Wealth Strategy
Abraham’s Wealth Strategy
8 And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together. Gen22:8
Abraham, like many of us have had series of encounters with God: from having to leave a comfort zone to an uncertain destination or having to follow the path which seem not to be filled with milk and honey (good ends) or escaping a famine and coming out of some situations a better person, to making mistakes that could have cost us our destinies, or having to wait for some blessings that we needed desperately. And so, the only answer we could give when our supply of resources is been questioned is that ‘God Will Provide’, because it is our Words that creates our World.
People’s expectations of us are high. When men look up to us, let us learn to look up to God like Abraham did.
You shall possess your wealth as you look up to him in Jesus name.
Friday 31 August 2012
Wednesday 29 August 2012
IS THIS THE PURPOSE OF YOUR EXISTENCE?
When purpose is not known, abuse is inevitable
Purpose in life is not to be discovered but to be revealed. The most important treasure on earth is neither gold nor diamond but purpose.
What is lacking in third world countries today is not corruption but purpose.
Your purpose is the essence of your living. The reason you are alive is for a purpose. But whatever you are doing where you are is either for the right or wrong purpose. You cannot become a champion by running on another athlete's track. You have to live in your purpose. Your purpose in life will serve only 3people: God, others and you.
What is your purpose of existence?
Purpose in life is not to be discovered but to be revealed. The most important treasure on earth is neither gold nor diamond but purpose.
What is lacking in third world countries today is not corruption but purpose.
Your purpose is the essence of your living. The reason you are alive is for a purpose. But whatever you are doing where you are is either for the right or wrong purpose. You cannot become a champion by running on another athlete's track. You have to live in your purpose. Your purpose in life will serve only 3people: God, others and you.
What is your purpose of existence?
Monday 27 August 2012
HOW TO LOOK DOWN ON YOUR PROBLEMS
When You Are Seated Together With Christ In Heaven, The Only Thing You Can Do About Your Problem Is To Look Down On It.
What you do not intimidate will intimidate you. If your presence does not command respect, you will be commanded. Life's full of problems but how you deal with yours is totally different from how I deal with mine. If you take a vehicle view of your problems, they will look bigger than you. If you take an helicopter view, your problems will be lesser compared to vehicle view but when you take a Heaven view of your problems, what do you think will happen to your life's problems? They will disappear totally. How you see your problem is the problem. Take a Heaven view.
What you do not intimidate will intimidate you. If your presence does not command respect, you will be commanded. Life's full of problems but how you deal with yours is totally different from how I deal with mine. If you take a vehicle view of your problems, they will look bigger than you. If you take an helicopter view, your problems will be lesser compared to vehicle view but when you take a Heaven view of your problems, what do you think will happen to your life's problems? They will disappear totally. How you see your problem is the problem. Take a Heaven view.
Saturday 25 August 2012
THIS PERSON WILL SAVE NIGERIA
A black pot produces a white pap.~Yoruba proverb
We all know what gold passes through before it becomes pure. Fire!
Do you also know that you cannot have a star in the Army without a scar?
Do you also agree with me that the greatest man that ever lived on earth was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth?
All of these examples have something in common and that is "paying the price".
The problem with our dear country is not corruption neither is it terrorism. The problem is that we have stopped believing in Nigeria. Imagine a 52years old man who doesn't believe in himself. What do you think will happen to him? He will lack the will to put his life on track. Have you ever asked yourself why corruption has taken over completely in Nigeria? The highest employer of labour in Nigeria is corruption. Terrorism has become the order of the day. But why is all these happening in our own generation? This is the question we all should be asking ourselves if we need solution to our nation's crisis. This is the question I've started asking myself of recent after reading the account of Moses and Jesus. Why did the government of their time approved the killing of babies, children, infants? The answer is that the cabal of their time do not want those with the solution to see the light of the day. The same thing is happening in our own time. Those who have the answer to our problems are among us, it may even be you. But the system has been corrupted so that you will have no option than to swim with the current. They want to also make sure that you and I stop believing that we can still have the Nigeria of our dream. The corrupt and occultic leaders we have today rose from among us. You are here today, when you get there later in life will you allow yourself to be corrupted also. Who do you think will fight for the right of others? Who do you expect to speak for the freedom of the less privileges? Wherever you find yourself tomorrow or later in life, remember this one thing- that you are there for a purpose and the purpose is for the greater good of all and not just of yourself. If Mahatma Ghandi of India had waited for someone else to fight for others, do you think he will ever be remembered? If you also are waiting for someone to take steps before you stand for what is right, your generation yet unborn will never be free from this evil trend. The generation of our fathers and fore-fathers have failed us, are we also going to fail the generations coming behind us by not standing our ground for what is right? The solution to our problem in Nigeria is for you to start doing what is right in your office, neighbourhood, and society.
