Patience Is A Virtue And Here’s Why We Say So
Being patient is one good human attribute that will take you places in life. When things get difficult, being patient will help you all through the way. Most people are not aware that patience is an exercise of self-control. Exhibiting a great deal of patience shows that you can wade through perilous times and can […]
Monday Motivation: Boring but Faithful
A friend and I were talking sometime last week, about how she’s often viewed as a calm person and people get surprised at the magnitude of what she’s achieved so far. She said: “The sun, moon and stars are saddled with monotonous work, which though boring, they faithfully do. They show up when they should […]
The 25 Unbreakable Laws of Sales (10): In Sales, Patience Is A Virtue
Patience is not simply the ability to wait – it’s how we behave while we’re waiting. – Joyce Mayer The Chinese Bamboo Tree Example The Chinese Bamboo tree, just like any other tree, requires nurturing and adequate attention to be fruitful. But the Bamboo tree requires unique attention, because it will not show a visible […]
Life Lessons: Don’t Jump Out of That Boat
Life is in times and seasons. There is a time to plant and there is a time to harvest. There is also a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them back. In Ecclesiastes 3, you’ll find the different seasons of life but one thing that strikes me in that portion of Scripture is […]
The Incredible Benefits of Patience
Isn’t it difficult to watch everyone make progress while it looks like your life is at a standstill? It can be quite frustrating. I know because I have been there myself. You never realise how important patience is until you get to the point where it seems as if your dreams will never come true. […]
Why Special Things Happen to Special People
We believe in peace, love, joy, happiness and we would even prefer having humorous conversations at all times if possible. This is what being special and being successful is all about today. However, success and greatness are qualities of exceptionally specific characteristics; characteristics or virtues which if exhibited will promote success and greatness in our […]
4 Powerful Tips to Help You Stay Calm During Stressful Situations
NigeriaDecides2015 has come and gone; winners have been announced, losers have conceded, but one person most Nigerians will not forget is Professor Attahiru Jega. Aside his role as the umpire, many have come to see him as calmness personified because of the way he handled the televised tantrums of Elder G. Orubebe at the final […]
Why Start-ups Need a Lesson in Perseverance
The Chinese bamboo tree is remarkable because it illustrates how businesses grow organically. While most trees grow steadily over the years, this remarkable tree hardly follows the usual fashion; the Chinese bamboo tree doesn’t sprout off the ground in its first four years. Then, in the fifth year, something dramatic happens – the tree […]