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Thank You Dearie.

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I want to use this opportunity to say a big “thank you” to you – my family and friends for the deluge of calls, mails, messages and facebook wall greetings for my birthday. I had earlier planned that I will respond to everybody one by one, I actually started, but, with over 1000 people to reach, it became overwhelming. I have decided to dedicate a full post to all of you.

I have also wanted to do this earlier, but my packing and preparing for this trip to Mauritius has made it difficult for me to get on with it. I’m currently in Mauritius, it’s been described as a paradise, as a beautiful french island on the east coast of Africa behind Magadascar. It’s all true and more! More about Mauritius later 😉

Being here on this island has not made it easy for me to communicate and update my blog, but even if i don’t finish this, I will ensure that today I post this article. The more I reflect on the advancement of my years, the more I try to answer the question of priority. What is really worth ones time, and what is a share waste of life and time. As I journey along, and meet with different types of people from around the world. It’s clearer to me day after day, that the essence of life is to make the most of it in serving a unique purpose. So today, while I thank you profusely, I’ll also like to challenge you deeply.

If you can take these few points to heart, and act based on them in the next 30 days, you will notice remarkable differences in your life.

1. Upgrade

The software that you are currently running is limited in its capability to deliver the future you desire. If you want more out of life, you must be willing to upgrade yourself from time to time. Yesterday’s thinking wouldn’t usher you into tomorrow’s realities. The proof that life needs to grant you your desire is your willingness to improve yourself to qualify for it. Wealth or award unqualified for, is like a gold ring in the snout of a pig. The cry of the hungry sould ought not to be give me, but make me. The resources available for man on earth are without limit, we all approach life with our utensils and plates, what you get is not limited by what is available, but by your spoon and plate size. Step up, upgrade, develop yourself.

The reason you don’t have more is because you haven’t become more. Upgrade yourself. How, you ask me? Upgrade your life by upgrading your knowledge, upgrade your experience, upgrade your relationships. change your mind by feasting on great books, watching great DVDS or listening to audios. If your current job doesn’t offer you an opportunity to upgrade yourself, you are approaching a dead end.

2. Invest in People

I once worked in an organization that used the caption -“people are our greatest assets”. It sounded good in those days, and we regularly debated if this was our reality or not. Take this from me however, in this life, the greatest assets you have are not the investments you have made in things. The greatest investment you and I will ever make, is in people.

Invest in people by being a part of their success, dethrone me, myself and I and do things in the service of others. Go an extra mile to make a difference in someone elses life. Don’t run through life stepping on toes, touch a few lives in your journey. Invest in people’s lives. Let people be able to say your name and be happy about the value you added. Remember though, that even when you do things with the best of intentions, people might missunderstand you. Human beings are quite interesting, so as you invest in people expect a few abnormal things, and take on the wisdom of the wise sage who said, “in the morning, sow your seed, in the afternoon don’t hold back your hand, we can’t predict which will bring results, so let’s just keep sowing”.

3. Own Your Life

Sadly, many of us are slaves. We wake up really early, travel long distances and work  late psychologically chained to our desks until we are permitted to go grab lunch. We close late, travel long distances to get back home, spend little time with our families and snore away to be rudely woken up by the alarm clock. We wake up when the alarm bell rings, not when we have finished sleeping. Many of us live in these sophisticated 21st century slave camps, and are gradually losing the essense of our lives. We get to earn a living, which is just enough to keep us existing. Our lives can be summarized rightly by the name the company gave us. “I am the Regional Sales Manager” – it’s usually as simple as that.

You can own your life, and enjoy freedom! Freedom to chose how you want to spend your spare time, when to go on vacation, when to have a break, and when to finish sleeping. Owning your life starts with a desire and then a decision. You need to start taking steps from today to own your life. Don’t die a slave, leave a legacy.

4. Leave your Shores

Our experiences are as limited as our willingness to try new things. You and I can’t discover new territories if we do not decide to lose sight of shore. courage is not the absence of fear, it’s acting in spite of fear. You need to learn to leave your comfort zone, and pick up new skills, and new experiences.

