On January 12, 2010, a 7 magnitude earthquake struck Port-au-Prince, the capital city of Haiti, wrecking havoc on its presidential palace, UN HQ and other buildings. At least 150,000 people were killed and a large number rendered destitute. These are the life lessons I have drawn from this event.

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Have you ever heard the saying that games are won and lost in the dressing room? Any sports coach can tell you, it doesn’t always boil down to the performance on the field; it’s about that critical time in the dressing room before the game or even during the opening plays. It’s about attitude and what it means going forward.

Well, we’re in the dressing room now, and it’s time to hit the field. Are you ready, or have you set yourself up for a loss?

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Thanks to everyone who took part in our recent book giveaways commemorating the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and ‘Defiant Women’ throughout the ages! The winners are…

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Seth Godin is certainly a professional who combines his creativity with business sense. Watch this interesting video to discover how he’s created 10 best-selling books on a shoestring marketing budget.

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Today marks the United Nation’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and 16 Days of Activism. So I figured I’d do my bit. Find out how…

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I like to remind myself of the following on a regular basis:

* Whatever it is that you need to do, do now.
* Whoever it is that you need to be, become.
* Whatever needs to be changed, change quickly…

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So who are the defiant women we have left out? What women have you known to defy the odds – economically, emotionally and socially? What struggles have you overcome in your own life? Gentlemen, please don’t be left out! Tell us about the women who pleasantly surprise, support and inspire you.

Generous, albeit concise, comments and interesting photo submissions are most welcome. The top contributors will be selected on December 3rd 2009 and will win autographed ‘collector’s edition’ copies of the inspirational novel, Egg-Larva-Pupa-Woman.

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Have you ever found yourself under pressure to become less than you are in order not to make the people around you uncomfortable? Where does one draw the line between humbly holding back (so that confidence and gifting do not alienate others) and retarding the very qualities that make one outstanding? What joy is there in pleasing everyone else at your soul’s expense?

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Egg-Larva-Pupa-Woman is an intimate portrait of a woman who defies all odds economically, emotionally and socially… a woman who is sculpted, by the unpleasant circumstances of life, into a breathing work of art. What are the odds in your own life? What die-hard battles have you fought? What issues are you grappling with – still?

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“Historically, Nigeria is famous for great literature however, many Nigerian novels have mainly got a tribal agenda. Egg-Larva-Pupa-Woman is unique because it speaks to the collective yearning of the Nigerian people, in essence the African people, yet tackles universal themes like love, forgiveness, domestic violence, entrepreneurship and woman empowerment.

There has been a lack of strong women characters in African literary fiction of late, so I was inspired to create a character who’s not only beautiful but also a woman of substance – defying all odds economically, emotionally and socially.”

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“Are You Wasting Your Talents?”

by O.G

Are you a business owner or manager of an organisation? How much time and money are you losing everyday, by the hour, because of the abundance of undiscovered and undeveloped talents in your domain? Could you benefit from creating a work environment or social community that encourages creativity and innovation?

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Pursue Your Purpose!

by O.G

Seeking purpose? Your personality traits determine where you fit in the grand scheme of things. Read on to find out how!

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“Do You Know Your Purpose?”

by O.G

Our lives are filled with clues as to where our purpose lies. By following those clues we can find the path to fulfillment – both at work and in everyday life.

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“Is Pride Holding You Back From True Success?” By Bernadette Doyle

by O.G

Imagine a runner in a marathon who refused, out of pride, to wear his glasses and so hits every obstacle along the course. Wouldn’t you find that type of pride foolish? Why, then, do we do things out of pride that keep us from reaching our goals? Here are some ways pride might be stopping you from moving forward in your business.

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Q&A with Ọgọ Akubue-Ogbata: Author of Egg-Larva-Pupa-Woman

by O.G

Egg-Larva-Pupa-Woman is simply put an inspirational, albeit heart-wrenching tale, of a remarkable young woman who dares to defy the odds (economically, emotionally and socially) in order to become who she is destined to be, juxtaposed with the struggles of her motherland – Nigeria/Africa (also striving to rise above her past and achieve greatness). Do they have what it takes to succeed?

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