DON'T LOOK AT THE CLOCK. DO WHAT IT DOES

In a recent time, we have been having so many millionaires emerged, and people also making the Forbes list as the top richest man in the world. Each of these rich men came into this world empty; their wealth is made here on earth. 

So why do we have poor people? I think the difference between the “RICH” and the “POOR” is attributed to how well they have been able to maximize the time at their disposal. If being born into a wealthy family is the prerequisite for success, people like Bill Gate would be one of the most wretched people on earth.

Everybody share the same 24hrs, some are committed to the full maximization of their time, making sure they acquire all the necessary tips and information they would need to be successful in life, while others are so engrossed in what constantly distract them from taking full maximization of their supposed productive time.

An adage says, “Tell me a man who plays with his time, and I will show you a man who lives in abject poverty” Oniyide Seun. Another wise saying says, “Time is money” each time I ponder on these words, I try to figure out what they really mean, then I realized that the money everybody yearns for, has been to the time at our disposal. So TIME is not to be used, but TIME should be invested. Even wisely.

How you spend your time is what you become. Do you know when you sleep for 8 hours daily, by the time you are 60 years old you would have slept for 20 years out of your life.? Don't quote me wrong, sleep is good for the body, but what you do with the 16 hours left to cover for the time spent in sleeping is very important.  Let’s do a quick mathematics calculation for a better understanding of what I am trying to say above. 

24hrs makes a day, and 8 hours is one third of a day. Therefore, one third of 60 years equals 20 years. Therefore, 8/24 =1/3 then, 1/3 x 60 = 20. 60 – 20 = 40.

With the illustration above, you can as well agree with me that, time is no man’s friend and it will only favour those who understand its importance.

TIPS ON HOW TO MANAGE YOUR TIME EFFECTIVELY.

You must learn to manage your time effectively if you dare to be successful in life. Make every minutes of your time counts. In your free time, you can always look for a book on business to read on how to manage business successfully. Anytime wasted can never be regain, you must be cautious of not letting any distraction steal your time away from you. Your TV, Cable Channels and some friends can be a time killer. 

NO ONE CAN MANAGE YOUR TIME.

You are responsible for how you have decided to spend your time. Do you spend your time watching and talking about people who have made use of their own time to become successful? Are you one of those people who watch things happen positively around them? Are you one of those who spend so much time arguing about A or B is the richest? Why don’t you save your energy and use your time to study what is responsible for the wealth of those you argued about and see how you can be like them or even better.

SHOW RESPECT FOR TIME

Fortunes come to those who respect their time. Time is no respecter of man and it doesn’t wait for anyone. When you invest your time wisely by using it to acquire knowledge and work hard, there is no way fortune will not find its way to your door.

PLAN YOUR DAY IN ADVANCE.

You must plan your activities for the day in advance. Prepare a "TO DO LIST" and write a plan on how you intend to implement or achieve the task you have written down in your to do list. 

Try this few steps above and see how things gradually disappear from your to do list.

 In conclusion, I leave you with this quote as a watch word. “Don’t look at the clock. Do what it does. Keep moving.”

 Written by

Oniyide Oluwaseu. (Sean Faith)

Twitter: @oniyideseun

Facebook: Sean Faith

POSITIVE ATTITUDE BRINGS SUCCESS.

Your business will prosper greatly if you build and consequently sustain a positive attitude. Even when things in your business are not going according to plan, you have to remember that you are not alone. All business ventures have their ups and downs. Those impediments can be easily overcome and you can always get back on track if you keep a positive outlook to everything. You will also have increased confidence in yourself and your business capabilities. A positive attitude will make finding prospective customers simpler. Others will react well to your optimism. They will want to hire you and suggest you to others. This will also assist you in other departments of life. You will be in good health. Positive people have less fear of heart inflictions. Here are some useful tips for you to expand on your positive attitude. •   Be Nice to Others: Being polite and friendly with other individuals will make you feel nice about yourself. You will have a brilliant and happy day. However, you shouldn’t be gullible and allow people to manipulate you because of your friendliness. •   Mix with Other Positive People and Avoid Those who Have Negative Attitudes: Attitudes rub on to others very quickly. If you spend more of your time with positive people you will automatically find yourself developing a more optimistic attitude. However, negative attitudes can also be very infectious. There is a popular saying which goes, “Misery loves company”. When you are always in the company of people who perpetually complain, you will automatically find yourself beginning to do the same. Insignificant factors that would normally not bother you will suddenly seem to spoil your entire day. You will feel like you have lost all your energy. The moment you lose enthusiasm and incentive, it can prove very difficult to get back on track. These factors can take a negative toll on your business. You will not get anything constructive done this way. •   Be Organized and Practice Time Management: When you are systematic you will work faster and be able to complete more tasks. You will know exactly what you need to do achieve your target each day. You will do constructive work if you stay within a system instead wasting time searching for phone numbers or email addresses that you have misplaced. •   Be Proactive: The moment you are aware of an oncoming obstacle in your work, solve it instead of leaving it till the last instant. Be practical and have a solution ready before the problem can get out of hand. By being ahead of possible impediments, you will permanently be able to avoid setbacks. •   Consider Hiring a Coach: Many individuals hire tutors nowadays to attain success in business. These tutors of guides will assist you in deciding exactly what you require your business to yield. They will set attainable targets and will also demand justifications for actions. Therefore, the right and positive attitude is the most important ingredient for a successful business. Practice it as well as follow it daily. You’ll soon see you have become much more successful than you ever conceived of. By Brian Tracy...

