₦airaland Forum

He's very much welcome. So much our net entrepreneurs would learn. For those not in the know, Ma is CEO extraordinaire (startups include Aliexpress,1688,taobao amongst others).

How come with these reactions though? Did read a link here a few days ago about His album topping the itunes chart. His music has been the party type always so i wonder why we expected more. Different strokes for different folks nonetheless.

The idea of hard work leading to success has been a universal and sacred tenet for centuries.
But is it true?
Does hard work truly lead to success?
Is every hard working person that you know a success?
Or is their life full of disappointments and anguish?
As is always the case, this advice is a reactionary response to laziness. Those who lack drive and motivation are told that they need to work hard in order to become a success.
However, the idea of hard work has led to just as much frustration as has the failure to reach one’s goals. And there are good reasons for this.
Since childhood, whatever activity we have been involved in, we have been told to do it HARD. Work hard, play hard, study hard, strive hard, practice hard.
But it is often the case that success arises organically, rather than by force.
It comes as a side effect, a byproduct.
It comes because the circumstances are fertile for its emergence.
It comes when the time is right.
It is not necessarily won by grabbing it by the throat.
Often, however, we see human beings fall into the trap of striking a brick wall again and again. We see them attempting to force that which must be brought about through tact.
We see them using muscle rather than sensitivity.
We see them act through brawn rather than gentleness.
Aiming for success directly, rarely results in success. At least not in the form it is envisioned.
Then if hard work is not the secret of success, what is?
If repetition and endless striving is not the answer, what is?
It may be helpful to change our perspective about success. And experience joy on the journey, rather than frustration.
What if we were to abandon the idea of success and failure altogether?
Societal mores would scarce stand for this.
Let us begin with a particular discipline, a craft, a hobby, whatever you would like to call it.
Something that you love to do. Not for purposes of success or fame or wealth or achievement. None of that.
Simply something that you love. Something that you makes you joyful. Something that is difficult for you to stop doing.
Then what if you were to give yourself completely to it. Learn everything about it. Immerse yourself in it. Drink it. Suck the marrow out of it.
Forget entirely, whether you will fail or succeed. Whether you will progress or not. Whether you will “make it” or not. Whether you will become known or not.
Simply do it for its own sake. Do it for the joy that you experience whilst doing it.
And do it with every drop of blood rushing through your heart. Come what may.
Do it for the pleasurable feeling of time disappearing. What a feeling that is.
Do it for the feeling that comes from complete engagement. Without fear of failure or hope of reward.
Can you do this?
Perhaps you have found something like this but you abandoned it because it was not financially viable. Perhaps you were told that there was no future in it.
It is important to know something. If you can do something with so much engagement and with so much care that it consumes your entire being, there will be a future in it.
In fact, you will within it not only a future, but also a glorious present.
If you can give yourself entirely in this way to any particular endeavor . .
Success will not be some eventual reward. It will be experienced each and every day.
And the ultimate success that you are accustomed to hearing about? That will be yours as well. Not necessarily because you wanted it. Not necessarily because you secretly hoped for it.
But because it is the natural result. Success does not always yield to the strongest or the most robust. She does not necessarily give herself to the ones who call her name the loudest.
She is fickle and mysterious in her ways.
When you love something so deeply that you could not care less whether it leads to success or failure, you are on the right path.
Success will not only arise, but she will chase after you like an unrequited lover.
Not because you want her to. But because she simply has no choice.

Congrats to the man as he's now the second Nigerian to own it. SLOK group is still in money apparently.

Giving the current situation, was the bomb the appropriate word to use. Lol. Jonathan surely is the only sellable candidate from the PDP aside Sule Lamido. He deserves another tenure in my opinion solely because the opposition has failed in its duties of checkmating or applauding when due.

This is a lesson for Nigerians clamoring for the dismemberment of our nation. Scotland after 307years still will stay with UK in hope sure of better days. Nigeria has a long road but it is achievable if our leaders eschew corruption, ethnic differences.

Jpjp: please how many hour or day can this phone serve and do u think is carriable like Techno G9 pad 2 , please just tell me how it is big than d Techno I seriously need this cube but Am afraid of it 9" . please someone should please tell this. Thanks and God bless

On a full charge, it can take as much as 6-9hours. It is 9.7inches and slim but its not something to be carried majorly about like a 7inch tablet. Tablet is very decent.

