Leadership: How to Get Others to Follow You
Being a leader implies that a process of social influence is set in motion, where a person can enlist the aid and support of others (followers) in order to accomplish a common task. We have different types of leaders in every sphere of life, some are appointed or chosen to be in the leadership position and some […]
4 Tips To Multitasking Effectively
Every successful entrepreneur will tell you that his/her success rides on his/her ability to maximize time and performance to the highest optimal point possible. However, one person can only handle so much in a 24-hour day and unless you’ve found a way to add more time to the clock, you have to do more in less […]
How to Make Coconut Rice and Banana Punch
Coconut rice is a departure from the usual jollof rice delicacy served at events or special family dinners. Coconut rice gives your taste bud a splendid yet distinguished taste as you eat rice soaked in coconut milk. Not only is this a healthy recipe, it’s one that will keep family and friends coming back for […]
5 Ways to Avoid Burnout as an Entrepreneur
Being an entrepreneur and most times a boss can take a toll on you, and you might experience a bad day or bad week once in a while. However, experiencing burnout goes beyond just having a bad day. Author Christine Louise defines burnout as “a ‘silent condition’ induced by chronic stress that is characterized by emotional […]
6 Questions to Ask When Buying a Suit
A man’s suit is one important piece of clothing that can’t be ignored, and I think every man should own at least one no matter the job you do. I agree that good suits are expensive, but in buying a suit, keep it in mind that the most expensive ones do not always give you the […]
Seven Interesting Facts About the Ancient Yoruba Culture
The Yoruba people are one of the ethnic groups of southwestern Nigeria and southern Benin in West Africa. The Yorubas are a distinctive people who are bound together by a common language with various different dialects. They also share a rich history and culture. Here are 7 facts about the Traditional Yoruba Culture: 1. According to […]
Family is Everything
Michael J. Fox, the Canadian-American actor, author, and advocate said, “Family is not an important thing; it’s everything”. Family is the first learning place of an individual because as soon as we step in this world, the first individuals we come across are our family members. So, starting from childhood, we learn everything from them, […]
6 Ways to Turn Your Talent Into a Business
Merriam-Webster dictionary defines talent as “a special ability that allows someone to do something well” So many people dream of making a living while doing what they are passionate about, but sadly this doesn’t happen all the time. Most of us just do what we do for a living; we don’t live for what we […]
Fun Friday: 8 Ways to Dress Like a Grown Man
The saying “how you dress is how you will be addressed” might be a cliché but it is never far from the truth. You can’t be a grown man and dress like a high school student, and then expect an invitation to the high table. Let me be clear, clothing does not make the man, […]
The 5 ‘D’s of Breaking Bad Habits
Habit is defined as an acquired behaviour pattern regularly followed until it has become almost involuntary. Over time, some of us have acquired either good or bad habits due to the society we live in, our upbringing or our reaction to circumstances around us. What we decide to call bad habits sometimes vary from one […]
Seven Interesting Facts About Ancient Igbo Culture
The Igbo are the second largest group of people living in southern Nigeria. They are one of the three major tribes in Nigeria. They consist of many subgroups and are known to be socially and culturally diverse. While the Igbos live in scattered groups of villages, the Igbo culture observes the spiritual and temporal areas […]
Learn a Skill Wednesday: How to Make Ofada Rice and Ayamase Sauce
Most people know about the famous ofada rice, but few know how great ofada rice tastes with the ayamase sauce. Ofada rice is the locally grown rice in Nigeria and typically, you have to pick it to remove stones. Thankfully, there are companies out there who sell packaged ofada rice that don’t need to be […]
6 Steps to Break Your Worrying Habit
The Oxford Dictionary defines worry as thinking continuously about unpleasant things that might happen or about problems that you currently have. It is an unhealthy mental habit that can be destructive. For some of us, we are so accustomed to worrying that we have come to the conclusion that it’s an inborn trait. This assumption […]
7 Simple Steps to Influencing People
Whether in business or in everyday life, influence is invaluable. U.S. author Ken Blanchard said, “The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.” And influence has been defined as the capacity or power of a person, persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behaviour, opinions, […]
6 Ways to Live Healthy
One of the resolutions you can stick with this New Year is choosing to live healthy. Living healthy involves eating a balanced diet, snacking appropriately and exercising regularly. When you choose to make a healthy choice every day, not only are you improving your physical appearance, you are also boosting your immune system and protecting […]
Never Give Up
Today this video still inspires as much as it did years ago, You need to decide daily if you have what it takes to keep chasing your dreams or you want to lie down and be carried out. We believe that you do, so hang in there and keep moving. This is one of the […]