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Creating wealth at your work:4 Important Social Skills You Need to Succeed at Work

4 Important Social Skills You Need to Succeed at Work Being social and making friends at work is vital for your success. This story originally appeared on Personal Branding Blog Social skills are soft skills that you need in order to become successful in your career. Good news is that social skills can be learned and improved with practice. Thus, if you are not getting along well with people, having a lack of social skills can be the reason. However, people are everywhere and you need to interact with them in order to continue your life. If you cannot find a common ground with others, you may even lose your job. Therefore, start implementing the below social skills to your daily routine as early as you can so that you can succeed both at work and in your everyday life. 1. Empathy The ability to relate to others and understand their feelings is a very important skill in today's world. If you listen to other people's concerns and feelings and put yourself in their shoes, y

Punchline News Headlines

* Punch News Headlines Today*   *[Mon-30-Apr-2018]*  Presidency upbeat as Buhari meets Trump today Another $202m belonging to NIA missing, says Reps panel Killings: Nigeria experiencing ethic cleansing, says Soyinka Melaye recall bid fails as INEC releases verification results FG borrows N5.5tn from pension savings, delays minimum payment Pope decries attack on Nigerian church as Christians protest killings AMCON MD calls for stiffer regulation of aviation FG inaugurates panel on conformity assessment compliance in MDAs Illegal refineries endangering lives in Port Harcourt PENGASSAN FG'll extend oil, gas parks beyond Niger Delta 'Kachikwu FGll extend oil, gas parks beyond Niger Delta Kachikwu Give state tax agencies autonomy, Fowler tells govs Give state tax agencies autonomy, Fowler tells govs Herdsmen killingsll be over soon, says Aregbesola Efficient tax system vital to economic growth, says FIRS Efficient tax system vital to economic growth

MONDAY SUCCESS TIP

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Football AM ☀️News⚽Apr 29⚽

⚽️Football AM ☀️News⚽Apr 29⚽ 📰 *RH1*: Stunning Late😍 Comeback Keeps Juve's Title Bid🙏 on Track 📹 http://v.duta.us/Q3ibPwAA - (Type RH1 for more) 📰 *RH2*: Bale⚡ & Mayoral Leads Real👑 Past Leganes 📹 http://v.duta.us/ukYuLgAA - (Type RH2 for more) 📰 *RH3*: Fabregas Keeps 🔵Chelsea's CL Hopes Alive🙏 📹 http://v.duta.us/1L2X1AAA - (Type RH3 for more) 📰 *RH4*: Barca🔷 Need a Point at Deportivo to Win LaLiga🏆 - (Type RH4 for more) 📰 *RH5*: Mourinho👔 Hoping to Match Wenger's Longevity😯 - (Type RH5 for more) 📰 *RH6*: Gerrard⭐ Agrees Deal to Become Rangers Manager👔 - (Type RH6 for more) 📰 *RH7*: Real Madrid👑 Not Interested in Lewandowski 🔈 Matthaus - (Type RH7 for more)

Football AM ☀️News⚽Apr 29⚽

⚽️Football AM ☀️News⚽Apr 29⚽ 📰 *RH1*: Stunning Late😍 Comeback Keeps Juve's Title Bid🙏 on Track 📹 http://v.duta.us/Q3ibPwAA - (Type RH1 for more) 📰 *RH2*: Bale⚡ & Mayoral Leads Real👑 Past Leganes 📹 http://v.duta.us/ukYuLgAA - (Type RH2 for more) 📰 *RH3*: Fabregas Keeps 🔵Chelsea's CL Hopes Alive🙏 📹 http://v.duta.us/1L2X1AAA - (Type RH3 for more) 📰 *RH4*: Barca🔷 Need a Point at Deportivo to Win LaLiga🏆 - (Type RH4 for more) 📰 *RH5*: Mourinho👔 Hoping to Match Wenger's Longevity😯 - (Type RH5 for more) 📰 *RH6*: Gerrard⭐ Agrees Deal to Become Rangers Manager👔 - (Type RH6 for more) 📰 *RH7*: Real Madrid👑 Not Interested in Lewandowski 🔈 Matthaus - (Type RH7 for more)