It has to start from you because the whole world awaits your action.
We all know what gold passes through before it becomes pure. Fire!
Do you also know that you cannot have a star in the Army without a scar?
Do you also agree with me that the greatest man that ever lived on earth was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth?
All of these examples have something in common and that is "paying the price".
The problem with our dear country is not corruption neither is it terrorism. The problem is that we have stopped believing in Nigeria. Imagine a 52years old man who doesn't believe in himself. What do you think will happen to him? He will lack the will to put his life on track. Have you ever asked yourself why corruption has taken over completely in Nigeria? The highest employer of labour in Nigeria is corruption. Terrorism has become the order of the day. But why is all these happening in our own generation? This is the question we all should be asking ourselves if we need solution to our nation's crisis. This is the question I've started asking myself of recent after reading the account of Moses and Jesus. Why did the government of their time approved the killing of babies, children, infants? The answer is that the cabal of their time do not want those with the solution to see the light of the day. The same thing is happening in our own time. Those who have the answer to our problems are among us, it may even be you. But the system has been corrupted so that you will have no option than to swim with the current. They want to also make sure that you and I stop believing that we can still have the Nigeria of our dream. The corrupt and occultic leaders we have today rose from among us. You are here today, when you get there later in life will you allow yourself to be corrupted also. Who do you think will fight for the right of others? Who do you expect to speak for the freedom of the less privileges? Wherever you find yourself tomorrow or later in life, remember this one thing- that you are there for a purpose and the purpose is for the greater good of all and not just of yourself. If Mahatma Ghandi of India had waited for someone else to fight for others, do you think he will ever be remembered? If you also are waiting for someone to take steps before you stand for what is right, your generation yet unborn will never be free from this evil trend. The generation of our fathers and fore-fathers have failed us, are we also going to fail the generations coming behind us by not standing our ground for what is right? The solution to our problem in Nigeria is for you to start doing what is right in your office, neighbourhood, and society.
It has to start from you because the whole world awaits your action.
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Friday 24 August 2012
HOW TO EXPECT THE BEST YET PREPARED FOR THE WORSE
Expect the best, prepare for the worse. Take advantage of whatever comes your way.
There are two ways to solving life's problems: identify the ones you can do something about and those you can do nothing about. When you expect help from anyone either divine or relational, it is best to keep a tab on this understanding that when people help you, they create themselves in you and when they don't help you, they have succeeded in helping you believe in yourself. Even God, when He answers you, you have faith in Him and when He does not, He has faith in you. Instead of getting mad at yourself and people you love, this understanding will save you from expecting too much from others, because that was the cause of getting disappointed in the first place.
There are two ways to solving life's problems: identify the ones you can do something about and those you can do nothing about. When you expect help from anyone either divine or relational, it is best to keep a tab on this understanding that when people help you, they create themselves in you and when they don't help you, they have succeeded in helping you believe in yourself. Even God, when He answers you, you have faith in Him and when He does not, He has faith in you. Instead of getting mad at yourself and people you love, this understanding will save you from expecting too much from others, because that was the cause of getting disappointed in the first place.
WHAT TO BUILD WITH WHAT LIFE THROWS AT YOU
Build a highway to success with whatever life throws at you and not wall of discouragement.
Paulo Coehlo says "if a man knows what he wants from life, the whole universe will conspire to make it happen. Whether good or bad, see every circumstance as leverage given to you by the world to build something that will outlast your name and bless even generations yet unborn. Always be on the positive side of life because a shouting side is always the winning side. You can decide to build a wall or a highway with whatever life throws at you, it's your call.
Paulo Coehlo says "if a man knows what he wants from life, the whole universe will conspire to make it happen. Whether good or bad, see every circumstance as leverage given to you by the world to build something that will outlast your name and bless even generations yet unborn. Always be on the positive side of life because a shouting side is always the winning side. You can decide to build a wall or a highway with whatever life throws at you, it's your call.
Thursday 23 August 2012
HOW TO EXPECT THE BEST YET PREPARED FOR THE BEST
Expect the best, prepare for the worse. Take advantage of whatever comes your way.
