forest, though? Again? It’s never nice to watch your favorite club leave the FA Cup (knocked out by a lower division team) without a fight.
Lastly, is the **failure to strengthen the squad after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang left** for Barcelona in the January transfer window. No replacement was brought in and it left the squad short for the rest of the campaign.
**In Conclusion**
The Gunners have had a season defined by their lack of consistency, poor management and decision-making, and lack of focus on important games. A small squad and a lack of experience caught up with them just at the wrong time and a poor finish.
There is no denying that this season has been a disappointment for Arsenal. This team has shown flashes of brilliance, but they have not been able to put it all together over the course of an entire campaign. It's hard not to feel like this season was a missed opportunity for Arsenal.
The African Butterfly Syndrome: The story of a Nigeria
This is the story of a country, a people, and a political situation that has been going on for far too long. A story about how we can change things for the better.
Nigeria is home to over 180 million people—a population larger than that of Brazil or Russia. Of those populations, over half are under age 25. These young people are the future of Nigeria, yet they face an uncertain future due to government corruption and violence.
There is a lot of corruption at every level of government. The ruling party has been accused of stealing billions from their citizens and using those funds for personal gain instead of the public good. They have also been accused of rigging elections and using violence against those who oppose them. They have even been accused of murdering journalists who report on these injustices! These corrupt practices are not unique to Nigeria; they are common in many developing countries around the world. However, corruption in Nigeria has reached an unprecedented level—and it's no surprise why: all politicians need bribes just to get into office! This creates an incentive for all kinds of bad behavior because it means that people will continue doing whatever they need to do in order to stay there—even if that means hurting others or breaking laws."
The African Butterfly Syndrome
The African butterfly syndrome, also known as the "butterfly effect", is a concept in chaos theory that refers to how small causes can lead to large effects. In other words, the most insignificant things can have a huge impact on the outcome of something.
The African Butterfly Syndrome is an epidemic of violent crime plaguing young Nigerian citizens as they attempt to make their way through life. The term was coined by Dr. George Onwe, who first identified it in 2014 after observing that many patients were suffering from psychotic reactions to traumatic events they had experienced while still in school or college.
Dr. Onwe's hypothesis is that these young people may have experienced some sort of trauma during their formative years which left them with a sense of helplessness regarding their ability to control their own destiny in society. This feeling can be exacerbated by a lack of opportunities for advancement due to corruption by those in power positions within government or business structures; this then leads to feelings of frustration and resentment towards society as a whole—an attitude which often manifests itself in violence against others within society.
The idea is that, like butterflies, they flit from one crisis to another, unable to regain their footing and recover.
This phenomenon has become more noticeable in recent years as these countries have developed their economies. Many people believe that the root cause of this problem is an absence of strong leadership in these countries, which makes it difficult for them to develop stable governments and financial systems.
This effect is a common problem in Nigeria because it has been an issue since the country's independence. In fact, it was one of the reasons for the civil war that occurred between 1967 and 1970. This war was caused by different ethnic groups who disagreed about what type of government should be established after independence from Britain. The war ended with military takeover by General Yakubu Gowon and subsequent military rule until 1999.
The Butterfly Syndrome was also responsible for Nigeria's inability to deal with its debt crisis in 2018-2019, when oil prices dropped significantly and Nigeria could no longer afford to pay back its loans from international banks such as Goldman Sachs and Citibank; instead, these banks took over all oil production operations in Nigeria so they could keep getting paid back through royalties on oil sales (which only increased their profits even more).
**In Conclusion**
Despite its rich history, Nigeria has struggled in recent years to find its place on the world stage. The nation has been plagued by corruption, crime, and political unrest—all factors that have contributed to its current state of disrepair.
Is Nigeria a failed state? Many people agree with this: according to a Gallup poll conducted in 2018, only 26% of Nigerians feel optimistic about their country's future.
But what can be done? What can we do as individuals who care about Africa's future? As consumers who want to see positive change take place? As citizens who want our governments to listen?
We believe in you. We believe in us. We believe that together we can make a difference—not just for ourselves, but for our children and our children's children too!
It's in the Mind
*"Many million dollar ideas have died on the table of procrastination. When will you do what you said you will do?"*
I woke up to this message on a friend's WhatsApp status today. Been on it since.
**No matter your type of car, and the speed at which you drive...It won't matter if you're on the wrong road**.
The people succeeding and making more money than you are not necessarily smarter, better, intelligent, or hardworking than you are. They are simply working on a better business model in a Proven system.
Do you know why people are aware the path they are on won't guarantee them real success but still remain there?
**Comfort**: In as much as we may want that change, the comfort of getting used to the same thing. Let me just continue. It will be better. This is what I've been doing. Let me just keep at it.
**Fear**: Change is scary. We are all scared of starting something new one way or the other. You know, fear of uncertainty, among other things.
Mehn I was scared about life after my Uni. I was damn scared when I was about to start my internet marketing career in 2021 as well... But I started scared. Every successful person did. No one is born a pro. We learn, unlearn, relearn and grow by ACTING consistently. On the right thing that is.
Now, how can you leave your comfort zone and overcome your fears?
Did you say DESIRE? Well, you could say that. But a lot of people desire success. Like who doesn't desire a very good life? But that's not it. The answer is the MIND. Everything in our life is built twice. First in our minds, then in our life. Fear starts from the mind and courage as well. So to change your life, you need to change your state of mind.
What did I do? I started reading. I met my someone (a mentor) and he gave me the book "The Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki where I got to understand the truth about money. And that was the GENESIS of my success today. Meeting just one right person.
We all come across a lot of these right people as they are everywhere, but only a few of us get close to them. And with all honesty, it's not easy. Changing and maintaining a success mindset. There are days I just want to wake up and spend the whole day watching AOT over or playing COD Yeah, I am a pro when it comes to video or mobile games... My favorite is FarCry and Devil May Cry (Any die-hard gamer here may know them)
But it all comes down to our reason WHY.
WHY do we have to do the Work...A better life? A better health for your dad? A better future for your parents & unborn kids? A strong reason WHY, that is attached to someone or something else as well, is quite important.
With this, what you need next is the right lane to success. The right system, training, and mentorship. And the diligence to stay consistent in that system. To take continuous action in the right direction
This is where a lot of people fall. Because there is always a price for success. For anything and everything really great.
A price to get started with the right training program, and the price of learning and taking action consistently on knowledge.
