In ancient times, there was an old woodcutter who went to the mountain almost every day to cut wood. It was said that this old man was a miser who hoarded his silver until it changed to gold and that he cared more for gold than anything else in the world. One day a wilderness tiger sprang at him and though he ran he could not escape, and tiger carried him off its mouth.

The woodcutter’s son saw his father’s danger and ran to save him if possible.

He carried a long knife, and...Read More: http://youknowsup.com/greed/

When Omar, son of al-Khattab, was converted to Islam, he wanted the news of his conversion to reach everyone quickly. He went to see Jamil, son of Ma’mar al-Jumahi. The latter was renowned for the speed with which he passed on secrets.

If he was told anything in confidence, he let everyone know about it immediately. Omar said to him: “I have become a Muslim. Do not say anything. Keep it dark. Do not mention it in front of anyone.” Jamil went out into the street and began shouting at the top of his voice:Read More: http://youknowsup.com/broadcast-news/

While serving under the Duke Ai of Lu. T’ien Jao, resenting his obscure position, said to his master, “I am going to wander far away like a snow goose.”

“What do you mean by that?” inquired the Duke.

“Do you see the cock?” said T’ien Jao in reply. “It’s crest is a symbol of civility: its powerful talons suggest strength: its daring to fight any enemy denotes courage: its instinct to invite other whenever food is obtained shows benevolence: and, last but not the least, its punctuality in keeping the time through the night gives us an example of veracity. In spite, however, of these five virtues, the cock is...Read more: http://youknowsup.com/scarcity/

Yusuf Ibn Jafar el-Amudi used to take sums of money, sometimes very large ones, from those who came to study with him. A distinguished legalist visiting him once said: "I am enchanted and impressed by your teachings, and i am sure that you are directing you disciples in a proper manner.
But it's not accordance with tradition to take money for knowledge. Besides, the action is open to misinterpretation." El-Ahmudi replied: "I have never sold any knowledge. There is no money on earth sufficient to pay for it. As for misinterpretation, the abstaining from taking money will...Read More: http://i-periscope..co.za/2016/06/paying-full-price.html

When Omar, son of al-Khattab, was converted to Islam, he wanted the news of his conversion to reach everyone quickly. He went to see Jamil, son of Ma’mar al-Jumahi. The latter was renowned for the speed with which he passed on secrets.
If he was told anything in confidence, he let everyone know about it immediately. Omar said to him: “I have become a Muslim. Do not say anything. Keep it dark. Do not mention it in front of anyone.” Jamil went out into the street and began shouting at the top of his voice...Read More
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In ancient times, there was an old woodcutter who went to the mountain almost every day to cut wood. It was said that this old man was a miser who hoarded his silver until it changed to gold and that he cared more for gold than anything else in the world. One day a wilderness tiger sprang at him and though he ran he could not escape, and tiger carried him off its mouth.

The woodcutter’s son saw his father’s danger and ran to save him if possible. He carried a long knife, and as he could run faster than the tiger, which had a man to carry, he soon overtook them. His father was not much hurt, for the tiger held him by his clothes. When the old woodcutter saw his son about to stab the tiger he called out in great alarm: “do not spoil the tiger’s skin! If you can kill him without cutting holes in his skin we can get many pieces of silver for it. Kill him, but do not cut his body.” While the son was listening to his father’s instruction the tiger suddenly...Read more: http://i-periscope..co.za/2016/06/greed-killed-man-and-who-loved.html

A wise man, walking alone, was being bothered by a fool throwing stones at his head. Turning to face him, he said: "my dear chap, well thrown! Please accept these few Francs. You have worked hard enough to get more than mere thanks. Every effort deserves its reward. But see that man over there? He can afford more than I can. Present him with some of your stones: they will earn you a good wage." Lured by the bait, the stupid man runs off to... Read more: http://i-periscope..co.za/2016/06/punish-mischievous-person.html

A man had in his garden an apple-tree, which bore no fruit, but only served as a perch for the sparrows and the grasshoppers. He resolved to cut down the tree. Taking his ax in hand he made a bold stroke at its roots.

