10 Success lessons from Aliko Dangote.
Who is Alinko Dangote and what can you earn from him? Continue reading 10 Success lessons from Aliko Dangote.
Author: Barbara Zelu
An entrepreneur and writer who is passionate about inspiring and empowering young people everywhere to move out of their comfort zone and unleash the greatness within them.
7 Tips on How to Start and Grow your Business.
If there is any more appropriate time for us to consider starting a business, then it is now. Continue reading 7 Tips on How to Start and Grow your Business.
10 Success Lessons From Livingstone Etse Satekla (Stonebwoy).
Who is stonebwoy? And why should we learn a thing or two from him? Continue reading 10 Success Lessons From Livingstone Etse Satekla (Stonebwoy).
The Story of Thomas Monaghan (Founder of Domino’s Pizza)
Thomas Stephen Monaghan founder of Domino’s Pizza ( largest pizza seller worldwide in terms of sales) was born 25-Mar-1937 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. After the demise of his father, when Thomas was age four, his mother had some difficulties in raising he and his brother James as a single parent. Hence by the time Monaghan was six, in 1943 the burden was too much that … Continue reading The Story of Thomas Monaghan (Founder of Domino’s Pizza)
The world needs your value; be purposeful about life.
As Ralph Waldo Emerson rightly said, “the purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” Like Ralph, I believe that we have all been created with the purpose of adding value to the ecosystem in one way or the other and … Continue reading The world needs your value; be purposeful about life.
Your failure is not final! It is an opportunity for a major come back.
In this journey of life, “failure” is inevitable. I wish I didn’t have to say that, but that is just the truth. Even the best of the best do not escape it. It is a class of life that we all have to pass through. Continue reading Your failure is not final! It is an opportunity for a major come back.
It’s never too late to start all over again.
Has the coronavirus caused a major change in your life? Are you at a crossroad of starting all over again or maintaining status quo? Are things not going the way you expected them or do you feel stuck? Then this article is for you. Over the past two months the world has gone through significant shock, emotionally, psychologically, and financially. Some have lost their loved … Continue reading It’s never too late to start all over again.
3 Money lessons to learn from the COVID -19 Pandemic.
How do I navigate the COVID-19 pandemic financially? What financial lessons can I learn from this COVID-19 Pandemic?
If these are some of the questions that come to your mind anytime you think about the COVID-19 crisis, then this article is for you. Continue reading 3 Money lessons to learn from the COVID -19 Pandemic.
15 Inspiring Mark Zuckerberg Quotes on Success.
People don’t care about what you say, they care about what you build. If you just work on stuff that you like and you’re passionate about, you don’t have to have a master plan with how things will play out. Some people dream of success, while others wake up and work hard at it. People can be really smart or have skills that are directly … Continue reading 15 Inspiring Mark Zuckerberg Quotes on Success.
Top 10 Inspirational Jackie Chan Quotes
1. I never wanted to be the next Bruce Lee. I just wanted to be the first Jackie Chan. -Jackie Chan 2. Life will knock us down, but we can choose whether or not to stand back up. -Jackie Chan 3. Do not let circumstances control you. You change your circumstances. -Jackie Chan 4. The best fights are the ones we avoid. -Jackie Chan … Continue reading Top 10 Inspirational Jackie Chan Quotes
Why Some Talented People Fail in Life.
We ‘ve all seen them and perhaps have had them as friends, close family relatives, classmates or as people we admired from afar. Everything seems to be going on well for them, they are considered the next big thing to happen. They look the part and many believe in them, but yet we wait, and wait and their success never happens. The fact that you’re … Continue reading Why Some Talented People Fail in Life.
10 Inspiring Denzel Washington Quotes
If you have an enemy, then learn and know your enemy, don’t just be mad at him or her. Goals on the road to achievement cannot be achieved without discipline and consistency. The chances you take… the people you meet… the people you love…the faith that you have – that’s what’s going to define your life. At the end of the day, it’s not about … Continue reading 10 Inspiring Denzel Washington Quotes
15 Inspiring Steve Harvey Quotes
Failure is a great teacher, and I think when you make mistakes and you recover from them and you treat them as valuable learning experiences, then you’ve got something to share. Your mission, your purpose and your destiny will all be tied to one thing – your gift. God lets you be successful because he trusts you that you will do the right thing with … Continue reading 15 Inspiring Steve Harvey Quotes
7 Ways to Increase your Bank Account: Culled from the Richest man in Babylon
1.Put aside atleast one tenth of your every earning: It may be done monthly or daily depending on the frequency of your income. But the most important thing is that you make sure at least 1/10th of your every earning is put aside. Some may wonder how can I put aside one tenth if all I earn is not even enough to meet all my … Continue reading 7 Ways to Increase your Bank Account: Culled from the Richest man in Babylon
The Real Secret to Mohammad Ali’s Success.
