Growth is not happening if there are no tensions. Growth is a journey. The journey is always hard if the growth is genuine and sustainable. A broiler chicken does not feel the real growth tension like the local chicken because it is not normal. Understanding these steps is important: THE VISION STAGE This is the …
As I worked on my vision for several years, I didn’t realise that the journey could be summarised into six mountains. Eventually, the Lord helped me discover and summarise my journey. This summary gave me a clearer view of the journey and the different phases of my personal growth experiences. Each mountain represents a …
I used to believe that success lived in certain places and not in others. Then I discovered a truth that transformed the way I see productivity: success is first a person before it becomes a place. A place matters, but it cannot thrive without the right people. I have asked myself this question: What would …
Those who truly understand their goals care little about how others perceive them. Whether people accept them or not, they do not worry or become hostile simply because someone disagrees with or rejects their point of view. Their goals are not centred on themselves. They understand that people see things differently, and they respect that …
It took me years of training beginning authors in Nigeria to discover something important: seminars, workshops, and conferences are excellent for information sharing, exposure, networking, and mentor-participant connections, but they do not always guarantee high productivity. Most participants receive valuable information, practical guidance, and applications during the meetings, but many struggle to sustain the momentum …
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I have worked with several scholars in book writing. I have seen their struggles. They are highly informed about their fields but don’t know much about the game of publishing, so they are unable to easily convert themselves into books that have soul and flesh.
“Jesus always used stories and illustrations like these when speaking to the crowds. In fact, he never spoke to them without using such parables” (Matthew 13:34 NLT). INTRODUCTION I think our writers will continue to lose their original voices if they neglect the use of storytelling. What have you ever done that is now not …
I honestly think there is a big need to reevaluate many foundational and cultural issues in Africa before Africans can successfuI honestly think there is a big need to reevaluate many foundational and cultural issues in Africa befI honestly think there is a big need to reevaluate many foundational and cultural issues in Africa before …
I started in 1995 as a scriptwriter, actor, producer, and director. I wrote and directed two films: GOOD FOR EVIL and BORN BAD. Later, I moved into novel writing. Over the years, some readers have said they enjoy the practicality and politeness in my storytelling approach. A few scholars have also written articles about my …
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It is always a wonderful experience to work with an author over several months and see a project come to life. In this instance, we completed a job, and the client was very pleased. Segun Aiyebusi is a Nigerian-American pastor who contacted me last year regarding his book project. I served as his consultant and …