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AdvertsRe: Payoneer Fund For Sale. by bestads(m): 7:22pm On Feb 06, 2016
tooltip:
DOLLARS ATM?
A lot of you here are green horns or rookies, There is an ATM machine in EKO hotels that gives only dollars not naira....

Also in Zenithbank HQTRs at Ajose Adeogun on V/I this another atm that gives only dollars.....wake up Nigerian youths and stop being dullards
AdvertsRe: Payoneer Fund For Sale. by bestads(m): 5:30pm On Feb 06, 2016
agrowonder:
I have over $1k payoneer fund and I am willing to sell to anyone that is ready to buy.

PM me and lets talk.

Thanks
Guy use your payoneer atm card to withdraw in naira from any atm in Nigeria or better still go to the dollars atm in EKO Hotel and withdraw your money if truely you are the owner of that payoneer account
AdvertsRe: Payoneer Fund For Sale. by bestads(m): 7:35pm On Feb 05, 2016
Use your Payoneer atm card to withdraw the cash in naira
BusinessRe: How Much Will You Pay For My Dirty Pant? by bestads(m): 4:45am On Feb 05, 2016
Get ready to spend the peanuts you make from this business in visiting prayer houses and juju priests because someone like me will use your pant to destroy your star and destiny
PoliticsRe: Looters: Amaechi, Mohammed, Fashola, Others, Yet To Account For N800bn by bestads(m): 11:49pm On Jan 30, 2016
hmmmm no news on this looting for PMB election
PoliticsRe: Hurray Ambode Is Now Working by bestads(op): 12:27pm On Jan 28, 2016
measideyhere:
i cant put up peeps plates publicly na...na advice i d give u..u want change work for it.
Na because ambode give you this dubious contract
PoliticsRe: Hurray Ambode Is Now Working by bestads(op): 11:37am On Jan 28, 2016
measideyhere:
they could do better meanwhile if a danfo is to hit it down copy its numbers...thats vandalism.
send me the ones you don copy their numbers for prosecution
PoliticsRe: Hurray Ambode Is Now Working by bestads(op): 11:33am On Jan 28, 2016
TippyTop:
Was he not supposed to do shallow job, you had Jimmy but opted for fat boy Ambode.
Our party leader(Jagaban) has to install a stooge that will cover all the money we took and we will take from LASG treasury that is why we made sure Ambode wins by crook or hook
PoliticsHurray Ambode Is Now Working by bestads(op): 11:22am On Jan 28, 2016
i can see that the street lights with solid concrete base done by Fashola are being replaced with street lights with weak base so that danfo can destroy them easily....I like this change in Lagos
Nairaland GeneralRe: What Is Life Without Material Substance by bestads(m): 4:43pm On Jan 18, 2016
hmmm this is thought provoking
Nairaland GeneralThe Nigeria's Rule Of Law At Work by bestads(op): 3:02pm On Jan 16, 2016
THE NIGERIA'S RULE OF LAW AT WORK
1. Abdulrasheed Maina, the maelstrom that sucked up N195 billion pension fund has escaped out of the country to enjoy his loot in a small Island because the rule of law provided a cover for him to go for medical treatment which he never returned for trial.
2. Farouk Lawan demanded for $3million bribe. The rule of law invoked his fundamental human rights, he got away with it till toda and the trial is dead.
3. Mohammed Abacha has a case of N446 billion on his neck, the rule of law guarantees he walks free and enjoy his loot to the fullest. Nothing has been heard of the matter till today.
4. $6 billion fuel subsidy scandal has been swept under the carpet and all the criminals that shared this loot are walking free because the rule of law says so.
5. Peter Odili Looted and plundered Rivers State Treasury To the tune of $500 million and the rule of law protected and gave him an everlasting immunity from prosecution or arrest by EFCC so that the man can be left in peace to enjoy his loot.
6. Dan Etete and his gangs of seven or more thieves shared $1.1 billion in celebrated Malabu oil scandal. The rule of law ensured that they walked free and have all relocated from Nigeria.
7. Abubakar Kigo and his gang of five, stole almost N33billion police pension fund, the rule of law gave them a pat on the wrist, 2 years jail term and N750,000 fine.
8. Steve Oronsaye, the former head of service for the federation was found culpable in mismanaging and diverting N123 billion and the rule of law has made sure that the matter never sees the light of the day.
9. Sambo Dasuki, after mismanaging, looting, diverting and sharing $2.1 billion arms purchase money to his friend and cronies is asking to be let out to travel abroad for medical treatment because the rule of law guarantees him that privilege. A trip if he be allowed to make will ensure he never returns to the country to face trial.
10.The PDP and lovers of corruption are asking and demanding for the release of Olisa Metuh from EFCC detention because the rule of law guarantees him freedom for corruptly enriching himself. Olisa Metuh, a man who collected over N400 million of arms purchase money for his personal enjoyment on the detriment of our soldiers and innocent Nigerians who are killed daily by boko haram.
These criminals still enjoy their loot why many workers could not get their salaries...
In whose interest does the RULE OF LAW serve?
RomanceRe: Married In School, Single At Home. by bestads(m): 10:13am On Jan 16, 2016
mejai:
dis should hit front page sharp sharp. am tired of reading naija boys wey dey fight. and to our campus girls... a word is enuf for d wise
It will never make fp because nairaland does not like articles that are not in favour of immorality
Nairaland GeneralA Word For Nigerians And Nigerian Politicians by bestads(op): 7:24am On Jan 16, 2016
A word for the wise!
Buffalos kill 7 people every year.
Lions kill 500 people every year
Hippos kill 800 people every year.
Spiders kill 5000 people every year.
Scorpions kill 7000 people every year.
Snakes kill 10000 people every year.
Guess what?
Mosquitoes kill 2.7 million people every year.
The smallest are the deadliest.
Small 'sins', hardly noticed by many, are the most deadly to your spiritual life.
Avoid excuses for not praying and allotting few moments of your day to your creator
Sins of omission are just as deadly as sins of commission.
White lies, gossiping, small lies, are committed more frequently and are deadly.
Mind those little compromises that you do daily.
They are the ones that will bring your downfall.
Successful people have two things on their lips,
"Smile and silence".
Smile can solve problems, while
Silence can avoid problems.
Sugar and salt may be mixed together
but ants reject the salt and carry away only the sugar.
Select the right people in life and make your life better and sweeter.
If you failed to achieve your dreams, change your ways not your Creator.
Remember, trees change their leaves, not their roots.
You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.
Haters will see you walking on water and say it's because you can't swim.
Even if you dance on water, Your enemies will accuse you of raising dust.
Make it your ambition to live a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your own hands.
Remember Don’t ever wrestle with a pig. You’ll both get dirty, but the pig will enjoy it.
Be wise and Remain blessed!
SportsRe: Stephen Keshi's Wife, Kate Buried Today by bestads(m): 6:55am On Jan 16, 2016
missyadorable:
Keshi is free from the bondage of sticking to one woman which men soooo much detest!He can now officially "chop another soup"(remarry) or keep them as many as possible