Victory is from your head and not from your muscles. Continue reading The Real Secret to Mohammad Ali’s Success.
Your Mindset is Everything.
Your mindset is everything, it is undoubtedly your greatest asset. However, if not harnessed well, will be your greatest liability. Why does your mindset matter so much? Firstly, because we’re in a world where the naysayers are averagely more than those who cheer you on and encourage you. People can happily tell you thousand and one reasons why it won’t work. Secondly, for the fact … Continue reading Your Mindset is Everything.
10 Inspiring Muhammad Ali Quotes
I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion. Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. The only thing that matters is submitting to the will of God. Silence is golden when you can’t think of a good answer. … Continue reading 10 Inspiring Muhammad Ali Quotes
You are UNSTOPPABLE.
You were surely created for a purpose, to start, mediate(aid) or complete something. You are a meaningful part of the universe. No matter how insignificant you may consider yourself to be. However, fulfilling your purpose is not guaranteed. Life is not automatic, we don’t get things done by pushing a button. Achieving our lives goal requires efforts, hard work, and resilience. Nonetheless, the results … Continue reading You are UNSTOPPABLE.
10 Africans that should Inspire your 2018
Strive Masiyiwa is a Zimbabwean businessman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He overcame protracted government opposition to launch the mobile phone network Econet Wireless and Econet Media (Kwesé) in Zimbabwe. Masiyiwa serves on a number of international boards, including Unilever, Rockefeller Foundation, the Council on Foreign Relations’ Global Advisory Board, the Africa Progress Panel, the UN Secretary General’s Advisory Board for Sustainable Energy, Morehouse College among others Trevor Noah Born in Johannesburg, Noah began his … Continue reading 10 Africans that should Inspire your 2018
How to bounce back after Adversity.
As unwanted as they may be, adversities are inevitable. We all go through seasons in our lives, good times and bad times. Sometimes life just hits you unexpectedly seeming as though all hell just broke loose. It takes some years, some months, others weeks to recover, and some are not able to recover at all. But I have great news for you. No matter how hard … Continue reading How to bounce back after Adversity.
7 Things that can sabotage your Success in any Industry.
The Fear of Failure: Most of us fear to fail that we never even try at all. However, failure is an inevitable step on our way to success, and a step we need to take more than once. Failure is just an indication that we’re working towards achieving our goals. Embrace it, learn from it and move on. No need dwelling on it. Failure brings … Continue reading 7 Things that can sabotage your Success in any Industry.
10 Qualities of Highly Successful People.
Have you wondered what distinguished the likes of Martin Luther King Jr., Jeff Bezos, Oprah Winfrey, Warren Buffet, and Lebron James? What qualities do all these individuals have in common that made them achieve remarkable successes in their respective fields? There may be many attributing factors however, available behavioral research has revealed that all highly successful men and women have the below qualities in common. … Continue reading 10 Qualities of Highly Successful People.
15 Inspirational Quotes From Kofi Annan
Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family. The future belongs to you, but it can only belong to you if you participate and take charge Education is a human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rest the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human development. We may have different religions, different … Continue reading 15 Inspirational Quotes From Kofi Annan
10 Inspirational Quotes From Nelson Mandela
By Barbara Zelu I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lays defeat and death. … Continue reading 10 Inspirational Quotes From Nelson Mandela
You’ve got great passion, but passion alone is not enough.
By Barbara Zelu Passion is a key driving force in any venture. It is the force that fuels most entrepreneurs, activists, athletes, pioneers, small business owners and sole proprietors to achieve their goals. However, passion alone in not enough to create a winning outcome. Passion alone doesn’t create value, it won’t magically turn your ideas (raw materials) into fruition (finished products). Becoming the woman or … Continue reading You’ve got great passion, but passion alone is not enough.
7 things to learn from Tyler Perry
By Barbara Zelu Tyler Perry is a world renowned producer, director, entertainment mogul , owner of madea movie franchise, and a best selling author. Tyler Perry is the epitome of hardwork, determination, dedication, commitment and the believe in a higher power. He’s a man worth emulating. Here are seven compelling things you can learn from Tyler ; Curve a niche for yourself; Tyler Perry believes … Continue reading 7 things to learn from Tyler Perry
Think big, start small and learn fast.
Why having a mentor is key to your success in any field of endeavor.
10 Martin Luther King Jr. quotes that will inspire you to take action.
3 most important books every young African should read to be on top of their game.
By Barbara Zelu “I never let schooling get in the way of my education” Mark Twain. Yet this is the tragic experience of most young Africans. Most of us have allowed school to get in the way of our education. All we know is all we are/were taught in class. Most of which we gladly make straight A’s in, nevertheless we can not compete with … Continue reading 3 most important books every young African should read to be on top of their game.
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton Continue reading The Journey Begins
Limitless Motivation 