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 ...
Nothing in life ever remains exactly the same. And no one for that matter. You either increase or decrease. You either improve or deteriorate. The person you were some years back is not the same person you are now. You have changed and you keep changing. Of a surety, we will stop growing in height and size, but our mental faculties never stop growing. This is to propel someone out there; to be the best you can be and to subject yourself to changes that will revolutionize your life for the better. Read extensively. Deliberately immerse yourself in God. Purposely etch your face on the memory of others. Consciously build a memorial in the life of others. Let your lifestyle command the regard of others. Build your self esteem on the foundations of God's word. Let your carriage be with style and grace. Improve your vocab. Widen your thinking capacity. Undertake elocution lessons if need be. Upgrade your fashion sense, moderately. Define who you are with ...