The grasshoppers and the sparrows pleaded with him not to cut down the tree that provides them shelter, they promised to sing for him and lighten his labors if he spares the tree. The man paid no attention to their plea; instead, he gave the tree a second and a third blow with his ax. When he reached the hollow of the three, he found a...Continue reading: http://i-periscope..co.za/2016/06/man-and-apple-three.html#more

A story was told of a man who was walking by an elephant sanctuary, he saw two elephants tied down with small ropes. Surprised that the elephants made no attempts to cut loose - and knowing that a single frail of their legs will set them free - the man approached the elephant’s trainer and asked why the elephants are not putting up resistance.

The elephant trainer replied “Well, we brought them in, at a young age, and we used the same size of ropes to tie them down. At their tender age, the small ropes were enough to tame them. As they grow older...Read more: http://i-periscope..co.za/2016/06/elephants-think.html

Hurricane is always accompanied by massive loss of lives and properties. But have you ever stopped to imagine how the trees survive this natural disaster?


When exposed to the dynamic collection of blows of the hurricane, the branches sway back and forth in the direction of the wind.

In their bid for survival, the leaves desperately cling to the branch; they never give up. The main woody axes of the trees hold the trees in a perpendicular height, bending back and forth to the direction of the wind, but for the flexibility of the... Read More: http://i-periscope..co.za/2016/06/how-trees-survive-this-natural-disaster.html#more

The great CEOs are always willing to teach the lessons they have learned. The position of the CEO is the most misconstrued in business organizations. It is generally conceived that the highly coveted position offers double convenience and allows total freedom to make easy decisions. But like the proverbial “shoe”, you don’t know where it pinches until you wear it.

Even though the CEOs can ride on the luxury of delegating their jobs to their subordinates, the most important aspect of their jobs can’t be delegated.

Before I proceed in discussing the lessons all budding CEOs must learn it is necessary to have an understanding of who a CEO really is and to understand what their job description entails.

Who is a CEO?
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the most senior corporate officer of any company.

What are the job descriptions of a CEO?

There is no universal definition or categorization of the roles of a CEO in a company. However, there are some essential responsibilities that CEOs generally carry out in corporate organizations; these responsibilities are mostly set by the board of directors.

Here are some of the responsibilities of the CEOs

Advising and informing the board of director on the company’s activities.
Serving as a link between the board of directors, staffs, and clients.
Overseeing the overall activities of the company and ensuring effective delivery.
Ensuring that the brand name and values are protected.
From the above, it is clear that the position of a CEO is not an easy one, in fact, I will go as far as saying they live like a clock; working all the time. Creating a niche market gives you a special privilege of growing and becoming a trailblazer in your chosen field.

Here are Lessons Learned From Great CEOs
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A man who had 17 camels wrote a will for his three children. The will stated that the first child should get half of the 17 camels while the second and third children and should get one-third and one-ninth of the 17 camels respectively.

There lies the problem, how can they possibly divide 17 into half (1/2), one-third (1/3) or one-ninth (1/9)? The problem escalates as the siblings were unable to find a solution.

They decided to consult a wise old man. The wise man listened attentively to the content of the Will, after critically analyzing the will; he brought one camel of his own and added it to the 17, making it 18 camels.
Then he started dividing the camels as stipulated in the will.

1/2 of 18 = 9. Hence, the first child got 9 camels.


1/3rd of 18 = 6. Hence, the second child got 6 camels.

1/9th of 18 = 2. Hence, the third child got 2 camels.

After sharing the camels among the children, there...Read More: http://i-periscope..co.za/2016/06/moral-story-18th-camel.html

WHAT SCARE YOU MOST; GETTING OLDER? or GETTING POORER?


Fear doesn't need conquer, fear is a good thing.
once you start thinking about;

● Losing attractiveness
● Becoming a bad lady or an Irresponsible man
● Being abandoned
● money
● Financial insecurity etc.

