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Lessons on Humility

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I read a post today with a lesson on humility, it reminded me of a similar experience I had outside my country. It was break time during the conference and the food was strange, plus I hadn't changed my dollars to cedi. I hadn't visited GTBank in that country. And then No Nigerian around to perch with.  Chai! Suddenly, one of the participants invited me to join her banana feast.  I politely declined. She insisted and the hunger humbled me. We started munching and Gisting. I told her I was a musician, Realtor, blogger, teacher, HR enthusiast, social critic, management expert and leader in my country (hyping myself 😃). She said she's a civil servant, and she looked the part, dressed so simply. We were still Gisting when someone came addressing her as honorable. She then had a call, and begged to take her leave. Later I found out the woman was a senator, I mean like those in the house of Assembly ... I was like....😳  what! Has she seen Nigerian politicians in pu

WRITE IT DOWN

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The most important words in the world after  'I love you' ,is WRITE IT DOWN. All my life, I've watched my dad always in possession of a pen or pencil and paper, just in case he needs to write things down. It has paid off in my family. The powerful nuggets I'm about to share (just a bit though)  were written during a music rehearsal (in preparation for Toyin and Friends Concert aka  Worship Unscripted), as Mr. T poured his heart out as always,  challenging us to be the best in life. These words are Seeds, they're deeply important and borne good fruit in me. Now I'm multiplying it's impact by sharing. God bless you daddy. God bless you Mr. Toyin Adebola. 21 Nuggets for Life 1. One of the things to learn in working with God is speed 2. Be faithful to another man's vision, God will give you yours. Monteeclairs transformation initiative is proof of this truth 3. When you leave something, you've mastered it. What you've mastered, you're no