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Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by importexpert(m): 3:13pm On Mar 13, 2017
There are certain things that almost every one of us have heard while growing up. Those who counseled us were doing so in all honesty and arrived at those conclusions because of the situation of things around them. But in our time, the story has changed. What worked then has become obsolete in out generation. Following such advice today is dangerous because the world has evolved beyond such. Here are five things that we were told and how they are no longer applicable.

1. Go to school, get good grades and a job will be waiting for you.

This is one of the worst deception that anybody can believe today. This statement used to be true in 20th century. Very few people were educated and it created a huge need for literate individuals. Today, the table has turned and that advice is a dangerous one to give any young man. The number of educated Nigerians have exploded beyond projections. The number of those that apply for jamb alone is huge. the labor market is saturated is an understatement. Telling anybody this is to set them up for disappointment. There is no job waiting for anyone. If you will eventually get one, you'd better be ready to go "hunting".

2. Live by the rules

We were all taught to live by the rules of the society. Even our schools had rules. We were forced to move within the confines of laid out societal opinions. Our acceptance was dependent on whether we played by the rules. If anyone moved out of it, he was regarded as an outcast irrespective of the results they have. In today's world, anyone living by rules rarely rule their world. The world celebrates those who living outside the rules because this is how creativity and ingenuity is born. Thomas Edison, while working on an invention, was told by his assistants about the rules they were to follow. Thomas replied him, "Damn the rules. We are trying to invent something here." Does that tell you anything?

3. A job is the best thing a graduate can have

Like I said earlier, this used to be true, but not anymore. Sadly, most graduates have not realized that the game has changed. They spend their time trying to get a job. And a good paying job at that. Some of them have lost months and maybe years of their lives while trying to get a job. Do you know why? Because they believe what they needed the most was money. Their hunger for a job has blinded their eyes to the opportunities around them. Their desire for quick money has made them miss valuable opportunities. If what you expect is not forthcoming, look around you. It just may have been there all along, in disguise.

4. Having a white collar job automatically makes you rich

This is largely untrue. Sitting in an air-conditioned office does not necessarily mean that a person is well to do. Go figure how many bankers sit in air-conditioned banking halls but are still broke. The job may meet your needs for the moment, but it is not going to give you money as you desire. Lack of job security has worsened the situation. The best way to become financially buoyant is to create something of yours. Start a business of your own. Build it and watch it grow. This is the surest way to financial freedom.

5. You need huge capital to start a business

Nothing could be farther from the truth. If you believe that you need big money to make money, it is most likely true that you cannot make money. The basic necessity for a business is not money but ideas. Capital will always flow to anybody that has a good business idea and relentlessly acting upon the idea regardless of the obstacles obstructing him. in most cases, if the idea is valid and logical, it will require little capital to start it. Anyone who wants to immediately open a business in a big way most likely will not be able to cope with its growth and magnitude. If you have a business idea, start small. And then nurture it like a baby till it grows. Don't waste your time looking for huge capital.

Finally

with the rate of unemployment and underemployment in Nigeria, Nigerians need alternative income generating sources online. this is because, most legitimate online jobs never get saturated and requires a little or no capital. the form of online job that Nigerians have just started becoming aware that it is highly lucrative is affiliate marketing. affiliate marketing is the online business that i personally recommend to any Nigerian that wants to build a passive income source online. affiliate marketing is simple. you promote A's product and A pays you commission for every single sale.

for a limited time you can see the personal secrets that i use to stand out in affiliate marketing at
www.affiliatejagaban.com/p/jagaban.html

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Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by importexpert(m): 3:13pm On Mar 13, 2017
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Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by nzeobi(m): 3:17pm On Mar 13, 2017
Working hard might not bring the desired result but in the actual sense working smart does. lipsrsealed

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Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by wahles(m): 3:27pm On Mar 13, 2017
Finding sanity in insanity