There are two ways to solving life's problems: identify the ones you can do something about and those you can do nothing about. When you expect help from anyone either divine or relational, it is best to keep a tab on this understanding that when people help you, they create themselves in you and when they don't help you, they have succeeded in helping you believe in yourself. Even God, when He answers you, you have faith in Him and when He does not, He has faith in you. Instead of getting mad at yourself and people you love, this understanding will save you from expecting too much from others, because that was the cause of getting disappointed in the first place.
There are two ways to solving life's problems: identify the ones you can do something about and those you can do nothing about. When you expect help from anyone either divine or relational, it is best to keep a tab on this understanding that when people help you, they create themselves in you and when they don't help you, they have succeeded in helping you believe in yourself. Even God, when He answers you, you have faith in Him and when He does not, He has faith in you. Instead of getting mad at yourself and people you love, this understanding will save you from expecting too much from others, because that was the cause of getting disappointed in the first place.
Monday 20 August 2012
HOW YOU CAN SINGLE HANDEDLY SAVE THE WORLD
"Empty barrel makes the loudest noise"
This ancient proverb came to mind when I see people trying to impress those who are also trying to impress them. Insecurity in life, is man's greatest undoing. It has sent a lot of people to penury in their struggle to be what they are not. It has turned several saints to monsters by corrupting their minds inorder to fit into the status quo of the creme de la creme(elites) in the society. It has turned good citizens into corrupt leaders because they want the best for themselves and family.
Being arrogant or proud, like a friend of mine said, is a product of low self-esteem which is caused by this demon of insecurity. Every evil vices you can think of is connected to insecurity. Everyone of us have this little demon inside of us but being aware of it is the first step to conquer it.
This ancient proverb came to mind when I see people trying to impress those who are also trying to impress them. Insecurity in life, is man's greatest undoing. It has sent a lot of people to penury in their struggle to be what they are not. It has turned several saints to monsters by corrupting their minds inorder to fit into the status quo of the creme de la creme(elites) in the society. It has turned good citizens into corrupt leaders because they want the best for themselves and family.
Being arrogant or proud, like a friend of mine said, is a product of low self-esteem which is caused by this demon of insecurity. Every evil vices you can think of is connected to insecurity. Everyone of us have this little demon inside of us but being aware of it is the first step to conquer it.
Saturday 18 August 2012
THIS WILL TAKE YOU FAR IN LIFE
"Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go."~The Bible
Timidity don't take people far in life, only boldness does. An empty-head but bold school boy will intimidate and control a timid book-worm. You can't lead others without this skill. You can't maximize your potentials without exercising this skill either. You can't live to the fullest without boldness. It is a skill and a gift, so it can be learned and developed. There are two ways to get a thing, you either pay or pray for it. What separates a Lion from the rest of the animals in the jungle is not speed, neither is it stature but boldness.
It is true that you can't get things done without boldness. I have discovered that whenever I'm confident of a topic, I deliver at my best than when I'm not. I get things done when I'm confident than when I'm not. The secret to building boldness to succeed in any task is the same anywhere, it is knowledge. How knowledgeable you are in your chosen endeavour will determine your success in it. It is preparation that births knowledge and knowledge in-turn births boldness. If you would know more, you could become more. Try it today, it works.
THIS IS WHAT YOU WANT MORE THAN MONEY
The life of a man does not consist in the the abundance of the things which he has.~ The Bible
Let me tell you, money's pretty nice. Though money don't bring real happiness but the lack of it will also make your life miserable. But having a lot of money does not automatically make you a successful person. What you want more than money is meaning. You want your work to be meaningful, because meaning is what brings the real richness to your life. A life of meaning will eventually make you rich. Don't do things because of the money but because it gives you meaning. When you look into your pocket and can't find money, it can be frustrating but when you look into your life and you can find meaning, life becomes interesting even without money.
Let me tell you, money's pretty nice. Though money don't bring real happiness but the lack of it will also make your life miserable. But having a lot of money does not automatically make you a successful person. What you want more than money is meaning. You want your work to be meaningful, because meaning is what brings the real richness to your life. A life of meaning will eventually make you rich. Don't do things because of the money but because it gives you meaning. When you look into your pocket and can't find money, it can be frustrating but when you look into your life and you can find meaning, life becomes interesting even without money.
Friday 17 August 2012
DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT TAKES TO SURVIVE TOUGH TIMES? FIND OUT...
"Wildflowers survive the desert because they save their strenghts. They wait for the rain, they reach for the sun and finally they bloom."
For how long can you bear the struggles, pains before the spotlight shines on you? Life is not a bed of roses, even bed of roses have thorns. Your strenght is only visible in your days of trouble and not in your days of victory. The best time to quit or give up is not in your days of trouble but in your days of glory. Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof, provided you don't give up when the thought pops In your head. Be determined not only to survive but thrive in the desert as a wildflower.
