SHUT UP, START UP, AND STEP UP

SHUT UP, START UP, AND STEP UP
‘Don’t talk about what you are going to do, instead do it, and let others talk about it’-Steve Harris

When I decided to publish the M.O.V.E Achievers Compendium (Success Secrets of Nigerian Achievers), which by the way was a sold out publication, I procrastinated severely.I focused more on talking about rather than taking steps towards its realization. Eventually, it was published but I wasn’t prompt in taking action. I know you can relate with this story. You have projects you should be working on, a song you should be recording, a business you ought to have started .But you are doing more talking than taking steps towards the realization of your dream.

In the late 80’s he was of Nigeria’s biggest rising stars. The first actor to be paid a million naira for a movie role. He starred in several award winning roles and soon became a household name. Richard Mofedamijo never started from the top, in 1982 while in the university, he played the lead role in Echoes of wrath which was his first exposure to Television. He landed his first professional lead role in the film The Last Omen. He wasn’t just talking about his passion to be a renowned actor, he dared to take a chance on his dream, and today,he is a big shot in his area of expertise.

The challenge for many individuals is that they are waiting for the perfect timing in order to step out and be all they have been wired to be.A perfect timing is an illusion. Stepping out with divinity is the secret weapon of achievers.
It all started with a vision, to publish a magazine that empowers youth for change, in her hostel at the University of Jos. Amazingly, Rise grew and evolved rapidly into the grand daddy of all youth gatherings in Nigeria.

Today, this young but uncompromising lady heads one of Nigeria’s fastest growing youth businesses with revenues in tens of millions. Toyosi Akerele is a model to countless young Nigerians because she dared to shut up start up her business and now stepping up on the ladder to greatness.

Its time to stop complaining and start taking steps towards the writing of your own success story.More Action Less Talk(M.A.L.T).Go make it happen.

Kehinde Ajose is a talent development coach, Publicity strategist and sought after motivational speaker who helps individuals to create wealth from their talents and become global brands.He is reachable at 08024212530.Visit kehindeajose.blogspot.com

I AM PREGNANT

I AM PREGNANT
Hi dearest, I’m excited to have you here, hmmm, very sure your mind is wondering if you are really reading the right material. Well, yes you are. I can hear you repeatedly saying, “I am not pregnant”, by the way, what kind of title is this? Ok, just take a chill pill and let’s get started.............

Many years ago, when you were leaving heaven, God did not send you to a family in other to occupy space, He put some very unique and wonderful things inside of you so, that is what you are pregnant with. Well, you may think you cannot do anything, that is a big lie from the devil, there is something so unique about you that the only person who can do it and will do it beautifully well is you. I don’t need to ask you if it’s weird for a woman to carry a baby in her all through her life cause it is obviously weird. It’s also very weird for you to carry that beautiful gift on your inside without giving birth to it inotherwords, expressing it.

Dearest, enough of carrying the due pregnancy around, well, your expected date of delivery is now, your labour should start now and that beautiful baby should be delivered now. No matter how trivial you think it is, it could be that smile, that listening ear, that writing skill, well, whatever it is, your due date is now. Please do not die with that pregnancy, neither should you grow old with it.

The world is in a hurry to see that beautiful baby born. Hurry now to the labour room, common pushhhhhhhhhhhhhh and deliver that beautiful gift that would put smiles on the world’s face.
Loads of Love,
Smiling D.

OLANIYAN OLUWADARA

FIGHT FOR THE DREAM

FIGHT FOR THE DREAM

Dreams on their own don’t come to fruition, until the dreamer is ready to stay in the dreamers ring and unwilling to give up the fight. In the personal pursuit of my dreams, I have had reasons to give up and like the youths will say ‘lock up’. But I have decided to keep at it and be willing to confront whatever stops me from being a champion. When Benjamin Disraeli attempted to speak in the Parliament for the first time they booed him into silence , but he said ‘Though I sit down now , the time will come when you will all hear me’.And they did.He became one of Britain’s best orators and Prime ministers. He fought for his dream.

Forget the illusion that your dreams will be achieved on a platter of gold. You, ve got to be willing to throw in more punches till you emerge a victor. Perhaps, others have dragged you down in life. They ve discouraged you from dreaming. May be they resented the fact that you wanted to move up or do something significant with your life. Take heart, its never too late to start dreaming and adding creams (actions) to your dreams. Dale Turner assserts’Dreams are renewable. No matter what our age or condition , there are still untapped possibilities within us and new beauty waiting to be born’. Yes! There will be times when you will feel like your life has come to a screeching halt, and you are going nowhere.It is then you need to stay in the fight and get the winner’s crown.

Tyler Perry’s currently the richest entertainer in the world as confirmed by Forbes magazine, childhood in New Orleans was marked by a pattern of abuse by his father, and the bitterness from the broken relationship became a source of unforgiveness as Perry grew older, eventually moving to Atlanta. It was only after channeling his struggles through writing, that he found a deeper calling.
After praying for God to help him to forgive his father, whom he later reconciled with, Perry turned his turbulent story of forgiveness and redemption into the stage play I Know I’ve Been Changed. But after several unsuccessful shows, the 28-year-old playwright was broke and even lived on the streets on Atlanta when he couldn’t make ends meet. But even in the difficult times, Perry never doubted his calling.He fought for his dream.