Punch News Headlines Today

Punch News Headlines Today  [ Sun-29-Apr-2018 ]* Tinubu, Adenuga, Elumelu, others own 49 expired oil block licences Investigation $496m fighter jets: PDP, APC lawmakers disagree on Buhari as panel submits report Wed Melaye: Verification exercise flops as voters shun centres Public varsities fee hike threatens dreams of indigent students Varsities must expose, shame lecturers sexually harassing students ASUU President Maharaji dispels death rumour, says Im beyond death My heart bleeds over Boko Haram, herdsmen killings Gowon HID, Adesanya advised me to join Abacha govt ' Babatope Be prepared for FG's threat, Obasanjo warns coalition members Benin Oba visits Ooni, asks Buhari to stop herdsmen killings Buhari's presidential salvos from foreign lands Visionscape doesnt belong to me, says Tinubu I can be president without visiting the US 'Atiku Breaking the vicious grip of poverty in the North Military bombs Boko Haram logistics base in Borno

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Successful Business Ideas: How 3 Entrepreneurs Came up With Their Business Ideas

How 3 Entrepreneurs Came up With Their Business Ideas When the right idea comes along, are you going to just dip a toe into the pool or do a cannonball into the deep end? No. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Entrepreneurs are people who dare to dream and concoct ideas that can be translated into a successful business. Over 550,000 people jump into the entrepreneur pool each month. Some just dip a toe; others do a cannonball. There are those that sink, some that swim and the lucky few who qualify for the Olympics their first time out. No matter how big or small, however, each business starts with a plan -- a vision or concept that someone has decided is worth trying. Take the following three entrepreneurs, for instance: Inspiration can come from many places, and these three entrepreneurs found theirs in unique ways. Personal need Many people start their own businesses around a product or service that they needed themselves, but couldn’t find in the ma

How to succeed in your business:4 Super Business Lessons From Marvel's Decade of Box Office Success

4 Super Business Lessons From Marvel's Decade of Box Office Success This weekend, the 19th feature from Marvel Studios, Avengers: Infinity War, will bring together more than 70 beloved characters to the big screen in a 150-minute intergalactic, superheroic battle that is the culmination of 10 careful years of planning from Marvel -- and this cinematic extravaganza is only part one. So how on earth did the company do it? Here’s what can you learn from the its incredibly lucrative playbook. Listed are the following essential points: 1. Focus on making the best product you can. 2.   Don’t be afraid to throw things out and start over. 3.  3. Bring in trusted collaborators and let them run with their vision. 4.  Have a sense of history and a willingness to move forward. 1. Focus on making the best product you can. To hear Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios tell it, while the Marvel Cinematic Universe is now this gargantuan force, it wasn't the company's or

Punch News Headlines Today [Sat-28-Apr-2018

Punch News Headlines Today [Sat-28-Apr-2018] The day I got Mobil job was one of my happiest days in life Kachikwu tasks South-South governors on economic independence FG declares Cross River LG open defecation free Sex at its best in sixty ways (I) I thought the world had ended the day dog ran away with my foot Physically challenged UNIOSUN student Wike canvasses separate minimum wages for states Reforms: Bayelsa LGAs stop payment of N3.9bn to payroll fraudsters 2019: EU assures INEC of support for the physically challenged Immigration, police partner to fight crime in C River Five ways to cope with a partner who does not apologise Even if Buhari is INEC chairman, APC'll lose in Ekiti 'Lere Olayinka, Fayose's aide Chieftains, 5,000 members dump APC for PDP in Bayelsa If election holds in Ekiti today, APC'll win 'Awe, APC chairman Girlsgirlsgirls, time is goingtime is going! Hardship forced us to sell our baby Suspected child traffickers

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SATURDAY SUCCESS TIP

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Punch News Headlines Today

*Punch News Headlines Today*   *[Thu-26-Apr-2018]* Indonesia sentences eight Taiwanese drug smugglers to death Aging helps most women feel less stressed Study 24 injured in cylinder explosion Farcenal, British media mock Arsenal, Wenger over managers exit BREAKING: Messi can trademark name for sports goods EU court China: Iniesta move a rumour says Chongqing coach Nintendo annual profits soar 36 percent to $1.27bn on Switch sales Reasons why your smartphone may become slow Herdsmen killings: Nigerians knock President, CAN orders protests Again, herdsmen attack Benue villages Give us this day our daily poison Dilemma of the Nigerian youth Wilder offers Joshua $50m for heavyweight mega-fight More attacks in Benue as Reps summon Buhari How FG, Niger lost claims to N6bn alleged crime proceeds Suspected herdsmen kill seven in Nasarawa communal clash death toll hits 30 Melaye: Senate to grill IGP Idris on live TV today Ambode, clean up the refuse mess