“I am shy” – that’s rubbish! “I don’t know how to sell” – nauseating! We put ourselves within limiting definitions and expect a great life non the less? It doesn’t work that way. If you want your life to be exciting, pick up new skills, be a part of new experiences. Be able to tell great stories in your old age to your grand children. Dare, don’t say I can’t, say I’ll try. Gold is tested and purified by fire. Get some fire into your life!

5. Be Deliberate

Too many people want to stumble into success. I have good news for you, it is possible to stumble into success! If you stumble in however, you will ultimately stumble out. Don’t read and say, now I know. Be deliberate! Do things that you know can help you achieve your dreams. Hold yourself up to very high standards. Don’t stroll through the grand stage of life, tango, dance or waltz.

If the experts say that success happens by doing A and B, do it! Don’t leave your life to chance and happenstance. Define what you want, find out the price and pay it. Every result has a how, find the hows and be deliberate.

Hope you find this really useful. I’m enjoying Mauritius by the way, as we are having fun, we are putting things in place to ensure that this great company (Holidays and Cash Ltd) gets the endorsements and credibility requirements required to get her to tipping point. You can join us too if you want… Leave your Shores!

Adeolu Akinyemi

Adeolu Akinyemi

45 thoughts on “Thank You Dearie.”

  1. 'Damilare Gk
    August 12, 2009 at 4:22 am

    Hmmmmm… Ododo Oro… Another rare piece 2 b considered…Thanx Bro!

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  2. Toba Popoola
    August 12, 2009 at 4:34 am

    GReat!!! Thanks for the info.

    Reply
  3. CFA
    August 12, 2009 at 5:32 am

    Deolu,

    Another great post that would surely be a life changer for anyone willing to act. It comes a day after another giant achievement, getting PU’s endorsement is a positive step not just for Holiday and Cash but MLM as an industry and it moves us a step closer to making sure that people of integrity run this business in Nigeria. Thanks to you for taking the initiative and the H & C team for being true to their words.

    Enjoy you well deserved vacation.

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  4. TREVIS
    August 12, 2009 at 5:37 am

    The great man has spoken again, he who has an ear let him hear what is being said.I believe the future can be better and greater if we leave nothing to chance.You said in one of your blogs that we should empty our pockets to fill our brains, that is what we need to get there-the passport to the best life.I will die EMPTY achieving all that God has planned for me.Deolu, knowing you was one of the best things that happened to me in this YEAR OF THE 7FOLD INCREASE.I am increasing on every side because I am enlarging my coast.Enjoy your vacation Sir.

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  5. Oyeyemi Christopher
    August 12, 2009 at 5:40 am

    Chairman, this is another inspiring piece. I jst shared ‘Anatomy of Laziness’ with d youth in my church and it jolted so many to reality. Thanks 4 makin me knw so much!

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  6. Adebisi
    August 12, 2009 at 6:15 am

    Adeolu,
    Congratulations.
    Where are we on NNC? It seems H & C is overshadowing NNC now!

    Reply
  7. Ifeoluwa
    August 12, 2009 at 6:57 am

    Dear Chairman,
    Once again, thank you so much for making yourself available for the good of the people. May the God of heaven never leave you until He is through with you. Amen.

    Reply
  8. Omooba
    August 12, 2009 at 7:10 am

    Nice one again Chairman, thanks for lifting me again.

    Enjoy your Mauritius experience!

    Reply
  9. Stafunmi
    August 12, 2009 at 7:25 am

    Dear Deolu, yet another very inspiring and instructive post from you! Thanks for being a part of our lives hence, a part of our success stories as we continue to take well calculated steps in living our desired lives with encouragment from you. Enjoy your time over there.

    Reply
  10. JesusFreak
    August 12, 2009 at 8:23 am

    It’s always great for me to read you.

    I take after you o

    One day…The World will hear of me as i follow God in you thoroughly.

    Thanks for this

    Reply
  11. Bussee
    August 12, 2009 at 8:31 am

    How wont great posts like this come out of you when you are in paradise? LOL…thank you sir for putting us back on track

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  12. Solomon James
    August 12, 2009 at 8:38 am

    “what you get is not limited by what is available, but by your spoon and plate size. Step up, upgrade, develop yourself.” Hmmm, am still thinking about this, Thanks Deolu for making your thoughts available.