You are begining to run the risk of eroding your true self. It becomes hard if not impossible to have FUN, and take the risk you need to take.


"keep your face towards the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you" Walt Whitman


Gentlemen corp members, have a wonderful service year. REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN

The majority of people will fancy the idea of working for themselves; being their own bosses, having total control of their own lives and making their own decisions freely. As desirable as it is, the entrepreneurial journey is clouded by uncertainty. When the fear of the unknown looms large most people are compelled to settle for the safer option; getting employed and ensuring job security.

 

“Once you start thinking about financial security, you’re beginning to run the risk of eroding your true self…Once you start thinking about money… I’m not sure you’re going to be able to take the risks you need to take. You want to stay clear of that; let that part, hopefully, take care of itself.”

-Robert Redford

 

Fear is the reason why many people with great ideas never attempt to start their own businesses. However, the road to success is paved with fear. If you start a business without the required confidence to confront and overcome your fears, the road will be bumpy and rough; you may never arrive at Success bus top.

Take a moment and ask yourself, ‘if all entrepreneurial fears and obstacles are removed, would you rather start a business and be your own boss?

Regardless of the line of business, you are venturing into, there are four inevitable fears you will have to face. These are common to all industries.

LACK OF EXPERIENCE

Having proper knowledge of the market or industry you are venturing into, in addition to having experience in accounting, business management, marketing, taxes among other skills; are major prerequisites for starting a business. It must be noted, however, lack of experience does not automatically mean that your business is bound to fail. It just makes it difficult for you to overcome the hurdles you will encounter in your early startup days; usually within the first or second year.

Instead of consuming yourself with worry and allowing it to take a toll on you or kill your startup idea, you can start by researching and learning online, learning from someone who has been in the business long enough to know the nitty-gritty of the business or talking to your future customers to find out their wants or needs; this will help you understand how they think and spend.

IT TAKES HARDWORK AND DEDICATION

Starting a business is not an easy task. Most startups spend as much as 60-80hrs a week in the early startup days. It’s even worse when you juggle a full-time job while starting your own business. Starting a business is a life-changing decision; one that unbalances your life. The Italian saying that “time is a gentleman” does not apply to early startups.

No kamikaze stunt will save you from the initial hurdles; hard work and dedication are some of the crucial factors that will see you through. You must be able to find your rhythm. Anxiety, stress and sleepless nights will be your regular visitors.

Isn’t it scary to know that after all the hard work and dedication, the business may still fail? You wouldn’t know until you try.
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This is an African folktale of the Hausa, a diverse but culturally homogeneous people predominantly concentrated in the Northern Nigeria and South-Eastern Nigeria. Significant numbers of Hausa can also be found in parts of Chad, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Sudan, Togo, Gabon, and Ghana.


A snake chased by hunters asked a farmer to save its life. To hide it from its pursuers, "Farmer, please hide me," said the snake. "Where shall I hide you?" The farmer replied. "All I ask is that you save

my life," the snake continued. Out of sympathy, the farmer squatted and let the snake crawl into his belly.



But when the danger had passed and the farmer asked the snake to come out, "No, No!" The snake said, "I feel safe and warm in here." Feeling weak and helpless, the farmer struggled homeward. On his way home, the farmer saw a Heron and went up to him to whisper what had happened. The Heron told him .....Read more:
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This is an African folktale of the Hausa, a diverse but culturally homogeneous people predominantly concentrated in the Northern Nigeria and South-Eastern Nigeria. Significant numbers of Hausa can also be found in parts of Chad, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Sudan, Togo, Gabon, and Ghana.


A snake chased by hunters asked a farmer to save its life. To hide it from its pursuers, "Farmer, please hide me," said the snake. "Where shall I hide you?" The farmer replied. "All I ask is that you save

my life," the snake continued. Out of sympathy, the farmer squatted and let the snake crawl into his belly.



