2alkaboutitThis is a story of a guy who was from a poor background.He went to public primary and secondary schools.He had the best WAEC result in his school.He wrote down his Vision and he constantly looked at it.He was determined to be successful.
He wanted to help and impact young people.He worked, prepared, planned and partnered with people to ensure that his dream came to pass.He registered and started a company despite the financial constraints.Today, he is a successful and excellent business man living his dream.
Points:
1) He was from a poor background
2) He attended public schools,but he came out with a good WAEC result.
3) He wrote his Vision and constantly looked at it
4) He was determined to see dream come to pass
5) He worked hard, prepared, planned and partnered with people
6) Today, he is a Successful businessman
Questions To Ask Yourself:
Do you have a dream?
Have you written down your dream?
Are you working towards it?
Lessons: It is important to Write your vision.Your Vision is simply looking at the end of your dream from the beginning.
Yes You Can:
Dream
Write the dream and coin out your vision
Plan and work towards it coming to pass.
Gracias
Thursday, 31 January 2013
Wednesday, 30 January 2013
Celebration Of Life
I remember when I lost my dear big mummy.Its a day I will never forget, I was sad and had questions in my heart.I thank God for his Grace and Mercy. I miss her.
I was sad and shocked when I heard that my friend and senior colleague died, that was two years ago.He was a very handsome guy and also full of life.I can remember the first day I met him and how he smiled at me. I can remember how he used to tease me about being business conscious and ambitious.I miss him.
I remember watching the video and looking at the pictures of people being killed and slaughtered all over the country.I felt like I was there, the cries, the bloodshed, the groaning pain and the fire was too unbearable.They went through the terrible ordeals and they died.
Points:
1) I really cannot remember telling my dear big mummy how much I loved her and how caring she was.
2) I cannot remember hugging my dear big mummy and saying special thanks or been very grateful for making me learn Psalm 91 and teaching me the Word Of God.
3) I cannot remember telling my friend how his smile encouraged me.
4) I cannot remember telling my friend that he was handsome and he looked good
5) I cannot remember telling my friend how nice he was
Questions To Ask And Answer Yourself:
Do you love yourself?
Do you appreciate and celebrate yourself?
Who are the people in your life?
Do you Love and Care about people?
Have you taken out quality time to really appreciate them?
Lessons: You have one Life.Therefore, your life is important.No matter the limitations and challenges, please take out quality time to appreciate and celebrate people(family,friends,colleagues,employer/employee, etc).
The Truth Is, You Can:
Love People
Appreciate people
Care For People
Celebrate them
Please read,share and comment on 2alkaboutit daily.
I celebrate and appreciate you.
Gracias
I was sad and shocked when I heard that my friend and senior colleague died, that was two years ago.He was a very handsome guy and also full of life.I can remember the first day I met him and how he smiled at me. I can remember how he used to tease me about being business conscious and ambitious.I miss him.
I remember watching the video and looking at the pictures of people being killed and slaughtered all over the country.I felt like I was there, the cries, the bloodshed, the groaning pain and the fire was too unbearable.They went through the terrible ordeals and they died.
Points:
1) I really cannot remember telling my dear big mummy how much I loved her and how caring she was.
2) I cannot remember hugging my dear big mummy and saying special thanks or been very grateful for making me learn Psalm 91 and teaching me the Word Of God.
3) I cannot remember telling my friend how his smile encouraged me.
4) I cannot remember telling my friend that he was handsome and he looked good
5) I cannot remember telling my friend how nice he was
Questions To Ask And Answer Yourself:
Do you love yourself?
Do you appreciate and celebrate yourself?
Who are the people in your life?
Do you Love and Care about people?
Have you taken out quality time to really appreciate them?
Lessons: You have one Life.Therefore, your life is important.No matter the limitations and challenges, please take out quality time to appreciate and celebrate people(family,friends,colleagues,employer/employee, etc).
The Truth Is, You Can:
Love People
Appreciate people
Care For People
Celebrate them
Please read,share and comment on 2alkaboutit daily.
I celebrate and appreciate you.
Gracias
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
You Have One Life
You have One life:
To Bless and be Blessed
To Impact and be impacted
To Sow and Reap
To Be Healthy and Live
To Care and be cared for
To give Joy and be Joyful
To Break Limitations and be free
To give Hope and be Hopeful
To give information and be informed
To Give and be given
To Pray and be prayed for
To share fun and enjoy the fun
Think on these things
Full Story will be out tomorrow.