Wednesday 15 August 2012
SUCCESS IS NOT WEALTH OR FAME. THEN WHAT IS SUCCESS?
Contentment with godliness is great gain. ~The Bible
What is success? Success to a lot of people means different things. But may be we should first consider what success is not. Success is not having the wealth of the world at your finger tips than others do; it is not having fame and fortune than our friends; Success is not having more. What success simply means is contentment. Like we all know, the more money we have the more problems we get ourselves into. The more we have the more we will always desire. If we could be contented with what we have, this life would be a better place for all. With contentment, there will be no corruption, evil menace in the society will drastically be reduced. But it should start with me first then you.
What is success? Success to a lot of people means different things. But may be we should first consider what success is not. Success is not having the wealth of the world at your finger tips than others do; it is not having fame and fortune than our friends; Success is not having more. What success simply means is contentment. Like we all know, the more money we have the more problems we get ourselves into. The more we have the more we will always desire. If we could be contented with what we have, this life would be a better place for all. With contentment, there will be no corruption, evil menace in the society will drastically be reduced. But it should start with me first then you.
DON'T PANIC, THERE'S NO COSMIC RAYS
Cosmic rays entered into the earth from mars : read and don't panic
A message about cosmic rays bbc news has been circulating around the web and through sms text message.i also received an sms saying "to night between 12:30 and 3:30am, cosmic rays entered into the earth from mars, so switch off your mobile phones at night, put them yards away and please send to people you love because the effect is devastating.BBC NEWS.
well, this same news was also circulated on the 1st of April being an April fool day, causing panic.
guess the founder really planned it well because almost every one in my street is panicking and arguing over cheap lies.even bbc news did not have such post on their website.
please stop panicking cause there is no cosmic rays entering earth from mars 2012 and years to come.it was made during April fool day but i don't know why some people keep on spreading and putting fear into people's mind.
anyway, don't spread it so as not to give that old man in your area an heart attack.
NOTE: always try to confirm stuff by doing research before spreading it.
A message about cosmic rays bbc news has been circulating around the web and through sms text message.i also received an sms saying "to night between 12:30 and 3:30am, cosmic rays entered into the earth from mars, so switch off your mobile phones at night, put them yards away and please send to people you love because the effect is devastating.BBC NEWS.
well, this same news was also circulated on the 1st of April being an April fool day, causing panic.
guess the founder really planned it well because almost every one in my street is panicking and arguing over cheap lies.even bbc news did not have such post on their website.
please stop panicking cause there is no cosmic rays entering earth from mars 2012 and years to come.it was made during April fool day but i don't know why some people keep on spreading and putting fear into people's mind.
anyway, don't spread it so as not to give that old man in your area an heart attack.
NOTE: always try to confirm stuff by doing research before spreading it.
Tuesday 14 August 2012
I FAILED MY WAY TO SUCCESS
"I failed my way to success."~Thomas Edison
Those who dare to fail miserably always accomplish greatly. Failure is part of life's lessons to help you succeed. You are not a failure because you failed but you are a failure when you fail to try again
Failure is not final, it shows you are trying. It also shows you are incompetent. So, step your game up. Failure helps you know what won't work. You will always get what you've always gotten if you do such in the same way. If you are failing repeatedly, examine yourself, look within you. Persist, giving up is not an option.
Those who dare to fail miserably always accomplish greatly. Failure is part of life's lessons to help you succeed. You are not a failure because you failed but you are a failure when you fail to try again
Failure is not final, it shows you are trying. It also shows you are incompetent. So, step your game up. Failure helps you know what won't work. You will always get what you've always gotten if you do such in the same way. If you are failing repeatedly, examine yourself, look within you. Persist, giving up is not an option.
Sunday 12 August 2012
VALUE EVERY SEASON
"Everything in life is valuable, no matter how invaluable you think they are."~Wole Olabanji
If you are to chose between a million dollars and a bottle of water, which would you chose? A million dollar of course because it's valuable. But what if you have the same offer when you are stranded in the desert? A bottle of water becomes more valuable. The same thing applies with phases of life. People that lost their wealth in time past will tell you that if they had the knowledge they have now, they wouldn't have lost their wealth. Good times are good and so are bad times, they are important for our build up. Gratitude is the best attitude, it makes joy of today, erases pains of the past and brightens hope for tomorrow, yet aspire to be more.
