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Celebrities › Re: Mompha Continues To Shade Hushpuppi As He Show Off His Expensive Closet&Car Keys by CLEVABOY(m): 4:58am On Jan 20, 2019
How many people have they made millionaires?
Celebrities › Re: Adewale Adeleke Buys 2019 Range Rover by CLEVABOY(m): 9:09pm On Jan 17, 2019
I only need Dodge Challenger 2019 model. Baba God bless me with am.
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Wellspring University Non-academic Job Recruitment (11 Positions) by CLEVABOY(m): 2:59pm On Jan 10, 2019
. Edo will be great again.
Christianity Etc › Re: What Are You Thanking God For As 2018 Comes To An End? by CLEVABOY(m): 1:26pm On Dec 31, 2018
365 +days of good health
Family › JUST Begin by CLEVABOY(op): 4:46pm On Dec 30, 2018
CHAK ACHAKA
(Just begin my son)

_*By: Dr Okinyi Nyawade*_

Just after I received my fee structure from Moi University for my PhD totalling 850,000 in 2012 I met my dad, Charles at cooperative bank in Homa Bay. I explained to him that I had the admission letter and he smiled. I told him however, _"Baba there is a problem, they need 850,000"_ He held my hands then slowly but reassuringly said, _"nyathina chak achaka_"(just begin my son)

To ensure his point went home he got into his account and gave me 14000 in an account that had 20,000. I was touched. I added 16000. I paid 30,000 to the account and my journey to PhD began.

Today having reached the dream I remembered the words of my father. In everything you do always remember *chak achaka (just begin).* Just begin no matter how difficult it seems to be. It appeared to be difficult but as time lapsed I realised dad was right. At some point after my defence I gave up. I still had a solid 300,000 to pay, they won't give me chance for final defence. Then came a very unlikely help. I had supported a gentleman to undertake a project evaluation two times in the year. I received his call cautiously asking me to meet him. He was carrying a brown envelop in his hand. He began:

_"Benson you will forgive me if you find my action inappropriate. For two consecutive times you have given me a job without asking a cent. This is very unusual with many people. I did not know how to approach you but am deep with gratitude. Please accept my small gift."_

I quickly peered into the envelope and saw they were two bundles likely in hundreds. He confirmed that it was 200,000. I told him, _"I have helped so many people, many known to me, some were my school mates who never returned a cent. God bless you. Please don't give it to me. Pay it straight to the university account."_

I couldn't believe it. The words of my father Nyathina chak achaka (my son just begin) rung on my head with familiarity. Don't worry how it will end, chak achaka (just begin). If you are building a house, chak achaka (just begin). If you are planning to buy land, chak achaka (just begin). If you want continue your education, chak achaka (just begin).If you want pay dowry, chak achaka (just begin). Nothing is powerful as this word my people. We just need to begin.

I have revised this philosophy. Whenever someone is doing something I always encourage them, tem atema (just try).When things get thick I always say, wuoth awuotha (keep walking). When things are intimidating,cha achaya (ignore). Let's keep trying family. Don't give up in life just because it looks insurmountable. Do not be defeated before you begin. Whatever looks like a mountain soon becomes an anthill only if you begin.

Not long ago someone asked me, "Bennie to koro dorm midwaro ni wager Mbita ni wabonyale?Are we going to manage to build the dorm we want in Mbita?" My answer, "wachak achaka (let's just begin)" I believe in the power of starting. No one loses a race until they respond to the start gun and begin. The secret lies in beginning. Overtime God has seen me through a number of projects because of this philosophy. I have land parcels that I acquired by simply paying 5,000. Overtime these have become thousands. Many a time I can't even tell how I managed the big sum that is their value.

I persuade you this day never to allow yourself to be threatened by the size of your problems. Begin in a small way doing something about it. If it is lack of money do a small thing to get something for yourself. If it is marital issues look for a small way to solve it. In whatever you face, chak achaka (just begin). Even those with big debts can do something about it, chak achaka (just begin) and it will shrink each day.

I am not a millionaire but one time I wanted to have a feeling of being one. I drew a plan of how to hold a million in my account at least for few days. After few months of chako (beginning) I discovered it was possible. A year and half later of savings I got my first ever million. Even though I scattered it later into investment and expenses, it felt so good. Wachakuru achaka (Let's all begin) family.Let's ignore naysayers and doom predictors that believe we can't do it"LET'S JUST BEGIN"
YES WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR GENERATION AND THOSE TO COME!!!!

So let's all "CHAK ACHAKA"

MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS THE WORKS OF OUR HANDS!!��

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Education › Re: Edo Poly Usen Unveils Prof. Choudhary's Centre For Natural Product Research by CLEVABOY(m): 4:41pm On Dec 30, 2018
That's great, I love Edo State
Romance › Re: Edafe Okporo: "I Am Gay And Proud Of It" (Photos) by CLEVABOY(m): 3:06pm On Dec 28, 2018
Leviticus 20:13 KJV
If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.


Leviticus 18:22 KJV
Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.


