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Inspired Sense

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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Listen to Ọgọ Ogbata’s first media interview following the publication of her inspiring debut novel, Egg-Larva-Pupa-Woman on BBC Radio Northampton!

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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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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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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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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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Listen to Ọgọ Ogbata discuss her inspiring debut novel, Egg-Larva-Pupa-Woman, in the BBC World Service ‘Network Africa’ studio in London! You can also read an interesting Q&A article feature of the author plus comments from readers around the world.

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