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Never be afraid to start small because its shows courage! Do you know how many out there with “world changing ideas” but are afraid to share them? But you sister girl went ahead and started with a little, so therefore, be proud of yourself and don’t let those mean comments bring you down. Starting small in my own opinion demonstrates bravery. The multimillion dollars companies you are seeing today started somewhere in someone’s mind and then proceeded into a basement, a garage or a kitchen even and then gradually to the world .
Today’s world largest search engine , Google started as a research project for two graduates of Stanford . The Walt Disney, started in a car garage by two siblings. And so is the story of many other big companies today.

I know some of you have those big ideas but you are waiting until you “hammer”. How will you hammer without starting from somewhere? I know some people have been lucky enough that they won a lottery, some singing competition etc and boom! They are out there. But how long will you wait for that magic to happen? Just go ahead and start. Be proud of yourself when you do and tap yourself on the back and say well done my friend. Encourage yourself when people don’t. It doesn’t matter if people around you are laughing. They don’t know your vision so you don’t expect them to run it with you. Another thing is that those who laugh at you when you start, do it out of envy and jealousy. They invidia your boldness!

I believe that emphasis should be laid on growth and not how small one is starts . I focus on growth because can you imagine birthing a child and seven years later he/she is still the same as a new born? Meh! If you are from a country like mine, you would be told to take that child for deliverance that maybe he/she is a witch. And believe you me, I’d do my own deliverance for that child before those suggestions😂😂😂. So yah, critics should be made at this point and not at the beginning. And even at this juncture, I don’t think anyone has the right to make mean statements about the individual. My advice would be ;start small but set smart goals. Have long and short term goals on how you are going to take business, project, etc to the next level.

Yah, I know at this point you are probably thinking 💭 what should we do then? POSITIVE CRITICISM! That’s it. Do not criticize people without giving them constructive feedbacks. Criticize and point out specific issues and make suggestions on how things should had been done and the way forward. I don’t know if it is only me but I really hate it when people tell me how bad I have done something without telling how they think I should had done it or what I should do next time. Suggesting ways one could had done something makes a big difference than just ranting about the entire thing. Even research shows that affirmative and constructive feedbacks increases productivity in an organization. Try and always strike a balance when giving feedbacks.

Starting small can be very difficult especially if all your peers are already out there making a name for themselves. But always remember this saying “ A journey of a thousand miles begins with a step”.
Don’t feel daunted, start today and tomorrow you might be the big story. Look at the bigger picture and don’t let the present obstacles stop you from reaching your destiny.

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There are different views of what we think of globalization , well this is mine.

I am of the view that globalization is good.

Globalization has helped us move rapidly from being world apart to now living in a global village. This has created room for better human interaction as people have now become more aware of other people’s culture and has reduced the stereotypes we once had of different cultures.

The above has been made possible through the use of technology. I think the birth of internet in the 1980s opened a wide door for this in my own opinion. As the likes of blogger, my space, yahoo mail and message, Facebook, twitter and so on came into place, the intercultural communication grew and individuals became more aware of other people’s way of life.

Believe me or not we are more likely to accept what we have knowledge of than what we do not know. Saying this in line with human interaction, individuals began seeing other in a better light. However, when interaction became frequent awareness was created and is still being created through social media most especially.

With the frequent human interaction, awareness was made after which it progressed into cultural appreciation. A very good example of this is the case of ’’ Ellenbaby’’ as she is commonly known on the social media. I do not know how her love for African food and culture began but the help of social media which is part of globalization, she is now loved, accepted and appreciated the more daily by Africans worldwide.

I am not saying there was no human interaction before this era, I am only saying with it the help , a wider audience is being reached. Remember before the 80s, planes were flown and people travelled but this was largely restricted to individuals who had much money to spare for such luxury.

Another good globalization has brought our way is the improved business transactions and economic growth in recent time.

Growing up in the late 90s and early 2000s, business transactions were not tas easy as there are now. There were no online stores, the likes of DHL services and FedEx were there but we did not have the luxury of tracking our goods or products online from the comfort of our offices and homes. At least I can attest to in my country.