Punch News Headlines Today

*Punch News Headlines Today*   *[Thu-26-Apr-2018]* Indonesia sentences eight Taiwanese drug smugglers to death Aging helps most women feel less stressed Study 24 injured in cylinder explosion Farcenal, British media mock Arsenal, Wenger over managers exit BREAKING: Messi can trademark name for sports goods EU court China: Iniesta move a rumour says Chongqing coach Nintendo annual profits soar 36 percent to $1.27bn on Switch sales Reasons why your smartphone may become slow Herdsmen killings: Nigerians knock President, CAN orders protests Again, herdsmen attack Benue villages Give us this day our daily poison Dilemma of the Nigerian youth Wilder offers Joshua $50m for heavyweight mega-fight More attacks in Benue as Reps summon Buhari How FG, Niger lost claims to N6bn alleged crime proceeds Suspected herdsmen kill seven in Nasarawa communal clash death toll hits 30 Melaye: Senate to grill IGP Idris on live TV today Ambode, clean up the refuse mess

Punch News Headlines Today

*Punch News Headlines Today*   *[Thu-26-Apr-2018]* Indonesia sentences eight Taiwanese drug smugglers to death Aging helps most women feel less stressed Study 24 injured in cylinder explosion Farcenal, British media mock Arsenal, Wenger over managers exit BREAKING: Messi can trademark name for sports goods EU court China: Iniesta move a rumour says Chongqing coach Nintendo annual profits soar 36 percent to $1.27bn on Switch sales Reasons why your smartphone may become slow Herdsmen killings: Nigerians knock President, CAN orders protests Again, herdsmen attack Benue villages Give us this day our daily poison Dilemma of the Nigerian youth Wilder offers Joshua $50m for heavyweight mega-fight More attacks in Benue as Reps summon Buhari How FG, Niger lost claims to N6bn alleged crime proceeds Suspected herdsmen kill seven in Nasarawa communal clash death toll hits 30 Melaye: Senate to grill IGP Idris on live TV today Ambode, clean up the refuse mess

FOOTBALL:Marcelo, Asensio score as Real Madrid beat Bayern 2-1 in Champions League

Marcelo, Asensio score as Real Madrid beat Bayern 2-1 in Champions League - Real Madrid wins first leg Champions League semi final tie to Bayern Munich - Kimmich got the Bavarians goal while Marcelo and Asensio scored for Los Blancos - The second leg will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu next Tuesday Real Madrid have again proved they are strong contenders for a third straight Champions League title as they defeated Bayern Munich by 2-1 at the Allianz Arena. The Bavarians started the game brightly as Lewandowski missed a chance from the blast of the whistle. Jupp Heynckes side suffered a major blow as Arjen Robben suffered from a groin injury as he was taken off in the eighth minute for Thiago Alcantra. The German champions set the ball rolling as a well organized counter attack from the keeper found James Rodriguez whose pass puts Joshua Kimmich one-on-one with Keylor Navas. The young defender's shot completely beat Navas in goal as Bayern went up by a 1-0 in the 28th
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- Former Big Brother Africa contestant Beverly Osu shares expert advice with housemates of the recently concluded BBNaija 2018 - Beverly Osu advised the housemates to be careful of the offers they accept - She told them to be careful tpo spot fake users from real ones Nigerian model and video vixen, Beverly Osu, who was a former Big Brother Africa housemate has given expert advice to the housemates of the recently concluded Big Brother Naija 2018. The model advised the Double Wahala housemates to be careful of the deals they accept from people. She expressed that since the reality show is over many people would try to use them. According to her, the housemates should not jump into every offer made to them and try to spot real users. Osu said: " BBN IS OVER, now parasites come through in different forms..especially for the ladies..Don't jump on any and every offer..learn to spot the real from the users...stand your grounds now. Don't GET LOST IN THE HYPE." Sh

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ENTERTAINMENT:Iwobi and Ola Aina show off 'shaku shaku' dance steps in London