Say No to Gay and Lesbianism
Sports › Re: Real Madrid Players Arrive In Dubai For 2018 FIFA Club World Cup (Photos) by CLEVABOY(m): 1:08pm On Dec 17, 2018
Welcome Boys!
Travel › Re: A Guide To Entering Public Transport In Lagos by CLEVABOY(m): 5:53am On Dec 15, 2018
Yankee101:
Do people still run after a moving bus to board?
that is one of the most annoying thing about Lagos. When I got to Ilorin I was running after vehicles like Lagos, people were looking at me as if I was not ok
Health › Re: We Must Get Rid Of Sniper Beans - Beans Farmers by CLEVABOY(m): 4:10pm On Dec 11, 2018
That is why whenever I eat beans, my stomach is trouble. I dare not try it while traveling.
Christianity Etc › Re: Bishop Emmanuel Oko-Jaja: Kissing The Bride In Church During Wedding Is Unholy by CLEVABOY(m): 5:40pm On Dec 10, 2018
I Agree with you on this
Health › Re: Human Blood: Origin, Classification And Characteristics by CLEVABOY(m): 9:19am On Dec 06, 2018
This is good
Education › Re: Acceptance Fee: The Protruding Menace In Our Institutions by CLEVABOY(m): 10:36am On Dec 04, 2018
Uniben MSc acceptance is 60k
Sports › Re: Messi Suffers Worst Ballon D'or Ranking in 11 years. by CLEVABOY(m): 10:33pm On Dec 03, 2018
Anything that has beginning must surely have an end
Sports › Re: Lyon Star Ada Hegerberg Wins Women's Ballon D'or by CLEVABOY(m): 10:30pm On Dec 03, 2018
When I saw Ada, I thought She was from Eastern Nigeria
Christianity Etc › Re: Pastor Adeboye Visits Church With Uncompleted Building by CLEVABOY(m): 1:29pm On Nov 26, 2018
How I Wish Kumuyi could do this
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Apply For Coca-cola Company Job Recruitment (4 Positions) by CLEVABOY(m): 2:50pm On Nov 13, 2018
I don't know why these companies want to die in Lagos, All the good good job Lagos Lagos
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Nigerian Army (DSSC & SSC) 2018 Job Recruitment Nationwide by CLEVABOY(m): 2:30pm On Oct 20, 2018
Fg job is waste of time and money, it is purely by arrangement
Sports › Re: Nations Cup- Egypt, Tunisia, Senegal, Madagascar Through. Plus Group Standings by CLEVABOY(m): 4:01pm On Oct 18, 2018
Where is Ghana?
Education › Nti Pgde 2017 Yet To See Result After A Year by CLEVABOY(op): 4:29am On Oct 18, 2018
Students. That registered and wrote exam in post Graduate Diploma in Education 2017 are yet to see their results
We were told that Nti was affiliated to National Open University
We don't know what has been going on., and NTI is not coming out to give us information about the issue. It is so disappointing and frustrating.
Effc, Nuc and federal ministry of Education should check the Activities of NTI
Education › Re: Wellcome Trust International Master’s Scholarships (£120,000 Funding) by CLEVABOY(m): 12:11pm On Jun 11, 2018
I don't understand
Romance › Re: What Do You Hate About Your Current Relationship? by CLEVABOY(m): 6:02am On May 07, 2018
The demand for expensive things is too much
Politics › Re: Who Is The Greatest Nigerian Ever? by CLEVABOY(m): 9:43pm On Jan 26, 2018
Dr Adedevo, for paying the supreme price to prevent ebola
Career › Need Advice On How To Survive While Learning Computer Repairs by CLEVABOY(op): 3:36pm On Dec 29, 2017
I'm seriously interested in getting skills on how to repair computers. But don't know how I will work for money to pay for my rent and feeding while learning it.
Phones › Re: 5 Annoying Things Every Nigerian Phone Users Has Experienced by CLEVABOY(m): 1:10pm On Jun 21, 2017
Your subscription is about to expire, and network stops connecting
NYSC › Re: NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp In Cross River In Deplorable Condition (Pictures by CLEVABOY(m): 10:54am On Jun 16, 2017
Very true, I remembered staying in Las Vegas hostel, very bad, when you see the toilet, you will advise yourself to use the bush
Politics › Re: Foreign Journalist In Owerri To See Biafran War Weapons. Photos by CLEVABOY(m): 1:17pm On May 27, 2017
Biafra has come to stay, weeping may endure the night, but joy comes in the morning
Politics › Re: Umahi Gives Innoson Jeeps To Traditional Rulers In Ebonyi. PICS by CLEVABOY(m): 8:43pm On Dec 22, 2016
This is misplaced priority. These traditional rulers are too greedy. Nothing for the masses. These monarchs already have enough cars
Politics › Re: Video: Soldiers Scramble For Water As Relief Materials Finally Arrive Sambisa by CLEVABOY(m): 3:21pm On Dec 22, 2016
Why were they denying initially?
Christianity Etc › Re: An Open Drain, A Street Hawker, A Pastor (Pictured) by CLEVABOY(m): 9:29am On Dec 11, 2016
Heaven will really be a place of surprises

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