Congratulations Keshi! You are a free man!!
you had an immoral upbringing
Nairaland General7 Ways To Build A Million Dollar Brand by bestads(op): 8:09pm On Jan 09, 2016
7 Ways to Build a Million-Dollar Brand

In 2015, I reached over 10,000,000 people with my work.

Almost everything I did to reach these people was FREE. However, it did require a lot of patience, strategy, and creativity. If it is your goal to reach millions of people, you can do it with consistent effort and determination.

It was less than a decade ago when you had to hire a public relations firm to reach millions of people. Big companies would buy full-page spreads in magazines, purchase television time, and even run advertisements on billboards all over the highways.

Small business owners had no chance unless they started with bigger companies. However, times have changed. Nowadays, almost every social media opportunity is free. You can build a website for less than $10. You can find speeches, interviews, magazines--all for FREE.

At my company, Dignify Designs, we show business owners how to maximize their brands by employing the right strategies. To be noticed in this world, you're going to have to optimize your brand to appeal to those you want to serve. In short, the secret to your brand will be to show your audience who you are, not just tell them.

Moreover, the power of branding must be used carefully. It's easy to get distracted with all of the avenues of self-expression. With the many vehicles out there, you must choose the one that works best for your brand and master it. To build a million-dollar brand, you need to caress your tools constantly until you build your dream empire.

