What on earth is Deolu coming up with today? What is this? Well, I’m extremely sorry if it the picture offends you in any way, it’s there to do exactly what it has done, GRAB your attention! And please be true to yourself, don’t go off prentending on me, we come accross worse pictures on movies everyday, and we don’t go swearing and cursing. Today I want to shock you a bit with the naked truth, some of it will be doom and some of it will be boom, so listen on.
I want to talk frankly today, about some cold naked truths. We love to make each other happy, offend no one, decieve one another in the name of being diplomatic, shy away from what can be offensive. We do these things are lose the ability to connect with each other. We become so cosmetic, covered up and unatural. This was not so in the beginning. In the beginning, we were naked but not ashamed. We knew all there was to know, and there was no reason to hide. Today, we all wear masks, we hide behind our careers, hide behind our degrees, behind our accomodation, behind our busy schedules, behind status, property, toys and behind all sort of things. We don’t watch these types of films, we don’t listen to that type of music, we don’t do bridges, we don’t climb bikes, we are tush, cool and so unreal. Some of us have forgotten our roots, we have forgotten the tough times, the sleepless nights. Where we are going is far, but if we remember where we are coming from, we’ll face the future with humility and not with chips on both shoulders. Be true to yourself, and let’s together, face some cold facts about the future.
Please you are welcome to disagree with my statements of fact, you are also welcome to share you own views about why you think differently. These are my point of views, and I’ve thought about them sufficiently to still hold on to them as my perspectives.
1. This year, the price of high end properties is crashing!
This is not a prophecy as it is about to happen already. Today most (if not all) of our banks have stopped giving mortgages to people. This means that desperate house sellers (who are perhaps desperate because their bank mortgages are falling through) will need to offer people their properties for much less than they should or would have. I’ll say expect to hear that properties worth N200million are now being sold for less than 40million. Small low fund properties and land will still retain good value, but everything that needs the bank is in trouble. This is the naked truth!
2. The stock market is not likely to rise in the first 2 (likely all 4) quarters of this year!
This doesn’t qualify me as a prophet either, because it’s what many analysts have also implied. It’s simple, the main movers of the market have moved out their funds. A good number of the other good players are in debt to the tune of their margin facilities. Many more want to sell than want to buy. This is causing a lot of illiquidity in the stock market, and the funds required to make the movements happen in the stock market are not in it, nor in sight at the moment. The banks are exposed, the big wigs are exposed. This is the naked truth!
3. The unproductive and unpolitical will lose their Jobs!
There are many people who are employed but are seriously under utilized. Some people spend 30% of their day in their office either chatting with friends or nosing around on facebook. Their companies have managed to keep them for so long because there was money anyway. This year, if you are unproductive, prepare to lose your job. Some people are not productive, but they are so wired into the fabrics of the organization politically that they have what it takes to be the last man or woman standing. Jesus was reputed as saying to one of his would be disciples, “let the dead bury their dead”. This implies that there are dead people capable of still burying dead people. If you are alive but your impact will not be missed, you are dead! This is the naked truth!
4. Prices of things will fluctuate this year!
Yeah, I said fluctuate not increase, not decrease. Prices will jump around. The first direction for prices will be up, in respose to the dollar rise against the Naira. Everything is being affected, from the cost of pencils to penicillin. The prices of things will also come down, because of the buying power of the people and the lack of demand. Fuel came down already, first time? Everything is going up, car prices are going up currently, but because banks are not funding the purchase of these things any more, it will likely come down. The prices of made in Nigeria will also fluctuate, as the ports have agained been openned to almost anything, and imported will once again begin to compete with locally manufactured. Many manufacturing companies are crying already. Bank interests are going up and down. Expect fluctuations this year. This is the naked truth!
5. Some industries will tip this year!
Network marketing will boom! Yes, you heard me right. There are few investment options this year, and people are looking for opportunities to make some cash. Network marketing provides a very good alternative. Malaysia boasts of 1200 booming network marketing businesses, and some of them over $1Billion turnover. Everyone wants to make some extra income, even if it’s a little extra income, and those opportunities have been unleased. A lot of people will show reluctance in joining initially, based on past experiences, they’ll wait until it becomes a fad to join, by which time of course it would be a bit late. People are positioning already, and many people will wake up late. Manufacturing will suffer a hit this year! Loads of competition with imported will create a lot of flux in the industry. Entertainment will Boom! People will need to relax and calm their thoughts. Technology will boom, people will look for ways of doing more with less. This is the naked truth!