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Iwobi and Ola Aina show off 'shaku shaku' dance steps in London - Alex Iwobi and Ola Aina were spotted dancing the latest trending Nigerian dance step in London - Both Super Eagles stars were hanging out together at their base in England - Nigeria will play against Croatia, Iceland, and Argentina at the World Cup Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi and Ola Aina posted a picture of themselves relaxing as they both show cased their 'shaku shaku' dance steps. The Chelsea defender posted a picture of himself and the Arsenal midfielder on his Instagram handle saying: “One Shaku a day, keeps the stress away." The Hull City loanee made a crucial decision in his career to play for Nigeria in 2017 and since then has played three matches wearing the Green and White colours of the national team. Aina made his senior debut in the 1-0 win against Zambia that qualified Gernot Rohr's side to their sixth World Cup in Russia. The 21-year-old played his second match in Nig

Insurgents:“Benue Under Siege By Insurgents” – Acting Governor Cries Out

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“Benue Under Siege By Insurgents” – Acting Governor Cries Out The Acting Governor of Benue State, Engr. Benson Abounu, has declared that the state is currently under siege by insurgents. Engr Abounu, who spoke yesterday after an emergency security meeting at his office, said Benue was at the moment under attack from all corners as insurgents had invaded the state, picking their targets at will and spilling blood everywhere. The meeting followed Tuesday early morning attack by bandits, suspected to be herdsmen on Ayar Mbalom, Gwer West local government area and the killing of 19 persons, including two Catholic priests, who were officiating the morning mass at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Gwer East. The Acting Governor, who described the day as a dark one for Benue state and its people, said, “The attack was a calculated one; well planned and well executed by the bandits who first attacked the church, killed the priests, a catechist and some parishioners, then went to a venue of a

Football PM 🌃News⚽Apr 25⚽

⚽️Football PM 🌃News⚽Apr 25⚽ 📰 *JR7*: Coy Bale⚡ Refuses to Rule Out Bayern📛 Move 📰 *JR8*: Mourinho Seeks F'ship👏 with Arsenal Icon Wenger👔 📰 *JR9*: Reports📰: Man City💎 Monitoring Lucas Halter 📰 *JS0*: Milner Breaks💥 Neymar & Rooney Assists Record🙌 📰 *JS1*: Man City💎 Bid for Stake in Japan Teen Doan Rejected❌ 📰 *JS2*: Montella Given Time⏱ Until End of Season at Sevilla❗

Politics:Osinabjo Reveals What Will Happen To Those Killing Worshippers In Churches, Mosques

Osinabjo Reveals What Will Happen To Those Killing Worshippers In Churches, Mosques The Federal Government has vowed to death with those attacking and killing worshippers in churches and mosques across the country. Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, those who are hell bent on making the nation ungovernable would soon face the wrath of law. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Tuesday at the inauguration of the Headquarters building and auditorium of the Deeper Life Bible Church in Gbagada, Lagos. According to the Vice President, “It is not only a heinous sacrilege but high wickedness to kill persons in a place of worship. It is evident that the devil’s bigger agenda is to stoke up a religious conflict in Nigeria, one such as will make it impossible for anyone to preach the gospel or even for Muslims to worship in their mosques.” “Citing examples of the recent attacks on worship places in Borno and Benue states, Prof. Osinbajo said the Federal Government was working on arresting the situ

ENTERTAINMENT:Yomi Casual shows off his daughter who recently clocked 3 months old

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Yomi Casual shows off his daughter who recently clocked 3 months old Top fashion designer Yomi Casual and wife celebrate their daughter as she clocks three months old - The proud parents shared delectable family photos on their social media pages It's celebration in the home of the Casuals who are marking the third month since they welcomed their baby girl. Top fashion designer, Yomi Casual shared photos on his social media page, expressing gratitude for his family, especially his 3-month-old baby girl. Yomi and his beautiful wife, Grace Makun, tied the knot on October 14, 2017, in a glamorous wedding. Their union yielded fruit a few months later and the proud parents are celebrating how fast their daughter is growing. In Yomi's post, he revealed that his daughter's church dedication is set to happen any moment now and it is evident they have decided to raise their child in a Christian home and as a child of God. Grace also showed off her beautiful family as she exp

ENTERTAINMENT:Yomi Casual shows off his daughter who recently clocked 3 months old