MsMichaelz: Just arrived Mac Gregor with the Band. Feels good to be back

You guys taught us then. I played the tenor minor and played for POP. What instrument did you teach?

Ebokopas!!! Hope the current Batch B folks are getting ready to head back to their various PPAs. Lets be careful and conduct ourselves in the best of manners. Remember the core NYSC values - Patriotism, Integrity, Efficiency, Commitment, Teamwork.

dayocharlse7: NIGERIAN CUSTOMS
SERVICE (NATIONAL
AUTHORIZED CAR
AUCTIONS/SALES) FOR
2014
GREETINGS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
DIRECT TOKUNBO CARS IN
VERY CLEAN AND SOUND
CONDITIONS AS WELL AS
BRAND NEW CARS ARE UP
FOR SALE, ALL AT VERY AFFORDABLE PRICES.
INTERESTED
INDIVIDUALS
CAN CALL THE PUBLIC-
RELATION DEPARTMENT
OFFICE LINES FOR MORE INQUIRIES.09098125754
N.B: These cars were
seized by the Nigerian
customs for various
reasons most especially
for incomplete documents at borders. The time
duration given to the
owners
to present complete
clearance papers, and
claim their cars has elapsed so,
this impounded vehicles
are being sold at a give
away price to cover losts.
If
interested in this august-december 2014 AUCTION, all you
need to do is to
call the custom duty
marketing office line,
to place an order of your
choice while the cars are
still available. Name: custom
charlse
dayo.
Contact NO:09098125754
Email:dayocharlse7@
gmail.com
VEHICLES, PRICES AND FEATURES
Prices of clean tokunbo
Toyota cars • FULL
OPTION EOD.(2003-2005
Model ) –
N450,000-N750,000 • CAMRY 1999(Pencil Light)
- N550,000
• CAMRY 2(2004-2010
Model) –N500,000-N1.1M •
TOYOTA Sienna (2000 –
2005 Model) – N450,000-N850,000 •
CAMRY 2001 Model FOR
450,000
• TOKUNBO QUEST 2001 –
N450,000
• TOYOTA COROLLA (2001– 2009)- N450,000-
N950,000
• TOKUNBO CRV 1999 –
N500,000 • TOYOTA MATRIX
2010–
N900,000 • 2008 CAMRY 2008-DVD– N750,000.
(special
edition)
• TOYOTA COROLLA 2005
MODEL – N850,000
• TOYOTA CAMRY 2004 MODEL – N700,000
(Special Edition).
• TOKUNBO TOYOTA
HAICE BUS (2001-2005
Model)-N500,000-850,000
• Toyota Land Cruiser- N1.2m
• Toyota Prado -N1.3m
• Toyota Corolla –N900,000
• Toyota Camry -N800,000-
to-N1.5m
• Toyota Avensis – N600,000-to-N1.3m • Toyota
Yaris –N750,000
• Toyota Picnic –N500,000
• Toyota Avanza –
N500,000
• Toyota RAV4 SUV –N1m • Toyota Hilux Pickup-
N1.5m
• Toyota Dyna Truck –
N1.4m • Toyota Coaster
Bus 32 seaters –N1.2m
-Prices of some Peugeot Cars
• Peugeot c230- N800,000
• Peugeot C300- N900,000
-Prices of some honda
cars
• honda Civic cars– N800,000 • honda accord–
N600,000
• honda CR-V– N650,000
• honda Odyssey–
N650,000
• honda CR-V– N900,000 • honda Pilot– N850,000
-Prices of some Nissan
cars • Nissan Sunny sedan
– N750,000 • Nissan Patrol
SUV –
N800,000 • Nissan Civilian 30 seater
bus – N1.1m
• Nissan Pathfinder SUV -
N655,000 • NISSAN X-
TERRA 2003 –
N500,000 -FEATURES • YEAR OF
MANUFACTURE.....1996 to
2012
• INTERIOR....................LE
ATHER/ FABRIC
• AIR CONDITION...... .......FACTORY FITTED
• WHEELS........GOOD
TYRES, ALLOY RIMS
• ASKING PRICE......N300 ,000 to N1.5m NOTE: THE PRICES
OF
EACH VEHICLE IS
NEGOTIABLE AND
PERSONAL INSPECTIONS
CAN ALSO BE
CONDUCTED. IF YOUR CHOICE IS NOT
LISTED ABOVE YOU
COULD
CALL AND
MAKE A REQUEST.
NOTE;YOUR REGISTRATION AND CLEARANCE WILL BE DONE
BY YOU ONLINE THEREBY BRINGING YOUR REG FORM AND
TELLER SLIP FOR YOUR REGISTRATION.THIS IS DON TO
AVOID CROWD IN THE BOARDER.FOR MORE INFORMATION
CONTACT CUSTOM CHARLSR ON 09098125754. (Terms
and conditions apply) Nigerian Customs
Service