2alkabouit : Real People, Real Issues, Real Lessons
To Bless and be Blessed
To Impact and be impacted
To Sow and Reap
To Be Healthy and Live
To Care and be cared for
To give Joy and be Joyful
To Break Limitations and be free
To give Hope and be Hopeful
To give information and be informed
To Give and be given
To Pray and be prayed for
To share fun and enjoy the fun
Think on these things
Full Story will be out tomorrow.
2alkabouit : Real People, Real Issues, Real Lessons
Monday, 28 January 2013
Hope For All
I want to share the story of a guy who had longterm challenges in his home,things were not going on well financially, a member of his family was sick, etc .Despite all these, he was always optimistic and excellent in all that he did.He always believed that thing things would become better.
I was told of a man whose wife had a deadly disease and her immune system was compromised.He decided to stay and care for his wife.She is now been managed properly.
I know of a woman that was pregnant, whose husband lost his business and other sources of livelihood.They had nothing to start from the beginning.She was advised by her family and friends to leave her husband.Her family members were willing to return her bride price back to her husband's family.She stood her ground and said, "No Situation Is Permanent". Today,the family is doing well.
Points:
1) People face challenges every day
2) The guy chose to be excellent despite his challenges
3) A husband decided to stay and care for his wife at the time of her illness
4) A wife decided to stay and support her husband during the time of lack,even when she was asked to leave the man.
Questions:
Are you facing challenges?
How are you handling them?
Are the decisions you are making during the challenging times, Right or Wrong?
Lessons:
You can be excellent and truthful in the time of lack.As a single person, develop your Character, especially during the time of trials. As a married person, make up your mind, that it is, "Till Death Do You Part".Develop your character, be loving and supportive to your spouse.
Remember, All Hope Is Not Lost.
It Is Not Over, Until It Is Over.
No Situation Is Permanent (depending on you)
Yes You Can:
Hope For The Best
Be An Excellent Person, No Matter The Situation
Be Supportive And Be Caring
Be A Person Of Good Character
More articles and lessons on: www.2alkaboutitblogspot.com
2alkaboutit: Real People, Real Issues, Real LessonsHope For All
I was told of a man whose wife had a deadly disease and her immune system was compromised.He decided to stay and care for his wife.She is now been managed properly.
I know of a woman that was pregnant, whose husband lost his business and other sources of livelihood.They had nothing to start from the beginning.She was advised by her family and friends to leave her husband.Her family members were willing to return her bride price back to her husband's family.She stood her ground and said, "No Situation Is Permanent". Today,the family is doing well.
Points:
1) People face challenges every day
2) The guy chose to be excellent despite his challenges
3) A husband decided to stay and care for his wife at the time of her illness
4) A wife decided to stay and support her husband during the time of lack,even when she was asked to leave the man.
Questions:
Are you facing challenges?
How are you handling them?
Are the decisions you are making during the challenging times, Right or Wrong?
Lessons:
You can be excellent and truthful in the time of lack.As a single person, develop your Character, especially during the time of trials. As a married person, make up your mind, that it is, "Till Death Do You Part".Develop your character, be loving and supportive to your spouse.
Remember, All Hope Is Not Lost.
It Is Not Over, Until It Is Over.
No Situation Is Permanent (depending on you)
Yes You Can:
Hope For The Best
Be An Excellent Person, No Matter The Situation
Be Supportive And Be Caring
Be A Person Of Good Character
More articles and lessons on: www.2alkaboutitblogspot.com
2alkaboutit: Real People, Real Issues, Real LessonsHope For All
Sunday, 27 January 2013
I was asked this question early this month by a friend, he asked, Tosin, What's Your Selling Point? I was suprised and I answered him by saying my Brain and mouth.
On my way to church today, two ladies were walking towards a public transport and one entered, then the other was walking towards another public transport. She pointed to her hips and she told her friend that was in the public transport to look at her hips as she was walking away.The guys in the bus were angry, especially the driver, he started abusing the lady.
I guess if you ask that lady what her selling point is, well you know the answer.
In the literal sense, when a guy asks a girl this kind of question, he wants the answer as pertaining to her body.For example, some ladies may answer by saying their legs,eyes,bust,hips,lips etc
Points:
1)Selling Point is defined by Longman dictionary of contemporary english, as a particular quality that something has which will make people want to buy it.
2) Your selling point can be positive or negative
3) Pertaining to a woman, the selling point is usually attributed to a part of her body
4) The girl that was to pointing to her hips and walking away, might be letting people know what her selling point is.
Questions To Ask Yourself:
What's Your Selling Point?
Are you using it positively or negatively?
Can your selling point bring good or harm to the world?
In 20, 50 years from now, would your selling point still be the same?
Lessons To Learn:
Your selling point should be something you can make use of in a positive way.As a lady, you should be a combination of beauty and brains.Charm is deceptive and beauty will fade away.
