Issue 4 , 30th April 2005, Theme: Opportunity

Welcome to this issue of the Up-Mobile Ezine™, designed to bring you “Nigerian Inspiration for the Nigerian Situation!”™

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From the Publisher

Happy Workers’ Day!

Whether you are self-employed or working for someone else you are blessed to be able to contribute to society. It is more blessed to give than to receive; incidentally, the more you give to our beloved country, the more you get from it. Give nothing, get nothing. It’s that simple!

Have you ever noticed that it’s those who perpetually grumble and complain about our beloved Naija that are always down and out? Incidentally, I have met several wealthy men and women who claim that this same Naija is the best place to be, the same country where others complain! These wealthy Nigerians are usually business people who render services, also providing employment for others. In the process of growing their businesses they constantly add value to their products and services, giving more to their communities, getting wealthier in return. Now you might take the cynical position that they give because they have, but I tell you, it’s the other way round; they have because they give. It’s the law of sowing and reaping.

We’re all familiar with the saying, “If you keep on doing what you’ve always done, you’ll keep on getting what you’ve always got,” and “To get something different you must do something different.” Have you been hard up lately/habitually? I suggest you quit complaining or brooding over your misfortune and begin taking stock of all your assets – your talents, skills, experiences, knowledge that others could benefit from. How can you use your assets to benefit society? What problems can you help solve? If you begin a selfless service to your community, you are sowing back into it. A business could grow out of this. In time, opportunity can be counted on to open up to you.

This inspirational ezine you are now reading is an example of a free service that attracted the attention of opportunity. In a nutshell, some one saw it, and my other work posted online for free, and we’re now partners in an offline magazine project! To think that I’ve always wanted to co-publish an inspirational mag! I started with what I had, and what I needed came looking for me!

The lesson here is: Give first, of what you have; discard the “What’s-In-It-For-Me” attitude. Look for ways to bless others, because everyone has something to give. Then opportunity will come to you; maybe not immediately (I’d been sharing inspiration freely, for quite a while before our magazine project was born), but it will surely come, if you give with a pure heart, to the best of your ability.

If you want to prosper here in Naija, or any where else for that matter, find a need and fill it. Help people solve a problem. Money goes where value is added. The amount of it you get is commensurate with the value you give. I hate to say this, but if you lack, it’s probably because you’re not giving much value to society, in the form of goods or services. If you add value, providing much needed goods or services, society gives back to you in the form of an income. If you are wealthy today, it’s because you are adding value. Incidentally, you get back from the society you bless. Many of us who would add no value here in Nigeria travel abroad and add value there. Then we prosper, and think the magic is in a foreign country. Think of it readers, it’s not the country in which you sow but the value that you add. If you go abroad and add no value, you’ll be just as broke as you were back home. Stop and think of that.

Our theme, “Opportunity” continues this issue. We want you to get it deep into your sub-conscious mind that our country is a land of vast opportunity. If you’ll stay with us at Up-Mobile we’ll show you how to see opportunity where others see problems. This issue’s articles are on spotting and attracting opportunity. As I always admonish, please print this issue out. Read and re-read it, and share it with your friends. We get what we think about most of the time. To prosper, both you and your friends must think “possibility thoughts” most of the time. It’s Up-Mobile’s mission to help you do just that.

Please keep the feedback coming. We love to hear from you. Always remember, YOU are the REASON for this e-zine! You always will be. We love you and our dear country Nigeria. Together let’s build it.

Honoured to be of service,

Oma Edoja,

Editor/Publisher, Up-Mobile E-zine,
http://up-mobile.blogspot.com

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Motivational Article (1)

Could You Be Colour-blind? By Oma Edoja

Do you consider your vision perfect? You may never have needed an eye specialist in your life, but this is no indication of perfect vision. And if you just happen to also think that opportunity has not been fair to you, you could be suffering from what I refer to as “Opportunity Colour-blindness!”

Colour-blindness, as we know it, is the inability to see the difference between some colours, especially red and green. Opportunity Colour-blindness (O.C.B.) however, is the inability to see the difference between opportunity and problems, especially when they’re happening in our own lives.

Self-limiting beliefs (see issues 1 and 2) give rise to O.C.B. We think negative thoughts about ourselves and our abilities, and soon our whole vision is tainted negatively. The resulting low self-esteem prevents us from seeing opportunity when it comes; we either don’t see it at all, or complain about the noise when it knocks!

What is it you desire to do with your life? What goals and dreams have eluded you so far? Have you waited in vain for opportunity, and given up?
I have interesting news for you: Opportunity comes to every man and woman. We just aren’t prepared when it does, and often fail to recognise it. The very wise King Solomon once said that, “Time and chance happen to (every man).” (Ecclesiastes 9:11) and “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1)

Your Creator gives you dreams and desires, and He ensures that you get the time and the chance to pursue and realise them. Your dream has a season, whose time you may not know. The wise thing to do therefore would be to prepare as thoroughly as you could, and be ready and waiting for opportunity when it knocks. Because it surely will.

We have seen in previous issues of this ezine that preparedness attracts opportunity. Similarly, unprepared ness repels it. Rather than grumble and grow bitter over your “lack of opportunity” you need to realise that your problems could be caused by your own Opportunity Colour-blindness, and your failure to prepare for your goals. Remember, you attract what you think about most of the time; you get what you expect; you reap what you sow; what you see is determined by what you believe. In summary, every man paves his own way; it’s all up to you. You will get ample opportunity to realise your dreams. Sometimes opportunity visits over and over. Sometimes it visits just once. But whatever the case, you will get all the “time and chance” that you need.

