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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Arsenal Vs Aston Villa (1 - 3) On 17th August 2013 by kufzy: 2:51pm On Aug 17, 2013
Arsenal beat dis guys make critics change thier blaming tactics
Literature / Re: There And Back On Time (Nairaland Best Story of all Time) by kufzy: 8:16am On Aug 09, 2013
see girls wit thier wahala

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Literature / Re: There And Back On Time (Nairaland Best Story of all Time) by kufzy: 8:57pm On Aug 03, 2013
dats sign of big man
Literature / Re: There And Back On Time (Nairaland Best Story of all Time) by kufzy: 6:56am On Aug 02, 2013
goodmorning breakfast frm Mr. zuby. Tanks
Literature / Re: There And Back On Time (Nairaland Best Story of all Time) by kufzy: 3:49pm On Aug 01, 2013
happy new month to mr Zuby77 our perfect narrator....any new month update 2day
Romance / Re: Guys What Do U Term As Sexy? by kufzy: 3:06am On Jul 28, 2013
post ur pix den i will tell wether u r sexy or not
Education / 20 Things 20yrs Old And Above Don't Get by kufzy: 1:17am On Jul 28, 2013
1. Time is Not a Limitless Commodity –
I so rarely find young professionals that have a heightened sense of
urgency to get to the next level. In our 20s we think we
have all the time in the world to A) figure it out and B) get
what we want. Time is the only treasure we start off with
in abundance, and can never get back. Make the most of the
opportunities you have today, because there will be a time when you have no more of it. You’re Talented, But Talent is 2. Overrated -
Congratulations, you may be the most capable, creative,
knowledgeable & multi-tasking generation yet. As my father
says, “I’ll Give You a Sh-t Medal.” Unrefined raw materials
(no matter how valuable) are simply wasted potential.
There’s no prize for talent, just results. Even the most
seemingly gifted folks methodically and painfully worked their way to success. (Tip: read “Talent is Overrated”)
3. We’re More Productive in the Morning –
During my first 2 years at Docstoc (while I was still in my 20’s) I prided
myself on staying at the office until 3am on a regular basis.
I thought I got so much work done in those hours long
after everyone else was gone. But in retrospect I got more
menial, task-based items done, not the more complicated
strategic planning, phone calls or meetings that needed to happen during business hours. Now I stress an office-wide
early start time because I know, for the most part, we’re
more productive as a team in those early hours of the day. 4. Social Media is Not a Career –
These job titles won’t exist in 5 years. Social media is simply a function of marketing; it
helps support branding, ROI or both. Social media is a means
to get more awareness, more users or more revenue. It’s
not an end in itself. I’d strongly caution against pegging
your career trajectory solely to a social media job title.
5. Pick Up the Phone –
Stop hiding behind your computer. Business gets done on the phone and in person. It should
be your first instinct, not last, to talk to a real person and
source business opportunities. And when the Internet goes
down… stop looking so befuddled and don’t ask to go
home. Don’t be a pansy, pick up the phone.
6. Be the First In & Last to Leave –
I give this advice to everyone starting a new job or still in the formative stages
of their professional career. You have more ground to make
up than everyone else around you, and you do have
something to prove. There’s only one sure-fire way to get
ahead, and that’s to work harder than all of your peers.
7. Don’t Wait to Be Told What to Do –
You can’t have a sense of entitlement without a sense of responsibility.
You’ll never get ahead by waiting for someone to tell you
what to do. Saying “nobody asked me to do this” is a
guaranteed recipe for failure. Err on the side of doing too
much, not too little. (Watch: Millennials in the Workplace
Training Video)
8. Take Responsibility for Your Mistakes –
You should be making lots of mistakes when you’re early on in your
career. But you shouldn’t be defensive about errors in
judgment or execution. Stop trying to justify your F-ups.
You’re only going to grow by embracing the lessons
learned from your mistakes, and committing to learn from
those experiences. You Should Be Getting Your b*tt Kicked – Meryl Streep in “The Devil Wears Prada” would be the most valuable boss
you could possibly have. This is the most impressionable,
malleable and formative stage of your professional career.
Working for someone that demands excellence and pushes
your limits every day will build the most solid foundation
for your ongoing professional success.
9. A New Job a Year Isn’t a Good Thing –
1-year stints don’t tell me that you’re so talented that you keep outgrowing
your company. It tells me that you don’t have the discipline
to see your own learning curve through to completion. It
takes about 2-3 years to master any new critical skill, give
yourself at least that much time before you jump ship.
Otherwise your resume reads as a series of red flags on why not to be hired.
10. People Matter More Than Perks –
It’s so trendy to pick the company that offers the most flex time, unlimited meals,
company massages, game rooms and team outings. Those
should all matter, but not as much as the character of your
founders and managers. Great leaders will mentor you and
will be a loyal source of employment long after you’ve left.
Make a conscious bet on the folks you’re going to work for and your commitment to them will pay off much more than
those fluffy perks.
11. Map Effort to Your Professional Gain –
You’re going to be asked to do things you don’t like to do. Keep your eye on
the prize. Connect what you’re doing today, with where
you want to be tomorrow. That should be all the incentive
you need. If you can’t map your future success to your
current responsibilities, then it’s time to find a new
opportunity.
12. Speak Up, Not Out –
We’re raising a generation of sh-t talkers. In your workplace this is a cancer. If you have
issues with management, culture or your role &
responsibilities, SPEAK UP. Don’t take those complaints and
trash-talk the company or co-workers on lunch breaks and
anonymous chat boards. If you can effectively communicate
what needs to be improved, you have the ability to shape your surroundings and professional destiny.
