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A story of my confused state

  2018, I moved to Ogun state and had to seek employment in a school within my vicinity. As a Lagos teacher, I was used to a vibrant class, swift answers and mushy acts by my students. So I resumed at my new work place with that fully charged energy. The first day got me confused. I was to teach the primary classes, I started my class and it was obvious these children were not following. They could neither understand what I was saying nor did they show any bit of interest. It was then I knew I had to start from the scratch. First, I had to create a connection. I wanted them to understand that I am first their friend. I needed to set the foundation that they can have both a friend and teacher in one. After that, I came down to their level. I made them feel and appreciate every little progress they made. I built up their interest in education. We worked together, applying several strategies I discovered and created, and within some month the growth was evident. Eureka is a book that ...
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CONTAINER VS CONTENT

Am so tired, I cried out as I lazily entered the kitchen to get a glass of chilled water.  I noticed a plate of ice-cream on the table, "wow" I started thinking of how to scoop it.... ooohhh yummy... it was my favourite flavour STRAWBERRY!!!

I was almost salivating, I staggered towards the table to lick the delicious ice-cream.
I took a deep breath and opened the plate, OMG What a shame!!!
I exclaimed when I opened the container only to discover it was detergent that was in the ice-cream container.

Nonsense I hissed as I angrily walked out of the kitchen.
It suddenly occurred to me that many of us are easily attracted by the container not minding the content.

The content matters as much as the container.
I was attracted to the container because its outward appearance spelled ice-cream but I was disappointed by the content.

Your outward appearance attract people to you but your inward appearance determines if they would stay or leave.

Am not saying your outward appearance doesn't matter but also pay attention to your inward appearance.

Be of good character
Let your attitude speak well of you.

#AdeGold

Written by Dairo Adeola Favour

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