I remember vividly back then,if you were living in a country like mine in Africa and you needed something in the United Kingdom or the United States, you would travel over there to buy or wait for someone you knew who was coming over to buy and bring for you . But in recent times, with the aid of globalization, one can easily purchase goods from the comfort of their homes through online platform such eBay, Amazon, AliExpress and the likes and get then shipped without even taking step.

This system has brought about development and employment to many individuals. As you know, online transaction involves a lot of people. When you place the order, an individual makes sure that your order is processed. Which means that one has to be employed to do that job and there comes source of income for someone right there. Also, the online transaction includes the bank which is beneficial to someone, so does the shipping company benefits as a result of your transaction.

As this process goes on, income is being generate by individuals and family needs are met as a result of employment. Which means you could be in South America and put a smile on someone’s face in Europe. Also through the importation and exportation of goods and services, there is growth of different economies.

Globalization has created awareness and brought to an end many injustices and improved human rights. Due to the current interconnectedness of our world , many cases have been brought to the light and handled differently than they would had been handled in the past. I remember the case of a Sudanese woman a few years ago who was sentenced to death by hanging for apostasy. She was waiting to give birth before she would be hung. However, the media got know about it and carried on the case until justice was brought to her.

If such a case had taken place twenty or more years ago, it would not had gotten public, let alone around the globe. However, with the aid of social media which is a fraction of globalization, campaign and petitions were made until the lady received her freedom.

In the case of human right, we have seen increased campaigns and advocacy for girls and woman concerning FGM (female genital mutilation). The attention of the world has been drawn to such deeds and many have risen against it. Though this practice has not stopped in some society, there is rapid reduction and even those who carry out such acts are more careful due to the larger society view on the matter. There is now FGM awareness Day which is 6^thof February every year to eradicate such act.

Another human right that has been growing swiftly due to globalization is right to education. Though we cannot boast of formal education reaching the whole world, the level of literacy has quickly grown as result of globalization.

Also globalization has brought about intercontinental collaboration. In this new era, we have seen more global cooperation, countries are more willing to sit and negotiate their differences than rush into war than in the time past. This is due to globalization which has made us all dependent on one another .

Also we have seen recently that an form of crisis in one country has a way of affecting the rest of the world directly or indirectly . Let take the case of United States economic recession of 2008, 2009. Many other countries were affected , this was due to the fact that people from other countries had also invested in the US economy and immediately there was an issue, they were also affected . Also due to globalization, there are more economic blocs which is bringing development to the world as a whole.

So yah, this is definitely going to be my first post without a pic. lol. Not to worry, my picture game is still strong yo! Today, I will be a little bit too serious as I give you those little piggy B tips.

Before we even go further, I must confess. I am good at saving but I also use my savings in my moment of spontaneity. PLEASE DON'T BE LIKE ME!!!

DO NOT GO SHOPPING HUNGRY. So you know that saying “when you are hungry, everything becomes tasty in your mouth?” The same logic applies to shopping. Most especially while shopping for groceries. In this case everything does not become tasty but it becomes very appealing to the eyes, thereby making you want to buy virtually everything or anything at that time to eat. Therefore according to me, make sure you have enough to eat before embarking on your shopping as this will reduce unnecessarily spending and later regrets.

BURN THOSE CALORIES AND SAVE SOME CASH! We have grown so used to taking a cab or taxi, entering a bus or a train or even driving ourselves that we have forgotten that old habit called walking! Walking does not only help us save, it also helps us live a healthy life. Yes I know walking makes you spending longer time on that trip to the grocery store but it helps you save those couple of dollars and saves you the trip to the gym.

IF I DON’T GO NOW… IT’S OKAY, I WILL GO LATER! Say that to yourself each time you are about almost taking all your life savings to make that summer trip. Holiday destinations will always be there but you will not always have the opportunity to save. Think wisely and make smart decisions.