6. Many unknown people will step into position this year!
The dynamics for this operation is already clear. There is change happening globally, and the assumptions that we have used in times past for plotting the world’s economic standing are being thrown overboard. Nations are going bankrupt, worldclass organizations are declaring first time huge losses. Companies are recording record sales and record losses in the same financial year. When the branch of the fig tree is tender and it brings out tender leaves, you know that summer is near. When we see these types of events globally, we know that the fundamentals are changing and the foundations are being replaced. This is the naked truth.
7. The impatient will lose this year!
There is already a lot of scramble, nobody wants to buy everybody wants to sell. The people that are impatient with their stocks will sell them, the people that are impatient with their houses will sell them. They’ll sell them low, and watch with shock when they go high. This is a year to be active, but not in the conventional way. If you are earning salaries, cut your expenses. Starve your bad habits, use your time wisely. Take risks, but build reserves. If you are in business, watch your costs. Develop reserves, take high risks with low investments. Increase your productivity, reduce your inefficiences. Help none performers leave if you have to. Don’t be afraid to tell your people the truth. The Naked truth!
This year, will be a year of years. It will be good for some, it will be tough on some. Where we fall, is a function of the information we have and are working with. Position yourself correctly and quickly. I wish you what I wish myself. Your best year ever!
52 thoughts on “Naked truth!”
The signs are already here and we see it around us, we jst have to watch it not to get cut up in the times, its not going to be easy but determination as its the only chioce we have now….as you said Deolu
”If you are earning salaries, cut your expenses. Starve your bad habits, use your time wisely. Take risks, but build reserves. If you are in business, watch your costs. Develop reserves, take high risks with low investments. Increase your productivity, reduce your inefficiencies. Help none performers leave if you have to.
this can really help.
“This is a year to be active, but not in the conventional way. If you are earning salaries, cut your expenses. Starve your bad habits, use your time wisely. Take risks, but build reserves. If you are in business, watch your costs. Develop reserves, take high risks with low investments. Increase your productivity, reduce your inefficiencies.”
HMMNNN!!!
Deolu,you are right.Infact you have said it all.
The only thing i’m very sure of is that, the Economy is taking a new direction but those that have position themself well will definately benefit in this great wealth transfer that is happening.
Despite the cry of most people since late last year some are now smiling-all bcos they position themself in the right position to standard the upcoming storm.
My simple question is
-HOW PREPARED ARE YOU??
-DO YOU KNOW THE “NEW ECONOMY DIRECTION”?
-HOW PREPARE ARE YOU TO MAKE MONEY IN TROUBLED TIMES?
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Thanks for your candid truth about current/future happenings. I think we all need to be properly positioned, God helping us. Amen. A word is enough for the wise.
where did i keep my economics note book, its been so many years now, is this another law of diminishing return, ‘cos the market returns are sliding fast. Anyway in times like this wisdom becomes the chief executive thing and a little practice of delayed gratification might help. well instead of cutting down your toys you might consider expanding your means, http://www.holidaysandcash.com/jsm4real might be an avenue. The gods are not to be blame, wise up.
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candid truth.even my buddy,bill gates cant wait for microsoft to cut 4500 jobs..2.8M jobs lost in yankee i wonder how many people go lose them jobs for naija especially those contact staff in banking…my dad’s fren is scared to import now that forex is high and he cant even clear the goods at the port due to the whole financial brouhaha and congestion at the ports…was at diamond bank during the week and was told that naira to dollar was 152..na terrible tyme sha but those wey know their God will do exploits it dont matter if the system is collapsing..if Isaac sowed during the famine yet God prospered him then that’s same for those who believe..i’ve learnt something-not to be dependent on the world’s economic system.really dee to get through these times it takes wisdom innit?
This is naked truth indeed. I can’t agree with enough Deolu, i’m yet to fault any of your statement of facts. There is enough wisdom to buy from what you have listed here, thanks.
he that hath an ear, let Him hear…
Hmmm..
Tanx Deolu 4 dat seemingly
prophetic word.. you shot str8
from the hip, without mincin’ words..
2009’s just gonna be my (our)
personal year of Glory with Ease!!!
Cheers once again.. God bless..
Bayode..
True, is all I can say. True.
Chairman,
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see you !
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you are quite right. there will be acqusation of assests and libility of smaller banks by bigger and stronger bank. take a look at the stock NSE and see the value of stocks in the banking sector to understand what i am talking about.
please throw more light on your view about the forex market which is volatile and unpredictable.
