Age brings intelligence, experience, wisdom and beauty. So why are we so scared of it?
Friday, 7 August 2015
Why are we scared of growing old?
Age brings intelligence, experience, wisdom and beauty. So why are we so scared of it?
MARRIAGE, AS IT AFFECTS HUMANITY
What actually happened in the human mind? Affection of man to man, or woman to woman in the name of freedom of love expression. If all men are to take fellow men in marriage and women do same, what will happen to the mother earth and God's plan of multiplication, fill the earth and subdue it?
We are known to be kings and queens of the earth over all created things, but humans beings have taken the part of foolishness of animals. Retrace your steps in this marriage decisions. This is my take on this topic as political powers take closer look on this issue.
Wednesday, 1 July 2015
SAME- SEX MARRIAGE OF OUR TIME, WHO IS TO BLAME?
My piece of mind.
In the nations of the world where this topic has been considered favourable alongside countries practicing it illegally may have answered this question, who is to blame when a man gets attracted to another man for marriage, or woman to a woman?
Animals understand their opposite sex and get affection for such opposite sex and not what we now call human right/choice in marriage. What is then an abomination in your culture? Think about this questions and make amends where necessary.
In the nations of the world where this topic has been considered favourable alongside countries practicing it illegally may have answered this question, who is to blame when a man gets attracted to another man for marriage, or woman to a woman?
Animals understand their opposite sex and get affection for such opposite sex and not what we now call human right/choice in marriage. What is then an abomination in your culture? Think about this questions and make amends where necessary.
Boko Haram leader, others captured in Niger Republic
What is life when a man can not give peace a chance in his own land? Let men leave together in peace instead of religious rancor globally known as terrorism.
If we are all born in the West, East, South or North, what would have been our collective religion? Allow God's decisions to rule our world till we return to eternity.
Friday, 29 May 2015
A POSSIBLE CHANGE HAS COME
Days of glory witnessed by all Nigerians when we best needed it. All join hands in praying for the leaders of our great country (Gen. Buhari and others)
Wednesday, 15 April 2015
Learning The Art Of Persuasion
Even if your job is not to sell, there
will come a time when you will have to persuade someone. Persuasion happens not
only between salespeople and their potential customers. As a manager, for
instance, you may need to persuade your subordinates to perform at a higher
level. And if you think you have a brilliant project in mind, you should learn
how to persuade your boss to take on it. Needless to say, the ability to
persuade somebody is a desirable one, and something that you can actually learn
and develop. What you will learn in this article are the things you should do to
become persuasive.
1. Have a purpose
Persuasive people are aware of the power they have, and they use it wisely and sparingly. One thing you have to understand is that many of the conversations you are going to make will not require that you try to convince someone to accept something or do something. Remember also that aggressively pushing people into something will draw them away from you instead. A person who seldom argues and asks is actually more likely to get consideration when he advocates some ideas. In short, if you want to be persuasive, you should know when to and when not to ask and argue.
2. Be a great listener
Always pushing your argument without listening to what others have to say will definitely get you nowhere. Your ability to express your purpose in an articulate and convincing manner is just half of what it takes to be persuasive. More importantly, you need to be an active listener. You have to listen to get a better idea of what your approach should be to convince them. Secondly, listening intently will make you realize which parts of their argument you can attack to be really convincing. It is also through listening that you can see where you both agree so you may capitalize on such points. If you already know what you should say, you will naturally focus more on trying to know what others are saying. There is no point in persuading if you don’t have any idea what argument others are trying to make.
3. Make a connection
Unless you could establish an emotional connection with the person you are trying to persuade, you and your arguments will be easily dismissed. Outstanding salesmen know this, and so they make sure that they are always like able and see to it that they connect emotionally with their potential customers. You can do this by showing empathy for another person’s position and make them feel you are on their side. You must also be patient enough to know when you should advocate your point. It will be much easier to persuade people if you could get them aligned with your objectives.
4. Acknowledge credibility
In order to make other people accept your opinions, it is important that you earn their respect. So how are you going to do this? Well, you can do this by showing them equal respect and acknowledging the credibility of the facts they are raising. This way, they will be more open to your arguments and the merits of your opinion.
5. Know when you should stop talking
Giving people an endless verbal barrage will certainly not help you persuade your listeners. Remember that it is never a good strategy to annoy and wear people down. If you think you have said enough and you have made your point, then it’s time to shut up and step back. It is essential that you give your listeners time to absorb everything you have said and weigh the pros and cons of your argument. By letting them think on their own, you are giving them the chance to see how beneficial your points are.
Having the ability to persuade can be very helpful to you in so many ways. In fact, you may even use this skill of yours as you go on a job-search. You may not have the qualities of an excellent salesperson, but you can definitely learn how to be credible and persuasive enough to your listener or audience
1. Have a purpose
Persuasive people are aware of the power they have, and they use it wisely and sparingly. One thing you have to understand is that many of the conversations you are going to make will not require that you try to convince someone to accept something or do something. Remember also that aggressively pushing people into something will draw them away from you instead. A person who seldom argues and asks is actually more likely to get consideration when he advocates some ideas. In short, if you want to be persuasive, you should know when to and when not to ask and argue.
2. Be a great listener
Always pushing your argument without listening to what others have to say will definitely get you nowhere. Your ability to express your purpose in an articulate and convincing manner is just half of what it takes to be persuasive. More importantly, you need to be an active listener. You have to listen to get a better idea of what your approach should be to convince them. Secondly, listening intently will make you realize which parts of their argument you can attack to be really convincing. It is also through listening that you can see where you both agree so you may capitalize on such points. If you already know what you should say, you will naturally focus more on trying to know what others are saying. There is no point in persuading if you don’t have any idea what argument others are trying to make.
3. Make a connection
Unless you could establish an emotional connection with the person you are trying to persuade, you and your arguments will be easily dismissed. Outstanding salesmen know this, and so they make sure that they are always like able and see to it that they connect emotionally with their potential customers. You can do this by showing empathy for another person’s position and make them feel you are on their side. You must also be patient enough to know when you should advocate your point. It will be much easier to persuade people if you could get them aligned with your objectives.
4. Acknowledge credibility
In order to make other people accept your opinions, it is important that you earn their respect. So how are you going to do this? Well, you can do this by showing them equal respect and acknowledging the credibility of the facts they are raising. This way, they will be more open to your arguments and the merits of your opinion.
5. Know when you should stop talking
Giving people an endless verbal barrage will certainly not help you persuade your listeners. Remember that it is never a good strategy to annoy and wear people down. If you think you have said enough and you have made your point, then it’s time to shut up and step back. It is essential that you give your listeners time to absorb everything you have said and weigh the pros and cons of your argument. By letting them think on their own, you are giving them the chance to see how beneficial your points are.
Having the ability to persuade can be very helpful to you in so many ways. In fact, you may even use this skill of yours as you go on a job-search. You may not have the qualities of an excellent salesperson, but you can definitely learn how to be credible and persuasive enough to your listener or audience
Tuesday, 24 March 2015
Local organic vegetables
You’ve come to love Saturdays even more! You get up early and dash directly to the farmer’s market for fresh veggies and fragrant bundles of salads. You then happily spend the afternoon chopping and packing them into Tupperware to make the taste last longer.
You always shop seasonal and inspect each item with notorious meticulousness before stacking it into the basket. Some vendors already know you by name and even make small discounts, and there’s a list on your fridge with all organic shops around your area with notes where you should buy what.
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