If you are to chose between a million dollars and a bottle of water, which would you chose? A million dollar of course because it's valuable. But what if you have the same offer when you are stranded in the desert? A bottle of water becomes more valuable. The same thing applies with phases of life. People that lost their wealth in time past will tell you that if they had the knowledge they have now, they wouldn't have lost their wealth. Good times are good and so are bad times, they are important for our build up. Gratitude is the best attitude, it makes joy of today, erases pains of the past and brightens hope for tomorrow, yet aspire to be more.
Saturday 11 August 2012
5 TIPS TO MAKE YOUR SMALL BUSINESS A SUCCESS
If you have a great idea for a business and dream of making millions in just a couple of years? Here are expert tips on how to make your start-up company a success.
STEP 1: FIND A VACUUM TO FILL
Question to ask yourself: What area is lacking? What void needs to be filled? What service or product is existing companies not offering?
All you need to do is find that one area that is lacking and that you feel that you can contribute to.
There will always be something of value you can add to the market. Can you offer a fair prize for an over-priced product? Can you package an existing product better than it currently is?
STEP 2: KNOW WHO YOU'RE SELLING TO
Question to ask yourself: Who is my customer and what do they need?
Once you've identified who your customer is, only then should you pick items or services that cater to their needs. Having that singular focus and vision ensures that you stay on point.
It is important to know what your customer needs, how they need it and when they need it. Market survey will help you get hold of your customers needs.
STEP 3: YOU'VE GOT TO BE PASSIONATELY ADDICTED ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS.
Question to ask yourself: Do I really believe in this company or this product? Do I believe in this concept? Does my vision and mission statement shows what I believe about this company? Can my passion about this company ignite that of others (staffs and customers)? I'm I addicted to my believe of this company? Your passion has got to be burning like a fiery furnance to weather any storm. Others have got to see it in you before they join your crusade.
Follow your passion as this is enough to keep you motivated even in hard times.
STEP 4: EXPAND YOUR BUSINESS WITHOUT LOSING YOUR ESSENCE
Question to ask yourself: What makes sense today? What's trending? What other style can you adopt from relevant market? This is the winning edge you have over your competitors- ability to adopt and adapt.
When it is time to expand the business, keep your singular focus on your vision and mission, and only add a few things that feels like a natural expansion of what your customer is looking for. In this way you will be able to grow without compromising your market position or brand.
If you have a great idea, especially one that hasn't been done before, make sure that you work hard to launch as soon as possible.
STEP 5: BUILD YOUR A- TEAM
Question to ask yourself: Are my partners and employees as passionate about this business as I am?
As your business grows, ensure that everyone you hire is equally motivated. It's crucial to find "mad, passionate, inspired and smart" people to help you bring your dream to life. As a start up, your employees will be saddled with responsiblities that will bring out the best in them. They will be multi-tasked, exchange positions, will be learning and growing together with other likeminds. You will need to keep them motivated, not necessarily financially, because you might not be able to pay what big companies pay, but train and re-train them to be better enough to start their own companies.
Never forget that strong(competent and committed) players build strong brands.
STEP 1: FIND A VACUUM TO FILL
Question to ask yourself: What area is lacking? What void needs to be filled? What service or product is existing companies not offering?
All you need to do is find that one area that is lacking and that you feel that you can contribute to.
There will always be something of value you can add to the market. Can you offer a fair prize for an over-priced product? Can you package an existing product better than it currently is?
STEP 2: KNOW WHO YOU'RE SELLING TO
Question to ask yourself: Who is my customer and what do they need?
Once you've identified who your customer is, only then should you pick items or services that cater to their needs. Having that singular focus and vision ensures that you stay on point.
It is important to know what your customer needs, how they need it and when they need it. Market survey will help you get hold of your customers needs.
STEP 3: YOU'VE GOT TO BE PASSIONATELY ADDICTED ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS.
Question to ask yourself: Do I really believe in this company or this product? Do I believe in this concept? Does my vision and mission statement shows what I believe about this company? Can my passion about this company ignite that of others (staffs and customers)? I'm I addicted to my believe of this company? Your passion has got to be burning like a fiery furnance to weather any storm. Others have got to see it in you before they join your crusade.
Follow your passion as this is enough to keep you motivated even in hard times.
STEP 4: EXPAND YOUR BUSINESS WITHOUT LOSING YOUR ESSENCE
Question to ask yourself: What makes sense today? What's trending? What other style can you adopt from relevant market? This is the winning edge you have over your competitors- ability to adopt and adapt.