Thank you sir for these.I was indeed thinking about No 5. today only to get here and see it. That made me ask some questions on facebook.
1. What is better than money?
2. Why are you here on earth?
All said, we must commit to action that is uncommon to see uncommon result. We need to spend ourselves to fulfillment and seek what is better than money.
We need to be rightly positioned in our reason for being here because that is what will matter in every situation we find ourselves..Situations of things now as pushed us to our tipping point and i shall tip..
Thanks…
Deolu, Deolu! (Lord! Lord!)
What must we do to be saved?
LoL
But for real, we need direction (what u call information) on the way forward so that we (here) can live in plenty in the midst of this great famine
Hmmmmmmmmmm!!! Great thoughts from a great heart!
Well, it is clear what has been said. One little thing to add, think someone should benefit from it. In this time of economic downturn and financial irregularities which are bound to continue, some are still bound and i mean BOUND to increase, a secret sow your seeds in the morn, noon and night for u dont know which will prosper…. Transfer of wealth is not going to be to the stingy… Give, sow even when it hurts. Bless your heart Oga D. Great readers keep reading. Knowledge is …………(fill in what it means to you).
Great prophecies… He that regards the cloud will not sow, and he that observes the wind will not reap.
In the midst of these irregularities, those who through issues like this, seek wisdom and apply their heart to understanding, will float in these irregular waters.
It is well
Wow! Gross darkness will cover the people but His glory will be seen upon you. One thing that will make people financial giants is the spirit of God. He will definitely make giants out of dwarfs.
It will happen.
Thank you Deolu.
Nice piece.
…..just wondering why the naked truth picture was a female picture, why not a male naked picture?
A nice piece of information.The naked lady is unneccesary.All is well
Prophet Deolu, Thanks, you have sent another bull to the ophthalmologist, because you just “hit its eyes” Lol!
rightly put, u ve hit d bull in the eye, it is left for us to make use of the Boys’ Scout motto: Be prepared!!!!!!!!!! otherwise some people will definitelt be cut off, I pray our destiny will not be cut off, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thanx for unlishing the fact. But I thot we are suppose to walk by faith and not by sight. All the same, good we knw and its better we prepare so we dont fall a victim.
I wish you well too.
Point No 5. Network Marketing.
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Deolu,
The depth of your write-up would always catch the attention of any person seeking wisdom. The picture wasn’t totally neccesary.
About the statement of facts i do not know if anyone of the points can actually be faulted but listening to God and ones inner conviction now more than ever before; is the way through.
If God has said he will make rivers in the desert. Then it means that which the book makers have called impossible is a place where he can confound Man’s wisdom and glorify his name.
It shall be well, it is well
@All,
I actually believe strongly that it is well. Light only shines in darkness.
I have decided to remove the lady {I think she was naked in a way that wasn’t revealing}, someone was using his pastors laptop yesterday morning when the site opened and he almost entered the ground… lol. I don’t want to cause such problems, so it’s out!
Thanks all. Together we’ll make this year work for us!
Lord have mercy
Deolu,
i simply agree with you on the look of things for the year economically but we can afford the doom if we know where to tap;The Nigerian economy can not be captured by any economic equation as a result of under hand dealing by most govt agencies and multi nationals as well as banks but the mighty will fall definitely.May the lord protects the poor people of this country.
I WISH YOU ALL, THE SAME THING DEOLU WISHES YOU, AS FOR ME, ITS MY YEAR OF PROGRESS IN JESUS NAME!!!!!!!!
all hope is not lost, this year will be great we will all get jobs:) i am going for this one with the US embassy.
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deolu i must commend your insight. i know nthis kind of “revelation” is a good propellant for action anyway. by now everyone probably knows that there are problems out there although i am not so sure how deep it has gone especially in the nigerian economy. u know that most blacks like “forming” even at the face imminent doom, unlike our white counterparts that quickly surrender once “their hands don fall”
ok now! my questions are these deolu. first, i believe we should by the help of God and the experience of Godly men be able to translate prophecies into practical realities so that we can take action cos as u have said, this will be a year for many to rise. pls how strong are our banks? i’ve been hearing that not all the banks are as strong as we think they are. is this true?
two, do you think there is a future for online bisinesses this year? what is your opinion about internet marketing, affiliate programs, forex trading e.t.c? even some online brokers go as low as 100 dollars for one to start live trading. can u imagine?
three, i read in the dailies where one of nigeria’s foremost business men said this is the time to buy and buy and keep buying shares becos according to him, it will rise in the long run. is this a wise way out?