I can't raise 50k to start this business- A lazy mindset.
How can I raise 50k to start this business?- A mindset open to finding solutions.
Work on your mindset.
What makes a skill a High Income one
People categorized skills into two: Low and high income.
So yesterday I asked the members of a WhatsApp group - What makes a skill a "high income skill"?
What are your thoughts on this?
According to Coursera https://www.coursera.org/articles/high-income-skills
**High-income skills** are skills and expertise that employers tend to value highly. These job skills may be a bit more rare, and they’re often crucial to running a successful business.
High-income skills are those that are in high demand, and they can be extremely useful to have. They can help you stand out from the crowd, and they can help you get a job more easily.
High-income skills are often technical skills, such as programming, SEO, copywriting, App and Software dev, UX design, and more. However, there are also interpersonal skills that can be considered high income. For example, if you're good at negotiation or sales, this could be considered a high income skill.
It's important to note that high income skills aren't just about making money. They're also about gaining experience and knowledge that will help you grow and develop professionally. And that's what makes them so great!
Back to the response received from the question I asked in the group chat.
Okay, responses show that quite a number do not really understand the concept of a high income skill. No. What makes a high income skill is not because of the title "high income". It has to do with an important factor: **Value -** the value offered by the skills.
Sounds like a cliché right. You know, be valuable, solve problems, this and that. But a valuable problem-solving skill is just a slice of the pie. A tiny slice. After all, we have valuable skills and practices that are becoming obsolete in the modern world (Like the use of machines for medical diagnosis and treatment is replacing the need for humans). So the larger slice of the pie goes to its evergreen market demand.
Now a skill like copywriting (writing to make someone take a particular action), communication skills, and sales and marketing skills in general. These skills apply to any and everything in life.
There are lots of brands and companies (physical or digital). The only way they can make money is by effectively exchanging their value (product, service, etc) with their target customers. And they all need marketers, advertisers, copywriters, etc, irrespective of the product or service they have. So a high income skill is a part of sales and marketing (or fully sales and marketing) So no. Being valuable is not enough at all. A lot of valuable people in the trenches.
Your ability to effectively find the people who WANT your value (product, service, skills, etc) and your ability to make them WANT it from you, is where your money is. And that is what sales and marketing are all about, and why it is a high income skill.
E-commerce: Selling physical products (value) online
Affiliate marketing: Selling other people's (physical or digital) products (value) online or on-site
Copywriting: Writing words that sell a product or service (value)
Amazon kdp: Writing/creating books on various markets (values) for Amazon to sell for you...
The list is endless and they all have one thing in common: SELL.
It's okay if you were not taught how to sell. It's not your fault. But you're solely responsible for not educating yourself on how to sell.
Goodbye, Job. It's Been a Blast!
You're leaving a job. But why?
I left my job on May 31st.
Though I haven't received a job offer, decided to leave my job. So I submitted my resignation letter a month before that date. Why? I needed a new challenge, a new location, and more opportunities in your field.
I worked in a rural area - most residents are farmers, the power supply is poor - sometimes we go months without electricity. Also, I don't see myself developing or improving beyond the level I'm at if I stayed there. So the decision to move.
Have you thought of leaving your job? Why?
Leaving a job can be a stressful and difficult process, but it doesn't have to be. Whether you're looking for a new position because you're unhappy with your current work environment or simply looking for more opportunities in your field, it's important that you know when it's the right time to leave your job.
When Is It Time to Leave Your Job?
The decision to leave your job can be a tough one, and it's even harder to know when you should make that move. You're probably wondering:
Will I find a new job?
How long will it take to get hired again?
How much will I earn at my next job?
Is this a good time to leave my company?
The right time to leave your job is when you feel like you've done all that you can do, and it's the right time for you to move on.
There's no one-size-fits-all approach to leaving your job. You may be looking to leave because of a personal situation, or because you feel like there are more opportunities for growth elsewhere. Or maybe you just don't like your boss!
If you're tired of your job, there's no need to stay.
The reasons for leaving a job are as varied as the people who make up our world. However, there are some things you should consider before you decide it's time to go:
Is there anything you can change about your current situation? If so, what are those changes and what will they cost?
Are there other options available to you besides leaving your current employer? How much notice do they require when giving notice? What happens if you don't give enough notice?
If it is time to leave your current job, do you have a plan in place for what comes next? Do you know where you'll be looking for work and how long it will take to find something else?
The greatest mistake people make is that they will leave a job for another job that pays the same amount just because their employer is bossy. If you must, think about this...Is there a job without a Boss If you are the employer, won't you demand the best?
Don't do this If you don't have a tangible
Don't leave that job because you are tired of being controlled or ordered around
Do not leave that job because you see one million made in 4 days online
Do not leave that job all because it's stressing you.
It's time to leave when
You have a building plan B that's needs more of your time to increase cash flow
Attained the capital you need to start your bigger plan that doesn't need a distraction.
Learnt skills & have experience that the job exposure will equip you with so you can stand strong no matter the obstacles
Regardless of the reason, there are a few things that every person considering leaving their job should consider before making any rash decisions:
Is there anything that needs fixing before I go?
Am I prepared for what happens next?
The Psychology of Graphic Design
The graphic design industry is built on the premise that there is a right way to do things. What makes great graphic design is the ability to think of new and innovative ways to solve visual problems. Graphics are a powerful means of conveying ideas with minimal effort and can make your content more memorable and read more easily.
That's why it's so important to understand the psychology of graphic design.
The Psychology of Graphic Design is simply about understanding:
1. What Graphic Design is really about.
2. How important this skill is.
3. Who needs your skill.
4. How to make crazy money from your skill.
If you know how important graphic design is, you will never go broke after learning it.
Never!
Graphic design is not a talent. Nobody was born a designer. It is a skill and anyone interested and properly guided can learn it.
Design is the art of visual communication
Graphic design is a basic means of communication. It doesn't matter what kind you're working in—it's all about communicating, and it's all about making people feel something.
Graphic Design is not just about using bright colors and fonts to make flyers. It's is all about COMMUNICATION. It is a means communication using various elements at your disposal. That means, it's not about how beautiful a design appears, it's about if it's fulfilling its purpose.
So, before you use any COLOR, LINE, IMAGE, BACKGROUND, FONT etc, ask yourself this question..
What is this design meant to achieve?
Who us this design meant for?
How long will this design be needed?