1. Show Legitimacy
Think about the people you admire the most in business. They are very legitimate. They have a following. They have an actual business name. They write for big publications. They have professional photos. They have positive reviews. They have interactive websites. Some of them even have a Wikipedia page! If you show people you mean business, they'll trust you.

Related: 10 Financial Mistakes Rich People Never Make

2. Google Yourself
What shows up when you Google yourself? If you have party photos, old resumes, and other useless information, you're only hurting yourself. While it's great to share your personal life, you don't want to go too far and show the world what you're doing when no one is looking. Keep clear cut profiles that show the utmost professionalism.

3. Create Content
Sumner Redstone is known for saying, "Content is king." Today, it's truer than ever. However, your content must be CONSISTENT and DIFFERENT. There's a ton of inspirational people who are trying to do the same things, but get little results. Your content must be original and thought-provoking. You also want to produce content that is 'shareable' with the world.

4. Leverage Social Media
These days, you can use social media from your phone. You can also set posts to deliver while you're sleeping. By utilizing my favorite social-media avenues (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube) and learning about new ones (Snapchat, Instagram, Periscope), I can reach hundreds of thousands of people each day. Start by making at least 10 posts per day across all social-media platforms and you'll be recognized by many.

Related: 7 Networking Tips From a Real Millionaire

5. Build a Following
People who purchase my products and services have been loyal followers for a long time. I have thousands of loving fans who "check-in" every month. Every day, I'm winning the hearts and minds of those who are looking to obtain financial freedom. They tell me, "Daniel, you're the best at what you do. That's why I follow you." I love those kinds of fans.

6. Promote Advocates
As you become more well known in the marketplace, people will want to help. One quick trick if you're extra busy is to hire an intern at the local university. Interns will help your run your social media and put together some of the graphics necessary to appeal to your audience. You may also want to get your "competitors" to share, comment, and like your work.

7. Never Compete
The surest way to fail in building a million-dollar brand is to emulate others. There are too many carbon copies in every industry. You must not look at the work of others with envy or contempt, nor should you compare your products and services with another person. However, you should create an empire so large that your former "competitors" start asking you for help.

We live in a world where we can reach someone who lives thousands of miles away. If you're only doing business locally, you are hurting your chances substantially. Use these suggestions to build an international empire and you will be able to reach millions of people in just a matter of months, or years. If you're serious about building your brand, please feel free to reach out.

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/254555
BusinessRe: Get Free USA Bank Account Linked To Free Payoneer Card by bestads(op): 9:37am On Jan 08, 2016
this is possible
BusinessRe: After YouWin What's The Best Way To Obtain Funds For Business Ideas? by bestads(m): 7:40am On Jan 07, 2016
Use Buhariwin or APCwin
AutosRe: USA Used Caterpillar 320,330,325,140H,14G,D8K,D8R Available by bestads(m): 12:07pm On Jan 06, 2016
Maxhines are available
AdvertsRe: USA Used Caterpillar 320,330,325,140H,14G,D8K,D8R Available by bestads(m): 12:05pm On Jan 06, 2016
eugyno:
are these machines still available?
Yes
BusinessRe: Get Free USA Bank Account Linked To Free Payoneer Card by bestads(op): 10:15am On Jan 06, 2016
It is still available
PoliticsRe: Shiite Cleric Execution By Saudi Spark Protests In Kano(photos) by bestads(m): 7:49am On Jan 05, 2016
funmijoyb:
Lalasticlala food don come o


They have same agenda with Biafra.

They protest
They block road
They hates Nigeria
They dis like other religion
The are not peace loving
They are terrorist commiting felonies
They are looking 4 international support
They are cowards
E.t.c
you are a misguided tribalist with all the above comments you made

has the so called bafraud beheaded any yoruba or hausa moslem in onitsha or owerri for touching the bible
Nairaland GeneralRe: 2015 End Of The Year EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER by bestads(op): 7:31am On Jan 05, 2016
this should make front page if the mods are not biased
Nairaland General2015 End Of The Year EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER by bestads(op): 9:41am On Jan 04, 2016
2015 End of the Year EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
Time: 2Hrs 30MINS
INSTRUCTIONS: ATTEMPT ALL QUESTIONS. ALL QUESTIONS CARRY EQUAL MARKS.