Are you looking for a job? Do you seek wealth? Would success make you happy? To attain whatever you desire in this life you must realize that your success depends on you, and no one else. When you embrace this empowering belief, opportunity begins to seek you out. But be aware that opportunity often bears a striking resemblance to problems! Be wise and be ready.

Put off the colour-blindness today by receiving a change of heart. Re-read issues 1-3 of this ezine to equip your mind for this task. Our country is full of opportunity, but unfortunately, many suffer from Opportunity Colour-blindness. Thankfully, you now have the chance to exit this group.

Copyright 2005 Oma Edoja

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Quick Tips and Ideas

10 Tips for Attracting Opportunity Part Two

• Commit to Personal Development. Be proactive with your own growth. To have more you must first become more. Your growth is in your own hands. Do something about it today– register for a course, take it and get qualified; learn a profitable skill; ask some one to mentor you. Do whatever you can to ensure your own growth. Become more and attract opportunity.

• Network among succeeding and successful people. Of course you know some – old school mates, neighbours, friends, acquaintances. Every one knows someone. The more you network the wider your net of opportunity becomes.

• Be a giver. Sow in cash and kind. Our seeds return to us, often in the form of opportunity.

• Believe that opportunities exist. We attract what we believe in, positive or negative. If you doubt the existence of opportunity in Nigeria, for you, you will not recognise it when it appears.

• Be genuinely and selflessly helpful to others. Habitual givers never lack (but habitual receivers always do!). Brian Tracy says, “Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, “What’s in it for me?” ” Sally Koch says, “Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us everyday.” If you give to others because you will get from them, they will reward you. If you give because you want to help, God owes you, and He’ll repay you in the way that is best for you.

Whatever it is you are looking for, opportunity abounds in our country, Nigeria. If you prepare for opportunity, you will recognise and take hold of it. If you do not prepare, it will pass you by without your even knowing it. This is the case with those who complain about a lack of opportunity. They complain all day and neglect to prepare. The fact that they do not believe in its existence makes opportunity even more elusive to them.

Practise any or all of these ten tips for attracting opportunity. Be wise, be prepared, believe, and attract. It’s all up to you.

Copyright 2005 Oma Edoja
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Inspirational Quote

Opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.
-Tom “Big Al” Schreiter

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Motivational Article (2)


Guest Feature: Let It Be You

By Jim Rohn

Each and every day, there are people all around the country and world who are living their dreams. Millionaires are made every day. Families are experiencing tremendous relationships. People are becoming more and more healthy. Life-long learners are growing intellectually and improving their chances for success.

The fact is that living the life of your dreams is possible. People prove that every day. Someone somewhere is going to get rich, get healthy and improve their life. My recommendation is this: Let it be you!

Have you ever wanted to make more money? Have you ever looked at someone who has money and wished that it could be you? People think about getting wealthy all of the time, when only a small percentage actually do. But any of the masses could. Someone is going to start a business. Someone is going to make a great investment. Someone is going to begin the journey to great wealth. So why not let it be you?

Someone is going to decide to improve their relationships. Someone is going to enjoy love with their family. Someone is going to schedule some meaningful time with their friends. So why not let it be you?

Someone is going to go back to school to improve their life. Someone is going to become a life-long learner. Someone is going to set a goal to read a book or listen to a cd each week for the next year. So why not let it be you?

Someone is going to look in the mirror and see that they need to lose a little weight and they will make the decision to become healthy. Someone will run their first marathon. Someone will join an aerobics class and improve their health. Why not let it be you?

I think that by now you get the point: Every day people are improving their lives. Whether you do or not doesn't matter to those who do. They are going to do it, regardless. It is simply a matter of a decision being made. Let that person be you!

You may be asking, "Okay Jim, but how?" Well, let's cover the very simple actions.

The first and most important is to make a commitment to work on yourself. Are you going to improve or stay the same? No matter what you have achieved, you are at a certain point right now. What you have achieved in the past is fine, but it doesn't make a difference for the future. The decision about what you will become is made each day and every day. Each day someone is making the decision to better him or herself. Let that person be you!

The second is to make a plan. Once you have decided to become better you will have to have a plan. It doesn't have to be a long, intricate plan. It can be simple. Save a dollar a day. Walk a mile a day. Read an article a day. That is a simple plan with achievable goals. Someone is going to develop a plan that will take them into the future of their dreams. Let it be you!

The third is to begin to act. All of the great ideas, without action, become stale and useless. The key to turning dreams into reality is action. People who have great ideas are a dime a dozen. People who act on their dreams and ideas are the select few, but they are the ones who gain the health, wealth and wisdom that is available. Someone will act today. Let it be you.

My encouragement to you is to stop looking at others who live the good life, wishing that you were as well, and instead begin to commit to your improvement, develop a plan and act on it. Someone is going to. Let it be you!

. . . Learn more from Jim Rohn at his website where you can subscribe to his free weekly newsletter.

Copyright 2005 Jim Rohn

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Success Resources

Here are two articles I have written lately which I believe you will find helpful:

• Your Net Worth Depends on Your Network

• Where Does Your Money Go?

They can both be found at http://omaslounge.blogspot.com


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