But when the danger had passed and the farmer asked the snake to come out, "No, No!" The snake said, "I feel safe and warm in here." Feeling weak and helpless, the farmer struggled homeward. On his way home, the farmer saw a Heron and went up to him to whisper what had happened. The Heron told him .....Read more:
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Zet72:

Please stop quoting me, you irritate me so much. I find it quit unbelievable and discomforting that a full blooded igbo man is in support of buharis lopsided government. A man who unequivocally made it clear that he has no regret and wouldn't mind killing another 3million igbos to maintain the statusqquo and keep lord lugards experiment going.

I was expecting to see a thread from u, lamenting and berating buharis army on the callous and wicked way they treated and arrested your village folks. Simply because they protested the destruction of their farmland and homes by fulani herders, however, it seems enugu state have they own "omenka" in you, which is quite pathetic.

wow! your people must be proud of you.

MARRIAGE IS AN IMPORTANT INSTITUTION ALL OVER THE WORLD, PARTICULARLY IN AFRICA AND NIGERIA. TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE IN NIGERIA IS SPECIAL AND UNIQUE ACCORDING TO EACH ETHNIC GROUP. NIGERIA'S RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE MAKES UP FOR FASCINATING TRADITIONAL MARRIAGES, HOWEVER, SOME OF THEM ARE QUITE UNUSUAL.

Listed below are four unusual traditional marriages across Nigeria

OKRIKA'S PERMANENT UNION; Even In Death.

The famous vows "Till Death Do Us Part " which had defined our perceptions of marriage for generations does not apply to the Okrika people of Rivers State, in the South-South region of Nigeria. In Okrika, a bride who is married according to the "Iya" tradition, becomes the groom's permanent possession, even in death. In a situation where she is divorced from her husband, she remains his possession even if she marries another man...Click here to read more: http://youknowsup.com/marriage-tradition/

Starting a successful business is not as easy as drinking a glass of water. what makes a great startup? Having an excellent mind, determination, willingness to change your ideas that are not working, the ability to stand up every time you are knocked down and the power to free yourself from the tangled web of mediocrity, are some of the basic prerequisites of a successful startup.

Whether you choose to be a blogger or a web startup, you must be willing to work hard.

Understanding the difference between a blogger and a web startup

A blogger or internet marketer is someone who writes a blog and handles social media marketing activities. A blogger is a sole entrepreneur (Solopreneurs). He or she sets up a blog and solely creates and manages the blog contents; optimizing, aggregating and marketing.

To have a good understanding of what web startup means, let’s take a look at the words separately. The Web or the worldwide web may be described as a channel through which your products or services can be distributed to the consumers. A startup is a term that has been used in the past few years to describe a company that is in the first stage of its operation. These companies are founded by entrepreneurs who see a gap in the market and try to capitalize on it.

So a web startup may be described as newly formed companies that offer a products or services through a website. A Web Startup may consist of the typical organizational structure of power and responsibilities shared between different levels of management. The structure of a startup company is determined by the company’s goals and objectives.

Either you choose to be a blogger or a web startup, you’ll be confronted by so many hurdles at the kick-off of your start-up journey. Startup is an uncertain venture, but offer you an opportunity to generate a good fortune.

If you are looking to make money while being your own boss, you should be thinking of creating a blog already. Starting and growing a blog organically is not an easy task, but one that offers a lot of promises. Although there are no defined rules to succeeding as a blogger, there are best practices that have seen many successful bloggers turned social savvy into 6 figures annual income.


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Ogbomoso is a town in South Western Nigeria, which was founded in the mid 17th century. Ogbomoso has become a center of tourist attraction, thanks to the 324-year-old tortoise popularly called Alagba

Alagba has lived long enough to witness the coronations of 17 Soun’s of Ogbomosoland who have reigned in the town since he was taken to the palace.

Here are 7 things you don't know about Alagba
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FANTASY IS A CHANNEL THROUGH WHICH WE EXPLORE THE FANTASTICAL WORLDS AND HUNT IMAGERY.

Girls are mostly denounced for being sexually adventurous in a way that a man wouldn't be, a stigma that easily leads to denial. This explains why most girls keep their fantasy a secret.