1. You have dated a girl for 2 years, eventually she drops you for another guy. Calculate the percentage of time wasted. (20 marks)

2. You bought a phone for your girlfriend and she gave it to another guy. Using trigonometric identities, derive a general formula for this type of love. (20 marks)

3. (For Boys) You’re dating around 15 girls and every girl is demanding for a Samsung Galaxy and an iPhone 6s

(a) Plot a graph of girls against prices of phones. (15marks)
(b) Use your graph to estimate your future poverty (5marks)

4. You are dating other peoples’ sisters yet you don’t want to see any guy with your sister. Calculate the Percentage Error in your Thinking Capacity. (20 marks)

5. You are a civil servant, your wife is a petty trader, your combined household income is less than 350k. Your daughter who is awaiting UME result is using iPhone 6s and Samsung Galaxy both worth 350k. Calculate the Percentage of your Parental Negligence. (20 marks)

6. (For girls) You’re a girl and you have dated 20 guys with hard labour, use the law of diminishing Return to calculate the substance that will be left for your husband to enjoy. (20 marks)

7. You can’t give your wife 1k for a pot of soup, but you spend over 10k in bars and restaurant.
Calculate the radius of your ‘stupidity’, take π=3.142(20 marks)

Your time starts now
Nairaland General13 Behaviors That Prevent You From Moving Up In Your Career by bestads(op): 12:55pm On Dec 30, 2015
You want the coveted title, the nice office and all the perks that come along with them. So what do you need to do to get there? In fact, it may not be what you need to do, but rather, what you need to not do to advance your career.

Here are 13 behaviors in particular that leave you stuck in a career rut:

1. Showing up late.
Stayed up too late watching your favorite TV show and now you can’t get out of bed when your alarm clock goes off? That’s what services such as Netflix and Hulu are for. You don’t have to stay up to catch the latest episode. Get to bed on time so that you’ll be ready to go on time in the morning.

Related: 3 Dirty Little Habits That Will Kill Your Entrepreneurial Dreams

2. Only doing what you’re paid for.
From time to time, you’ll be asked to do things that aren’t in your job description. Turning them down won’t keep you from getting a paycheck, but it will keep you from proving you’re ready for the next step. Only doing what you were hired to do communicates to your boss that you’re content at your current level.

3. Networking only within your company.
You may work for a great company, but there are other great ones out there too -- and they may be looking for someone to step up and fill the kind of position you dream of. You’ll never know about it unless you talk to people at other companies, so be sure you’re using LinkedIn and other online networks to supplement your in-person communications.

4. Staying home.
You’re required to be at your desk during office hours, but what about the company picnics, the get-togethers and the Christmas party? No, you won’t be paid for them, but going to extracurricular functions shows your boss you’re a team player. Unless you absolutely cannot make it, start going to the “outside-the-office” social functions related to your job.

5. Relying on your former education.
Too many people get through their required training and then stop learning. To rise above everyone else in both title and pay, you have be continually learning new skills and improving yourself. This doesn’t have to mean going back to school. You can attend workshops, ask mentors and continue your education to gain new skills that’ll help launch you into your next role.

6. Waiting on someone to find you.
Yes, recruiters are out there, but relying on them to find you amongst everyone else will kill your ability to move up. Make yourself known. Tell them about yourself and why you’d be an asset at a higher-level position. If you want to move up within your company, make it known that you’re looking for advancement and actively seek opportunities, instead of waiting for them to be handed to you.

7. Working alone on your goals.
We all need a little help sometimes. Other people can see things in us that we can’t always see ourselves, allowing them to offer a perspective that’s much different than our own. If you need help, there are coaches out there that specialize in career advancement, such as a resume or small-business coach.

Related: 9 Success Habits of Wealthy People That Cost Nothing

8. Failing to follow through.
Sometimes, you’ll receive difficult tasks that’ll test you in various ways. No matter the task, if you say you’ll do something, make sure you deliver. Failing to do so, even in the face of obstacles, will cut short your ability to advance your career.

