Gunning for the 1%
“He came unto his own, and his own received him not” - John 1:11
There is a parable in the bible that beats me, it’s a story that Jesus told his disciples about the shepherd that had 100 sheep, lost one and left the 99 to go for that one. He was actually describing himself, and that was supposed to be the trait of a good shepherd. There are many ways to look at it, but however way you look at it, it means that, 1% is important too, and is worth the effort. I’m sure you are wondering where I’m going with this. I’m actually trying hard to compress thoughts that could have been 6 posts into one, I hope when I finish, we all arrive on the same page. For this post, I’m gunning for the last 1%.
Some time last year, we had a teenagers teachers meeting in my church, it was an opportunity for all of us to unwind, and get to know ourselves better. It was also an opportunity to plan ahead. In this meeting I heard something I had heard before, but it shocked me afresh. All the teachers were split into two opposite categories when it came to their perspectives about me. One category, believed that I am a jovial, down to earth, easy going, unassuming person (esa), while the other category, the ones that actually shocked me, believed that I was completely different. Here were some of the remarks - “I had the impression that you were a very serious and very intelligent person, and I better know what I want to say well before approaching you”, “one day, my husband and I drove past your car on the high way, my husband was shocked that you were actually laughing loud in the car, we didn’t think you could laugh”, “I felt you were good, but arrogant”, “I have known you for a long time, what I thought then, and what I know now, are completely different” e.t.c. It shocked me that people still had this perception of me, despite a deliberate attempt at otherwise. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll never reduce who I am to make another feel better. I believe in liberating others by my fearlessness, not by compromise. This event reminded me of a similar comment I got from one of my secondary school classmates 2yrs after I finished. I was stunned that some people actually saw me as unapproachable. If only they knew.
Now, this is not entirely about me, it’s about you too. There are many people around you, who can be of tremendous advantage to you, if only you take off that perception that someone handed you, and reached out to them. More often than not, we are surrounded by our oasis, our help, our opportunities, but often, we do not see them. I know for a fact that majority of the people who read from here, know that they can call me, mail me, or even come over to see me, but there is a 1% that think otherwise. Why - because someone said so? Because you have a complex? Or because I’m expected to be smart and then arrogant. Don’t be deceived, I am nothing and no one, outside of my willingness to help, to be a blessing and to support others achieve their God given goals. I am a steward of all that I am and all that I have, I own nothing. When I get called from out of sleep, I pause and answer with customer service ethics, it’s that bad. I make myself a servant to those I want to help, it’s the way my master says to do it. I can’t please everybody even if I tried, but at least, I can gun for that 1%. Of course from time to time, I know how also to grab the weep and be firm too, but I’m not all that.
In the spirit of approachability 
I have some offers I’m giving this coming week.
1. Financial Intelligence Event - Cashflow 101. 20 of us will be having the time of our lives from the 28th of May to the 29th of May (Monday, Tuesday). We have chosen the Elomaz Hotel, it’s brand new, and it’s just beside Planet 1 in Maryland. It’s a non-profit event, and it’s going to be a learning experience.
2. This Sunday we’ll be having free Clubfreedom and 6k4you seminars. We’ll be discussing board dynamics, how to manage your down lines, how to forward people on CF, how to read revolving travel tables, how to cash out when you cycle e.t.c. It’s going to be FREE, and only people who indicate their interest in coming will be welcome. The seminar will be holding by 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm respectively. If you are interested, just indicate here, your full name and time will suffice. The training will hold at Generis Solutions Training room, 5th Floor L’Monarch Plaza (Same building with LG), Salvation B/Stop Opebi, Ikeja.
I’m also toying with the idea of having a small 2hrs meeting with interested participants on the 3rd of June (Saturday - perhaps 2pm), this meeting would be about the High Yield Investment Programs in Nigeria and clear perspectives about each of them. We’ll also debate on, issues bordering on, “Is it right to participate?”, “What exactly are they doing?” e.t.c. This will depend on interest.
There are a number of other things coming up soon that you should watch out for, some of them are exclusively for our club members though, like cheap and choice land in Abuja :). You’ll be pleasantly suprised.
I hope I have been able to redeem my PR with the 1% ;), and I hope many will take advantage of these FREE opportunities.
Hello. I am 
Deolu:
Hi there, that was a very inspiring read.
I have never thought about it in so much depth, but it’s true that if we knew what people really thought of us it would be quite a wake up call. Even if only one percent of those around us thought things about us which we deem untrue.
The tough thing about it is that one person can be so many things, and typically each relationships that I have with each friend is different. So, it must be easy for people to think so many differnt things about us.
I guess one question to ponder is would it be desirable to have everyone think the same thing about us? If it were so, I guess we might all want to think of ourselves as miniature public relations agencies…(just a thought, aye?)
Anyhow, thanks D, for your wonderful and heartfelt writing. Thanks too for joing Africa Enterprising Blog Network, I hope to talk about your wonderful work very soon!
