Happy New Year

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Happy new week friends,

I look forward to sharing with you Brilliant and Excellent tips for attaining your goals, fulfilling your Purpose and making the world a better place.

I was discussing with a friend this week and I saw the great passion he has for his football club Chelsea FC though I am a fan of Barcelona FC.  I got home and wondered how I became a fan of Barcelona FC and I discovered that I had a friend who influenced me unknowingly to both of us. I am sure if we conduct a survey today showing how people became a fan of their favorite clubs, we would have a large number of fans who were influenced by friends, neighbors, family, colleagues, mentors or certain key players and coaches of such clubs.

One of my best advice for you in 2019 is to ensure you surround yourself with the right people who can give you relevant information or influence you positively.
In a few hours across the globe, we would be in 2019. I am so excited and I guess you are. Because I have a good prediction for 2019

It will be an absolute year to multiply your income, rise in your organization and industry If you have been struggling with your health, 2019 will be the best year to reach your health and fitness goals. 2019 will be your best relationship year. You can quote me on this and go to the bank with it.

However, if you do not do something different, 2019 will be almost the same as 2019 and you would have the same result. You need to be aware that your achievements today is just a mere fraction of what you are capable of achieving. And the only constraint you have all these years is still YOU. In 2019, you must have a strong desire to for greatness and be ready to cause positive disruptions in your industry, community and wherever.

Hence, let’s go into 2019 with a strong desire for CHANGE and see if the change we have long desired won’t occur.
Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas!!!

Compliments of the season and  Merry Christmas to you all.

A great man is the reason for this season.  several years has come and gone and we still celebrate christmas because of one man who has really influenced our world. He is a man of influence and great worth. Irrespective of the number of years he lived, He was always, making the news and, making impact every day. He lived a life of Value and Purpose.

The term ‘’VALUE’’ is defined as the importance, worth or usefulness of a thing.  Nearly everything in life revolves around creating and delivering VALUE. From the very day, we are born till the day we die, we learn to place value on different things around us in different ways, depending on how important or beneficial it is to us.




Most people in our society today are by far more valued than others; this value placed on us individually can be classified by our achievements, net worth, background and impact to the society. Most importantly, our assumptions, belief system, culture, or previous information on a particular individual also influence the values we place on people. Ever wondered why one can give away a higher sum of money to a loved one and feel uneasy to give the same value to another. Ever wondered why you always feel you can not give beggars beyond a particular amount even when you know they need it more? Ever wondered why you give your spiritual leaders respects and gifts even when you do not have much for yourself.

As the new year approaches, one of our priority is to evaluate our present status and decide to add value to our selves. It is a stepping stone to greatness. It is not also late to engage in several activities before 2019 is finally here.

You can engage the BPE team for more tips or book a session with any of our seasoned counselors to guide you.

Once again, Merry Christmas and Happy new year in advance

2019 is here...Stop and smell your roses

Happy new week friends,

I look forward to sharing with you Brilliant and Excellent tips for attaining your goals, fulfilling your Purpose and making the world a better place.

The expression "stop and smell the roses" is not simply about flowers, but rather about how to live your life with a deeper appreciation of the world around us. It reminds us to slow down and notice the little things that make life worthwhile. Despite a busy life, it is important to know how to be present at the moment; otherwise, those moments will pass you by.

This weekend, I gave my security guard an unexpected ride, He was glad and we engaged in a friendly conversation. Before he said one or few statements, he mentioned of a house he built in a remote part of the state where his family lives. I was impressed and had to give him the double amount of the tip I planned giving him.

Just like yesterday, we started the year 2018 and approaching 2019 in a couple of days. It is time to review our achievements and goals ahead of the coming year and the future. It is the nature of man to make a boast of his previous achievements to other men just like my guard Mohammed did. Some call it Pride but it is also a way of giving testimonies and marketing your accomplishments, this makes people believe in your capabilities and strength. This will earn you more recognition and businesses. It could also expand your network and position you for greater opportunities.

Yes, You always have big plans and big goals. And you're never satisfied because satisfaction breeds complacency. Unfortunately, most of the time that means you're unhappy because you think more about what you have not achieved, have not done, and do not have. (Of course, the key is to instead do things that make you happy more often.)

Take a moment and think about what you have achieved so far, both professionally and especially personally.   We've all screwed up. We all have things we could have done better. Words. Actions. Omissions. Failing to step up, step in, or be supportive.
Successful people don't expect to be perfect, but they do think they can always be better. So think back on yesterday. Think about what went well. Then think about what didn't go as well as it could have and take ownership. Take responsibility.

Activities for you to end the year 2018:

• Take time out of your schedule be with your family.Quality time with your parents, children, relatives, and spouse can have a lasting impact on their overall physical and mental health
• Go on road trips, sightsee, or share new experiences together.
• Visit relatives that you don't see as often or make time to call or write them.
• Remember important dates and events, like birthdays and graduations.
• Connect more with your friends.While it's important to make time for your family, your friends are like your second family. Make sure that not all your time is consumed by one person or thing. Friends can help to keep things in perspective.
• Laugh and be playful together. Humor can make ordinary things seem fun.  Make your partner, spouse, or boyfriend/girlfriend feel special.  Make a special meal for your partner. Be creative. Putting in an effort that goes beyond the usual routine is often rewarding for both of you.
• Give a small gift to show your love. Whether it's a single rose, a handmade craft, or a card, it makes a world of difference to show you care. Small surprises can become lasting memories and help to build stronger relationships.
• Give back with a simple act of kindness.
• Be mindful about the world around you.
• Be positive and live happier.
• Use positive affirmations throughout the day.
• Get in touch with nature.
• Be thankful.

