After touring Abuja finally i am back in school, to be sincere it has been a little bit difficult trying to balance acada with other things i really love doing, i have been keeping Jehovah sharp sharp abreast, so i know he will help me.Are you laughing?, that's what i call Him .
If you are like me , then you should be a little bit jittery about the fact that in just about two months the year 2007, the year of perfection would come to an end. This Afternoon, i had to do some thinking and strategic planning, cos i still have a lot to do before it's time to say Happy New Year.
But God has indeed been faithful .
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Monday, October 22, 2007
AM IN ABUJA AGAIN
I came in some three days ago, like the last time its been a whole lot of fun, blessing, opportunity , infact words cannot express how fruitful my second missionary visit to Abuja has been. Actually i came for Ydi's Possibility Conference held at Hossana House, Wuse 2 on Saturday.
The programme is my own assessment was the bomb,the speakers were outrageous and Jehovah Too Much was just too much.He healed a man that had been suffering from chest pain for about twenty years, another young man that had ear defect began to hear.You can't imagine it .
Well school has resumed on sunday and my pals are calling me already, i wud be going back tomorrow,so it wud be goodbye Abuja and Good Afternoon Ile-Ife.
The programme is my own assessment was the bomb,the speakers were outrageous and Jehovah Too Much was just too much.He healed a man that had been suffering from chest pain for about twenty years, another young man that had ear defect began to hear.You can't imagine it .
Well school has resumed on sunday and my pals are calling me already, i wud be going back tomorrow,so it wud be goodbye Abuja and Good Afternoon Ile-Ife.
a mail i got
5 MINUTE MANAGEMENT COURSE
Lesson 1:
A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up her shower, when the doorbell rings. The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs. When she opens the door, there stands Bob, the next-door neighbor.
Before she says a word, Bob says, "I'll give you $800 to drop that towel, "
After thinking for a moment, the woman drops her towel and stands naked in front of Bob After a few seconds, Bob hands her $800 and leaves.
The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs. When she gets to the bathroom, her husband asks, "Who was that?"
"It was Bob the next door neighbor," she replies.
"Great," the husband says, "did he say anything about the $800 he owes me?"
Moral of the story: If you share critical information pertaining to credit and risk with your shareholders in time, you may be in a position to prevent avoidable exposure.
Lesson 2:
A priest offered a Nun a lift. She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg. The priest nearly had an accident. After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg.
The nun said, "Father, remember Psalm 129?" The priest removed his hand.. But, changing gears, he let his hand slide up her leg again.
The nun once again said, "Father, remember Psalm 129?"
The priest apologized "Sorry sister but the flesh is weak.."
Arriving at the convent, the nun sighed heavily and went on her way.
On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to look up Psalm 129
It said, "Go forth and seek, further up, you will find glory."
Moral of the story: If you are not well informed in your job, you might miss a great opportunity.
Lesson 3:
A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp. They rub it and a Genie comes out.
The Genie says, "I'll give each of you just one wish."
"Me first! Me first!" says the admin clerk. "I want to be in the Bahamas , driving a speedboat, without a care in the world."
Puff! She's gone.
"Me next! Me next!" says the sales rep. "I want to be in Hawaii, relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life.."
Puff! He's gone.
"OK, you're up," the Genie says to the manager.
The manager says, "I want those two back in the office after lunch."
Moral of the story: Always let your boss have the first say.
Lesson 4:
An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing. A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, "Can I also sit like you and do nothing?"
The eagle answered: " Sure , why not."
So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested.
All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.
Moral of the story: To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.
Lesson 5:
A turkey was chatting with a bull. "I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree," sighed the turkey, "but I haven't got the energy."
"Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" replied the bull. "They're packed with nutrients."
The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree. The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree.
He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the tree.
Moral of the story: Bull-Shit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there .
Lesson 6:
A little bird was flying south for the Winter. It was so cold the bird froze and fell to the ground into a large field. While he was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on him.
As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to realize how warm he was. The dung was actually thawing him out! He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy.
A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate. Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him..