When it is time to expand the business, keep your singular focus on your vision and mission, and only add a few things that feels like a natural expansion of what your customer is looking for. In this way you will be able to grow without compromising your market position or brand.
If you have a great idea, especially one that hasn't been done before, make sure that you work hard to launch as soon as possible.
STEP 5: BUILD YOUR A- TEAM
Question to ask yourself: Are my partners and employees as passionate about this business as I am?
As your business grows, ensure that everyone you hire is equally motivated. It's crucial to find "mad, passionate, inspired and smart" people to help you bring your dream to life. As a start up, your employees will be saddled with responsiblities that will bring out the best in them. They will be multi-tasked, exchange positions, will be learning and growing together with other likeminds. You will need to keep them motivated, not necessarily financially, because you might not be able to pay what big companies pay, but train and re-train them to be better enough to start their own companies.
Never forget that strong(competent and committed) players build strong brands.
Friday 10 August 2012
THE CURE TO RESTLESNESS
"You can not give what you do not have."~ Unknown
Most atimes the cure to restlessness is rest. God did not do it all in one day, what makes you think you can? Stress is poison, so take a rest. A field that has rested gives a bountiful crop. Relaxation time is receiving time and not a wasted time. There's more to this life than increasing it's speed. Take time to relax. If a man insisted on being serious and never allow himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he will become unstable without knowing it. No matter how much pressure you feel at work, if you could find ways to relax for atleast 5mins every hour, you will be more productive. How do you enjoy your 'leisure' time?
Most atimes the cure to restlessness is rest. God did not do it all in one day, what makes you think you can? Stress is poison, so take a rest. A field that has rested gives a bountiful crop. Relaxation time is receiving time and not a wasted time. There's more to this life than increasing it's speed. Take time to relax. If a man insisted on being serious and never allow himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he will become unstable without knowing it. No matter how much pressure you feel at work, if you could find ways to relax for atleast 5mins every hour, you will be more productive. How do you enjoy your 'leisure' time?
Thursday 9 August 2012
5 REASONS WHY SMALL BUSINESSES FAILS
5 Reasons Why Small Businesses Fails.
There are several reasons for small business failure, but these are five of the pitfalls that can easily be tackled before it gets out of hand. Most small businesses fails because they were designed to fail from inception. Small businesses fails because they were created for the wrong reasons, started and operated by the wrong people. Small businesses fails because they were created to serve the owner and not the people. Small businesses fails because they were built to grow small. Let me explain further.
1. Designed to fail from inception: a business built without proper analysis, sound business plan to x-ray the SWOT of the company, defining the market, will surely have a slim chance to survive. It is one thing to plan, it is another thing to execute. Poor execution of a sound business plan will stunt the growth of a business.
2. Created for wrong reasons: when a business is created by an entrepreneur who wants to make a living off it, that business is an accident waiting to happen. A business should not be created for the purpose of making a living but for making a life. Businesses created to make a life are such created that can fund itself to grow with time. When an entrepreneur starts taking from the business, it is an early sign of a bleak future.
3. Started and operated by the wrong people: a business started by an entrepreneur who doesn't know jack about the business and relies on some professionals to make it succeed, will crash beyond revival; Operated by workers who have little or no passion for the business and do not see themselves in the future of the business will not stand the test of time.
4. Created to serve the owner and not the people: a business that doesn't give twice the value of the amount a customer pays is designed to make the owner grow fat and leave the customer dissatisfied. A business that sees the customers as "kings" and workers as slaves will surely lose touch, because, the way you treat your workers is the way they will inturn treat your customers. If you treat your workers as kings, then they will treat your customers as such. People should be treated with respect before principles or work ethics.
5. Built to grow small: businesses built by technicians, managers will not grow big. Because you are relevant with the technical-know-how of a business doesn't mean you can succeed in the business. To build a business to grow big, you must be a visionary leader, on-time manager and if possible an expert. One major concept that makes a great company is to build a business like you will sell it one day. Build it like you will sell the franchise. Build it as a prototype for every other ones that will be created from the prototype.
There are several reasons for small business failure, but these are five of the pitfalls that can easily be tackled before it gets out of hand. Most small businesses fails because they were designed to fail from inception. Small businesses fails because they were created for the wrong reasons, started and operated by the wrong people. Small businesses fails because they were created to serve the owner and not the people. Small businesses fails because they were built to grow small. Let me explain further.
1. Designed to fail from inception: a business built without proper analysis, sound business plan to x-ray the SWOT of the company, defining the market, will surely have a slim chance to survive. It is one thing to plan, it is another thing to execute. Poor execution of a sound business plan will stunt the growth of a business.