Your best selling point should be your Brain, with carriage and charisma.As you develop yourself consistently, you make use of opportunities and you make impact, people will be willing to pay for your goods and services.
The Truth Is You Can:
Be Positive with and in everything you do
You can develop yourself so much that people are willing to pay for your good and service
You can make impact with your selling point.
More Stories Coming Soon: Fear Of The Matrimonial Bed, A Bitter Story Turned Sweet, The Inevitable Happened, etc
Please read, share and comment on this article.
Ask anyone around you, What's Your Selling Point?
Gracias
On my way to church today, two ladies were walking towards a public transport and one entered, then the other was walking towards another public transport. She pointed to her hips and she told her friend that was in the public transport to look at her hips as she was walking away.The guys in the bus were angry, especially the driver, he started abusing the lady.
I guess if you ask that lady what her selling point is, well you know the answer.
In the literal sense, when a guy asks a girl this kind of question, he wants the answer as pertaining to her body.For example, some ladies may answer by saying their legs,eyes,bust,hips,lips etc
Points:
1)Selling Point is defined by Longman dictionary of contemporary english, as a particular quality that something has which will make people want to buy it.
2) Your selling point can be positive or negative
3) Pertaining to a woman, the selling point is usually attributed to a part of her body
4) The girl that was to pointing to her hips and walking away, might be letting people know what her selling point is.
Questions To Ask Yourself:
What's Your Selling Point?
Are you using it positively or negatively?
Can your selling point bring good or harm to the world?
In 20, 50 years from now, would your selling point still be the same?
Lessons To Learn:
Your selling point should be something you can make use of in a positive way.As a lady, you should be a combination of beauty and brains.Charm is deceptive and beauty will fade away.
Your best selling point should be your Brain, with carriage and charisma.As you develop yourself consistently, you make use of opportunities and you make impact, people will be willing to pay for your goods and services.
The Truth Is You Can:
Be Positive with and in everything you do
You can develop yourself so much that people are willing to pay for your good and service
You can make impact with your selling point.
More Stories Coming Soon: Fear Of The Matrimonial Bed, A Bitter Story Turned Sweet, The Inevitable Happened, etc
Please read, share and comment on this article.
Ask anyone around you, What's Your Selling Point?
Gracias
Saturday, 26 January 2013
It's Just Normal
These are the stories of three different people.
There was a guy that was hardworking, handsome, focused and successful.He usually hung out, clubbed on weekends, watched football, talked about and played with money and ladies with his friends.He did this regularly as it was normal to him and his friends, he even stated the medical benefit of such things.
He always said, "Guys will be guys", "You can only live your life once" and "Body no be wood".He always said it is the normal way of Life.On the way from the club one night while driving, he was drunk and died in a terrible car accident.
This is another story of a young lady that was badly beaten by her boyfriend and she said, he loves me.She slept with him regularly because she wanted to keep him.She even got pregnant for the same loving boyfriend and he was just not interested anymore.
A girl was raped while she was young, she now had regular sexual urges, she then started masturbating.As she grew older,guys were attracted to her, she started sleeping with them, believing that she was hurting them and who cares she was collecting their money.
Points:
1) Some guys say,it is normal to have sex, drink, smoke and club.
2) Some guys/men believe in beating and abusing women
3) Some girls believe in keeping a guy by having sex with him
4) Some people say girls that get pregnant are not smart
5) Some guys don't take responsibility for pregnancies
6) Rape is quite rampant now and those involved are stigmatised most of the time and they usually don't share their experiences
Questions To Ask Yourself:
1) What do you want to be known for?
2) Do you do things because everyone is doing it?
3) Do you have Self-confidence?
Lessons:
Everyone has a past, but the choices you make determine your future.True Success is when you impact lives positively,despite all the limitations, you have to take conscious steps in doing the right thing.
Please Remember, Not everyone is doing it.
Yes You Can:
Say No To sex outside of marriage
Say No To drinking alcohol,smoking and clubbing
Say No to beating or abusing a woman
Rise above the stigma and limitation of Rape
Choose to be responsible
Rise Up when you fall
Please read and share 2alkaboutit daily, I will be suggesting books to read, activities to carry out and books to follow.
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There was a guy that was hardworking, handsome, focused and successful.He usually hung out, clubbed on weekends, watched football, talked about and played with money and ladies with his friends.He did this regularly as it was normal to him and his friends, he even stated the medical benefit of such things.
He always said, "Guys will be guys", "You can only live your life once" and "Body no be wood".He always said it is the normal way of Life.On the way from the club one night while driving, he was drunk and died in a terrible car accident.