You see, Communication is one of the BASIC NEEDS of every human being. That's why the Success or Failure of anything can be traced to lack of Communication or Faulty Communication. No movement is possible without communication. Money can't move without communication. Love ma no dey possible without communication.
Now, here's the catch:
The world has become a digital global village. And this global village is highly visually driven(normally, people can only believe more of what they see). That means, no matter how good what you have to offer is, if people don't PERCEIVE it to be good, they WON'T believe you.
Ever seen someone whose pictures online are so fine and classy. And you believe they are beauty queens till the day you meet them offline & they weren't exactly what you've been seeing online?
Like: '**What I ordered Vs What I got'** kinda thing.
**Humans are emotional beings**
As a designer, focus more on creating designs that trigger people's emotions to take actions. Might be to buy, click a link, subscribe to a channel, register for a class etc. If your designs does not make people take some desired action, then it's not a good design at all
No serious impact can be made promoting your brand online without good graphic designs. That's why the most watched or engaged post are those who grab attention more.
Graphic design isn't just about making things look pretty; it's also about understanding how humans perceive and react to visuals and messages. A good graphic designer knows how to use this knowledge to make their work effective and persuasive.
Who vs What
Read to the end, there is something you won't want to miss...
I will start with an experience my cousin shared with me.
"The other day I went to church and as I was sitting in one corner, A young man approached and said to me
"Hello, beautiful Lady!!! Where can I ease myself?"
So I directed him, But he gazed at me & stood still there and in a short while he asked If I will still be around when he returns from the rest room and I gave him a probability answer.
He said he wouldn't want to miss the opportunity to connect with me and then took my number. So when He returned, He was happy I was still around and he brought a chair and sat beside me.
Regardless I was on a call, he waited till I finished. And then he said that he was caught up with the way I smiled and attended to his question which is why he wants to know who I am
Little did I know that he came for evening Mass and did not attend again because he met me. Guys can be committed, I tell you. So as I introduced myself.
He said there is something about me that he admires as he went ahead to ask me what I DO...."
You can guess the rest of the story.
What then am I driving at? So in essence, I have come to realize that who you are matters more than what you are or do. Because the "who I am" makes "what I am" valid. If not why didn't he want to know what she does before who she is?
The WHO you are is your uniqueness and your uniqueness is your greatness, the same goes with what you do.
Even in business, people will know you, like you, and trust you to give you their money in exchange for whatever product or service you offer to them. The **KLT Factor**.
***KLT*** *stands for Know, Like, and Trust and it’s the secret to getting more customers and more repeat buyers for your business*
Source https://www.salmajafri.com/the-klt-factor-3-steps-to-attract-customers-to-your-business/
Moreover with the competitive market, what will make me not to get to another person's shop that sells the same thing as you do? For instance, How many people are selling cosmetic products? Why have you decided to patronize that seller?
A little politics.
Tinubu coming to the public to proudly tell Nigerians that he made Buhari the president in 2015 and that he singlehandedly installed some Southwest governors is a big slap to democracy.
In his words, "even Dapo Abiodun (the governor of Ogun state), can he say that he can become the governor without me?" Hmmm, it's better to trust in the Lord than put your confidence in men. So sorry for Governor Dapo.
Such character shouldn't near Aso Rock.
Dream Big
It's not about doing what you love, it's about doing whatever it takes to make your dreams a reality - Joseph Don
What if the reason why some of us don't succeed is that we don't want it as badly as we want to breathe? Or maybe we're comfortable exactly where we are. Not really comfortable, but, you know, just ok and unbothered to some degree. And while some of us are bothered, and want it as bad as you gasping for air, we don't have a big enough dream.
For some, a big dream Scares the shit out of them, which drives them to back down because they think they aren't capable of such magnitude of success. You've been told you need to have big dreams, but within you, deep inside, you feel like this is way too big, so you alter it. Reduce it.
Do you want to know what happens when you set a big enough goal for yourself, something crazy that you're insane enough to think you can get done? Even if you don't know yet. See what happens;
You create a new fear for your brain, a different kind of push and motivation, to get the job done. As long as you believe it, that it's possible, and you've yet to get it done, your brain will strive and provide clues, tips, and ideas, that will help you get it done. It'll open your eyes to opportunities other people with lesser dreams won't see, because at this stage it's a do-or-die affair.
Sometimes, it'll push you to take crazy risks, and some of them will fail. The key here is to get your brain to function on that plane. Because at that point external motivation is of no significance. You can randomly generate it yourself. I know. I've been constantly on and off this phase. Why do you think you end up being tired after seeing, say, a horror movie? Or sweat after a nightmare? It's because your brain thinks it's all real!
Now, what if you can tilt the Scale to be in your favour, and make your brain believe in your own dreams. And have it see reasons why BOTH OF YOU must get it done. That's how internal motivation comes. If you and your brain believe that when you walk slowly on the highway, there are chances you get knocked down and die. You don't need a traffic warden to tell you to use the flyover or walk a little faster when a speeding car is approaching. No, that's external motivation. Instead, out of necessity, your brain gets you to move faster.
So the concept of having a big enough BELIEVABLE dream, Something crazy that you believe is ultimately what will help you perform better than other people, outwork other people, and outlearn them no matter the limitations you have.
So for the sake of your family members and people who will depend on you if not now, but in the future, you dare not give up or have a tiny dream. Overwhelm yourself with what you want. Let it keep you up at night or wake you up early in the morning.
Taking Opportunities
You can come across a life-changing opportunity 50 times in a year yet your life will remain the same (if it doesn't deteriorate) because you don't DO. You don't act on any. And even if you decide to act on one, you don't give it time before jumping on the next.
Then there are opportunities and there are opportunities. How do you know the right one?
Well, there's always work. A process to follow. A skill to learn. Actions to take consistently. And a value to exchange (sell) for money. Anything besides this is a waste of time, energy, and resources in the short and long run
Making money must be market driven, not personal joy driven. The number of people in the world, or in your contact list, Twitter handle, etc who got out of bed this morning hoping you will have your own passion and joy today is little. Very little. But the number of people who get out of bed with diseases they desperately want cures for, problems they urgently seek solutions for, hopes and dreams they need help fulfilling, these numbers are long.