YOU NEED TO RE-EVALUATE

I welcome you to another new week; apparently it’s the second to the last Monday in the month of July, and in a twinkle of an eye, you will be going into the 3^rd quarter of this year. This is the time you really need to re-evaluate and cross examine if some of your resolution this year has been achieved.

The days remaining in the year is sufficient enough to actualize the goals you have set for yourself, either in your career, business, education, marriage et al.

Some of my goals set for this year have been fully achieved, and some are yet to be. However, I am not given up on them. In short, throwing in the towel is not an option for me at this stage as I can’t afford to let this year goes away without achieving some of these goals.

Therefore, I urge you to re-evaluate your goals for this year, track it and see how far you have gone. Some goals are so complex and can’t be achieved for the little time left in this year, replace them with a short term goals and plan strategically on how you can achieve those goals you altered.

What I am going to share with you today is some quotes that has been a source of encouragement to me whenever I feel like giving it up. I believe you'll also get encouraged after reading through. Enjoy it.

Encouraging Quotes...

• Whatever it is you want, it requires your action. Don’t expect results without a clear plan and execution.
• Road blocks are only tests to see how badly you want it.
• When you are careful to consider all the possibilities, you give yourself the opportunity to transcend the ordinary.
• When a difficult situation brings out the best in co-worker, you have found a good partner for future projects.
• Inspiration sparks action. Understand what inspires you.
• More encouraging quotes
• Embrace that you can abandon 'maybe'; and you will enter a world filled with the spirit of Thomas Edison, Benjamin Franklin, and Albert Einstein.
• The greatest feeling is setting your mind to do something, staying the course of execution, and achieving.
• Never be afraid to start at the bottom and work your way up. You'll be paid back with both respect and experience.
• Comfortable inaction is achievement's poison.
• Some days are just difficult. This is true for everyone. Ride out the storms knowing that they are temporary.
• It is what you do rather than what you say that has the greatest impact.
• Better to get a good grasp on a subject before deciding to comment on it.
• A great way to give back is to support someone else’s achievement.
• Achievers make to do list clear and actionable so tasks can be completed quicker.
• Laziness breeds mediocrity. Rise above lazy tendencies by transcending the moment of weakness and moving forward with conviction and determination.
• Summon the energy to do more than what is expected and you will see opportunities come your way.
• More than what you do, people respond to the passion with which you do it.
• Great achievements are a combination of desire, goals, focus, and execution.
• Take stock of your current responsibilities; envision delivering superior results. Put a plan in place for excellence…Execute it.
• You'll never be capable of doing more than you believe you're capable of. Expect more from yourself.
• The secret to success is showing up and doing your best.
• Always look within for the power source for all you need in life.
• You will need a champion to move up the ranks. Today, you may not know who they are, so be sure you’re always doing your best.
• Recall and reclaim the same passion for what you're doing that you felt when it was new.
• Get on a track to increasing your compensation by increasing your skills and adding value to yourself and your organization.
• Quality contribution from each team member is the glue that binds a team together.
• Schedule your priorities for tomorrow before you leave the office today.
• Focus on today, this very moment, and be in the game right now. Life is experienced only is this moment, not yesterday, not tomorrow.
• It is during times of adversity that character is revealed. When these times come, act in a manner you will be proud of.
• Every position in an organization is important. Treat every person with the same amount of dignity and respect.
• There is great power in repetition, but one must use discernment because although repetition is the fuel to help you develop constructive habits, it can also work to strengthen those habits that are destructive.
• You may say many things and you may hope for many things, but what you do is what determines your success.
• Those who can generate enthusiasm and maintain it, create extraordinary value.
• Management positions are made for those who enjoy inspiring and teaching others.
• Success is much easier when you can visualize what you truly want.
• Notice where you have questions, they are a signal of your own interest and your own opportunity to expand your skills.
• Those around you are influenced by your state of consciousness. Elevate your consciousness by allowing only constructive thoughts to dwell in your mind.
• Enthusiasm for what you are doing is the best way to insure job stability.
• Like everything else you've been given, your creativity can whither without exercise. Stretch yourself creatively whenever you can.
• Master the art of dealing with setbacks, and pave the road to your success.
• Your time with any employer is an opportunity to develop yourself. Your paycheck is only an exchange for your time; it's up to you to make the exchange worthwhile.
• Some more encouraging quotes
• The greatest force in our lives is our attitude. It's a power that is yours to define. If you decide it will be positive, you increase your personal power exponentially.
• The greatness you possess is on display through the responsibilities of your position.
• Whether you like your leadership team or not, give your all to help them succeed. It will pull you forward.
• When you become determined to work hard, you are three quarters of the way to obtaining success.
• There is little more satisfying than being part of a team that pulls together to deliver superior results.
• Regret is a bitter pill. Remain true to yourself; make your decisions in line with your values.
• If you don't connect well with people, figure out why. Clear any blockages that prevent you from developing a dynamic network.
• Don't be like a leaf distracted by every gust of wind; anchor and focus and you'll achieve what you set out to do.
• Repeating the same mistakes over and over is unnecessary. When lessons in life repeat, it's a call to look at things closely to find deeper understanding.
• In a changing world what's true is temporary. Assume a posture of asking what is true, rather than one of already knowing. Inform your decisions whenever you can.
• First get a clear understanding of your responsibilities, and then own them.
• Don't worry about how your efforts will be recognized; recognize what others have done, and you will be recognized even further.
• To enhance your power, increase your integrity, your understanding, and your compassion.
• Find enthusiasm for the goals your leadership team has set. This quality will lift you to the top of your organization.
• As life goes on, we become more disappointed by the things we didn't do, than the things we did.
• Make a choice to improve yourself. Your decision to become the best at something will build confidence and lead to greater peace.
• Dwell on successful thoughts; it's the most powerful way to encourage your own success.
• Encourage the best in people. When someone is on top of their game, support them, let them know it.
• When things are trending in the right direction, support them without getting in the way.