Here are 5 secrets fantasies most girls have but won't admit to

1) MFM party

Male-Female-Male (MFM) is a popular fantasy among girls, but don't expect them to admit to it. They may not have the intention of making it a reality, or even talk about it. it's just one of those things that go through their brains...continue reading: http://youknowsup.com/5-secret-fantasies-girls-wont-admit/

The idea of starting a business is easy to conceive. But how do you transform the idea into a winning concept? What problems do you intend to solve with your business? What is the nexus between your needs and the needs of your target customers? These are some of the important questions you should ask yourself before starting a business.

I will assume you already have the required capital. But you must understand that starting a business is not all about the startup capital, it involves among other things: sacrifice, dedication, hard work and proper planning. It is also necessary to have a good managerial skill and a deep understanding of the prospective industry.

Here are 4 steps to follow to make your start-up vision a reality

Step 1: GENERATE AND DEVELOP AN IDEA

Ideation is the toughest part of starting a business. Most business founders have a lot of ideas in their heads, but most of the times, the ideas never see the light of the day. If you are stuck with a lot of new ideas and you are having difficulty choosing the winning one, this easy tip will help you generate and develop a breakthrough idea.

Find your passion: you must bear in mind that starting a business requires hard work and commitment. Passion is the contagious positive energy that will help you drive your business to success. If you develop an idea that you are passionate about you will enjoy every sunset and look forward to every sunrise in your business journey.

Step 2: MAKE A BUSINESS PLAN

What is the operating cost? It is imperative to know how much you'll need to run the business. These include fixed cost (e.g. rents) and variable cost (including direct and indirect overhead cost)

Analyse the relevant industry: you need to consider which industry your idea fits. Identify the needs of your target customers. Find out the gap and opportunities in the industry. Examine the trends in the industry. Get information from a relevant source within the industry. For instance, if you intend to venture into the tech world, TechCrunch, offers reliable information on the latest news trends in technology... continue reading: http://youknowsup.com/starting-business-4-steps-follow/

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YOUR NAME CAN HAVE A RIDICULOUS IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE

Most African parents, especially Nigerians, give their children names with deep spiritual, social and cultural meaning. It is believed that names impact on the life of the bearer, either positively or negatively.

It’s not surprising that most Nigerian parents now give their children names like Victory, Goodluck, Success etc.

This is almost certainly not true in other climes, especially in the western world. If it Is true, Steve Jobs will most certainly be the President of American Job Seekers’ Association while Bill Gates should have been a gate-man in probably Bill Clinton’s house. And “Barrack” Obama? I will leave that to your imagination.

intimacy gadgets On The Increase



Given their supposed puritanical nature, most Nigerian girls will give you the impression that they have never ‘heard’ of intimacy gadgets. Just don’t go and search their cupboards, you may find skeletons.

Many of our society ladies use them, this girl uses it, that ‘innocent’ girl next door uses it. Maybe that explains the increasing surge of intimacy gadget shops in Nigeria. Who patronizes them?

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Content marketing was subjected to a lot of changes in 2015. These changes served as indicators that content marketing is here to stay. 2016 promises to bring more changes to the ever-changing marketing landscape.

Content marketing is growing in importance, as it gives small businesses an opportunity to improve their brand value and build a community of loyal customers. Given the increasing numbers of contents created daily, the work of content marketers will be more challenging in 2016. To stay in competition in the increasingly competitive market, content marketers will need to always work towards the creation of quality contents.

Most top brands are investing heavily in content marketing. Some business to customer (B2C) marketers is spending over a quarter of their total budget on content marketing while around 84 percent of business to business (B2B) marketers agree that brand awareness is a top goal. This means that small businesses have to work harder to make their voices heard.

To stay ahead of competitions in the global market, you need to be able to adapt your marketing strategies to the changes in the competitive digital landscape.