If you want to attract maximum wealth (or money if your mindset can't comprehend the concept of wealth yet) in minimum time, here's the formula:
Find a list of these people that you can
Offer your own superior solution to their problem to
Offer the solution created by someone else for a commission as an affiliate marketer
Now you may have these solutions but you still struggle to make money because you don't know how to effectively build a relationship first with these people, and communicate your offer in time.
This some know how to do well. That is why they make a lot of money than you do.
**Useful tips**
No. You don't need a lot of traffic. You need a lot of quality traffic. People who WANT what you have to offer and are able to pay for it. Except you have access to multiple products offering solutions to different problems (like affiliate marketers do) you should focus on talking to people who are in need of your offers. Amaka I'm not buying lingerie for any girl now. I'm still single.
You fail in your business or whatever Because you fail to learn the sales and marketing aspects of it. Writing sales copies (copywriting) is one of the most crucial sales & marketing skills you must have. Amaka stop begging people to buy what you're selling by learning how to sell.
Did you spend the first 5 months of 2022 making excuses or taking actions?
Welcome to the month of May 🤝
Value Is the Bedrock of Making Money
**Value** is the bedrock of making money online/offline. It's not about what business you're into or what skills you have. It's about how much value you bring to the table.
Want to make consistent money online?
Become Intentional about increasing in value. Value is not really about sounding 'deep' when sharing knowledge. Value is when your knowledge helps people live a better quality of life. It may be to help them make money, speak/write better, sell better, communicate more effectively, etc.
Value is relative hence must only be offered to those who need it. I'll explain more:
Money is a means of exchanging value. Your knowledge, skills, products/services, expertise, etc maybe be great but NOT valuable. This means you can be damn good at something and still be broke. I've been there before.
**2 major reasons for this are**:
First, you're offering them to the wrong people. See this.
A car, no matter how expensive and luxurious is not valuable to a 5yr old. A book is good. But that's not what a hungry man needs (he needs food). Sometimes it's not what you have that's the challenge. It's who you're offering it to. It's not that your designs are not great sir, it's just that your family members and village people don't need it
After learning that Skill, you won't make money by default. Next is to ATTRACT those who need your services (via Leads Generation). Most often than not, your family members & friends are not among these people (Don't be offended at them).
The more people you attract= the more money you'd make online. It's simple!
The second reason why you struggle with having your VALUE rewarded with money online is that: Your value is NOT SUFFICIENTLY SEEN online. Online/offline, it is not the best product that Sells... It's the best KNOWN product that sells. So, to make crazy money online, focus on getting your products/services in the EYES of as many people as possible. Come with me here...
This is why BIG Brands like Coca-Cola, MTN, Zenith Bank, Samsung, Apple, Indomie, Close Up, Light Academy, etc, never stop ADVERTISING their offers online. They know that:
More people seeing their offers = More people they can help SOLVE a Problem.
And More problems SOLVED = More MONEY made.
You should not get tired of REACHING more people with your value.
It's not enough to have good stuff. You need more people to CONSISTENTLY see what you have. And most importantly, to BUY that good stuff from you.
As an Entrepreneur, LEADS are those who NEED what you have to offer (although they may not be able to afford it immediately).
LEADS GENERATION is the process of attracting those people who need your offers. This is one skill you must learn and master if you want to make crazy money online.
People and Value Over Time
A good week to realize that what you do with your TIME determines what is in your life. Daily, the rich and the poor have 24hrs in common. What makes the difference is how they use it. Time is the currency of life (that's why it's called LIFETIME). To waste time is to waste life.
Business is a game of numbers - People
The life of your business is in the number of PEOPLE you serve. You struggle to sell online despite how great your offers are because very few people are seeing them.
This week, allow your family and friends to rest and become intentional about GENERATING LEADS
Constant LEADS+ Great OFFERS = Constant SALES
Getting LEADS is not just about increasing your WhatsApp Status Views. Many have large views/likes and comments but are still broke. It's a painful thing to have so many engagements on social media and be broke.
Some have lesser Status Views, likes & comments but are making crazy figures here.
Let me explain further.
Business is a game of numbers. The reason making money online is easy is because... You can reach thousands (even millions) of people with your products/ services within MINUTES. However, it's not just about reaching people. You must reach the RIGHT PEOPLE if you want to make money online.
Apple, Indomie, MTN, First Bank, Kuda, Samsung, Bet9ja, and other big brands continue to Advertise online. They won't let us rest despite how much revenue they make monthly. Why? Because they understand that the more people who KNOW about your business the MORE MONEY you're likely to make. That's why If you believe in what you're offering, spending money on advertisement should be seen as an INVESTMENT and NOT an expense.
You don't need a huge budget, to begin with, this. Start from where you are now. Your business deserves to be seen by more eyes. Stop depending on Family and Friends only to avoid stories that touch.
Value over time
Some salary earners exhibit greed at its worst!
They have this toxic way of thinking 'if I should spend 5, 10 years on the job, I am entitled to a raise, more money, a promotion, and so on. The crazy thing is they want money for nothing. You think you've brought 15 years of experience to the table but actually it's just 1 year of experience repeated 14 times.
Since you bagged that degree or whatever, you automatically expect that to be the end. No upgrade to your value base. If your job for the past 15 years is physical marketing alone, and you fail to upgrade to the trends of the digital age (where we have social media and so on) a 23-year-old 400l student with the necessary digital skills will earn much, much more than you. Why? Value
His skills are more valuable in today's world than yours as you simply refuse to upgrade.
Granted, physical marketing is a valuable skill but digital marketing is a much more valuable, highly sought-after skill in today's market. This is why a digital affiliate marketer will make more money (once he or she equips himself with the right training and skills) than a physical one in a market like computer village in Lagos.
**The formula is Value over time.**
Be Valuable. Be Relevant
Unpopular Truth
At every phase of your life, you will be a victim of REGRETS. You don't need to make wrong decisions to be here. You just need to be alive.
There are 2 types of regrets that you must know & decide which to experience.
You'd either experience:
Painful regrets or
Progressive regrets
How you make use of every day and opportunity will determine which kind of regret you have. Even now, you're experiencing either of the two because they are inevitable.
Painful regrets
This type of regret comes from passing over opportunities repeatedly (P.O.O.R). It uses the language like;
'I wish I did'
It's very EASY to choose because it doesn't require much more. It's the People's Choice.
Painful Regrets goes like:
'I wish I read that book.'
'I wish I enrolled for that course.'
'I wish I took my studies seriously.
'I wish I learnt that Skill.'
