NotesByLawal
The only time addiction is valid is when the product is not destructive and satisfies all age ranges and at all times. This morning, I sat beside an elderly man who obviously doesn’t look rich and could be physically mistaken for someone who hasn’t attained so high in life. With grey hairs, he still has […]
It is very easy to lose focus when one is stressed. The evil in it is that you tend to validate the stress using the convenient option of seeing yourself as hardworking. Stress will get you distracted. Anytime you notice fatigue, kindly find time to relax and reflect on what drove you into that rabbit […]
In Africa where there is a poor system of governance, the easiest thing for people to do is look up to God for everything. Many Africans, therefore, look up to God not because they love him but for the possibility of getting their needs met. In sharp contrast here in the UK where the system […]
I love Osogbo, it is my hometown and I spent a good time living there. I’ve had to listen to a lot of jest about Osogbo being underdeveloped. While some of the jests are true I still believed there is no basis for comparison with other state capitals. If the required work is put into […]
BOOK TITLE: HOW TO SELL TO NIGERIANS AUTHOR: AKIN ALABI OF NAIRABET. Like the title already suggested, the book is a salesman manual especially in selling to the unique people of Nigeria. There are no two ways to think about it, what works in other countries may not necessarily work in Nigeria or with Nigerians. […]
Like a lamb being led to the slaughter, so are many migrating overseas. The major differences are, that they are forced to move for whatever reasons, the move was anticipated and when it finally happened it appeared like having fresh air. Now don’t get me wrong, migration is beautiful, I did too. Perhaps we should […]
Cornelius was rich, so was the rich young ruler, the centurion was a man of influence, Zaccheous can be considered as a rich person, Joseph of Arimathea and the lady of the alabaster box are both folks with means. These folk among others were believers and followers of Christ. This means attainment of financial sufficiency […]
Yeah, the just concluded election in osun state is a victory for democracy but it is still a loss to the people. Morality and competence rarely align together in democracy anywhere and ours is not different. The game is about winning by all means necessary, just don’t get caught. If you are caught, explain it […]
One of the things that makes communication effective is promptness. Communication during a crisis is especially very important. It is a frog that must be eaten not minding if our ego would be bruised. When we get a necked dip in difficult situations like debt or disappointment, it easier to keep things ourselves, trying to […]