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Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by Gentle034(m): 4:03pm On Mar 13, 2017
Good point of view bro. But one thing is sacrosanct, without education u as wasteful as an............ eduucation here goes beyond academic curriculum

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Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by itiswellandwell: 4:18pm On Mar 13, 2017
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Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by Histrings08(m): 4:30pm On Mar 13, 2017
Hmm.. @point number 1..if care isn't taken, some people's good grade is gonna be their undoing
Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by SuPeRq(f): 4:31pm On Mar 13, 2017
You just hammered it Op
Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by Nobody: 4:31pm On Mar 13, 2017
True talk
Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by yomalex(m): 4:32pm On Mar 13, 2017
Industrial age and Information age
Check my signature to see where I run things
Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by Omotayor123(f): 4:32pm On Mar 13, 2017
OP is so on point..

if only good grades can guarantee automatic employment..

Nowadays, you will see those that used to be back benchers in high placescry

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Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by Nobody: 4:32pm On Mar 13, 2017
Gentle034:
Good point of view bro. But one thing is sacrosanct, without education u as wasteful as an............ eduucation here goes beyond academic curriculum

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Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by Jaymaxxy(m): 4:33pm On Mar 13, 2017
Bring your CV after service is the greatest lie of all time.

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Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by sipsip(m): 4:34pm On Mar 13, 2017
Best post in a long while. Salute to you Op.
Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by Scholar8200(m): 4:35pm On Mar 13, 2017
Nice article op. That point 1 is still applicable to the I.T. world with a little modification viz, ''acquire the skill and job is waiting". There are many vacancies for experts and new disciplines (eg Data Scientists, Bio-informatics etc) keep springing up.

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Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by bumi10(m): 4:36pm On Mar 13, 2017
that so true
Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by maberry(m): 4:38pm On Mar 13, 2017
No 6
Virgin brides makes the best wives

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Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by legenddimex(m): 4:39pm On Mar 13, 2017
nice write up
Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by importexpert(m): 4:39pm On Mar 13, 2017
nzeobi:
Working hard might not bring the desired result but in the actual sense working smart does. lipsrsealed

well said.
Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by samwise180(m): 4:41pm On Mar 13, 2017
I remember back then in primary school,my teacher used to say Education is the best legacy, I pray those words should have it functions till now.
Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by Nobody: 4:42pm On Mar 13, 2017
I think the op is paying the mods

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Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by Godswillnwaoma(m): 4:42pm On Mar 13, 2017
how many times this thing go appear for front page

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Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by wealth499(m): 4:43pm On Mar 13, 2017
This is so on point, you don't need to work hard but u do have to work smart grin grin

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Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by sirusX(m): 4:44pm On Mar 13, 2017
Scholar8200:
Nice article op. That point 1 is still applicable to the I.T. world with a little modification viz, ''acquire the skill and job is waiting". There are many vacancies for experts and new disciplines (eg Data Scientists, Bio-informatics etc) keep springing up.
The world is advancing globally in terms of IT, and this is a field that has a lot of untapped resources
Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by Goldenheart(m): 4:44pm On Mar 13, 2017
They lied angry
Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by HenryThegreat1(m): 4:44pm On Mar 13, 2017
importexpert:
There are certain things that almost every one of us have heard while growing up. Those who counseled us were doing so in all honesty and arrived at those conclusions because of the situation of things around them. But in our time, the story has changed. What worked then has become obsolete in out generation. Following such advice today is dangerous because the world has evolved beyond such. Here are five things that we were told and how they are no longer applicable.

1. Go to school, get good grades and a job will be waiting for you.

This is one of the worst deception that anybody can believe today. This statement used to be true in 20th century. Very few people were educated and it created a huge need for literate individuals. Today, the table has turned and that advice is a dangerous one to give any young man. The number of educated Nigerians have exploded beyond projections. The number of those that apply for jamb alone is huge. the labor market is saturated is an understatement. Telling anybody this is to set them up for disappointment. There is no job waiting for anyone. If you will eventually get one, you'd better be ready to go "hunting".

