The Law of Preparation: How to Maximize Every Opportunity
It was in 2018 when I received a call that the former Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, would be in town for a town hall session with the youth of Oyo State, and I had been selected to give a speech at the occasion. I had a few days to prepare. I didn't know the criteria...
The Ten Major Components of a Successful Interview (Part 2)
In the first part of this series, I introduced ten key components that can significantly impact your success in job interviews. I also discussed the first component: your introduction. Now, let's take a look at the second major component—your confidence level. Confidence is just as crucial as your...
The Ten Major Components of a Successful Interview (Part 1)
On Saturday, March 27, 2021, I had the privilege of speaking at a seminar where I shared insights on the ten key components of a successful interview. These insights were drawn from How to Stand Out and Get Hired, a book I was finalizing at the time, which has now been published. After serving on...
Getting Out of Debt (4): How I Became Completely Debt-free in Two Years
“The only man who sticks closer to you in adversity than a friend is a creditor.” – Author Unknown In Part 1 of this series, I shared some background on how I became deeply indebted. I zeroed in on the issue of greed in Part 2, and in Part 3, I focused on the seven mistakes one needs to avoid...
Getting Out of Debt (Part 3): Seven Mistakes People Make and How to Avoid Them
Being in debt is a terrible experience, especially when you find it difficult to chart a pathway out of the problem. Every phone call makes your heart beat faster. Each knock at your door makes you break out in a sweat. You avoid going to certain places out of fear of being embarrassed. Many...
Getting Out of Debt (Part 2): My Costly Dance with Ponzi Schemes
Greed is one major reason why many fall into financial troubles, and lives are laden with debts. Many want to reap where they didn’t sow—often looking for shortcuts to prosperity. That misnomer of ‘ise kekere, owo nla’ (small work but big rewards) has led many into avoidable headaches, including...
Getting Out of Debt: The $10,000 Mistake That Taught Me Financial Prudence
I was neck-deep in debt. I had made serious mistakes speculating while thinking I was investing. I borrowed to speculate, and I paid for it dearly. Those were really dark days. I would drive home but constantly look back to see if anyone was following me. At one point, I thought of running away. I...
The Ten Commandments of Business and Finance (Part 2)
In the first part of this article, we explored the Ten Commandments of Business and Finance. We discussed important principles like adding value, embracing mentorship, and the power of relationships, among others. In this follow-up, we will take a closer look at the first commandment and share...
The Ten Commandments of Business and Finance
Running a business or managing your finances can often feel overwhelming, especially when you don't know where to begin. By understanding and adhering to the ten commandments of business and finance, you can significantly lighten your burden and practically guarantee success. Let's explore these...
Personal Finance Lessons From My Driver
Mr. Biliaminu Lawal was one of the pool drivers at the bank I worked for circa 2005. He was humble to a fault and always called everyone, "Oga mi" (my boss). He was a widower and had three grown-up children. On a certain day, I was on a sales call, and Lawal was driving. Like I used to do at that...