Deolu:
I’m sorry I forgot to tell you that I am now at beninmwangi.com
Ooops!
Hmmm… another deep one from your abyss of intellect. Well done sir.
To add to this, i’ll simply say ” DONT JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER”.
People are a lot morethan you think them to be, i have learnt over the years to atleast get to know ’someone’ b4 jumping into conclusions about ‘them’, you never know, that ONE you despise, might be the answer to your problem!!!
I am particularly interested in cheap (affordable) choice landed property in Abuja. I must say that you could also give us an insight into where we could get those in Lagos as well….That’s if you know of any.
Whaddya say?
Hi,
I’m interested in all of this how do i register,b4 the d day.
Thanks
Adeolu,
The 1% used to matter to me in the past until it occured to me that I could die chasing the 1%!
I personally feel it is almost an impossible task, there will always be the 1% for one reason or the other!
Deolu,
Please I am in for the Cf & 6k4you seminars 2pm. I am also keen on the June 3rd HYIPs. It sure would clear a lot of grey areas. Please book me in on all the three programmes.
Can i register people for this events by proxy? Count me in….
Deolu,
It is not possible to please every body,you can see what that guy wrote on this blog about you trying to push other HYIP’s down to promote your GFS,can you imagine that? .
I always console myself with the song of my senior name sake commander Ebenezer Obey now evangelist who says in his song ” Commander Ebenezer do your best and leave the rest”.
Deolu let me tell you,you are a blessing to this generation and worth associating with on any day.
Hoops, count me in for those good stuffs I may come in with one or two friends.
Thanks
Hi Deolu,
I am interested in the financial 101 class.
Also schedule my name for CF seminar for 4.00pm.
For HYIP book my name .
Brother , thanks for the deep thots .
Kenn olubor
Deolu.
Hi pls include me for the 4pm on Sunday and the 3rd June plan. Pls is it possible to get the cashflow 101 game?
Deolu,
Please count me in for the CF seminar by 2pm.
Thanks.
Deolu,
keep up the good work.Sure it ll be a lot of benefit for a lot of people.
Deolu, you are doing a good work keep it up.Kindly book me for the HYIP seminar.
Thanks
Deolu,
Thanks for this opportunity. I’m interested in the 6k4u, 4pm slot. Do confirm if i can also register for 3 of my weak down lines
Regards,
Femi.
@all
You can book for as many of your down lines as you believe will need it, just book here… I guess that is what Morakinyo means by proxy.
Someone will comb though… name (or nickname) and time is all we need.
The other programs will be holding as well, I’ll fill you in as the date approaches. For the financial intelligence 101, anyone who has a board and wants to come with it should notify me, this way we can actually make it a tournament. And with Monday being a public holiday who says we can’t start a little earlier.
Cheers All
Kindly book me in for the HYIP seminar thank you
Deolu,I am game all the way!!! see you 2pm on sunday.
Hi Deolu,
I always knew you were a blessing waiting to happen to millions in our generation. I knew you from your P&G days and although you may not remember me clearly any more, I’d love to say you’re worth paying attention to.
“Gunning for the 1 %” is revealing and insightful. A great read. However, perhaps while the Shepherd (Jesus) went after the lost sheep, the other 99 were already planning to crucify Him. What this means is that we can never hope to please everyone, as oftentimes, our expressions of love are mistaken for selfishness. May God help us.
Deolu pls count me in on all those freebies above. Sunday 3pm if fine for me, thanks.
Best regards,
Olajide Olaoluwa.
this was truly an enlightening read and i look forward to being part of the 6k4you seminar at 4pm and would also like to be a part of the one on High yield investments on the 3rd of June though you’re not definite on it yet.
thanx and God bless
Hi Dolu,
Pls book me for the 6k4u seminar for 3pm.
And here is a shameless piece of advertising……………..
Calling all interested parties…. Pls help a brother cycle out!
Kindly register under http://www.6k4you.com/chendii.
Thanks
Deolu ,
I would like to be a part of the training on sunday by 4pm
regards,
femi coker
Deolu ,
I would like to be a part of the training on sunday by 4pm
regards,
TOLU AKINTAN
Deolu ,
I would like to be a part of the training on sunday by 4pm
regards,
oretimehin abraham
Chairman,
Please book me for sunday 4pm.
Thanks. You know i always say this “you are a great man” what you have is not “a drop of greatness” but an “Ocean of greatness”
Remain the blessing that you have always been to this generation.
See you at the TOP!
Josh
hi Adeolu,
nice writeup… pls include me for the 6k4u seminar @ 4pm.Guess it wld be a gud avenue to clear our doubts and learn. Hope i can come with my friend too?
Thank you.
@ All.
Yes come with your friends, only name them.
Hi Deolu,
Very, very insightful writeup i must say. You always have a way of dropping these very powerful messages. Nice one!
Please i’m very much interested in the seminar coming up on Sunday by 4pm. Kindly book me for 4pm. I’m also interested in your HYIPS seminar coming up on 3dr, June 2007. Abeg, book me oooo!