finally, can there be forums organized for us to come together and explore these possibilties so as to have a more concise info on the possible how-tos in the 2009? i wouldn’t mind attending such even for a fee?
lastly, i would like to say to everyone that even as deolu has warned us against impatience, i would warn against the G-word i.e “Mr. GREED”. it will eat many people raw this year. let’s guard against it. hey! by the way, there is a lot happening in lagos state now adays? any investment ops for the boys?
lastly thanks, deolu for the word. it’s timely. many regards! hey and deolu, and long did it take you before u decided to use that picture for the article? hahahaha!!!!
point no3.
pls the key word here is “shooting for excellence”. excellence here is not perfection but continous improvement on what u are doing. try and make yourself indispensable to on the job. be the man the company can’t afford to lose then u can be assured of a level of safety within the organization.
can u imagine a company of repute like microsoft possibly thinking of “cutting jobs”? i mean very many good guys in the market place? the competition will be very stiff oooo. so pls develop urself on the job. stay longer solving problems on the job, network urself strategically in your industry and possible take relevant develomental courses.
and finally, pls realise that no matter the confusion on the earth right now, i can hear a great laughter in the heavenlies. why? cos God is about to ahve all the attention he has always craven for so pls get closer to Him. u need divine guidance more than ever oooo. nid i say more?
My brother,
This is what my people call “Ododo oro”.
Most of what you’ve shared are confirmations of my observation. I’ll however, like to add;
8) Only the Godly will thrive this year
Whether people believe it or not, most of man’s source of strength in the past will still fail, but only the Godly- those who trust in God. I’m not talking about the pretenders or those who claim to be christians because they were born to a christian family or go to church just whenever they feel ‘kool’ with God. But those who will thrive are those who have a personal relationship with Jesus, who hold onto a life of integrity and those who truly fear God. This year, there’ll be no place for the lukewarm- they’ll be spewed out of His mouth. He that hath hear, let him hear what the Spirit is saying…
You may not like it, but it is the naked truth
Bless u.
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Deolu, u’ve have been so wonderful and insightful this year. if we are to heed this clarion call, remember that you should not cast all your eggs in one basket, spread your risk. as regards, MLM, i want to suggest another great one- Forever Living products(FLP). the potentials are great, considering the fact that it is right here in Nigeria where you get your products and do your marketing and your clients get to see what you are selling. the rewards are astonishing too. why not give me a call and i’ll enlighten you more. call 08037198430.
see you at the top.
You see why i call you a Prophet, even if you do not want to agree to the tag/title! Na your own for as long as i read your posts!lol.My first pain is i didnt get to see the picture! I wanted to know how Naked the truth was!lol!Any how, put something else as i am used to seeing a picture on your post, so leaving it blank is not helping me concentrate!lol.
You hit home with all the points and its a warning for all as even the bible says the sons of issachar understood the times! May we not be like the five foolish maidens waiting with the five wise ones for the bridegroom, but did not go with extra oil, though all slumbered, the wise ones entered with the bridegroom while the foolish ones went looking for oil! We have heard and must be prepared, knowing and serving God is one but doing the things of God and putting action to His words and Prophecies is another. Its time to spend frugally,save wisely and sow radically!There is no magic to the times we are in, all we need is right information, being prepared for opportunities,Prayer for God’s favor,faith to put actions to making our dreams reality and patience to see it through! Abraham, Isaac sowed in lands of famine and reaped!Joseph in the bible in Genesis chapters 39-41 is a good example of how prepared we should all be!God help us all!
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e don start already,cadbury just laid off 300..phcn is bout to lay off 71000..and who’s next?the banks have a 900b exposure with lending hitting 7trillion…bank phb board just approved a $20M executive jet for the Ceo after a suucessful hostile takeover of spring bank..as e dey go now,more M&As fit to follow later this year within the banking sector-wind go soon blow and fowl..the gas stations are operating at 38% capacity coz the plants are over 20yrs old with no new one built so there is fall in gas supply of about 20 billion standard cubic feet,na to just dey use generator till 2011 be that..i sorry for them workers while senators increased their own salary nobody talk,NLC wants just 52k pere!wahala plenty-which landlord wan collect just only that as rent annually?there is no denying that the hard times are here…yaradua tightens hold on power was screaming headline on tribune’s front page,how im wan comot-power they say intoxicates innit?i sorry for those with linear income…and i hope dollar wont hit 190 as e dey go so,with about 30% of the $672M CBN forex sold last wek was used to import PMS(we dey export crude and then import refined crude,aint that foolish),NBC bought $300k from CBN to import soya which can be sought locally and even Sosaco Ltd spent amost $300k to import tomato paste..small time na to dey import pure water and fresh air lol…naija-mono product economy and import dependent…
be prepared!he who get ear let him hear with sense!
deolu,keep the words coming!