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Yomi Casual shows off his daughter who recently clocked 3 months old Top fashion designer Yomi Casual and wife celebrate their daughter as she clocks three months old - The proud parents shared delectable family photos on their social media pages It's celebration in the home of the Casuals who are marking the third month since they welcomed their baby girl. Top fashion designer, Yomi Casual shared photos on his social media page, expressing gratitude for his family, especially his 3-month-old baby girl. Yomi and his beautiful wife, Grace Makun, tied the knot on October 14, 2017, in a glamorous wedding. Their union yielded fruit a few months later and the proud parents are celebrating how fast their daughter is growing. In Yomi's post, he revealed that his daughter's church dedication is set to happen any moment now and it is evident they have decided to raise their child in a Christian home and as a child of God. Grace also showed off her beautiful family as she exp

Good News: Major success as police defeat alleged sponsor of Badoo cult group, Abayomi, in court

Major success as police defeat alleged sponsor of Badoo cult group, Abayomi, in court A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Tuesday, April 24, refused to award N500 million damages against the Nigeria Police Force for the arrest, detention and parade of Alhaji Alaka Abayomi before the media on July 31, 2017. Abayomi was paraded as an alleged sponsor and godfather of the murderous ritual group, Badoo, which activities have almost been crippled by the police. The Punch reports that even though Justice Muslim Hassan slammed the police for detaining Abayomi beyond 24 hours without a court order, the court declined to award exemplary damages of N500 million in favour of Abayomi, an oil marketer against the police. The report said the judge also declined a prayer by Abayomi that it should order the police to publish and furnish an unreserved apology to the applicant in four national daily newspapers and social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Whatsapp. The judge was not, however

Protests in Makurdi over killing of priests, worshipers

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Protests in Makurdi over killing of priests, worshipers - There is tension in Makurdi, the Benue state capital, over the killing of two priests and 17 worshipers by suspected armed herdsmen - Impromptu protests erupted in major areas of the city as news of the attack filtered into the town - Some youths took to the streets, blocked roads and made bonfires which caused tension Impromptu protests erupted in major areas of Makurdi, the Benue state capital as news of the killing of two priests and 17 worshipers by suspected armed herdsmen filtered into the town. Among the victims were two priests; Rev Fathers Joseph Gor and Felix Tyolaha, two primary school headmasters; Peter Di*k and Ape Chia, a secondary school principal; Michael Tor and 14 other worshipers. The protesters blocked major roads and created bonfires in the metropolis. Photo source: Twitter The victims had gone to morning mass at St Ignatius Quasi Parish when their attackers who had laid ambush on the commun

Education: 25 NYSC batch A 2018 corps' members: Why they will repeat service in Delta?

25 NYSC batch A 2018 corps' members: Why they will repeat service in Delta? You have probably heard the recent NYSC news about the corps’ members who will have to serve their term again. This is a totally unusual situation though there have been different cases connected to the service in the National Youth Service Corps. Let’s figure out what happened. What happened to the NYSC batch A 2018 corps’ members? As it has been announced several days ago, there are at least twenty-five members of the National Youth Service Corps (Batch A stream 1 of 2017) who will have to repeat their training. This is happening due to the fact that these young people have violated the existing NYSC laws and failed to complete their service. It’s also known that nineteen persons have abandoned their service and disappeared. Now, they will be forced to pass their training again once they are discovered by authorities. All this was voiced out by the Delta State Coordinator of NYSC, Mr. Benjamine. At

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Champion League: Liverpool thrash AS Roma 5 - 2 in their Champions League semifinals first leg clash

Liverpool thrash AS Roma 5 - 2 in their Champions League semifinals first leg clash - Premier League giants Liverpool have thrash AS Roma 5 - 2 in their Champions League semi finals first leg clash - Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firminho got a brace while Mane score a lone goal - Roma scored two late goals to give themselves a glimpse of home going into the second leg Premier League giants Liverpool have thrash AS Roma 5 - 2 in their Champions League semi finals first leg clash at Anfield. Salah and Firminho got a brace in the clash while Senegalese attacker Sadio Mane scored one also, before Roma had two late goals to keep their hopes of reaching the Champions League final slim. Can it happen again? Roma had recently turned around a big goal deficit in recent times, here are some facts: Roma 3⃣:0⃣ Chelsea Roma3⃣:0⃣Barca Roma3⃣:0⃣liver

Gossip:OAU student appears before university’s panel, testifies against alleged randy professor