9. Being passive.
You don’t want to be known as the hothead of the office, but it’s no better to be the wimp. Voice your opinions and showcase your work. Your boss may not know your worth if you never demonstrate it.

10. Keeping your dreams to yourself.
Tell other people your plans. It helps you be accountable for them, and it also opens the door for them to help you. Keeping quiet about your dreams will ruin your chances of making the key connections needed to move up.

11. Having the reputation of “just another guy in the office.”
Average workers don’t get promoted. Work hard and become the go-to guy for projects and special assignments. Being “just another employee” will damage your ability to advance.

12. Staying in your comfort zone.
Promotions will often take you outside your comfort zone, so be prepared. Take on things you aren’t sure you can handle and find ways to do them anyway. Staying comfortable might sound nice, but it won’t help you advance your career.

13. Reading and hoping instead of doing.
Columns such as this one are published every day, but reading them is a waste of time if you don’t take action. Failing to take action ensures you’ll stay right where you are, killing your upward momentum.

What are you doing today to move up in your career? If there are any other career-killing habits you want to draw attention to, let us know about them in the comments section below.
Nairaland GeneralRe: These Bad Habits And Behaviors Stop People From Finding Success by bestads(op): 9:58am On Dec 30, 2015
fasho01:
Nice post, very insightful
Thanks
Nairaland General5 Min Read 7 Lessons About Money From The World's Richest People by bestads(op): 9:57am On Dec 30, 2015
The rich folks in the world think and act differently than everyone else. The thing is, a lot of the wealthiest people not only had to earn their wealth, but now they also have to add to it and maintain it. If you ever wanted to know how they achieved that sort of financial success, you have to start with what the rich know about money.

Here are seven things that the world’s richest people know about money.

1. Money equals freedom.
Kevin O'Leary, the successful Canadian businessman and investor on Shark Tank, once said that "Money equals freedom.” That’s something that the rich realize. While money can’t buy freedom, having enough money to not only meet your basic needs, like food or shelter, it gives you the freedom to choose what you want to do, when you want to do it.

Tired of your boss or job? You'll have the freedom to quit, if you want, which makes any job more palatable. Want to plan a vacation to Hawaii? No problem, you are personally choosing your hours and how early or late you will work. Want to launch a new business venture? You have the means and networking contacts to pursue this dream. What happens when you get sick? You can afford the best doctors and medical care.

Related: The 3 Decisions That Will Change Your Financial Life

2. Look for investments every day.
The rich are always thinking about the future, which is why they are constantly on the lookout for new investment opportunities in everyday life. Whether it’s their teenager informing them about the latest social media platform or finding a new food item in the grocery store, the rich how to spot ways to increase their wealth, no matter where they are. They always listen, even if they don’t like what they are hearing about an investment.

3. Stay away from complex investments.
The rich know to stay away from complex investments like hedge funds and mortgage-backed securities. Why? Because these types of investments present a number of problems that include not having any control about the risks involved. The rich stay aware of getting hit with expensive fees, and these type of investments are usually sold to investors who don’t understand them. If the rich don't understand the investment, they don't buy it.

4. Not spending is the same as making money.
This doesn’t mean that you always have to cut back or become a penny pincher. It means that if you make sacrifices in one area, you can use that money for an investment. For example, if you’re flying from New York to Chicago and a first class plane ticket costs more than $3,000, do you think that you could take a seat in business class because it’s $1,000 less? In a way, you may have just earned $1,000, which could be used for acquiring assets that bring in additional funds. Money working by itself is money you don't have to earn again.

Related: 25 Quotes About Making Money and Keeping Perspective

5. Invest in appreciating assets.
The rich keep their wealth by not wasting all of their funds on items like clothing and vehicles. Instead, they wisely invest in appreciating assets. Tatiana Morales defines appreciating assets on CBS as “Assets that have the potential to increase in value and/or produce income.” This include liquid assets like cash, investments like stocks and bonds, and property.

6. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
The wealthy never put all of their money into one or two stocks. As Investopedia clearly states, “it is foolish to invest all your money in one investment.” That’s why it’s important to have a diversified portfolio that includes a variety of investments, stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Your portfolio could also include business investments, real estate and collectibles.