Morals of the story:
(1) Not everyone who shits on you is your enemy.
(2) Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your
friend.
(3) And when you're in deep shit, it's best to keep
your mouth shut!
THIS ENDS THE 5-MINUTE MANAGEMENT COURSE
Lesson 1:
A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up her shower, when the doorbell rings. The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs. When she opens the door, there stands Bob, the next-door neighbor.
Before she says a word, Bob says, "I'll give you $800 to drop that towel, "
After thinking for a moment, the woman drops her towel and stands naked in front of Bob After a few seconds, Bob hands her $800 and leaves.
The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs. When she gets to the bathroom, her husband asks, "Who was that?"
"It was Bob the next door neighbor," she replies.
"Great," the husband says, "did he say anything about the $800 he owes me?"
Moral of the story: If you share critical information pertaining to credit and risk with your shareholders in time, you may be in a position to prevent avoidable exposure.
Lesson 2:
A priest offered a Nun a lift. She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg. The priest nearly had an accident. After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg.
The nun said, "Father, remember Psalm 129?" The priest removed his hand.. But, changing gears, he let his hand slide up her leg again.
The nun once again said, "Father, remember Psalm 129?"
The priest apologized "Sorry sister but the flesh is weak.."
Arriving at the convent, the nun sighed heavily and went on her way.
On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to look up Psalm 129
It said, "Go forth and seek, further up, you will find glory."
Moral of the story: If you are not well informed in your job, you might miss a great opportunity.
Lesson 3:
A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp. They rub it and a Genie comes out.
The Genie says, "I'll give each of you just one wish."
"Me first! Me first!" says the admin clerk. "I want to be in the Bahamas , driving a speedboat, without a care in the world."
Puff! She's gone.
"Me next! Me next!" says the sales rep. "I want to be in Hawaii, relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life.."
Puff! He's gone.
"OK, you're up," the Genie says to the manager.
The manager says, "I want those two back in the office after lunch."
Moral of the story: Always let your boss have the first say.
Lesson 4:
An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing. A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, "Can I also sit like you and do nothing?"
The eagle answered: " Sure , why not."
So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested.
All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.
Moral of the story: To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.
Lesson 5:
A turkey was chatting with a bull. "I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree," sighed the turkey, "but I haven't got the energy."
"Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" replied the bull. "They're packed with nutrients."
The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree. The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree.
He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the tree.
Moral of the story: Bull-Shit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there .
Lesson 6:
A little bird was flying south for the Winter. It was so cold the bird froze and fell to the ground into a large field. While he was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on him.
As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to realize how warm he was. The dung was actually thawing him out! He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy.
A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate. Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him..
Morals of the story:
(1) Not everyone who shits on you is your enemy.
(2) Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your
friend.
(3) And when you're in deep shit, it's best to keep
your mouth shut!
THIS ENDS THE 5-MINUTE MANAGEMENT COURSE
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
LITTLE ME
PERSONAL PROFILE
Gbenga Fatogun is a young but dynamic youth who is making a difference through writing in the world of young people around the world. He is the President of Students’ World Outreach, an organization that is committed to reaching out to students in secondary schools and High schools around the world. He has also authored two other books and currently schools at Obafemi Awolowo University, where he serves as the President of Young Disciples International (YDi).
www.gbengafatogun.blogspot.com
gfatogun@yahoo.com
WHY I WROTE SHORTLY AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
I got the inspiration to write a book for young people in other parts of the world outside Africa specifically on the 30th of December 2006, some months after my first work had been published. I realized that as a young person I could influence my world via writing books, as it gives me the opportunity to reach out to a large audience of people that I may not be able to meet personally. More specifically my focus was on global impact, helping various young people around the world understand the opportunities, challenges and realities of life after High School. Perhaps my own way of telling the world that Nigerian Youths are Proactive and by December 31st 2025 Nigeria will be the most desirable place to live in anywhere in the world.