2. Live by the rules

We were all taught to live by the rules of the society. Even our schools had rules. We were forced to move within the confines of laid out societal opinions. Our acceptance was dependent on whether we played by the rules. If anyone moved out of it, he was regarded as an outcast irrespective of the results they have. In today's world, anyone living by rules rarely rule their world. The world celebrates those who living outside the rules because this is how creativity and ingenuity is born. Thomas Edison, while working on an invention, was told by his assistants about the rules they were to follow. Thomas replied him, "Damn the rules. We are trying to invent something here." Does that tell you anything?

3. A job is the best thing a graduate can have

Like I said earlier, this used to be true, but not anymore. Sadly, most graduates have not realized that the game has changed. They spend their time trying to get a job. And a good paying job at that. Some of them have lost months and maybe years of their lives while trying to get a job. Do you know why? Because they believe what they needed the most was money. Their hunger for a job has blinded their eyes to the opportunities around them. Their desire for quick money has made them miss valuable opportunities. If what you expect is not forthcoming, look around you. It just may have been there all along, in disguise.

4. Having a white collar job automatically makes you rich

This is largely untrue. Sitting in an air-conditioned office does not necessarily mean that a person is well to do. Go figure how many bankers sit in air-conditioned banking halls but are still broke. The job may meet your needs for the moment, but it is not going to give you money as you desire. Lack of job security has worsened the situation. The best way to become financially buoyant is to create something of yours. Start a business of your own. Build it and watch it grow. This is the surest way to financial freedom.

5. You need huge capital to start a business

Nothing could be farther from the truth. If you believe that you need big money to make money, it is most likely true that you cannot make money. The basic necessity for a business is not money but ideas. Capital will always flow to anybody that has a good business idea and relentlessly acting upon the idea regardless of the obstacles obstructing him. in most cases, if the idea is valid and logical, it will require little capital to start it. Anyone who wants to immediately open a business in a big way most likely will not be able to cope with its growth and magnitude. If you have a business idea, start small. And then nurture it like a baby till it grows. Don't waste your time looking for huge capital.

Finally

with the rate of unemployment and underemployment in Nigeria, Nigerians need alternative income generating sources online. this is because, most legitimate online jobs never get saturated and requires a little or no capital. the form of online job that Nigerians have just started becoming aware that it is highly lucrative is affiliate marketing. affiliate marketing is the online business that i personally recommend to any Nigerian that wants to build a passive income source online. affiliate marketing is simple. you promote A's product and A pays you commission for every single sale.

for a limited time you can see the personal secrets that i use to stand out in affiliate marketing at
www.affiliatejagaban.com/p/jagaban.html
. can 1.2m naira enough to start cosmetic shop in Lagos.

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Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by mathew2oa(m): 4:45pm On Mar 13, 2017
It is true Education won't make you RIch, But it is the KEY to unlock the gates and door of OpporTUNITIES and SUcKCess. I lay ma pen

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Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by misteryman: 4:45pm On Mar 13, 2017
You didn't add , "YOUTH ARE THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW"

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Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by Scholar8200(m): 4:46pm On Mar 13, 2017
sirusX:

The world is advancing globally in terms of IT, and this is a field that has a lot of untapped resources
Indeed.
Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by damanjohn: 4:47pm On Mar 13, 2017
I love this post and whole points

Keep it up sir


Mine I discover a good business but money the yap me
Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by Divay22(f): 4:47pm On Mar 13, 2017
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Re: Things They Told Us That Is No Longer Applicable In 2017 by vislabraye(m): 4:50pm On Mar 13, 2017
Not absolutely true !, People with good grades are still getting jobs especially if they read a marketable course.
Just imagine getting a 1st class degree jn computer science or electrical engineering from a good school.
Secondly, there are some businesses that demand millions as startup capital.

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