Remember, diversification isn’t just investing in different companies. It’s investing in different types of companies. For example, you wouldn’t invest your money in four different fast food companies. You would invest in one fast food company and the rest in companies in the oil, retail or tech industries. If something fails, you are still protected with your other investments.

7. Net worth isn’t self-worth.
The rich are well aware that money can’t buy you love, respect, friends or happiness. They realize that their self-worth can’t be measured by their financial success. As author Ken Solin points out in the Huffington Post, who do you think has more self-worth? The isolated man with a billion dollars in his bank account or the man who listens to his wife, spends quality time with his children, has authentic friendships and is a volunteer?

Related: 8 Slow, Difficult Steps to Become a Millionaire
Nairaland General5 Min Read 7 Lessons About Money From The World's Richest People by bestads(op): 7:26am On Dec 30, 2015
The rich folks in the world think and act differently than everyone else. The thing is, a lot of the wealthiest people not only had to earn their wealth, but now they also have to add to it and maintain it. If you ever wanted to know how they achieved that sort of financial success, you have to start with what the rich know about money.

Here are seven things that the world’s richest people know about money.

1. Money equals freedom.
Kevin O'Leary, the successful Canadian businessman and investor on Shark Tank, once said that "Money equals freedom.” That’s something that the rich realize. While money can’t buy freedom, having enough money to not only meet your basic needs, like food or shelter, it gives you the freedom to choose what you want to do, when you want to do it.

Tired of your boss or job? You'll have the freedom to quit, if you want, which makes any job more palatable. Want to plan a vacation to Hawaii? No problem, you are personally choosing your hours and how early or late you will work. Want to launch a new business venture? You have the means and networking contacts to pursue this dream. What happens when you get sick? You can afford the best doctors and medical care.

Related: The 3 Decisions That Will Change Your Financial Life

2. Look for investments every day.
The rich are always thinking about the future, which is why they are constantly on the lookout for new investment opportunities in everyday life. Whether it’s their teenager informing them about the latest social media platform or finding a new food item in the grocery store, the rich how to spot ways to increase their wealth, no matter where they are. They always listen, even if they don’t like what they are hearing about an investment.

3. Stay away from complex investments.
The rich know to stay away from complex investments like hedge funds and mortgage-backed securities. Why? Because these types of investments present a number of problems that include not having any control about the risks involved. The rich stay aware of getting hit with expensive fees, and these type of investments are usually sold to investors who don’t understand them. If the rich don't understand the investment, they don't buy it.

4. Not spending is the same as making money.
This doesn’t mean that you always have to cut back or become a penny pincher. It means that if you make sacrifices in one area, you can use that money for an investment. For example, if you’re flying from New York to Chicago and a first class plane ticket costs more than $3,000, do you think that you could take a seat in business class because it’s $1,000 less? In a way, you may have just earned $1,000, which could be used for acquiring assets that bring in additional funds. Money working by itself is money you don't have to earn again.

Related: 25 Quotes About Making Money and Keeping Perspective

5. Invest in appreciating assets.
The rich keep their wealth by not wasting all of their funds on items like clothing and vehicles. Instead, they wisely invest in appreciating assets. Tatiana Morales defines appreciating assets on CBS as “Assets that have the potential to increase in value and/or produce income.” This include liquid assets like cash, investments like stocks and bonds, and property.

6. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
The wealthy never put all of their money into one or two stocks. As Investopedia clearly states, “it is foolish to invest all your money in one investment.” That’s why it’s important to have a diversified portfolio that includes a variety of investments, stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Your portfolio could also include business investments, real estate and collectibles.

Remember, diversification isn’t just investing in different companies. It’s investing in different types of companies. For example, you wouldn’t invest your money in four different fast food companies. You would invest in one fast food company and the rest in companies in the oil, retail or tech industries. If something fails, you are still protected with your other investments.

7. Net worth isn’t self-worth.
The rich are well aware that money can’t buy you love, respect, friends or happiness. They realize that their self-worth can’t be measured by their financial success. As author Ken Solin points out in the Huffington Post, who do you think has more self-worth? The isolated man with a billion dollars in his bank account or the man who listens to his wife, spends quality time with his children, has authentic friendships and is a volunteer?

