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There are a bunch of things we can’t control as humans. These are things I’ll like to let you know about today. Too many people are unhappy because they do not accept things or circumstances that they cannot change or control. The goal of this article is to make you understand these things so that you won't waste time worrying about them and focus on those things you can control. Here are 9 things you can’t control in life: What people think or say about you Another thing you don’t have control of is what people think about you, as well as what people say about you. You can suggest, demand, implore--you can scream it at the top of your lungs, but you can't always change another person's mind or perspective. You can't make everyone like, love or forgive you. You can't win their respect if they're not willing to give it. For instance, there must be a certain successful person you know of, probably from your village or neighbourhood, whose wealth i

One of the most powerful women in Africa and the richest woman in Nigeria, Mrs Folorunsho Alakija born on July 15 1951, is a renown businesswoman and an entrepreneur who has in no doubt manage to amass more wealth than most Nigerians could ever imagined most especially men, she was said to have made a lot of money from her investment in the oil and printing industries. A quote from an American writer Jean Chatzky, in her book Women With Money said "It's not a big surprise that women mature earlier than men. As a result, they tend to deliver better judgment,  particularly when it comes to money." So is the way of Mrs Alakija as her quality judgement in investing in oil business in 1993 has given her a place among the top guns in Africa and beyond. Mrs Folorunsho Alakija has a full length profile on the internet as well as a high profile on Forbes list but here are 9 things you probably didn't know about the female billionaire. BORN TO A WEALTHY FAMILY:

      A renown business mogul, known all over Africa and beyond, born 10th of April, 1957 is the owner of Dangote Group, who dominates some commodities in Nigeria and other African countries? he's no other than Alhaji Aliko Dangote GCON. He was ranked the richest person in Africa and 23rd in the worlds by Forbes. Valued at about $25 billion, is the first black man to attain that position among the worlds 25 richest people. Not so many things are hidden about the Nigerian billionaire as his profile is all over the internet, but here are few things you probably don't know about the C.E.O of Dangote Group. 1.HE'S HAD AN EYE IN BUSINESS FROM CHILDHOOD: Youth that actually aspires to be like Dangote should not think he achieved what he is today overnight. He was said to have been in love with business right from his tender age. Napoleon Hill stated in his book, " Think And Grow Rich ", that "When your desires are strong enough, you will appear to pos

9 Things You CAN Control In Life. In life, there are things we can control and there are things we can't control. In this article, I will help you realize how much of your life is actually under your control and I'll be very precise about it. If something is not working out for you in any of these regards, the only person to blame is yourself. Here are 9 things in life that you can control. Your Time: Time waits for no one they say. Your clock is ticking! Every day, after you wake up, you have 16 to 20 hours in order to make your life better.  If you spend your time surfing the net, watching TV or flipping through Instagram, then it's your choice. Invest your time and focus on things that yield positive results. Your Circle of Friends Ask yourself this, “Who are my friends”? You might meet people based on your circumstances, but never forget that you are free to choose your friends. It’s better to have none than being surrounded by people who onl

One of the things that can hold anyone back from pursuing their dreams or becoming successful in life is fear of failure and the lack of self-confidence. It’s something we all face, to some degree, at some point in life. And I believe that if you are low in self-confidence, I strongly believe that you can do things to increase your self-confidence. You do not have to be reliant on others to increase your self-confidence. You can become someone worthy of respect, and someone who can pursue what he wants despite what people think. So, here are ways to gain more confidence in yourself and be great. Groom yourself I’ll like to start with this point because it is a very obvious thing. Grooming yourself can make you feel different and comfortable in your skin. It’s amazing how much of a difference a shower and a shave can make in your feelings of self-confidence and for your self-image. There have been days when I turned my mood around completely with this one little thing. Appea

In today’s ever-changing business world, entrepreneurs can easily become overwhelmed. It’s very pertinent to stay focused on your goals for the company. While luck is something some people believe works for entrepreneurs, more often it is a strategy that plays an important role in determining what startups are successful. That is why this post is very important for every entrepreneur who wants to have extraordinary success. Here are areas entrepreneurs must be strategic within: Establish a Value Proposition. For your business to grow and survive in the market, you must understand what sets it apart from the competition. Identify why customers come to you for a product or service. What makes you relevant, differentiated and credible? Use your answer to explain to other consumers why they should do business with you. For example, if you run a transport company that travels from the eastern part of Nigeria to the northern part, say Kano, and the fare is #5000 nair

Emotional first aid? Feeling bad or being depressed? Or are you really feeling unpleasant with yourself or in your system, that's Emotional pain, and i think you probably should get to the end of this article maybe you can find solace. Emotional pain or mental pain is an unpleasant feeling or suffering of a non-physical origin. Emotional pain can become an addiction to some people overwhelmed with feelings like sadness, depression, guilt, shame, or fear, these emotions becomes so common and constant that they felt its part of them and they cant just imagine life without it. Jackson Mackenzie quotes in his book  Whole Again , "When we stay with shame, we are learning how to tolerate pain. The more we can do this, the more our bodies will reveal their truth to us instead of instead of actually trying to avoid pain. We can meet it with kindness and curiosity. We can ask it questions and learn about it without being consumed by it. You can get the full text  here .

The first thing I’m going to say to you is this: A good indicator that you're on the correct path and that you're doing something right are the haters. Sounds tricky but it is a fact. I don't know a single person who has achieved massive success without pissing off a bunch of people, go ahead, try to name one. Do you know that as rich as Bill Gates is, he has haters, Aliko Dangote isn't left out, everyone doing something great has, even Jesus Christ who died for our sins pissed off more than half the world's population? If you don’t have any haters, you’re not making enough noise in your marketplace or workplace. Ever wondered why the richest and successful people always move around with security guards? Truth is, everyone has haters. So, here are nine things you should know about your haters. If they could do it better, they would have done it already This is a legit number one reason people hate on you. If your haters could have done a