I hope you have been immensely encouraged by this post. Do have a terrific week ahead.

Written By,

Sean Faith

ff on Twitter: @oniyideseun

Facebook: Sean Faith.

Credits: The quotes are culled from some of the quotes written by J.J. Goldwag. 

ff J.J Goldwag on twitter @JJGoldwag

website: www.quotes-Motivational.com,

PRISON BREAK TAUGHT ME A LESSON...

As an entrepreneur, one thing I have learnt is not to view things with an ordinary eyes. I also learnt to always put my brain at work. The entrepreneur school of thought also teach me to be proactive and see things in a different dimension.

I am sure some of you must have seen the movie titled PRISON BREAK? I was privilege to also watch the movie last weekend being my first time and it was a great movie I must agree. The movie taught me some vital lesson which I decided I am going to share with my friends. So sit back and enjoy as you read....

Let me kick start with the quotes in the movie which I tend to like so much.

Quotes extracted from prison break movie.

1. When money is in line, trust no one.

2. I kneel only to God, I don’t see him here.

3. If you want to restore dignity, you need to take action, making amends requires much more than saying, “I am sorry” it means learning to change. The apology thing is that you display honesty, courage and compassion when you extend your apologies. You need to earn your forgiveness.

THE LESSON I LEARNT IN PRISON BREAK MOVIE.

1. Think smart.

Napoleon Hill wrote a book titled, THINK AND GROW RICH. Ben Carson Wrote a book titled, THINK BIG. Donald Trump wrote a book and titled it, THINK BIG AND KICK ASS. You will agree with me that this great Best Selling Author can’t be wrong by telling you to always think. Every great idea start with a thought and it’s paramount as an individual to always engage our mind to think positive at all time. Thinking alone will not do, but you have to think smart.

2. Have a strategic plan

“He who fails to plan will definitely plan to fail”.  If you must succeed in your endeavour, you must plan and plan well. Strategic planning will give you the edge in what you are about to do. Plan, stay and run with your plan to achieve the result you desire.

3. Never under estimate the power of a woman.

Men are logical in their reasoning, while women are so sensitive. They can sense things from afar; they have a soft spot on your prospect. A woman can be an asset to an organization as much as a man can be.