Here are 5 content marketing drift to watch out for in 2016

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The realization that many Nigerian businesses are having difficulty in customer acquisition strategies is what inspired me to write this article. This is mostly caused by the major misconception that spending money on stopgap solutions will give them the desired result; nine times out of ten it doesn’t work for them

Customers are the lifeline of any business, without them, your will be stagnant. In this article i will show you some effective ways of improving your customer acquisition strategy without wasting your money – you probably don’t even have enough.

The businessdictionary defines customer acquisition strategy as the process of persuading a consumer to purchase a company’s goods or services. The cost associated with the important customer acquisition process is an important measure for a business to evaluate in combination with how much value having each customer typically brings to the business.

Acquiring customers the smart way will not only help you reduce unnecessary spending, it will also help you business grow. The first and most important step to take is to draw a plan. No marketing campaign can be successful without a proper plan; in this case, your plan should be focused on utilizing the right practices.

Here are four tips to help you and your team improve you customer acquisition strategy

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Zinedine Zidane was appointed the new manager of the spainish capital club Real Madrid following the sacking of Rafael Benitez.

The question hanging on everyone’s lips is how long will it take Florentino Perez to call the next press conference? Zidane’s job the subject of course. Florentino Perez comes off like a little brat who always wants new toys. He gets the toys but time ticks fast for his next demand for new ones.

Zidane becomes the 11th Real Madrid coach in 12 years under Perez. The three times FIFA world player of the Year and World Cup winner faces a herculean task to take the Los Blancos - who are currently positioned 3rd on the League Table - back to the winning ways.

5 Problems Zinadine Zidane MAY Face As Real Madrid’s Coach

Lack Of Experience

Coaching Real Madrid is like walking on a banana peel; it's not a question of IF you will fall over, it's a question of WHEN. Florentino and Real Madrid is all about the bass, they don't do treble. You can win 20 straight matches and everything is fine but losing one or two games may put your job on the line. In Madrid, Zidane is guaranteed to have some of the most talented footballers in A team. He will be caught between balancing ego and maximizing the team's potential. Luckily, Zidane has a friendly relationship with most of the big guns in the team. But its left to be seen if that will translate to collective will to achieve specific goal’s.

EL-CLASSICO PRESSURE AND THE BATTLE AGAINST THE BIG TEAMS

The Classico games have always been one of the deciding factors of the life span of A Real Madrid coach. Recall that Bernard Schauster's famous comment that inspired his sack? "winning El Classico is impossible.'' For over a decade, Real Madrid has been walking in the shadows of Barcelona. Despite its rich history, the Los Blancos have been suffering relative drought and are desperate to play catch up with their Catalan rival.
Apart from the Classico pressure, Zidane will be faced with the challenge of leading Madrid to their first win against the La Liga big guns...read more:http:///j5rmm7f

It's not a coincidence that the greatest things were achieved starting small. Google Inc, which in 2015 generated 74.54 billion US dollars in revenue, started as a small project by Larry Page and Sergey Brin when they were both PhD students at Stanford University in Stanford, California.

When google was was incorporated in 1998, it was based in Page and Brin's friend's (Susan Wojcicki) garage. Today, the American multinational technology company has grown to become the world's biggest company.

One major lesson that can be drawn from Page and Brin's story is that project may come to you in form of an assignment or task, but with the right attitude you can turn a small project into professional success.

The paypal story is a reminder that despite the uncertainties and ambiguity, we can overcome all hurdles if we never give up

“ The goal - at least the way I think about entrepreneurship - is you realize one day that you can't really work for anyone else. You have to start your won thing. It almost doesn't matter what the thing it is. We had six different business plan changes, and then the last one was PayPal.

If that one didn't work out, if we still had the money and the people, obviously we would not have given up. We would have iterated on the business model and done something else. I don't think there was ever clarity as to who we were until we knew it was working. By then, we'd figured out our PR pitch and told everyone what we do and who we are. But between the founding and the actual PayPal, it was just like this tug-of-war where it was like, "We're trying this, this week." Every week you go to investors and say, "We're doing this, exactly this. We're really focused. We're going to be huge." The next week you're like, "That was a lie."