Deolu,
Tnx for your sensitivity. truly it wasn’t revealing but altogether the post is better without it… sometimes actions are so loud that your reasons for doing it isn’t heard at all.
have a great day
Bros, that is the truth of the matter o… he who has the ear let him hear what the Spirit is saying… 2009 is the year for the WISE.
Deolu this is even more than what you think, its a warning to the wise!!
”If you are earning salaries, cut your expenses. Starve your bad habits, use your time wisely. Take risks, but build reserves. If you are in business, watch your costs. Develop reserves, take high risks with low investments. Increase your productivity, reduce your inefficiencies. Help none performers leave if you have to.
almost the same as Daddy G.O. said at a programm 2days ago,
that this year is going to bring Happiness to the wise and sorrow to the fool.
I think a word is enough for the wise……………..
@ Tosin
It took me two days …lol
I think online business has great futures this year. Where the strength of economies will be is in their ability to not stand alone. Forex is still a gold mine, cos up or down, you can profit.
@Biddy
lol.. pls don’t be distracted or lose concentration by the lack of a picture…lol
@emeka
@all
FG exports crude oil for less than $40 per barrel. how much do they import refined crude?
@ Deolu, well I will not really like to comment on the picture you removed but if I will, hmmmmmm!!!!we are all one big bunch of sycophants- all trying to please somebody and look good to others. How many of us will change press stop button on our remote when we watch a movie where we see that kind of picture in ur bedroom??? I really do not see anything offensive in the pic you used!! Talk for another day, We better not go there!
Mr D,
Two days! interesting… lol
Deolu,
Thanks for good works here and your ever enlivening inspirations.
I quite agreed with you on all the points stated above apart from one.
Network marketing will not boom this year, 2009. I can’t say of next year though, but this year multilevel marketing will not be craved for in Nigeria. “It will not be a rain definitely, but rather a shower”.
Let me also add that, this is the season of wealth transfer. A number of people will find wealth this year despite all these recessions, while some will lay a solid foundation for theirs, this 2009.
I mean wealth will change hands. Watch out!
Cheers’
Dee,
It is left for us to position ourselves to be the gainers and not the losers in this year.Hmm Its time to plan and strategize one’s part in these.great analysis.
Honest to God, It is a year to clome out of hiding place and take up your rightful place in destiny. Result awaits those that are ready to work hard despite all odds.
Just trying to peruse the posts and saw the new picture…..looks better than the controversial one
the things u said are already happening.
Its so painful that not only will things get this bad but worse. even before now when things werent this bad in the world, it was in Nigeria. i just pray will pass this phase. thanks again sir. the truth is bitter but it must be told for people not to be in darkness.
you said it and it is happening. where are those shares that traded for as mush as 80, 130, 90, 45, 35, 15 naira and so many others on the floor of the Nigeria Stock Exchange? . i would not want to mention names but those of us that are acquainted with recent trends in the NSE acn agree with me that these prohecies are becoming realities.
today there is individual economic crises and even students in school are being affected adversly, their allocation has stopped coming or reduced by very discouraging rates.
churches and infact everywhere is shaking. but the truth is that:
JESUS IS COMING!!!!!
but we can’t afford to be so heavenly conscious and earthly irrelevant.
GOD SAVE US FROM THESE CALAMITIES
Deolu, God bless your insight, it’s an attribute of a good leader.
What you foresaw, has already started happening, we are swimming right at the centre of the ocean, Lord have mercy.
Like you said, many will sell off their properties to those that are wise investor, that have learnt to keep aside money for such precautionary purpose.
Only the patient will benefit and it’s at the long run, because all of these will soon be over, it’s the survival of the fittest, this time around survival of the wise.
This issues has it’s benefits too, technology development, economic planning and budgeting, it will reduce cost on luxury consumptions, help people to plan their income now and together will all learn the habit of staying alive though this crises.
Stock will rise again, economy will right again, value for Naira will rise again e.t.c.
Let’s keep focus and don’t compromise. Someday soon it will be over.
Once again thanks a bunch, Oga.
@Emeka your article is great though you wrote it since February I just read it now i can’t stop laughing, I wish it’s published in a national newspaper.
This is reality, we need God more now than ever.