Eventually, I Know I’ve Been Changed became a sleeper hit that offered audiences a refreshing glimpse into the hard, and often times funny things, that God can deliver you from. The play launched Perry into the status of a hot up-and-coming writer.
The success led him to adapt Bishop. T.D. Jakes’ bestselling book Woman Thou Art Loosed into a stage production—a project that exploded into a blockbuster hit. The buzz garnered from the play gave way to several feature films, which Perry writes, directs and acts in, often portraying a variety characters, including the good-natured (but often over-the-top) grandmother Medea.

Hold on to that dream of your yours, be willing to pay the price and in order to be inducted into the champion’s hall of fame.I will read your success story.

Kehinde Ajose is a Talent development coach, Publicity strategist ,and a syndicated columnist who helps people to discover and develop their talents in order to create wealth and become global brands.He is reachable @ 08024212530 or Kehindeajose.blogspot.com

CELEBRITY INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES...THE TYLER PERRY FACTOR

Its been said that success leaves clues and its better to be on the shoulder of a giant if one aspires to be one.American publishing and media company Forbes has named American actor, director, playwright, screenwriter, producer, author, and songwriter Tyler Perry as the highest-paid man in Hollywood.

Atlanta, Georgia based Perry ranks first on the list with the gross earnings of $130 million (One Hundred and thirty million Dollars). Fellow filmmakers like Jerry Bruckheimer and Steven Spielberg followed closely in second ($113 million) and third ($107 million) positions respectively.

In 2005, he released his first film, Diary of a Mad Black Woman and has won over 20 awards including the MTV Movie Awards ‘Best Comedic Performance’.
Here are some inspirational , onpoint, quotations powered by no other than Tyler Perry:

“It doesn't matter if a million people tell you what you can't do, or if ten million tell you no. If you get one yes from God that's all you need.”
― Tyler Perry

“People always try to do the right thing..after they've tried everything else.”
― Tyler Perry

“I'm just enjoying my life.I suggest you try it.”
― Tyler Perry

“Are You Living or Just Existing?"

-Tyler Perry


“You can,t make yourself happy by causing other peoples misery

-Tyler Perry


“You can't build your life around hurts from the past"
-Tyler Perry


“You will always fine jealous people.They're the ones promoting you.”
― Tyler Perry

“Don't wait for someone to green light your project, build your own intersection.”
― Tyler Perry

“I got 27 people livin in my head and all of them was about to beat the heck out of you for doin that..”
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“Don't make a black woman take off her earrings".”
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“it doesnt matter if a million people tell you what you cant do, or if then million tell you no. if you get one yes form god that's all you need”
― Tyler Perry

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“I have no quotes, I asked Tyler Perry for a job as a caterer for one of his movies, I think that he should consider me to work on one of his movies, I am a New Orleanian and would love the chance to make it in this industry, like he did.”
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C.I.J...DOING JUSTICE TO MUSIC

C.I.J…CRAFTED TO DO JUSTICE TO MUSIC


The Nigerian youth has a dream.The dream is not one borne out of much sleep, but a deliberate vision built on his passion for the only nation he can call his own.Being the most populous black nation on the earth, and the origin of some of the world’s most accomplished youngsters.Segun Babatunde, a budding hiphop artiste is one of the country’s music whizkid to watch out for.We live in a very harsh and demoralising businesss and social environment, where its sometimes difficult to take a chance on your dreams and talents, thus creating your own success story.
Against all odds, Segun, a 300level student of University of Jos ,Theatre and film arts is pursuing his passion for music and shying away from the impossible.

STARTING OUT
In his words:’I have always had passion for music.The church was the grooming ground for my talent.Whenever I hear the melody coming from the piano, I automatically key into my music disposition , string words together , and make a melody out of the instrumentals’ he says.

INSPIRATION BEHIND THE NAME
He has always wanted to stand out from the crowd and carve a niche for himself.According to him:’I don’t ,follw the crowd or imitate others, I only get inspired by them.C.I.J is an acronym for Cool Intone Justice, I do justice to any kind of beat.’He further explains:’I see myself as a preacher, using music as a tool to deliver my message’

SHOWING UP….
Having successfully done three singles , which has been a hit in several campuses across the nation,C.I.J has performed at Abuja Carnival, Jos Peace Concert, Jos Campus Blast, and numerous events.

CHALLENGES
Behind every glory is a story to tell.’it hasn’t been easy combining music and academics, raising money to make good music,and being visible as to be invited for gigs.But I have resolved no to give up.To all talented youngsters out there don’t give up even when the ball is up’

ROLEMODELS
‘I love and respect Tuface, Dagrin, Dido, 9ice, 2pac.These guys make me want to deliver my best whenever I listen to their music’

PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
‘I intend to make a difference in the music industry and become an household name.Coupled with my background in theatre arts , I believe my best is yet to come, I am coming soon.

The next few years of people’s lives is today’s deliberate attempt at maximizing the opportunities around them.C.I.J is a living example of a young Nigerian living his dreams one ‘track’ at a time.It is young people like him who constitute the pillars of a nation’s strength.