In the end, this is what makes folks unsuccessful in various areas of life.
Progressive Regrets
Comes from walking the path of personal development.
Uses the language like; 'I wish I did more'
It's HARD to choose because it requires some work.
It's for Few Winners
Progressive regrets go like:
'I wish I read MORE books.
'I wish I enrolled for MORE courses.'
'I wish I took my studies MORE seriously!
'I wish I learnt MORE skills.'
Focusing on PRODUCTS brings painful regrets. Focusing on PROCESS brings progressive regrets.
The challenge with many folks is that they don't know what they want. So, they value products over processes.
See this:
Product lovers focus their energy on getting MONEY only.
They go like:
'I'm broke. I need urgent 2k.'
Process lovers find pleasure in LEARNING FIRST, then Earning later.
They go like: 'I'm broke. I need urgent skills.'
If you read good books, it's for your own good. If you learn profitable skills, you're not doing anyone a favor. You value your hair. That's why you spend money to buy wigs & weave on.
Place value on your MIND. Spend money to learn a skill, complete a course, and buy books. It's more important.
It's a blessed Sunday to remember that faith without works is dead. So pray for God's blessings and pray against the spirit of laziness so you can show forth your faith by your works. And then be intentional about it by actually doing the work.
You don't get what you (inherently) deserve. You get what you deliberately and intentionally attract, by who you are, by what you think, say, and do, and get others to do.
Being a moral, spiritual, "good", deserving person alone is just not sufficient. Not if you want to get what you deserve.
Wish you all a lovely week.
Sales and Marketing: It's Not About You
It's not just about having a skill or product. Can you sell it?
What many affiliate marketing "gurus" will tell you is to **find a hot selling product**. And for many when they start affiliate marketing because they go and find a 'hot product' and you see them struggle to make a sale.
They forget affiliate marketing is simply marketing and sales of products created by someone else and one important rule of sales and marketing is: **It's not about you**.
So what do you do?
1. Find a market
If for instance you have quite a number of followers on Facebook or contacts on WhatsApp and you are just looking to start affiliate marketing, or sales of your products, find a problem the bulk of these people have. And how do you do so? By simply making research and asking questions.
2. Find a suitable product for your newly discovered market
Ensure the product you're promoting to this market as an affiliate actually meets their need. That's what all selling is truly about. Offering a problem-solving product, service, or skill to people who need them and are able and willing to pay for it. You should also understand the product you want to promote. Your first job as a marketer is to understand the product you're selling. Quality product is much more important than just a product. Sell what will really provide value to your potential prospects.
3. Build a sales funnel
This is to let people know, like, and then trust you as a solution provider in the market you're targeting. And no, you don't necessarily need a code or website for this as you can structure one using Telegram + WhatsApp or even just WhatsApp alone.
4. Traffic
Yes, you can sell to your already existing contact and followers, if they fall in a common market. But why stop at 100 people when you can reach over 10,000? Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Google, you name it. They are all crawling with humans and humans buy solutions to their problems in the form of a product, service, or skill. Anything valuable to them.
5. Sales closing and follow up
No, **you close the sale before the final payment is made, not until the payment is made**. This is why following up is important. If you can't follow up on your prospects, customers, or whatever, you will lose 80 - 90℅ of all your sales to someone who can.
The process mentioned above is not just applicable to affiliate marketing. It's for selling anything and everything.
Reminder: You're tired, nothing seems to be working, you want to give up...but think this: no one is lucky every day, the same way you can't be unlucky every day. Keep pushing, keep showing up every day, one day, you will get lucky.
The Best Life Has for You Is on the Other Side of Fear
Here is the true story of a friend.
"I remember the day I told my boss I won't be returning to work after the holidays.
I had stayed up all night praying and imagining what would happen if I stopped working to earn a monthly salary of 14,000 naira at the time. I needed to do something drastic about finances. So I quit my job in July 2021.
The truth is: the first reason I took the job despite the low pay was that I was broke! No long explanations for that. Then, I was tired of answering questions like: 'What are you now doing after school?' from folks. You know Nigerians like it when you do physical jobs that they can relate with. Also, I needed some funds to pay for internet data, courses, webinars, and mentorship which would help me learn the skills I needed.
It wasn't easy working a job during the day and then staying up almost every night to learn, practice, and implement these things. For me giving excuses wasn't an option. I had to do everything within my power to live financially free.
You needed to see the expression on my boss' face when I submitted my resignation letter. As you'd expect, he gave loads of advice focused on the consequences of quitting the job. But I was determined already. He could not understand why I would quit my job so I would have more time to *press my phone jobless.*
Omo! That moment you realize you're not getting paid by month-end anymore can be so terrifying. One week after that decision was still full of uncertainties about what comes next. But I had made up my mind and I wasn't going back on it.
PS: earning a salary is not bad, I just chose a different path to tread.
A few weeks after quitting my job, I was faced with the toughest decisions I would make in 2021. I needed to advance badly but it wouldn't happen on a platter of gold.
So I was offered a 10 mins consultation call at a fee of 10,000 naira by my mentor. Paying 10,000 for a 10 mins call sounds outrageous. I know. But that call has made a major difference in my journey till today. My mentor didn't particularly do that because of the money. He did that because he needed my *attention and commitment*. In the end, the call lasted 7 mins only.
When we got on the call, he asked me some questions... Then shared a few personal things he wished he knew with me. Long story short, he went ahead with some recommendations (nook, mentors, courses, YouTube channels, etc) which I diligently noted down. *Na so I take collect soap for daily credit alerts.*
Fast forward to 9 months after the call, it's been 7-figures and consistent daily credit alerts."
While there are so many lessons to draw out from his story, 3 stand tall for me.
**If you want CRAZY results, be ready to take CRAZY STEPS**. Normal steps cannot produce abnormal results
**The best life has for you is on the other side of fear**. It's okay to be afraid because you're trying something new. But it's not okay to allow fear to keep you down. When it comes to making money, don't be afraid of losing the money you don't even have yet.
**Some things are taught while others are caught**. As much as many avoid this part of the online stuff, you will struggle for long if it doesn't sit well with you. Ultimately spirits empower men with results. Some call it SOAP, Christians call it GRACE.
The lead image was downloaded from here. https://steemit.com/motivation/@czechglobalhosts/quote-of-the-day-everything-you-want-is-on-the-other-side-of-fear
The Money Is in the Numbers
I don't know any successful person or organization who doesn't value people. The success of anything you do in life is dependent on PEOPLE.