This is another story of a young lady that was badly beaten by her boyfriend and she said, he loves me.She slept with him regularly because she wanted to keep him.She even got pregnant for the same loving boyfriend and he was just not interested anymore.
A girl was raped while she was young, she now had regular sexual urges, she then started masturbating.As she grew older,guys were attracted to her, she started sleeping with them, believing that she was hurting them and who cares she was collecting their money.
Points:
1) Some guys say,it is normal to have sex, drink, smoke and club.
2) Some guys/men believe in beating and abusing women
3) Some girls believe in keeping a guy by having sex with him
4) Some people say girls that get pregnant are not smart
5) Some guys don't take responsibility for pregnancies
6) Rape is quite rampant now and those involved are stigmatised most of the time and they usually don't share their experiences
Questions To Ask Yourself:
1) What do you want to be known for?
2) Do you do things because everyone is doing it?
3) Do you have Self-confidence?
Lessons:
Everyone has a past, but the choices you make determine your future.True Success is when you impact lives positively,despite all the limitations, you have to take conscious steps in doing the right thing.
Please Remember, Not everyone is doing it.
Yes You Can:
Say No To sex outside of marriage
Say No To drinking alcohol,smoking and clubbing
Say No to beating or abusing a woman
Rise above the stigma and limitation of Rape
Choose to be responsible
Rise Up when you fall
Please read and share 2alkaboutit daily, I will be suggesting books to read, activities to carry out and books to follow.
Facebook:Oluwatosin Fatungase
Twitter:@oluwatosinfatun
Thursday, 24 January 2013
What Are Friends For?
This is an incident that occurred very recently.There are two very close friends, one is engaged, the other is married.
On this fateful day in their room, the lady that was married woke up in the middle of the night, she could not breathe well and she could not sleep.There was a third person in the room that was praying, she gave her a drug to take to relieve her breathing problem and she continued praying.
The lady that is engaged woke up and saw her friend not breathing well.She stood up, went beside her and prayed for her. After a while, she started breathing well and she slept off.
Points:
1) The two ladies are close
2) The third person in the room gave her a drug to relieve her breathing problem
3) Her very close friend prayed for her
Questions You Need To Ask Yourself:
Who are your friends?
Do they influence you positively or negatively?
Are your friends willing to sacrifice for you?
Are they just friends for fun, party and gist?
The Truth Is Your Life And The Outcome Of Your Life Is Important In The Fulfillment Of Purpose.Therefore,
You must choose your friends Wisely
You must not be sentimental in making your choice of a friend
You need friends that will stick close to you
You need friends that Love you and will always tell you the truth
You need friends that can sacrifice
A proverb Says: A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly; and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.This means that you have to be friendly yourself and you cannot have too many friends.
For you to have a friend that has these characteristics, then you must be a Good friend yourself.
For example, I tell my friends that I should be able to tell them if I have done something wrong, they will correct me and still love me.
I know it is sometimes hard to trust or find good friends, you need good friends.but you have to be a good friend yourself, then you will find those you can call good friends.
Please even if people betray you, keep on Doing good.The reward is enormous.
Yes You Can:
Be A Good Friend
Be A Loving Friend
Be A Prayerful Friend
Be A Helpful Friend
Be An Impactful Friend
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On this fateful day in their room, the lady that was married woke up in the middle of the night, she could not breathe well and she could not sleep.There was a third person in the room that was praying, she gave her a drug to take to relieve her breathing problem and she continued praying.
The lady that is engaged woke up and saw her friend not breathing well.She stood up, went beside her and prayed for her. After a while, she started breathing well and she slept off.
Points:
1) The two ladies are close
2) The third person in the room gave her a drug to relieve her breathing problem
3) Her very close friend prayed for her
Questions You Need To Ask Yourself:
Who are your friends?
Do they influence you positively or negatively?
Are your friends willing to sacrifice for you?
Are they just friends for fun, party and gist?
The Truth Is Your Life And The Outcome Of Your Life Is Important In The Fulfillment Of Purpose.Therefore,
You must choose your friends Wisely
You must not be sentimental in making your choice of a friend
You need friends that will stick close to you
You need friends that Love you and will always tell you the truth
You need friends that can sacrifice
A proverb Says: A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly; and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.This means that you have to be friendly yourself and you cannot have too many friends.
For you to have a friend that has these characteristics, then you must be a Good friend yourself.
For example, I tell my friends that I should be able to tell them if I have done something wrong, they will correct me and still love me.
I know it is sometimes hard to trust or find good friends, you need good friends.but you have to be a good friend yourself, then you will find those you can call good friends.