IT IS OKAY TO MISS THAT PARTY OR HANGOUT! It is not every plan your friends make that you get involved. Learn to say no, thank you to some invitation. It is okay to skip that clubbing night and save some cents on that drink. Yes, it is cool to have fun while you are young but what is in it when you miss bigger opportunities later in life just because you could not tamed yourself? It is good to live for today but it better to plan for tomorrow.

BUY WHAT YOU NEED NOT WHAT YOU WANT! Yes, I just said that. There is a big different between needs and wants, though many people cannot draw a line between those. Wants are those things we yearn to have but are not crucial. Which means our lives can go on perfectly fine without them in it. Needs on the other hand are indispensable. They are things we cannot do without such as food, a roof over our heads and sartorial. To be honest, some people do not know the difference between the two and that is while there is usually a lot of wasting without necessary knowing it is a wastage.

DON’T TRY TO IMPRESS YOUR PEERS, YOU ARE NOT WHAT YOU HAVE OR DO NOT HAVE. What really matters is the satisfaction and joy you feel within. A lot of people in the society care so much about what people think of them that they end up living a life style they can sustained and end up not saving.

NOT PLANNED FOR? DON’T BUY IT! One should basically buy items that are planned for and are very necessary. You might think those extra bowls of ice cream will not hurt but it will. That unplanned designer’s wrist watch you bought the other will definitely hurt your pocket in the long run.

It is very important to save and whosoever does not learn to save, learns to live in lack and want. The act of saving is a conscious effort from the saver. It might not be easy to save at first but as you make it a lifestyle, it gets easier every step .And it not just the poor or the middle class who need to save so don't make that mistake and no one is too young to save either.

Yankari Game Reserve was established in 1956. It is located at Km 40, Bauchi- Gombe High Way Mainamaji village, Bauchi State, north-central Nigeria, West Africa.It is an interesting holiday destination,yet it is not known by many Nigerians. Yes, I'm guilty too. I got to know about this place last year (2017).

Well, now you know, let me tell you interesting things about this place and how much we have missed out. The best part of this place is that it is cost friendly. I know you are beginning to think " I don't even know what goes on here and you are telling me it is cost friendly😆. Relax! 😜

So basically, this place is that 'stop once ,get all kind of place '. It is a perfect holiday destination for anyone who is looking forward to spending his/her short or long holiday in a quiet and calm environment.

This Park has warm Springs and wildlife reserves. It occupies a large portion of land, therefore you will have to book for Safari rides to explore the amazing places in the park. It has animals such as hippopotamus,African buffalo, elephants, giraffe,lions, baboons,monkeys,antelopes,bucks and over 350 species of birds. There are also wells, dwelling caves and rivers for one to see.

Like I said earlier on, this place is very affordable. The accommodation arrangements covers us all, as it ranges from students hostel to corporate villa. Ok, let me break this down a little. So you are just a college student with a tight budget but you want to have that time to yourself and enjoy nature. There is good news for you too. With a budget of less than $100 , you can make that dream come true.

Well, on the otherhand , if you can afford that luxurious life, you are very much welcome as there are varieties of rooms for such people. And if you are just in the middle there; there are options for you too to have an awesome time of your life.

By the way, if you are a millennial and you are already worried about internet because you saw village in the address. Chill, they got you covered.There is good internet for you to post those cool selfies. Or perhaps, you cannot do without your Tv shows. They got your back too babe as there are TVs in the rooms with DStv connections. And don't you worry about extra pay as this is part of your accommodation fee.

And just in case you don't have that badass camera that can take those HD quality pictures, don't worry; it is not what it is 🙈😜. These amazing crew have good photographers waiting for you right there. All you need to do is book one when you get there.

About food? Don't allow that bother you at all! The restaurant and bar makes provision for both local and continental cuisines and drinks. So you are covered in that area too.

Finally, are you planning for your honeymoon , a conference , couple's retreat or any kind of event and you are looking for a calm and quiet environment ? This is place has beautiful halls for all that so I would definitely recommend this place for you. Or are you planning to visit Nigeria soon and you thinking of places to visit, well, think no more because Yankari game reserve is the perfect place you have been searching for.