2. Created for wrong reasons: when a business is created by an entrepreneur who wants to make a living off it, that business is an accident waiting to happen. A business should not be created for the purpose of making a living but for making a life. Businesses created to make a life are such created that can fund itself to grow with time. When an entrepreneur starts taking from the business, it is an early sign of a bleak future.
3. Started and operated by the wrong people: a business started by an entrepreneur who doesn't know jack about the business and relies on some professionals to make it succeed, will crash beyond revival; Operated by workers who have little or no passion for the business and do not see themselves in the future of the business will not stand the test of time.
4. Created to serve the owner and not the people: a business that doesn't give twice the value of the amount a customer pays is designed to make the owner grow fat and leave the customer dissatisfied. A business that sees the customers as "kings" and workers as slaves will surely lose touch, because, the way you treat your workers is the way they will inturn treat your customers. If you treat your workers as kings, then they will treat your customers as such. People should be treated with respect before principles or work ethics.
5. Built to grow small: businesses built by technicians, managers will not grow big. Because you are relevant with the technical-know-how of a business doesn't mean you can succeed in the business. To build a business to grow big, you must be a visionary leader, on-time manager and if possible an expert. One major concept that makes a great company is to build a business like you will sell it one day. Build it like you will sell the franchise. Build it as a prototype for every other ones that will be created from the prototype.
LEARN TO SAY "NO" IF YOU WILL EVER BE HAPPY
"Those who seek to please everybody end up pleasing nobody."~Unknown
Having a servant heart does not mean that you should please everybody, it only means that you have the greater good in mind. The skill to say "NO" appropriately, is one of the recipe for a happy and high performing life. Whatever does not align with your personal standard or principle should not be tolerated. Don't allow yourself to be pressured into acting against your principle for whatever reason, by whosoever. When it comes to principle, stand like a rock. God wasn't shy to turn His back on His only begotten son on the cross, for the greater good of all.
Having a servant heart does not mean that you should please everybody, it only means that you have the greater good in mind. The skill to say "NO" appropriately, is one of the recipe for a happy and high performing life. Whatever does not align with your personal standard or principle should not be tolerated. Don't allow yourself to be pressured into acting against your principle for whatever reason, by whosoever. When it comes to principle, stand like a rock. God wasn't shy to turn His back on His only begotten son on the cross, for the greater good of all.
Wednesday 8 August 2012
WHAT IS LOVE?
"Love thy neighbour as thyself."~The Bible
Imagine what life would be without love. What do you think this world would become without love? Chaotic, I guess! People who do not love are constantly living a chaotic life. Hatred is a cancer, it eats up their joy, health, peace and confidence.
Love is not the absence of hatred, it is the ability to cope with it. You are wrong to say you love someone when they haven't wronged you. Wait till they wrong or offend you, then you will know if you have the capacity to love or not. Many marriages, relationships, friendships even homes and organizations are filled with hatred because they fail to understand that love is the ability to cope with hatred. Do you have the capacity to love?
Imagine what life would be without love. What do you think this world would become without love? Chaotic, I guess! People who do not love are constantly living a chaotic life. Hatred is a cancer, it eats up their joy, health, peace and confidence.
Love is not the absence of hatred, it is the ability to cope with it. You are wrong to say you love someone when they haven't wronged you. Wait till they wrong or offend you, then you will know if you have the capacity to love or not. Many marriages, relationships, friendships even homes and organizations are filled with hatred because they fail to understand that love is the ability to cope with hatred. Do you have the capacity to love?
Monday 6 August 2012
THE ELEVENTH COMMANDMENT
Obeying the ten commandments will get you to Heaven but as you and I know that it is not enough to get to Heaven but it is important to be among the company of the great in Heaven. Being among the company of the great in Heaven cannot be achieved only by obeying the Ten commandments, you need the Eleventh Commandment given by Jesus Christ in Mark10:17-21 emphasy on verse 21. A poor believer with good works will inherit the kingdom but a rich believer without good works is never going to make it home but a rich believer in good works will enjoy the" Treasures of Heaven". Our wealth or resources on Earth are what God converts to our Treasures in Heaven when we give them to the needy. That is the difference between Father Abraham and Lazarus. So am I saying that Money is one of the criterias for making Heaven and having Treasures in Heaven, No, I didn't say that first, Jesus did. God told the Israelites that "Any step toward self-sufficiency is a step away from Him"(Deut8:12-14). Are you rich in good works with your riches? I'm not talking about the things you give out to others when led to do so by the spirit of God. I'm talking about looking out for the needy and blessing them. Do you think your giving to the needy, most especially to them of the house hold of faith can build you a room in Abuja if quantified, talkless of Heaven? Selah
WHAT MAKES A WINNING TEAM?