Related: 8 Slow, Difficult Steps to Become a Millionaire
Nairaland GeneralThese Bad Habits And Behaviors Stop People From Finding Success by bestads(op): 7:14am On Dec 30, 2015
Recently, close to 9,000 Inc.com readers shared my article about the common habits of successful people--on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. That was pretty cool--and it got me thinking: What about the other side?

We all aspire to be like the really successful people we know, but how do we avoid the bad habits that unsuccessful people demonstrate? This is about those woefully pathetic souls--and we all know them--who squander every opportunity, and then complain loudly about how their lives have turned out.

Here are the 13 most common behaviors they share. Let me know what other habits I'm missing here, and we might add them to another column.

1. Procrastinating.
We're all human. We all procrastinate sometimes. Heck, I'm writing this column at 11:30 p.m. However, pathetically unsuccessful people take it to the extreme, living by the mantra "Don't do today what you can put off until tomorrow (or later)." There's always an excuse, always a distraction--and somehow things never get done.

2. Blaming.
Blaming others, that is. The sadly unsuccessful among us can always point the finger at someone else. And after they've spent so much time and energy blaming others, they still haven't accomplished anything.

3. Minimizing.
Other side of the coin: It's not just that extremely unsuccessful people blame others for their failures, but they talk down other people's achievements. Whatever other people accomplish, these are the folks who are there to talk about how it wasn't actually so great.

4. Consuming.
There's a smart saying: If you want to be successful, spend more time producing and less time consuming. From scarfing fatty junk foods to spending hours watching mindless television and trashy pop culture, the pathetically unsuccessful among us spend a lot of time consuming.

5. Talking.
... and talking and talking and talking. Where successful people spend time making an effort to actively listen to others, the ridiculously unsuccessful among us believe they already know it all. Clearly, they have no need to infuse their knowledge with others' experience.

6. Assuming.
Closely related to talking too much, wholly unsuccessful people make assumptions left and right. Often, they're wrong; often they miss opportunities as a result. (They're just so certain that things will be doomed, or too difficult to be bothered with.)

7. Naysaying.
It'll never work; that's a crazy idea; the deck is stacked against us. These are the types George Bernard Shaw had in mind when he said, "People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it."

8. Malingering.
They talk big about the things they're going to accomplish. Then, suddenly, they're "sick." They've got a cold, or a phantom health issue they have to take care of, or an allergy you've never heard about before, and they're a last-minute scratch–not able to participate. They never win gold, silver, or bronze--they're perpetually in the "DNF" category, for "did not finish."

(Clearly, some people have legitimate medical conditions. We're not talking about those people here; we're talking about the perfectly healthy folks who always seem to make up "convenient" maladies.)

9. Loafing.
Relaxing is important. We all have times when we need to just kick back, but the ridiculously unsuccessful among us are the slothful lurches who seem always to be lying down, letting time pass by, and accomplishing nothing.

10. Equivocating.
You were counting on them to do something for you? (Oh, you must have misunderstood.) You were sure they were passionate about following their dreams? (Meh, you must have been reading into it.) No matter what these people say, you can be pretty sure they'll be backing off it later.

11. Safeguarding.
There are legitimate times to cut your losses or be cautious. However, the chronically unsuccessful among us are so cowed by the fear of losing what little they have that they never have the courage to try anything great.

12. Sour graping.
Whatever it is that they couldn't accomplish, well, they later spout off a reason why they didn't really want it. The project their team really needed them to accomplish? "It wasn't all that important to begin with." The love interest they never had the guts to pursue? "He or she probably wasn't that great anyway."

13. Quitting.
Whatever goal they might have set for themselves, they decide later that it's too hard, or it's too unlikely to succeed, or it's just not worth the effort. Suddenly they have other priorities--not that those other priorities wind up coming to fruition either. It's pathetic. By definition, truly unsuccessful people can be trusted to do only one thing consistently: fail.
Nairaland GeneralRe: 50 Habits That Prove You Were Born To Be An Entrepreneur by bestads(op): 6:37am On Dec 30, 2015
20% of this list is enough using the pareto principle

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