Get a life Folk. This is wrong. So wrong. Find a job, dream up solutions to problems surrounding you amongst other things. Scams don't lead people anywhere other than the penitentiary. THINK and grow rich. Don't be shallow. We have so much negativity to deal with in Nigeria already. You can be better i believe.

Overrated?

Happy Birthday Dear. Very proud of the way you've bounced back from the setback thieves had laid. Best wishes today and beyond. Continue to soar!!

You had a bad day clearly Buddy. GTB has issues alot though with their internet banking facility but they're still the BEST bank when it comes to it still. It's only diamond bank and fidelity that come close. Try resolving your issue and begin afresh. You'd be good to go. And on the facebook complaint, they have a dedicated customer complaint email. Use it instead. All GTB users know it. Reply is within 12 hours most of the time and they solve your problem most of the time though it could take days as isssues of reversals are.

nisiborps: haaaaa bros, your name alone causes commotion in far away china.

This is when a Bini man oppresses a fellow Bini man. #Tears.

Count me in also.

Greetings people, trust this meets you well. Being very busy recently, I had the need to carry out a transaction for a device{the elephone} for someone close and in all honesty, Elijahdre came to the rescue.
He Gave the best price that could be as well as let his faith out for me.
He comes highly recommended.

doeying: hello...please how much is the cube talk 9x?..
is it available in Nigeria?
does it support voice calling?..

thanks in advance

YES to all your questions. Holla at me on 07059589222 for any more info.

Just got into Abakaliki, Ebonyi Now! Serene environment from first view. Road not so good but motorable nonetheless. Afikpo is the next destination!!!

mrchuckz: Pay on delivery available for Benin?

The seller is authentic and recommended any day. I live in benin and though he's in Osun, distance is no barrier for his products as he delivers. The only problem I have with the seller is that He supports Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola for the forthcoming Osun Guber Polls. . You can chose to see me in Benin if you wish so as to authenticate this post. My current product is the Cube Talk 9X also if you're interested.

I'm coming from Benin City. I think the bus would have to pass through Enugu. Hoping my 3 weeks camp and subsequent service year would be a good one. Ebonyi I hear is a nice place. For all of us entering Ebonyi, let's meet up on whatsapp, add me up on 07059589222 so we can all can communicate more.

Posted to Ebonyi also.

Yoney007: Dear Nairalanders;

This is to inform the general public especially my clients and prospective clients that I was robbed of my Created M7 Phablet with BBM Pin : 748AE129, my Nokia 202 with phone number : 08036965028, my ROMOSS sense4 power bank, my access bank Visa card and other valuables at about 4:10pm 26-07-2014. I cannot possibly retrieve or block any of the missing items especially my MTN line & ATM Card since its weekend and also there is public holidays scheduled for Monday & Tuesday. I rely on Wednesday to sort these out. Am practically thrown offline but would still find way to update my threads here on nairaland so please direct all inquiries here to the appropriate thread.
Please don't let any unscrupulous scavenger use my loss to swindle you in the name of TYCONCEPTS.

Happy Sunday.

Sorry to hear this. Let's hope those who did this act meet their waterloo someday.

mayorall: Yegbonsa of Edo land 1. kigweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Hahaha, My YorubaIbo Leader, Greetings. Your quintessential skills are again required here. Thumbs.

initialize: Registering...

Your name alone is known in China. Please, park well chief.

The floor is open for newbies!!! Go for glory!

topsytechy: The Phantom Z comes with the latest Android Kit kat and a FRONT FLASH CAMERA, that is why i am thinking of it, at least compared to the other phones that go for 100.000 naira and above, have you checked the specification

Check this then >>https://www.nairaland.com/1800804/best-tablet-world-opinion-moment

topsytechy:

Why not get the cube talk 9x? A finer deal I think. And it being a tablet and phone together is much better.

Thanks all.

Thanks to our guests for orders. 2 hour dispatch is what we do! Always.

Thanks to a guest here. We sold out again! We know quality, and we provide it.

Buy now!!!