13. You HAVE to Build Your Technical Chops –
Adding “Proficient in Microsoft Office” at the bottom of your
resume under Skills, is not going to cut it anymore. I
immediately give preference to candidates who are ninjas in:
Photoshop, HTML/CSS, iOS, WordPress, Adwords, MySQL,
Balsamiq, advanced Excel, Final Cut Pro – regardless of their
job position. If you plan to stay gainfully employed, you better complement that humanities degree with some
applicable technical chops.
14. Both the Size and Quality of Your Network Matter –
It’s who you know more than what you know, that gets you
ahead in business. Knowing a small group of folks very
well, or a huge smattering of contacts superficially, just
won’t cut it. Meet and stay connected to lots of folks, and
invest your time developing as many of those relationships
as possible. (TIP: Here is my Networking Advice)
15. You Need At Least 3 Professional Mentors –
The most guaranteed path to success is to emulate those who’ve
achieved what you seek. You should always have at least 3
people you call mentors who are where you want to be.
Their free guidance and counsel will be the most priceless
gift you can receive. (TIP: “The Secret to Finding and
Keeping Mentors”)
16. Pick an Idol & Act “As If” –
You may not know what to do, but your professional idol does. I often coach my
employees to pick the businessperson they most admire,
and act “as if.” If you were (fill in the blank) how would he
or she carry themselves, make decisions, organize his/her
day, accomplish goals? You’ve got to fake it until you make
it, so it’s better to fake it as the most accomplished person you could imagine. (Shout out to Tony Robbins for the tip) 17. Read More Books, Less Tweets/Texts –
Your generation consumes information in headlines and 140 characters: all
breadth and no depth. Creativity, thoughtfulness and
thinking skills are freed when you’re forced to read a full
book cover to cover. All the keys to your future success,
lay in the past experience of others. Make sure to read a
book a month (fiction or non-fiction) and your career will blossom.
18. Spend 25% Less Than You Make –
When your material needs meet or exceed your income, you’re sabotaging your
ability to really make it big. Don’t shackle yourself with
golden handcuffs (a fancy car or an expensive apartment).
Be willing and able to take 20% less in the short term, if it
could mean 200% more earning potential. You’re nothing
more than penny wise and pound-foolish if you pass up an amazing new career opportunity to keep an extra little bit of
income. No matter how much money you make, spend 25%
less to support your life. It’s a guaranteed formula to be
less stressed and to always have the flexibility to pursue
your dreams.
19. Your Reputation is Priceless, Don’t Damage It –
Over time, your reputation is the most valuable currency you
have in business. It’s the invisible key that either opens or
closes doors of professional opportunity. Especially in an
age where everything is forever recorded and accessible,
your reputation has to be guarded like the most sacred
treasure. It’s the one item that, once lost, you can never get back.
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Education / Re: ASUU May Call-off Strike Next Week by kufzy: 6:46pm On Jul 27, 2013
Emmy9ite: I Hope UNIUYO will come back with ASUU!
#ForeverTuskite
if Mma Ekpo will resign, dey will come bak
Jokes Etc / Re: Do You Think Akpos Will Go Scot-free Again? by kufzy: 7:28am On Jun 24, 2013
laugh my ass out
Jokes Etc / Re: Read N Laff:- A Collection Of Hilarious Jokes by kufzy: 12:49pm On Jun 23, 2013
ur jokes make sense die but not all
Art, Graphics & Video / Re: Download Picmix On Nokia by kufzy: 9:03pm On Jun 22, 2013
nokia E5
Sports / Re: Nigeria Vs Uruguay - Confederations Cup: (1 - 2) On 20th June 2013 by kufzy: 11:40pm On Jun 20, 2013
And dat goal has lifted d ban frm john mikel obi scoring goals anywere
Sports / Re: Nigeria Vs Tahiti - Confederations Cup: (6 - 1) On 17th June 2013 by kufzy: 8:39pm On Jun 17, 2013
sunday mba can only score on sunday
Sports / Re: Nigeria Vs Tahiti - Confederations Cup: (6 - 1) On 17th June 2013 by kufzy: 8:09pm On Jun 17, 2013
goaloooooooooooooolllllll
Politics / Re: Oil Marketers Threaten To Stop Importation by kufzy: 2:38pm On Jun 11, 2013
Na the masses they want make dem suffer be dat.
3rd to comment...*dancing azonto*
Sports / Re: Kenya Vs Nigeria - W-C Qualifier - (0 - 1) On 5th June 2013 by kufzy: 3:44pm On Jun 05, 2013
87 min still 0 0
Sports / Re: Kenya Vs Nigeria - W-C Qualifier - (0 - 1) On 5th June 2013 by kufzy: 2:26pm On Jun 05, 2013
all dis una link no dey work for my fone ooooooo. I dey use nokia E5 any help?
Romance / Re: Miss Nairaland June 2013 - Elimination Round 2 by kufzy: 10:30am On Jun 04, 2013
Here is my vote
1. Graise
2. AG. Gal
3. Vanneni
4. Adaobi
5. Nadia
6. Sleekchic
7. Nikkyshyne
8. Lupey
Sports / Re: Asharvin Is Now The Highest Payed Footballer In The World by kufzy: 8:39pm On May 29, 2013
How reliable is the report? No link
Nairaland / General / Re: Happy Children's Day - Reigniting Our Primary School Memories by kufzy: 3:39pm On May 27, 2013
nikkypearl: Miss those days in Ideal nursery and. Primary school wen we sing;H I P for da yi,for da yipopo,P O,P O. For da yipopo and c S u S for da yi popotemus!Yipopotemus grin
you have not remember well................ h I P for the hip, for the hipopo P O P O for the hipopo, so T A M U S for the hipopotamus! Hipopotamus. Thats how i remember mine. And morover i always used this method to have the correct spelling of hipopotamus come sun come rain.
Jokes Etc / Re: Did Your April Fool Prank Worked Or You Were Pranked? by kufzy: 7:57am On Apr 01, 2013
wat is april fool all about
Sports / Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt - AYC (0 - 2) - Final Score by kufzy: 5:39pm On Mar 26, 2013
make una update wella cos i no get time to go viewing center.
Politics / Re: 21 PDP Governors Boycott Reconciliation Meeting In Abuja by kufzy: 1:14am On Mar 25, 2013
dis is something serious
Sports / Re: Nigeria Vs DR Congo U20 AYC (3 - 1) On 23rd March 2013 by kufzy: 7:17pm On Mar 23, 2013
My Oga mod @ d top abeg move dis to d front page
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Tottenham Vs Arsenal (2 - 1) On 3rd March 2013 by kufzy: 3:17pm On Mar 03, 2013
timbros: Haba! This is an old match nah! I watched it last night. See result below....