Big brands like Apple, Samsung, MTN, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Indomie, etc, never get tired of Advertising.
Why?
People don't care how good you are at whatever you do. If you're not SEEN, you won't be rewarded. It's that simple. If you have a skill or sell some products/services online, one simple hack to make money is to REACH more people with what you have to offer.
If friends and family members are the only people SEEING what you have to offer your days of struggling to make money online/offline are not ending soon.
**Rich people always work on reaching more people**.
Get what you have in the face of more people and you do make more sales.
Stop looking at the huge money people are making online. Start looking at the number of people they are working on reaching with what they offer.
Simply put: **The money is in the numbers**.
The number of people who know you and what you do determines the number of sales you will make over time. Whether you have digital or physical products, you need "people" to buy them. This is one major reason people are afraid to start a business or sell something.
In the online space, new or old, it is very frustrating if you do not have the right people to sell to. Getting these people who need the solution you offer is not so hard.
This is what experts call **lead generation** or audience building. It's a skill you must learn on its own.
You need more people to see your physical or digital offers to be able to make more money. However, nobody wants to deal with a quack. If you don't use good graphic designs to showcase your offers, you will struggle with getting ATTENTION. Another skill to learn or pay for.
More attention = more lead generation = more money.
If you intend to make more money online get comfortable with spending some money on advertisements. There is no magic to this thing. Spend money on getting more people to see your offers to improve your chances of making more money.
If you can't spend money on your business, why should the business make you money?
Change is a constant something. But my question is, who and what are you changing to?
In life and business generally, one of the things you should change is not the rules but "strategies" to achieve that desired result.
Give Yourself an Advantage
Today marks exactly **144 days** in 2022. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike also clocked **100 solid days**.
How many days have you NOT used the internet, or visited social media or WhatsApp? How profitable have these days been for you? How profitable has your use of the internet been? For the students what have you achieved since the 100 days at home due to the ASUU strike? Have you used this free time to learn a skill that will give you an advantage going on?
Traveling by road is great... You'd eventually arrive at your destination. But using flight is more efficient because it's faster, safer, and less stressful.
That's the same way your journey to financial freedom is. The internet gives you speed because you have access to offer your value to more people than you could possibly imagine. That's why whatever you are doing or intend on doing, learning high-income skills will give you an added advantage (irrespective of your age or academic qualification).
For instance, a 10-year-old traveling by air will arrive before a 60-year-old traveling to the same destination by road or sea. Even if the 60-year-old took off before the 10-year-old. Learn high-income skills early.
Now imagine going to an airport without your flight ticket... You'd see the aircrafts, officials, and passengers there, yeah? But you won't be cleared into any of the planes. Why?
Because, although you're available at the airport, you're not equipped as a passenger. In the same way, being online 24/7 doesn't make you rich by default. **It's the value you deliver via your skills that makes you rich**.
I want to make money so I can provide a better life for my family and impact people around me positively.
You want to make money to live a lavish lifestyle, party, club, luxury, and so on.
Here's the truth: If you have a strong desire to make money more than I do, you will no matter your intention. My reason may seem fair but it takes more than a "want" to achieve real success.
If I want to make up to $1000 monthly selling shoes and bags online and I need about $100 to learn how to sell (among other things). I may just make excuses and do something else. But if you desire it. In a few months, you'll be smiling at the bank. And this is not just because you paid the price to learn. Your desire will make you disciplined enough to pay the price of the work involved consistently.
Negative Avoidance
There is very powerful and effective content and copywriting technique for crafting attractive headlines to grab the attention of any targeted audience. It's just a two-word concept, but this concept is arguably the most used in the business of selling with words.
It's known as Negative Avoidance.
Two ways grab people's attention on social platforms and the online space in general.
1. Contribute to their pleasure
2. Take away their pain
So what does negative avoidance mean? - and why is it so effective?
Negative avoidance highlights the **pain** and then a possible solution that brings **pleasure**, all in one go.
So that just by reading the one-line headline of the piece of content, the audience already has a perception of the **solution** that will be gotten from taking the time to read further, and then...boom, they actually are tempted to read further.
For example, instead of:
*7 Mistakes to Avoid on WhatsApp*
Use:
***7 Mistakes Costing you Money on WhatsApp.***
Here's what happens.
In a bid to avoid the negative effect (pain) of losing money on WhatsApp, and as well start gaining money (pleasure) after identifying these mistakes.
A lot of persons are more likely to take action towards the second one which has a reverse advantage, than the first which just states the problem.
**An offer is more than a product or service**
When you sell, you solve a problem. You do not beg a sick man before he buys his medications, do you?
So stop positioning yourself as a beggar rather as a solution provider.
Yes, you. "Buy from me make I chop" may look funny but that's not selling.
You're not the only WhatsApp vendor. You're not the only affiliate marketer. You're not the only freelancer. One thing that can make you and what you have unique and really move the money is your offer.
No, your offer is not the product you sell.
An offer is all the customer/client gets, and what they need to do to get it. Yes, everything.
There is the good stuff - the features, the benefits - of your products and services.
And the negative aspect that they get is fear, risk, work, getting out of their comfort zone, effort, and so on.
You just have to recognize that your offer is more than just your product and price.
**Handling objection with an objection**
The best way to handle an objection is to get an objection.
Example: I do not have money to register...
Answer: That's why you should register so that you won't be stranded again.
Objection: will it work for me?
Answer: that's why you should do it so that you can know if it will work for you or not.
Objection: I need to talk to my husband about this.
Answer: the more reason you should do it now is so that your husband won't have to worry about the bills.
Objection: I don't have time.
Answer: that's why you should do it so that you can create more time for yourself.
Objection: Nobody will help me.
Answer: that's why you should do it so that you won't have to depend on someone to live again.
What else? Objection overruled.
Sales: Focus on Value
What people say about you is not as important as what you say about yourself. If you don't know who you are, people will tell you who you are.
How do I make money online? I have what to offer and I go out there to find who to offer it to.
It's that simple but not easy.
"I'm just meeting you today. I can't buy from you".
You fail to realize this when selling which is why you get frustrated and may want to give up easily. People go through phases when making a buying decision.
People will believe what two or more people say about you and your business more than what you say yourself. Especially if they are in the cold stage of your sales funnel.