4. Communicate Effectively.

For your staff or team to perform at their optimum, Effective Communication is highly essential. You must communicate effectively with your staff, clients, partner and your customers at when due. Open communication must be one of your objective in achieving your organization goals.. No wonder most company today has an information/communication consultant.

5. Trust no one except God. Not even your instinct or your ability

Never leave God’s factor out of your business and personal life. The race is not to the swift,  bread not to the wise, chances and time happened to them all and also to who God has decided to show His mercy. In all you do, put God first. Your instinct, ideas and wisdom can fail you, but God never fails no matter the circumstances.

6. Keep most of your plan a topmost secretes most especially when you are doing it to be successful.

Learn to keep some of your ideas as a top secret. To become successful, you must never let them see your coming. Let your arrival do the announcement.

7. Treat a stranger as a stranger. Never let them get too close because you don’t know his or her mission.

Not everybody that comes to you have your interest in their heart. Learn to keep a stranger at a distance. You cannot tell if they have come to spy on you? Becareful of the kind of information you share with someone you know little or nothing about.

8. Never assume you know it all. Everyone has their own specialties.

Outsourcing is one of the things you must always consider. Learn how to delegate responsibilities. You can’t do everything by yourself. “No man is an island”.

9. If you must work with a team, chose the most intelligent people to work with.

One of the recipes for success in your endeavor is to work with people of your like minds. It is very important to employ the best hand to work with, when you do this, you’d make things more easy for yourself.

10. Together Each Achieves More. “TEAM”

Team work. Make this your primary principles for completing the task you have at hand. With the power of synergy, organization achieve more than having their team to work individually.

Everything written in this article is at my own view. If you have seen the movie, I will be glad to read from you. What lesson have you learned as an individual from the above film?.

Do have a fruitful week ahead.

Written By,

Sean Faith…

@oniyideseun

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I WAS INSPIRED BY DR. MIKE MURDOCK'S TWEETS... Part 1

I welcome you into a brand new week in the month of July. My prayer for my readers is that, the remaining months in this year 2012 will announce your glory to the world. What so ever you desire in your heart, because our God is a God of possibilities, I decree that it shall manifest before the end of July. If you believe say AMEN.

My last weekend indeed was an insightful one because I learnt some new things from my Mentors, colleagues and friends.  But Saturday 7th 2012, was another day that will linger in my memory for as long as I live on earth. You want to know the reason why?

I was going through my timeline on twitter when I stumbled on this quote, "Choose ...The Sounds You Want To Hear. Then, play them." from one of the greatest speaker in our world of today. I am talking in person of "Dr.Mike Murdock". I was so blessed reading through his timeline on that fateful day and I sent this to him. Oniyide Oluwaseun‏@oniyideseun

@drmikemurdock I have been immensely blessed reading through your TL this morning. Can I copy and post on my blog? All credits to you. I was bewildered He humbly acceded. His response. Dr. Mike Murdock‏@drmikemurdock

@oniyideseun Would thrill me..!!!! Thanks very much...

I  was elated and feel so honoured that he granted me the permission. Sir, let me seize this medium to say Thank You!

Before I get your bored, see below for some of the thoughtful quotes I extracted from Dr. Mike Murdock TL on twitter. They are much more that what you see below. I shall post the rest in my next articles sometime this week as a continuation of this.

Inspirational Thoughts By Dr. Mike Murdock...

• Your Goals ...Expose Hidden Jealousy In Others
• Your Goals ...Choose What You Stop Doing.

• Your Goals ...Choose Your Mentors.
• Your Goals ...Choose Your Friends.
• Someone With A Problem...Will Reward You For Solving It. Find 'em.
• If Life Is Discouraging You...Choose Happier Friends.
• If People Around You Anger You...Choose Better Friends.
• If You Despise The Opinions of Others...Choose Better Friends.
• Your Pain Reveals ...Your Incompetence at Decision-Making.
• Choose ...The Sounds You Want To Hear. Then, play them.
• Choose ...The Sounds You Want To Hear. Then, play them.
• Choose ...What You Want To Solve. Then, do it.
• Choose ...What You Want To Learn. Then, do it.
• Choose ...What You Want To Change. Then, do it.
• Choose ...What You Want To Experience. Then, do it.
• God Closes Doors...To Wrong Rooms. Be Thankful.
• Keep Opening Doors...Until You Find The Right Room.
• What Problem Do You Solve...Better Than Anyone Else? That's Your Assignment.
• God Lives...Among The Ignorant. So...can you.
• 3 Decisions...Solve Every Crisis.
• To Change Your Feelings...Simply Change What You Discuss.
• Prosperity‬ ...Is The Only Escape From Poverty. Think.
• The Role of Love...Is To Stop Tragedies. Think.
• To Overcome A Weakness...Find Something You Love More.
• Your Reaction To Criticism...Reveals Your Confidence.
• Your Reaction To A Greatness...Reveals Your Honor.
• Your Reaction To A Gift...Reveals Your Gratitude.
• Your Reaction To Correction...Reveals Your Humility.
• Your Reaction To A Problem...Reveals Your Caring.