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  13. Mo
    August 12, 2009 at 8:45 am

    I enjoy the bit about being deliberate – I truly get uncomfortable when people try to “pray” or “hope” themselves out of a situation.

    Enjoy your holidays! We’re doing USA now u know!

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  14. Ogu
    August 12, 2009 at 9:59 am

    IThis is indeed an inspiration. It is a great reminder that we should evaluate ourselves from time to time. We should not depend on the success of yesterday because the world is fast moving to another level. You have said it all. We should indeed take our destiny in our own hands. Permit me to use this medium to break the good news that one of our own, Professor Pat Utomi is now the Chairman of Holidays and Cash in Nigeria. Anyone that feels inspired by this news and feels like being part of the success team, can join through my link http://www.holidaysandcash.com/onyemerekwe. You can also contact me through philonyem@gmail.com for further discussion.

    Reply
  15. Tope
    August 12, 2009 at 10:07 am

    absolutely fantastic

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  16. adewale
    August 12, 2009 at 10:22 am

    thou sayeth it All!

    but then the road that leads to this freedom is so wide but seemed so narrowED by our “programming” VIA fear………..what happens if i choose to resign?

    BUT It’s certain u wont die!
    if it’s well thot out!

    . ”bEING CRAZY” & bOLd………MAJOR KEYS TO LIBERATION.

    @ Adeolu, Accept my belated birthday message! Na the dictate of my work no allow person get time visit this beautiful site 4 a while………………..

    Reply
  17. Tunde Opaleye
    August 12, 2009 at 10:57 am

    Upgrading is totally essential for the exceptional life…Thank you again CM.

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  18. Bukola Ajayi
    August 12, 2009 at 11:27 am

    Hmmm hmmmm

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  19. yinka olaito
    August 12, 2009 at 1:37 pm

    Giving enhances life’s power. upgrading personal life will help.

    Reply
  20. Adekunle Alashi
    August 12, 2009 at 2:40 pm

    This is great sir, Thanks for leading us to freedom.

    Reply
  21. JesusFreak
    August 12, 2009 at 3:19 pm

    Now i believe again that Holidays and Cash will ‘TIP’. This is the best time for people to join so that you can all experience the ‘TIPPING’.

    Holidays and Cash has come not only to make people but also to erase the negative perception people have about the Network Marketing or Referral Based Business.

    http://www.holidaysandcash.com/lcp1/jesusfreak
    http:www.adesojiadegbulu.com/lcp/tbbrbw.php

    Reply
  22. Elias Dongyen
    August 12, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    This piece indeed is a tool that must be used by those who really want to succeed in life to hold on to, apply it wisely and be focused. Deolu, you have spoken about someone who just asked himself a question “So afterall I am doing the right thing?” that person is ME! and I know I will see you at the top! You are simply Great!

    Reply
  23. jibril mohammed
    August 12, 2009 at 4:49 pm

    Those who believe it cant be done are usually interrupted by others doing it.Great inspirational work!Enjoy your holidays

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  24. Adeolu Akinyemi
    August 12, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    @ Adebisi,

    Please read previous posts. NNC and TFM meet every weekday 5:30pm, and Sundays at 4pm. They are two completely different organizations and don’t need to overshadow each other.

    Reply
  25. adeoye abodunrin
    August 13, 2009 at 4:40 am

    OOOTOOO ORO=TRUTH!

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  26. oluseyiakano
    August 13, 2009 at 12:37 pm

    Great talk indeed- Our Lives are not measured by the fears we’ve had, but the fears overcome and Strides taken. A nice time out at Mauritius i wish. Do hope the plans for the New NIgeria will receive some more Spirit, from the sight and sounds of Mauritius. Ciao………..

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  27. Okungbowa
    August 13, 2009 at 1:09 pm

    Thank you very much D-one

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  28. charly popsy
    August 13, 2009 at 2:12 pm

    Hi Deolu.I felt[feel] quite inspired going through your site and finding out that there are still a few true Nigerians out there that want immense change in Nigeria really thrills me.I will look forward to joining this traiin.Will do all I can,to make sure I support this dream to make Nigeria the great nation that she is.However, I need to find out some things.I see you are already a receiving[cash rewards} member in H and C. I just need you to tell me, not that I doubt, that Holidays and Cash is real.Im already on my way to buying the privilege back, but hearing people like you say “yes” it exists, and is for real, gingers me,just like the news that Pat Utomi has endorsed Holidays and Cash spunned me on.Looking forward to hearing from you
    Regards,

    Charles

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  29. Kilanko Oluwaseun
    August 13, 2009 at 4:05 pm

    Wise words! God bless you, sir.