"A general is just as good or just as bad as the troops under his command make him." ~General Douglas MacArthur
What makes a winning team? Is it the players , the coach, the fans or the management? The best coach in the world cannot turn an inefficient team to a winning team. Two things makes a winning team; competence and commitment. Competence is having the required skill or knowledge. Commitment is the act of engaging oneself. A committed team, when losing, don't loose enthusiasm. Are you enthusiastically committed to your goals, company, group or team?
What makes a winning team? Is it the players , the coach, the fans or the management? The best coach in the world cannot turn an inefficient team to a winning team. Two things makes a winning team; competence and commitment. Competence is having the required skill or knowledge. Commitment is the act of engaging oneself. A committed team, when losing, don't loose enthusiasm. Are you enthusiastically committed to your goals, company, group or team?
Thursday 2 August 2012
TODAY's EXCERPT
"What you sow is what you reap."
This of course is not about corn or beans or wheat. It's about life in general. If parents don't spend time with their kids when they are young- teaching them right from wrong and listening to their thoughts and dreams- they can't expect to have good relationships with them later in life. They can't count on their kids to make sound decisions, either. So, what you sow is what you reap.
This of course is not about corn or beans or wheat. It's about life in general. If parents don't spend time with their kids when they are young- teaching them right from wrong and listening to their thoughts and dreams- they can't expect to have good relationships with them later in life. They can't count on their kids to make sound decisions, either. So, what you sow is what you reap.
Wednesday 1 August 2012
TODAY's FABLE- Wolf & The Shepherd
Once upon a time a Wolf resolved to disguise his nature by his habit, so that he might get food without stint. Encased in the skin of a sheep, he pastured with the flock, beguiling the shepherd by his artifice. In the evening he was shut up by the shepherd in the fold; the gate was closed, and the entrance made thoroughly secure. The shepherd, coming into the fold during the night to provide food for the morrow, caught up the Wolf, instead of a sheep, and killed him with his knife in the fold.
Harm seek, harm found.
Harm seek, harm found.
TODAY's EXCERPT
For one, most people believe that success precedes happiness. “Once I get a promotion, I’ll be happy,” they think. Or, “Once I hit my sales target, I’ll feel great.” But because success is a moving target—as soon as you hit your target, you raise it again."The happiness that results from success is fleeting. The success that results from happiness is permanent."
TODAY's QUOTE
The happiness that results from success is fleeting. The success that results from happiness is permanent.
TODAY's FABLE- Ants & A Grasshopper
The Ants were employing a fine winter's day in drying grain collected in the summer-time. A grasshopper, perishing with famine, passed by and earnestly begged for a little food. The Ants enquired of him, "Why did you not treasure up food during the summer?" He replied, "I had not leisure enough. I passed the days in singing." They then said in derision; "If you were foolish enough to sing all the summer, you must dance supperless to bed in the winter.
TODAY'S SCHOOL OF THOUGHT
Angry Army Officers talking to their wives: "What the hell do I need a Life Insurance Policy for? Did you get my permission before signing up for me, before spending my hard earned money. Do you know how I make my money? I risk my life."
Officer A Wife's Response: What sort of a man are you? Who takes care of your children, wife when you go for combat and don't return? Is your family, your children's future not important to you?
Officer B Wife's Response: Darling, I know you've hard a rough day but what I did was for our good and that of the children. Please don't make me feel bad about spending my husband's money.
Officer C Wife's Response: Do you even know what Life Insurance Policy means? What I'm doing here is to help your children's future and you are here screaming at me like a wild animal. Your children can't have another father, except a surrogate one.
Which way would you have responded as a wife and why?
Whom would you love to have as a wife among them if you are a man and why?
Officer A Wife's Response: What sort of a man are you? Who takes care of your children, wife when you go for combat and don't return? Is your family, your children's future not important to you?
Officer B Wife's Response: Darling, I know you've hard a rough day but what I did was for our good and that of the children. Please don't make me feel bad about spending my husband's money.
Officer C Wife's Response: Do you even know what Life Insurance Policy means? What I'm doing here is to help your children's future and you are here screaming at me like a wild animal. Your children can't have another father, except a surrogate one.
Which way would you have responded as a wife and why?
Whom would you love to have as a wife among them if you are a man and why?
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