OAU student appears before university’s panel, testifies against alleged randy professor - Monica Osagie appears before a panel constituted by the Obafemi Awolowo University to investigate the allegation against Prof Richard Akindele - Security operatives barred journalists and students from entering the venue of the sitting - Nkechi Obiagbaoso says she and two other lawyers are standing for Monica Monica Osagie, the student who alleged that Prof Richard Akindele at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun, demanded to sleep with her for marks has appeared before an investigative committee of the institution. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Osagie, a postgraduate student in the masters of business programme, had released a recorded telephone conversation, which went viral, in which the lecturer allegedly made the demand in return for marks. The committee, which held its session at the pro-chancellor’s lodge on the campus, allowed only Osagie and her lawy

Football PM News

⚽️Football PM 🌃News⚽Apr 24⚽ 📰 *VB0*: Arsenal🔫 Eye Ralf Rangnick as Wenger Replacement⁉ 📰 *VB1*: Reports📰: Carlo Ancelotti👔 Offered Italy🇮🇹 Job 📰 *VB2*: Reports📰: Batshuayi Interested in Permanent BVB Move🤔 📰 *VB3*: Buffon's Referee Rant 🆚 Real Defended by UEFA President👔 📰 *VB4*: Former Kenya & Tunisia Coach😟 Henri Michel Passes Away❗ 📰 *VB5*: Michael Oliver👔 Set to Referee FA Cup Final❗

Football News:French magazine apologizes to Iniesta for not winning Ballon d'Or

French magazine apologizes to Iniesta for not winning Ballon d'Or - The Barcelona midfielder won prestigious trophies for both club and country - The 33-year-old is set to leave the Catalan club for a career in China Andres Iniesta has been given an unprecedented apology from France Football magazine having never been awarded the prestigious Ballon d'Or. Barcelona playmaker has never won the most-priced individual award despite a legendary career with the Catalan club and the Spanish national team where he won four Champions League titles, Euro 2008 and 2012, and the 2010 World Cup. The 33-year-old is set to leave his boyhood club this summer in grand style after 22 years at the Nou Camp, which has led to the game paying tribute to his legacy in Catalonia. " Perdon Andres" (forgive us Andres) read a piece in the French football magazine, penned by editor Pascal Ferre, in which he describes the omission as a "democratic anomaly." "What follows is

Food for Thought

*****   * 100% RESPONSIBILITY FOR EVERYTHING *   ***** As I mentioned in the Introduction, when I was only one year out of graduate school, I had the good fortune to work for W. Clement Stone. He was a self-made multimillionaire worth $600 million at the time. Stone was also America’s premier success guru. He was the publisher of Success Magazine, author of 'The Success System That Never Fails', and coauthor with Napoleon Hill of 'Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude'. When I was completing my first week’s orientation, Mr. Stone asked me if I took 100% responsibility for my life. “I think so,” I responded. “This is a yes or no question, young man. You either do or you don’t.” “Well, I guess I’m not sure.” “Have you ever blamed anyone for any circumstance in your life? Have you ever complained about anything?” “Uh . . . yeah . . . I guess I have.” “Don’t guess. Think.” “Yes, I have.” “Okay, then. That means you don’t take one hundred percent responsibili

More News Headlines From Punch

*Punch News Headlines Today*  *[Tue-24-Apr-2018]* Theres a plot to kill me, Melaye says as police lay siege to home We raided Magus farm for money Dismissed NAF officer Court orders interim forfeiture of N1bn, gives owners 14 days to claim account Xenophobia: Again, South African mob burns Nigerian alive Saraki, Dogara, others meet over mace theft FG reviews health workers demands EFCC arrests Iboris ally, Nwaoboshi, for alleged N6bn fraud Judges absence stalls Evans kidnapping case Land charges: Dont convert houses to religious buildings, govt warns Buharis uncharitable comment on Nigerian youths Govt seeks safety in chemical environment Register to aid planning, LASG tells residents Crisis hits NASENI over delayed appointment EFCC grills ex-gov Jang over alleged N2bn fraud Falae in Ibadan to woo Alao-Akala to SDP A court mandated AMAC to collect tenement rates 2019 elections will be tough, Oyegun warns APC Senate invasion: Police yet to arrest su