You only have one life to live, and it is yours.

Ref: https://www.wikihow.com/Stop-and-Smell-the-Roses

DO YOU HAVE THE GUTS TO SUCCEED?

Happy new week friends,

I look forward to sharing with you Brilliant and Excellent tips for attaining your goals, fulfilling your Purpose and making the world a better place.

We once had a guard who, from time to time, helped the driver wash the cars in the compound. The guard knew nothing about automobiles, so he relied on what he learnt from the driver. Every time the driver start to wash the cars, the guard would stand by him and watch, then he too would do the same. The only thing the guard was never able to do was to drive the car and move it even though he often sat by the driver’s sit and dramatize with the keys

A few weeks later, the guard’s cousin came to visit, soon enough, he too joined in washing the cars in the compound and like his other cousin, he watched the driver and soon began to do everything the driver does. Within a few days of trying, the guard’s cousin not only mastered the washing but was able to move the car entirely on his own. Although this singular action cost us the fence and the front bumper, I was forced to reckon that this cousin had something our guard didn’t have.

Some call it “courage”, “boldness”, “audacity” or “fearlessness”. I call it “guts”. The experience of the guard and his cousin reminds me that there are two kinds of people:

1.      The first kind see opportunities around them, but never ever stretch to utilize them or even take advantage of it. They may have the skills, the resources, and the certificate but somehow they lack guts.

2.      The second kind may not have the advantage of the first kind, but when an opportunity opens up around them, they step to it and maximize it. Such people are not afraid to stand up and do something different and unpopular.

Many people in life are crippled by fear of failure that they never try at something that holds the promise of great success for them. It takes guts (personal courage and determination) to succeed at anything meaningful, beyond certificates, money or good looks, it takes guts to follow your dreams and take hold of your life.

GUTS AND DECISION MAKING: WHEN TO TRUST YOUR GUTS

Trusting your guts is often used to mean trusting your intuition when you feel pressured to take a decision. In life, it takes guts and insight to take a good decision. However, when your guts seem to be leading in a direction that you consider risky, after evaluating it and shows a promising path, then by all means, follow through. Guts is about taking risk, taking chances and overcoming obstacles. Life itself is a risk but it takes guts to dare to dream and take your life to greater levels.

HOW TO BUILD GUTS

Participate in challenging social events, be it a conversation, a competition, a team, a committee or whatever it is that makes you afraid.

When you feel wronged, walk up to the person and gently state your claim. Never with insult or mockery but with respect. By standing up for yourself when wronged, you build courage and confidence.

Meet people from time to time and introduce yourself. Always associate yourself with smart people and learn to start a conversation with a complete stranger.

Read and learn. Reading opens your mind to the wisdom of people who have gone ahead and are successful.

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Once you become fearless, life becomes limitless.

We are creators

Happy new week friends,

I look forward to sharing with you Brilliant and Excellent tips for attaining your goals, fulfilling your Purpose and making the world a better place.

“Let us make man in our own image”  You will admit with me that this is an expression of thought and imagination...

So much has been said about inventors from all part of the world. Legendary architect Renzo Piano -- the mind behind such indelible buildings as The Shard in London, the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the new Whitney Museum of Art in New York City – talked about some of his life's work. He said with the aid of gorgeous imagery, he makes an eloquent case for architecture as the answer to our dreams, aspirations, and desire for beauty. "Universal beauty is one of the few things that can change the world," he says. "This beauty will save the world. One person at a time, but it will do it.

Scottish-born inventor Alexander Graham Bell got the first patent for an electric telephone in 1876 With special credit going to the German Karl Benz for creating what's considered the first practical motorcar in 1885.




But I am  not an engineer! That is not an excuse. Several brands, buildings, businesses, products today are the expression of people’s idea, imagination and creation. Movies and several Art exhibition and paintings are people’s idea. It is not late to attach brand to your name.
We humans were born to create which is our prime purpose. When we fail to do this, we can not live a fulfilled life.

Human Imagination is unique to mankind alone - no other creature on Earth has this remarkable power. It is what makes us human! It is the ability to visualize ideas in our mind and then bring these ideas into existence, to be creative. It gave people the opportunity to began improving their lives. By developing this powerful imagination many people throughout the history of mankind have benefitted greatly by using their unique power to create every conceivable innovation that can be imagined. You too can benefit by developing a strong creative imagination.

For several years, my thoughts were blank and I didn’t create shit. I only consumed. From food to TV and every other mind raping activities. My brain was rotting, my belly was growing, and my spirits sank more and more each day. While growing up, I remembered beign a writer and playing musical instruments.  So this told me creativity is within but as we engage  ourselves with several junks and activities that do not aid creativity, this ability dies.
Starting this blog and my NGO was one of the best decisions I’ve made. Every day I am saddled with the responsibility of  what to write and what to create. It has enabled my creative mind and spirit.

Tips and activities

• Be observant
• Be curious about everything
• Identify your interest and talents
• Identify local problems and ways to solve them
• Try new paths - don’t accept the status-quo.
• Keep an open mind and associate with creative people
• Develop your interests and natural talents -.
• Build upon the ideas of other people - improve and refine their ideas.

Develop a Powerful Creative Imagination today.  It can be your key to success.