Please even if people betray you, keep on Doing good.The reward is enormous.
Yes You Can:
Be A Good Friend
Be A Loving Friend
Be A Prayerful Friend
Be A Helpful Friend
Be An Impactful Friend
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Naivety Of A Girl
This is the story of a girl from a broken home, she had the free will to go out. She met this guy at an eatery in Ikeja.This guy was with his two friends,he was dark, handsome and tall. She thought he was someone she knew, but she was wrong, they exchanged numbers and he left.
The next thing, she received a call from the guy asking if she had left the eatery and he asked her if she could visit him at his place. She did not go that day, but she went on a weekend.
He tried to play as a nice host, they talked about business, family etc. The guy took the lady to his room, and the discussion changed to " Let's Have Sex". She resisted and said No, he now said Let's have something close to sex and she eventually agreed.
She left his house feeling very guilty and empty inside her. She never went there again.
Points:
1) She should have left the guy immediately at the eatery when she realised he was not someone she knew.
2) There was no need to exchange numbers
3) She should have spoken to a wise and elderly person about the guy.
4) There was no need to go to his house, enter his room.
Lessons: A girl from a broken may have more liberty to do things or go out.the girl child might feel lonely,may be in desperate need of Love,Acceptanace And Selfworth.
This can be channelled into going to wrong places, meeting the wrong people and getting engaged in the wrong activities.
Therefore, instead of feeling better, you get temporary excitement or pleasure, leaving you with the feeling of being empty. Then overtime your heart gets hardened and you don't send.
Also, sometimes there is really no one you can talk to, your parents are seperated or divorced,everybody is busy with their own activities.You are left with the option of talking to your peers or making a decision.
Despite the fact that you are from a broken home, The Truth Is:
As a girl,you can make the right the decision concerning any issue
You can follow the right friends
You can go to the right places
You can be involved in the right activities
The question is now, how,why, when and where?
Watch Out For My Next Article.
Please feel free to comment, ask questions, seek advice, send me a story, share this story to your family and friends and.You can also share your testimonies.
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The next thing, she received a call from the guy asking if she had left the eatery and he asked her if she could visit him at his place. She did not go that day, but she went on a weekend.
He tried to play as a nice host, they talked about business, family etc. The guy took the lady to his room, and the discussion changed to " Let's Have Sex". She resisted and said No, he now said Let's have something close to sex and she eventually agreed.
She left his house feeling very guilty and empty inside her. She never went there again.
Points:
1) She should have left the guy immediately at the eatery when she realised he was not someone she knew.
2) There was no need to exchange numbers
3) She should have spoken to a wise and elderly person about the guy.
4) There was no need to go to his house, enter his room.
Lessons: A girl from a broken may have more liberty to do things or go out.the girl child might feel lonely,may be in desperate need of Love,Acceptanace And Selfworth.
This can be channelled into going to wrong places, meeting the wrong people and getting engaged in the wrong activities.
Therefore, instead of feeling better, you get temporary excitement or pleasure, leaving you with the feeling of being empty. Then overtime your heart gets hardened and you don't send.
Also, sometimes there is really no one you can talk to, your parents are seperated or divorced,everybody is busy with their own activities.You are left with the option of talking to your peers or making a decision.
Despite the fact that you are from a broken home, The Truth Is:
As a girl,you can make the right the decision concerning any issue
You can follow the right friends
You can go to the right places
You can be involved in the right activities
The question is now, how,why, when and where?
Watch Out For My Next Article.
Please feel free to comment, ask questions, seek advice, send me a story, share this story to your family and friends and.You can also share your testimonies.
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Wednesday, 23 January 2013
Its Just Starting....
I read the news about a mother defending her son why he could not have killed his wife.She also said that they were not to get married,but she got pregnant.
There are people that believe you can beat or abuse your wife and the children.Some people believe oral sex, masturbation and anal sex is right.
Girls or guys can be raped, but they are advised or too scared to talk about it.
Some people are broke and there is no one to share the hard times with.
Some are going through challenges in their relationships,marriages,etc and its all been bottled up.
Some people are scared for the future(Fear of the unknown) and they get depressed about it.
Some parents can discipline their children,but cannot express love to their children.
Some children can talk to their peers about almost anything, but cannot talk to their parents,guardians,teachers about issues that pertain to them spiritually,physically,emotionally,financially etc.
Some people have been betrayed by family,friends,etc and they just can't get over it.
Finally,we have been faced by different limitations in our lives at different times and these affect our thinking and action pattern.
Join me as I discuss on various issues that affect our lives,families,relationships and many more.I will be sharing with you relevant stories,outline the problems and profer solutions to them.
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