Newspapers Headlines Today

LATEST NEWS Tribune  2019: Ijaw group endorses Uduaghan for Senate ECA scandal: National Assembly should probe Buhari ―Falana Fayose to corps members: Never allow politicians use you to rig elections Call to service: Group urges Adelabu to contest Oyo gubernatorial Jonathan to commission Ekiti’s first flyover —Fayose Tinubu, apostle of modern transformational governance in Nigeria ―Osun gov aspirant Atiku to unveil agenda for Nigeria Wednesday FCT minister decorates his CSO, Ahmed, with new rank of SP Why Nigerians are not getting their e-ID cards ―NIMC boss METRO My husband infects me with STD, wife tells court Shoemaker in court for allegedly selling, wearing customer’s shoes Court remands 23-yr-old over attempted suicide Oyo joint patrol team dislodge 6 men armed robbery gang WORLD NEWS Afghan girl forced by parents to be “son” they never had Professor defends role in Cambridge Analytica data scandal Bus plunges in North Korea, kills 32 Chinese to

Politics: SDP leaders, Falae, Adeniran in Ibadan to woo Alao-Akala; to visit Ladoja, others

SDP leaders, Falae, Adeniran in Ibadan to woo Alao-Akala; to visit Ladoja, others As part of efforts to populate its fold with prominent politicians who can deliver the votes in 2019, leaders of the Social Democratic Party (SDP),  on Monday , stormed Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to woo a former governor of the state, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala into the party. Tribune Online  gathered that the SDP delegation, which  was led by its national chairman, Chief Olu Falae, also included a former Minister of Education, Professor Tunde Adeniran; Nigeria’s former Ambassador to the Philippines, Yemi Farounbi; another former Minister of Power and Steel, Dr Olu Agunloye; Honourable Taiwo Akeju; Chief Kola Balogun; Mrs Oyeronke Akinlolu; and others. The SDP leaders, who arrived Akala’s Bodija residence at about  noon , asked the former governor to join the party as the platform to rescue the country from “rudderless leadership” using the window of next year’s elections. The visitors, af

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Politics: Armed policemen lay siege to Dino Melaye’s Abuja residence

Armed policemen lay siege to Dino Melaye’s Abuja residence The Abuja home of Senator Dino Melaye has been reportedly taken over by a combined team of mobile and regular police officers. Two aides of the senator who did not want to be named, confirmed to Premium Times on Monday, April 23, that the siege began about 1.40pm shortly after police officers arrived Melaye’s residence in Mississippi, Maitama District of Abuja. The Sun reports that four loaded police vehicles were parked on the road leading to Melaye’s house. READ ALSO: Offa robbery: Girlfriends with stolen phones led to arrest of suspects The newspaper stated that the policemen on ground declined to comment and also prevented journalists from taking pictures of the siege. The senator in a tweet claimed that the raid on his residence was led by over 30 heavily armed fierce looking mobile policemen. NAIJ.com had earlier reported that Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi west was arrested at Abuja’s international airport

Empowerment: Npower finally releases names of successful 2017 applicants

Good News: Npower finally releases names of successful 2017 applicants Npower has finally shortlisted names of successful 2017 applicants - The applicants did their verification last year December after they had been pre-selected - It urged the successful candidates to visit its website for further information The Npower, the federal government's employment scheme for youths, has finally released the names of successful 2017 applicants. It was gathered that in a message on its Facebook page, the Npower congratulated the 2017 pre-selected applicants and urged them to check their status through its websites- npvn.npower.gov.ng/login. The statement read: "Dear 2017 Pre-selected applicants, "First, we need you to smile . "Secondly, you can now check your final selection status at npvn.npower.gov.ng/login "Use your phone number or email address to see if you have transitioned from pre-selected applicants to beneficiaries." Meanwhile it had previously r

Facts about Everton Football Club

Facts about Everton Football Club As long the English Premier League is concern, Everton football club as a club rated a little high above the average clubs in the elite English League. Reason for this is consistency and the fact that have successfully maintain the status of spoilers to the top English Premier League teams. And yes! on their day, Goodison Park is always a fortress to them and conjuring a win there is close to impossible. Also, a host of Super Eagles stars have played for the Toffees, Eagles stars like Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Joseph Yobe and Victor Anichebe, so if you say Everton are Nigerian friendly you definitely might not be far from the truth. Today at NAIJ.com we will be taking you through top five facts of Everton football club. 1. The name Everton: The name Everton football club was previously known as Saint Dominic. Back in the late 1800s, the parish of St. Domingo’s Methodist Church created a cricket team for recreational purposes. However, since cricket was

#LazyNigerianYouths: Unilag Students Set Up Projectors To Watch Big Brother Naija Finale (See Photo)

#LazyNigerianYouths: Unilag Students Set Up Projectors To Watch Big Brother Naija Finale What a wawu,Students at Moremi Hall inside the University Of Lagos are not here to play. These photos show them setting up huge projector screens to watch the grand finale of Big Brother Naija. At last the show has come to an end.

