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After almost 80 days of our president in absentia and our Nation in limbo, it was so refreshing to hear that Jonathan Goodluck is now the Acting President.

It feels so good to know that the driver’s seat of this vehicle called Nigeria is no longer empty.

No doubt.The skeptics have a lot to say.They always do.

What do you expect critics to do?

Criticise of course!

That’s why they are critics anyway.

Regardless of what the critics say, this is a step in the right direction.

It’s a sign that there’s still hope for our Nation.

It’s a sign that things can still work.

It’s a sign that there’s a silver lining on the dark cloud that has hitherto pervaded our socio-political clime.

We have complained for too long.Now let us take a turn.

I encourage you to pray for Mr.Jonathan Goodluck.

He needs divine wisdom and direction.Let us pray that he will find it easy to do God’s will for Nigeria while he is in that office.Let us pray for peace and prosperity.Let us also pray that his successor will build on his success.

Things have been rough for many people in our Nation but I feel the change in the atmosphere.

Let us also thank God for all those who were part of the

“ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!” rallies, Dr.(Mrs) Dora Akunyili, Prof. Wole Soyinka and all the pressure groups that refused to keep quiet.

Nigeria’s best is yet to come.

This is just a reminder of our date tommorow.

It’s the “DARE TO BE DIFFERENT” NATIONAL INTERACTIVE YOUTH FORUM 2009.
The Chairman of the Event is Mr. Gamaliel Onosode (OFR),
The Guest Speakers are Dr. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Prof. Dora Akunyili, Mr. Bola Akingbade, Mr. Ben Bruce and Mrs. Ibukun Awosika
The Mcs are Funke Akindele and OC Ukeje
There will be performances by: Infinity, Inyanya and COBHAMS
The venue is New Gymnasium Hall, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos
Date: June 20th, 2009
Time: 10am prompt
Pass: N500 registration at the venue.

P.S. I’m going to have a stand at the exhibition stands and I have a special gift for the first 50 people to buy a copy of “JUST DO IT!”, so make sure you are one of them…and did I mention an autograph session?

See u…Catsh u…larer…

If you haven’t read the first part, you can do that here.

Let me give you the other points Dr. Maduka shared.

• Accept that EVERY ENTERPRISE NEEDS PROFFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT.

His words :”When we started, I and my wife made all the decisions but we later realized that we needed to hire professionals to expand our business…”

• Forge a TEAM OF EMPLOYEES.

His words :”Don’t just get a group of people.Get able and willing people who understand your vision and help you to accomplish it.“

• Come up with a STRATEGY FOR WINNING in an unpredictable environment.

His words : “You know the government policies change almost every six months in this our country…we have to always study and come up with ways to win no matter what tthe challenges and policies are.”

• RESIST THE TEMPTATION to show that “you  have arrived.”

His words :”…Even after I had made a lot of money, nobody knew.I kept on living a normal life.I was driving the same car, wearing the same clothes…living in the same house I was living in when I was still struggling…Avoid the social pressure to look successful…this shoe I’m wearing, I have had it for fifteen years.Isn’t it still looking good?”

When he said that, everyone erupted in laughter.

• KEEP TRACK OF ALL THE ACTIVITIES of your organisation.

His words :” Don’t just spend without having proper records.Have the details of everything that goes out and everything that comes in.

• GET YOUR PRODUCT into the market.

His words:” Know your customers and keep in touch with them…”

• ANTICIPATE CHALLENGES

His words :”Problems always show up.You must prepare for them to win”

If you ask me, that’s a lot to think about.So I’d let you do just that.

Think about it.Remember, WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT, YOU BRING ABOUT.

Meanwhile, scroll down and leave your comment in the box.

If you haven’t downloaded you copy of just do it…DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BOOK HERE.

P.S. Dr. and Mrs. Cosmas Maduka have a book titled “From Trials To Triumph”

You can get copies from bookstores nationwide.

Enjoy your day.

Have you ever thought about that?

You are a person of value.You are precious.

You are a treasure chest.You are a miracle in motion.You are a gift to somebody.

No matter how disadvantaged you feel, there is somebody around you who needs you so desperately.

Don’t be so caught up thinking about the things you don’t have that you forget the things our good Lord has blessed you with.Look out for opportunities to enrich somebody.

Always remember Mike Murdock’s words:”What you make happen for others, God will make happen for you.”

Zig Ziglar put it this way:”You will have enough of what you want if only you will help enough people get what they want”

Go out there and be what you are-a gift to somebody.

Yesterday, the world witnessed one of the most historic events ever-the Inauguration of America’s first Black President, Barack Obama! This epoch-making event was watched by hundreds of millions of people all over the world.

In the midst of the glitz and glamour, I was struck by a question?
It’s the same question I am asking you now-”When is your inauguration?”

Before you answer that question, I consider it important to define the word “inauguration”

it is “the act of starting a new operation or practice”

OR

“the ceremonial induction into a position”

I’d keep this post in the context of the first definition.
When are you going to start that new operation or practice?

When are you going to take that new turn?

When are you going to finally do what you have always wanted to do to positively influence your generation?

We are not all going to enjoy the applause of millions of people like Barack Obama did yesterday but may be if we take the right steps and make the right moves now, one “day”, the angels in their trillions (or is it quadrillions) will stand at attention on the pearly shores of heaven to salute our exploits as God says “welcome, good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of your Master.”