As social beings, we rely on the experiences of others to make quite a number of decisions. We simply don't have the time or energy to do the necessary research and take the risk ourselves.
Results sell. The result and testimonials of others help relieve some of the worry people may have when making a buying decision. After all, results really do cancel objections, especially in this part of our country.
The less burden you put on the buyer by supplying convincing proof from past clients and customers, the stronger your offer will be. But what can you do if you're just starting? Offer free service for selected people. Let them give you a review. You should try it out and don't forget to be valuable.
Give out a lot of value around your product, service, or skills.
The most important specialized skills are sales and understanding marketing. It is the ability to sell - therefore, to communicate to another human being, be it a customer, employee, boss, spouse or child"
~ Robert Kiyosaki: Rich Dad, Poor Dad
That's it. Simple. Whether you're an affiliate marketer or Amazon publisher or even a fashion designer. Everyone markets and sells. But not everyone knows how to.
Important requirements:
Your possession of a value (products, services, or skills) that people want.
Your ability to locate the people who want it.
Your ability to make them want it from you.
Skills like copywriting, sales funnel building, social media ads, and so on are all under these 3 principles.
Here is some advice for you: focus on value. How valuable you are is the first step. Yes, you, not just your product or services. Let your name sell more than your product, skill, or service.
Next, focus on mastery...
Focus on value.
Focus on one thing at a time, that's the secret.
Embrace Change
Human existence is anti-new. We rival things we don't understand.
Telephones were once called instruments of witchcraft when it was invented, and women who could read were called witches. When electricity was invented, it once killed a horse, and people boycotted it. Well until the bulb was invented, then it looked bright.
You may say these were in the past and things have changed, but guess what, we are still the same human. We still don't trust a lot of things.
When the idea for 5G came, we didn't trust it either. We called it the new world order. We said it'll kill, even shared videos of people dropping dead on the streets. It'll cause cancer we said, making a trend on Twitter, and again, people were ready to boycott it. People outside the country are enjoying the 5G speeds and advancing.
Meanwhile, we're still backward in our thinking. We believe prayer can solve all life issues, including being broke. Well, what do I know...
Anyway, the idea of chips with neural links embedded in your body to control gadgets and devices in your house and so on came. We're protesting now. We've labeled it: Mark of the beast, 666, 911,428.
Guess what? People like Elon are making advancements, and the early adopters will sit be the first set of people to advance.
See common COVID vaccine that will help us, we still protested.
Throughout the ages, the human mind has always been anti-NEW. This was demonstrated in an animation - The Croods - you may have seen it.
https://youtube.com/shorts/3M46w8ndVC0
The few to go against public protest and no acceptance FIRST, turn out to benefit the most. And that include every part of life endeavors including business opportunities.
*Change is good. It's also often hard. But to succeed in business, you must run toward it.*
The first civilization that used iron for swords dominated as others were still using spears with rock heads. The first civilization to build big oak ships dominated, in their time. Then came the first country to embrace iron ships, and they dominated. Same with planes for war, electricity, vaccines, the internet, robots, AI, etc.
So in essence what Am I saying?
Embrace change!
Each of us has the opportunity to change and grow until our very last breath. Happy creating. *~ M.F. Ryan*
Embracing change in work and life is essential to growing as an individual and being a better person than who you were yesterday.
Change is Inevitable and Embracing Change Encourages Development
Make Change While you Can, Before Change Makes You
Self loathing is counterproductive to embracing change
Source https://incafrica.com/library/rhett-power-5-ways-to-embrace-change-at-work-and-in-life
Wake Up!
Never join money together with a handkerchief in the same pocket. I will explain when I finish trekking to my house.
Meanwhile, inside Naija...
And now to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike.
Academic activities have been grounded in federal and state universities across the country following a strike by ASUU in February.
**Operation Test Run**
In respect to the extension of the warning strike by ASUU, NANS asked students across the country to ensure the roads are blocked daily for at least three hours until the Federal Government (FG) resolves its deadlock with the aggrieved lecturers. The mass action was tagged ‘Operation Test Run’.
According to NANS National Public Relations Officer, Victor Ezenagu;
We are poised at ensuring that our campuses are reopened and as such, the instruction has gone out to all the 36 states and the FCT calling on all our structures to begin (the mass action) immediately, starting from today, by barricading and blocking every federal road, every road leading to the airports, and ensuring they remain on the street for at least three hours every day until the Federal Government does something as regards to settling their impasse with ASUU for us to return to our campuses.
There shall be no primaries, there shall be no political activities if our future is not resolved if our future is not decided well if the issue concerning the Nigerian students is not resolved, because we cannot be talking about next elections, we should be talking about next generation.
*Source* https://www.channelstv.com/2022/05/10/asuu-strike-nans-directs-students-to-block-airport-roads-others-daily-for-three-hours/amp/
The only thing I can say about this ASUU strike is that if the masses love themselves, then they should 'fight' the government with everything they have to make sure they fund tertiary education. And when I say everything, I practically mean everything.
In case you're not getting it, let me explain to you.
Both primary and secondary school education is in a come in this country, if not dead; if the government succeeds in doing the same to tertiary education, then you know the rest.
If you're a university student and all you've been doing since this strike started is play and laugh, don't feel bad that you're out of school; I hope that you soon realize the damage FG is doing to your life.
Okay, continue to listen to motivational speakers who milk you dry and tell you it doesn't matter when you graduate; life no be competition. Don't be intentionally foolish, those graduating at 20-21-22 don't have two heads. Companies, institutions, and even the government now place significance on your age to get employed. Wake up!
If you like continue to justify FG and ASUU saga with the 'who never fuck up hands in the air, no hands' ideology. They are practically ruining your life, in case you don't know.
Life is competitive. Whosoever tells you life is not a competition clearly does not understand life yet. What the strike is doing to you is making you less competitive to secure your dream job or live your dream life.
Don't let them steal your life away from your hands. Wake up!!
Never Keeping my Phone in my Pocket
I won't ever keep my phone in my pocket again. Like ever.
Here is why.
I visited the hospital a couple of days ago. It was recommended I go to the general hospital for a check-up. I didn't want to but after much deliberations, I agreed. On getting there, the stress began as usual. But, they were more organized and composed than usual. Their filing and card system has gone digital and I was shocked. You get an EMR card and once the card is swiped over a device your entire registered details pop up on the screen. No need for carrying files here and there. The private hospital I went to last didn't have anything close to that, they even used 'foolscap' paper to enter patients' details. Bigs up to the State Government for implementing such innovation in the General Hospital.