The Difference In Seasons ...Is Whose Problems You Have Decided To Solve.

The Difference In Seasons ...Is Who Enjoys You.

Poverty Can Become A Lifestyle...or Mere Experience.

Your Questions ...Decide Your Changes.

Your Questions ...Decide Your Seasons.

The Difference In Poverty and Prosperity ...Is A Goal.

The Difference In Poverty and Prosperity ...Is Self-Talk.

The Difference In Poverty and Prosperity... Is Focus.

The Difference In Poverty and Prosperity...Is Who You Have Decided To Admire.

The Difference In Poverty and Prosperity Is The Instruction You Are Willing To Follow.

The Difference In Poverty and Prosperity Is The Problem You Have Chosen To Solve.

The Difference In People Is...The Instruction They Are Willing To Follow.

The Difference In People Is...The Offense They Are Willing To Ignore.

The Difference In People Is...The Weakness They Are Willing To Overcome.

The Difference In People Is...Who They Choose To Honor.

The Difference In People Is...The Experience They Choose To Remember.

The Difference In People Is...Whose Voice They Trust.

The Difference In People Is...What They Are Willing To Live Without.

To read is one thing, and to act on what you have read is the ultimate thing. I implore you to print out this quote and let it be your compass for the remaining months in this year 2012. I wish you an outstanding success in all your career endeavour. You can follow Dr. Mike Murdock on twitter and I assure you will be blessed.

Dr. Mike Murdock

Twitter: @drmikemurdock

Website: www.wisdomonline.com

Quotes By: Dr. Mike Murdock

Compiled and Arranged by:

Oniyide Oluwaseun.

Twitter: @oniyideseun

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sean Faith

IT'S NEVER OVER

IT'S NEVER OVER...

I woke up very early today because there's a lot of task I need to do online. As I opened my laptop to begin working, I saw a notification popped up on my screen, and guess what? it's a post from one of my mentors, Mr Uju Onyechere. I got so inspired by the post and I believe it will be a best thing to share it with my loved ones.

I implore you to read this inspired articles from the stable of Mr Inspiration himself. Mr Uju Onyechere..

It’s Never Over

Handel was a musical prodigy. Though his father wanted him to study law, he graduated to music at an early age. By age seventeen, he held the post of church organist in his hometown. A year later, he became a violinist and harpsichordist. By age twenty-one, he was a keyboard virtuoso. When he turned to composing, he gained immediate fame and soon was appointed conductor to the elector of Hanover (later King George 1 of England). By the time he was forty, he was world famous.

Despite Handel’s talent and fame, he faced considerable adversity. Competition with rival English composers was fierce. Audiences were fickle and sometimes didn’t turn out for his performances. And he was frequently the victim of the changing political winds of the times. Several times he found himsel...f penniless and in the verge of bankruptcy. The pain of rejection and failure was difficult to bear, especially following his previous success.

Then his problems were compounded by failing health. He suffered a stroke, which left his right arm limp and caused him to lose the use of four fingers on his right hand. Although he recovered, he remained despondent. In 1741, Handel decided that it was time to retire, even though he was only fifty-six. He was discouraged, miserable and consumed with debt. He felt certain he would land in debtor’s prison. On April 8, he gave what he considered his farewell concert. Disappointed and filled with self-pity, he gave up.

But in August, of that year, something incredible happened. A wealthy friend named Charles Jennings visited Handel and gave him a libretto based on the life of Christ. The work intrigued Handel - enough to stir him to action. He began writing. And immediately the floodgates of inspiration opened in him. His cycle of inactivity was broken.

For twenty-one days, he wrote almost nonstop. Then he spent another two days creating the orchestrations. In twenty-four days, he had completed the 260-page manuscript. He called the piece Messiah. Today, Handel’s
Messiah is considered a masterpiece and the culmination of the composer’s work.

Dear reader, are you on the verge of giving up? Have you tried everything under the sun, yet no success? Every one of us experiences failure. Just like Handel, yours truly have organized seminars where the participants were just my staff and I. Did I give up? Not in my life. Maybe if I did, you would not have been reading this article.

It’s never over, till it’s over.

To our success!

Written by,
Mr Uju Onyechere.
@UjuBOnyechere
ujuonyechere@yahoo.com