Tottenham 2-2 Arsenal

KTBFFH!
for ur dreams abi
timbros: Haba! This is an old match nah! I watched it last night. See result below....

Tottenham 2-2 Arsenal

KTBFFH!
for ur dreams abi
timbros: Haba! This is an old match nah! I watched it last night. See result below....

Tottenham 2-2 Arsenal

KTBFFH!
for ur dreams abi
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Tottenham Vs Arsenal (2 - 1) On 3rd March 2013 by kufzy: 3:15pm On Mar 03, 2013
chelseabmw: Hit LIKE if you want this match to be a draw grin
draw ke. R u a learner
Sports / Re: Taribo To Osaze: Shut-up & Focus On Your Career by kufzy: 8:13pm On Feb 23, 2013
who send am
Education / Re: 16-Year-Old Boy Has 6 A's In Cambridge's IGSCE by kufzy: 6:52am On Feb 16, 2013
ogagusps3: Seriously.. Not a big accomplishment... I know a 15 year old girl with 8 A*s in IGCSE and 3 A* in Cambridge A level..she got both when she was 14/15..This guy might not even get into medicine in UI or Unilag if he doesn't swallow his pride and continue reading his books
u r jst jelous of dis intelligence guy. Go read ur books
Jokes Etc / Re: Seven Reasons To Get Drunk by kufzy: 8:25am On Jan 05, 2013
i have not still laugh, why. *jst asking myself*
Literature / Re: TWO MAN BUSINESS - (The Complete Series) by kufzy: 8:19am On Jan 05, 2013
What a happy ending. Thanks man 4 being such a nice writter

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