Anyways, after seeing the doctor and going for an X-ray scan, I was just happy I would go home soon because I've exhausted my tiredness.
I boarded a bus back home. When I alighted at my bus stop, I was *vibing* to Ardee "she comes and goes" on my *Oraimo Freepods 3*. So I got down and the driver was about to zoom off. I suddenly realized my pockets were light 😲 but Ardee was still jamming in my ears. How?
I checked my pockets and they were empty. Checked my small bag, and found only my wallet in it. I just stood in front of the car and told the driver to stop. Omo, the phone I bought last 2 months na in "wan come and go". Never! We die here.
Funny thing is that I was the last person on the bus. Since my blue tooth was still connected, it meant that my phone was still within range (at most 15 to 30 meters around me - the blue tooth connectivity range, is the shortest in the radio wave family).
The driver stopped and we started the search. After what seemed like forever, it was found by the driver in the boot. I didn't wait to hear anything else, I thanked him and collected my phone. Placed it in my bag, zipped it, stopped a bike, straight home.
Now imagine I didn't check my pockets after I alighted the bus, the driver would have zoomed off, and it would have been #dorime.
What would I have said, Arsenal lost the UCL spot one day, then I lost my phone the next day? Emirates would have been on fire.
Moral: always be conscious of your environment and yourself.
The message of the day
I've learned a lot of lessons in the past three weeks. One of such is that if you're going to go far in life, start early to intentionally seek out and surround yourself with valuable people. This is a system for preservation and sustainable progress. All men need men, even Jesus needed the twelve...
Alleged Blasphemy: Ignore the Unbelievers
*If Your Religion Requires You To Hate Someone, You Need A New Religion.*
*~ Ricky Gervais*
I heavily condemn the killing of Deborah Samuel in Sokoto state over "alleged blasphemy " by Islamic fundamentalists and extremists. No matter the crime, extrajudicial killings are wrong.
I understand this to say that Muslims should ignore the annoying talks of unbelievers ('blasphemy') and put their trust in Allah SWT as he's the most sufficient and a protector". With this, I don't think there should be a basis for the death penalty as punishment for blasphemy in Islam.
And blasphemy is not even a crime in the Nigerian Constitution. Nigeria is a secular state. No one deserves to be killed because of ambiguous utterances and protests over unwarranted messages sent on WhatsApp.We beseech our Muslim brothers and sisters in the north to let peace reign. This country is already bleeding from a million cuts. KILLINGS OVER BLASPHEMY MUST END!
Let our Muslim brothers & sisters in the North use the energy they use in attacking blasphemers to attack the bandits and terrorists destroying their land, raping their women, and stopping their children from education. We can't always keep quiet in the face of gratuitous killings. Our Muslim brothers & sisters must stop being silent even as radicals & extremists commit horrendous acts. Nigeria is a secular state. No one should be killed because of their stand or statement. We live in the 21st century. Let's move away from terrorism in the name of fighting!
In 2014, someone in Denmark made a cartoon ridiculing Prophet Mohammed ( PBUH). And in Nigeria, Islamic fundamentalists and extremists killed 17 people. How should what happened in Denmark lead to the death of many people in Nigeria? What is wrong with our people?
There is a need to unambiguously & vigorously condemn this act of terror senselessly perpetrated in the name of religion. We expect all peace-loving Muslims to say: that Islam is a religion of peace & tolerance and not mindless killings. Let's work towards a peaceful Nigeria where minority voices are protected. This is the right thing to do.
*Religious tolerance is something we should all practice; however, there have been more persecution and atrocities committed in the name of religion and religious freedom than anything else.*
Islam is a religion of peace. There is a need to stop religious fundamentalists & fanatics from tarnishing the good image of their faith. Islam is practiced by about 2 billion people. And it's a great religion. But anytime I hear of how people are imprisoned & killed in the north, it fills me with dread. And that is not what Islam is. Let's say no to religious fundamentalism.
Bandits and terrorists are killing people in the north in thousands. What stops the northerners from using their zeal & vigor to stop these malevolent people from destroying their land? Why must they target innocent people who are just trying to survive?
Religious tolerance, understanding, and respect are vital for healthy and prosperous societies.
We share the world, let’s share the love.
Violent Protest: The Flip-Flop Idiocy
***The people of misplaced priorities.***
Let me get this straight - protesters are attacking churches because murderers were arrested.
Protest to free those arrested in connection to the immolation of Deborah Samuel goes violent - It's become a full-blown religious crisis. Holy Family Catholic Church and some other churches in Sokoto are under siege now.
You didn't protest against police brutality during #EndSARS, you said it was 'unislamic' to speak against constituted authority. Now, you're protesting against the arrest of killers, burning churches, crippling the economy - protesting against the same constituted authority.
What a flip-flop idiocy is this?
Shop owners have fled for safety, they are destroying their shops, and looting their goods. Some level of sick shit.
I makes me wonder if their action was just an emotional reprisal attack born out of a sense of grievance. I feel it was actually a premeditated terror attack. Why do you think they took videos and circulated them? It is to project fear and dominance. That's how terror works.
Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction. - Blaise Pascal
**They killed someone over alleged blasphemy - insulting their prophet. And many support the barbaric act and even go as far as protesting for their release.**
I believe killing is against humanity and God. So the question is: did Prophet Muhammad demand followers to kill any one that abuse him? I don't think he did. Which means what they did is against the teachings of the prophet they claimed to fight for.
So, if the prophet did not ask them and the Quran did not authorize them, then why should allegedly insulting the prophet be a reason for their murderously barbaric actions?
From the comments and reactions of many Muslims in the country, it makes me wonder if the Nigerian Prophet Mohammed is a different one. So many Islamic schoolers supported the action and some even promoted the action through there social media handles. Isn't it the same Quran every Muslim reads? Is there a different version for Muslims in Northern Nigeria?
Tolerating evil leads only to more evil. And when good people stand by and do nothing while wickedness reigns, their communities will be consumed.
~ Bob Riley.
Religious tolerance, understanding and respect is vital for healthy and prosperous societies.
We share the world, let’s share the love.
Read this:
Alleged Blasphemy: This Hypocrisy Must Stop https://read.cash/@Lixten/alleged-blasphemy-this-hypocrisy-must-stop-bb890133
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