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  30. Ogu
    August 14, 2009 at 9:41 am

    Hi Charles, Welcome to H&C in advance. Pls don’t forget my link http://ww.holidaysandcash.com/onyemerekwe. Together we shall all get there.

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  31. ODEDEYI EMMANUEL
    August 14, 2009 at 10:41 am

    Happy birthday to you once again my brother, Number 3 is so MEAN of you but so true and everyday experiene….. RUDELY WOKEN UP BY ALARM CLOCK…… LIFE SUMMARISED IN THE NAME GIVEN BY COMPANY……LIVING IN SLAVE CAMPS…..hmmm…… Lord, have mercy.

    Thank you brotherie

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  32. Babajide Adewale
    August 14, 2009 at 11:45 am

    Oga sir, this is life, so many people have lost their lives though still exist but at the stance of others, now you have given us back life. We need to take responsibility for our lives, we should not watch life drag us on, we need to take responsibility for living, if we’ll live let’s live well, be deliberate, don’t just live and wait for good to come to you, get out of your way to get the good of life, don’t wait for the ship to come, swim to the river and meet it.
    One of the things my Uncle thought me when I was a child was investing in people. About 15 years ago, he hit his first Million, I thought he was going to quickly build house or invest in business, he didn’t, I asked him what he wants to do he simply said he has plans to send people to the University brilliant children that have no sponsor. Did you know he actually did and one of them bought a car for him as a wedding present on his wedding day.
    Actually the greatest investment is in people, thanks for all that you have invested into several of us, someday you’ll work into the harvest.

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  33. Uniquehnd
    August 14, 2009 at 4:15 pm

    You are too much Sir….Eku e’ gbadu…!

    Obinna UniQuehnd

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  34. Lanre Dahunsi
    August 14, 2009 at 4:41 pm

    WOW!!!

    Reply
  35. abidemi oderinlo
    August 15, 2009 at 3:11 pm

    you ain’t just dropping your so so defe swag
    i ve been blessed thanks

    Reply
  36. 'Maiye Owonubi
    August 17, 2009 at 12:14 pm

    Deep, philosophical, truthful and as inspiring as always. Thank you so much.

    Reply
  37. OMOZELE
    August 17, 2009 at 12:49 pm

    sir, knowing you has been a blessing. you deserve even much more than the messages you got. do have a great time in mauritius and come back better.

    Reply
  38. Charles
    August 18, 2009 at 8:39 pm

    Dear Deolu, Happy birthday in arrears and many happy returns. I oberserve your progress and positive impact on others with pleasure. I toast…..”to more…………!”

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  39. ayoola
    August 20, 2009 at 1:15 am

    its really inspiring,if only we can act on this the world would be much better.its easy to be challenged but hard to move from being challenged to creating a change.I choose today to act on this.

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  40. DON AZUBIKE ONYEGBU
    August 20, 2009 at 7:41 am

    GREAT PIECE!
    Life was created to be cheap and easy, Human being complicated it. There is no doubt that anyone who commits to doing everything in this piece will live a GREAT life.
    Thank Deolu.

    Reply
  41. omosehin omotola
    August 27, 2009 at 3:04 pm

    Thank u for the insight.God bless u Sir.

    Reply
  42. corbin
    September 1, 2009 at 2:06 pm

    Hi, I like your post. I’m a new blogger, I’m getting ideas from your post. I hope to see more. Thank you very much.

    Reply
  43. adewale adejare
    September 9, 2009 at 7:40 pm

    Be strong as ever.

    Reply
  44. ademola abiola
    October 18, 2009 at 7:27 pm

    no comment, just wanted to say dat d lecture u delivered at the YOUNG AND DYNAMIC YOUTH CAMP was fantastic.

    Reply
  45. blackberry Solar Charger
    November 25, 2010 at 1:13 pm

    YES! I finally discovered this website! I’ve been searching just for this article for so long!!

    Reply

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