People have asked me again and again the difference between my first book Shortly After Secondary School and Shortly After High School. Shortly after High School is the International Edition specifically written for high school kids in the United Kingdom and other English speaking countries. Their environment is quite different from what obtains here, for example I wrote a nugget titled Go to College, because on January 22nd 1999, Richmond, California basketball coach Ken Carter made national news for benching his entire undefeated team for poor academic performance. Carter not only closed the Richmond High School gym, but banned all basketball-related activities and was prepared to cancel the entire season program, because 15 of the 45 players were not living up to class room achievements they agreed to meet in contracts they signed earlier in the semester.
Even with two other books in print writing the book was quite a challenge because I simply wanted something of international standard and eventually by God’s grace and with the help of two other youngsters, Jide Aroyewun my amiable book designer and Sam .O .Salau my publisher we were able to come out with a great work. I am still working on distribution but the book is already been sold in Poland and the United Kingdom. It’s also in Silverbird Bird Galleria and Nu Metro Media Stores., The Palms.
A WORD TO OTHER YOUNGSTERS
E.W Kenyon said, “Make your brain work; it will sweat, but it will improve, it will develop, until it becomes the envy of those around you.” Whatever you know how to do as a young person is your own opportunity for influence if maximized. Be willing and bold enough to start from where you are. I was careful to put the proudly Nigerian logo at the back of my book to tell the world that regardless of what they think great things from the minds of great people are coming out of Nigeria. We have heard of Macaulay Chrisantus, Toyosi Akerele (Rise Magazine),Dayo Adeniyi ( Impact Makers) it’s your turn dear youngster to make a difference.
Gbenga Fatogun is a young but dynamic youth who is making a difference through writing in the world of young people around the world. He is the President of Students’ World Outreach, an organization that is committed to reaching out to students in secondary schools and High schools around the world. He has also authored two other books and currently schools at Obafemi Awolowo University, where he serves as the President of Young Disciples International (YDi).
www.gbengafatogun.blogspot.com
gfatogun@yahoo.com
WHY I WROTE SHORTLY AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
I got the inspiration to write a book for young people in other parts of the world outside Africa specifically on the 30th of December 2006, some months after my first work had been published. I realized that as a young person I could influence my world via writing books, as it gives me the opportunity to reach out to a large audience of people that I may not be able to meet personally. More specifically my focus was on global impact, helping various young people around the world understand the opportunities, challenges and realities of life after High School. Perhaps my own way of telling the world that Nigerian Youths are Proactive and by December 31st 2025 Nigeria will be the most desirable place to live in anywhere in the world.
People have asked me again and again the difference between my first book Shortly After Secondary School and Shortly After High School. Shortly after High School is the International Edition specifically written for high school kids in the United Kingdom and other English speaking countries. Their environment is quite different from what obtains here, for example I wrote a nugget titled Go to College, because on January 22nd 1999, Richmond, California basketball coach Ken Carter made national news for benching his entire undefeated team for poor academic performance. Carter not only closed the Richmond High School gym, but banned all basketball-related activities and was prepared to cancel the entire season program, because 15 of the 45 players were not living up to class room achievements they agreed to meet in contracts they signed earlier in the semester.
Even with two other books in print writing the book was quite a challenge because I simply wanted something of international standard and eventually by God’s grace and with the help of two other youngsters, Jide Aroyewun my amiable book designer and Sam .O .Salau my publisher we were able to come out with a great work. I am still working on distribution but the book is already been sold in Poland and the United Kingdom. It’s also in Silverbird Bird Galleria and Nu Metro Media Stores., The Palms.
A WORD TO OTHER YOUNGSTERS
E.W Kenyon said, “Make your brain work; it will sweat, but it will improve, it will develop, until it becomes the envy of those around you.” Whatever you know how to do as a young person is your own opportunity for influence if maximized. Be willing and bold enough to start from where you are. I was careful to put the proudly Nigerian logo at the back of my book to tell the world that regardless of what they think great things from the minds of great people are coming out of Nigeria. We have heard of Macaulay Chrisantus, Toyosi Akerele (Rise Magazine),Dayo Adeniyi ( Impact Makers) it’s your turn dear youngster to make a difference.
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