CONGRATS: Miracle Wins Big Brother Naija 2018 #BBNaijafinale

CONGRATS : Miracle Wins Big Brother Naija 2018 #BBNaijafinale Big Brother Naija Housemate Miracle is the winner BBNaija 2018 reality TV show. Miracle wins BBNaija 2018 star prize of N25million cash, N20million in prizes. Cee-C is the first runner up Big Brother Naija 2018. BBNaija 2018 finalists were Nina, Alex Tobi, Cee-C and Miracle. The Big Brother Naija 2018 reality tv show has now ended. See you in Big Brother Naija 2019! Get Your PVC!!!!! #Nigerian youth are not useless 

World’s Oldest Person Has Died In Japan

World’s Oldest Person Has Died In Japan (You Won’t Believe How Old She Was) Nabi Tajima, the great-great-great-grandmother regarded as the world’s oldest person has died in Japan at the age of 117, ABC News reports. An official in the southern Japanese town of Kikai said Nabi Tajima died in a hospital on Saturday night. She had been there since January. Ms Tajima was born on August 4, 1900, and reportedly had more than 160 descendants, including great-great-great grandchildren. Her town of Kikai is in Kagoshima prefecture on Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands. She became the world’s oldest person seven months ago after the death of Violet Brown in Jamaica, also at the age of 117. Guinness World Records certified 112-year-old Masazo Nonaka of northern Japan as the world’s oldest man earlier this month, and was planning to recognise Ms Tajima as the world’s oldest person. The US-based Gerontology Research Group said another Japanese woman, Chiyo Yoshida, was

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MONDAY SUCCESS TIP

It's good👍 to take advice🤔 from people but it's more dangerous🌜 to make use of them all._* 🤞 Every situation is peculiar♻ according to individual perspective,🗣 that is the more reason why you have to digest👌, dissect, preview 🤓and understand🤔 what you are advised to do before you jump on it.

MONDAY SUCCESS TIP

It's good👍 to take advice🤔 from people but it's more dangerous🌜 to make use of them all._* 🤞 Every situation is peculiar♻ according to individual perspective,🗣 that is the more reason why you have to digest👌, dissect, preview 🤓and understand🤔 what you are advised to do before you jump on it.

BREAKING NEWS! Liverpool Star Mohamed Salah Crowned PFA Player Of The Year Award

BREAKING NEWS! Liverpool Star Mohamed Salah Crowned PFA Player Of The Year Award Liverpool winger, Mohammed Salah, has been named the Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year for the 2017/2018 season. Salah won the prize ahead of Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne, who was the early season favourite to claim it. The other players nominated in the category included: Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur), David De Gea (Manchester United), Leroy Sane (Manchester City) and David Silva (Manchester City). Salah enjoyed a fine debut season at Liverpool, equalling a 38-game Premier League record held by Alan Shearer (95/96), Cristiano Ronaldo (07/08) and Luis Suarez (13/14), with his 31st goal of the season in their 2-2 draw at West Brom. The Egypt international will be hoping to end the campaign with a Champions League medal, with the Reds taking on his former club Roma in the semi-finals of the competition.

Political News-Looters Saga

Looters’ list: PDP started trouble by challenging FG - Uduaghan - Emmanuel Uduaghan said the PDP should not have challenged the federal government to produce the looters’ list - The former Delta governor said the party put itself under pressure - He recalled that he faced a similar situation in his state but handled in well Former governor of Delta state, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will suffer for challenging the All Progressives Congress (APC) led government to produce looters’ list. Tribune reports that Uduaghan spoke on Saturday, April 21 in Warri. The former governor who is an aspirant for Delta South Senatorial District said the PDP put itself under unnecessary pressure by asking the government to produce the looters’ list. He said: “PDP started the trouble. You said the government should mention the names of those who looted the treasury and they brought out the first list, second list and the third is being awaited. “We’ve gi