Thanks
Chuks Osomiha
Deolu,
This is really a masterpiece coming from you, by which im not surprised cos i know the stuff you are made up of.You are such an wonderful and inspiring man. God bless you
Regarding the training, pls book me with four of my friends, Tunde, Wale, Seun and Ayo.
Im interested in the clubfreedom and 6k4you seminar holding on sunday. I will like to come to the 4.00pm session
Thanks
ADU
Hi D,
U bless my days with delighful write up u’ve been churning out. Readers comment & contribution are the icing on the cake. Its about time d youths learnt the tricks of allowing money to work 4 them instead of working 4 it. Am game for the cf & 6k4u seminar 2pm sunday. Book a sit 4 me in d HYIP’s party too. I’ll be coming with 2 of my collegues 4 d sun. seminar.
Hello Deolu,
Kindly book me for the 4pm slot on sunday.
Thanks.
DEOLU,
Kindly note that i will be attending with the following people
1. Wale Sonde
2. Dapo Adeosun
3. Gbenga Ijimakinwa
4. Tunde Jacob
Many Thanks.
Femi
Hi Deolu,
Would like to be entered in for the upcoming free seminars, the 4pm slot sounds good 2 me, will proberbly come with a pal or 2.
my broda, “ko si ogbon ti o le da, ko si si iwa ti o le wu, ti o le fi te aiye lorun”. old yoruba saying made populer by E. Obey.
Idowu Asumah
Hello Deolu,
Kindly book me for the 4pm slot on sunday.
Thanks.
Alaba Adesokun
@Deolu,
You are always a Great Man irrespective of what 1% think. Just follow ur heart.
Please make a booking for me and one of my downlines for 4pm Sunday Training.
pls,who is chuks osomiha,i know a frien called chuks osemiha and i have a gift for him.any help u guys.
Nice one Chairman, its always been a fact that try as you may, you wld never please everyone……so dont even bother…..just remain focussed and follow your convictions.
I’m very much interested in the 3rd June seminar, there are some interesting people i read their contributions on this site that i wld love to meet in person.
Keep up the good work.
Hi Deolu,
Just like to add that i may be attending the 4 o’clock slot with the following people:
Richard Ozagbe
Tayo
Ayo
Kayode
Thanks!
Chuks Osomiha
Hi Deolu,
HOPE I CAN GET A SEAT FOR TODAYS SEMINAR JUST HEARD OF IT AND THOUGH I HAVE A BUSY DAY I’VE CANCELED EVERYTHING TO ENSURE I ATTEND.
SO PLEASE HOOK A SISTER UP.
THANKS
CHIOMA
Deolu,
It’s great meeting you at the seminar yesterday and dishing out bit of the stuff you are made of.Thanks for making us more enlighten about clubfreedom & 6k4you.
More grease to your elbow,God bless you.
“…toying with the idea of having a small 2hrs meeting with interested participants on the 3rd of June (Saturday - perhaps 2pm)…”
3rd of June is a Sunday. Kindly clarify the date.
WALE
hi Deolu,
Would like to attend the HYIP seminar on 3rd of june,
but is your own 3rd saturday or sunday?
does this suffice as an invite?
cheers!
Hey… sorry about the Mix up…
The HYIP debate and Seminar will be holding on Saturday the 2nd of June. If we see the numbers will be handy… it will be the same venue, 65c opebi road and free. But if it seems the numbers will be too large, we’ll need to consider alternative venues.
To Confirm your booking, please call 0700 - RECHARGE ask for Yemisi and confirm your booking.
This Sunday will also witness another stretch of free 6k4you and Clubfreedom Trainings, please make your intention to come known also to Yemisi at 0700-RECHARGE all who attended the previous can inform their downlines about this, also note that these seminars are good places to poach fresh downlines… only if you are on our team though.
Cheers
Adeolu
pls count me in folr the HYIP debate.
Hi,
some good comments and plenty of FOOD FOR THOUGHT here!!
thanks
please i’ll like to attend the 2hrs discussion on 2nd june, is it still on?
what time is it starting?
thanks
Jeremy
Deolu, Bill Cosby’s quote comes to mind. ” i may no know the way to succeed, but one of thew ways to fail is trying to please evry1″.been tring 2 blk u, anyway
count me in!. sun 3pm
brilliant incentive, i hope u r thinking of population. anyway, i’l like to register my intention for saturday and then sunday 3pm. thanks!
Hi,
I am writing in response to Similie that needs cheap and affordable land in Lagos.
Send me a mail at ezinwanneu@yahoo.com. I have some stuff I think you will be intrested in.
Abeg my people I be real estate marketer. Any one with property to sell or who wants to buy can reach me at the above email addy.
Deolu no vex o! Send me the advert bill I go pay.
Thanks for waking me up from my slumber on saturday 7th july.And now am no longer afraid to dream.one of this days you will see ur name on my credits.pls how do i get the clips from the conference?