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Samuel Ibok
Marketing Supervisor @ Crusader Sterling Pensions Limited
city Lagos, Nigeria
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Writing daily Ran the 100 metres under 11 seconds Trained over 100 young people on Perspective, Imagination, and Self-Mastery Giving people hope
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Posted on June 29, 2024, 9:35 p.m.
In Africa • 3 min read While embarking on my beauty stroll this evening, I pondered what I would write about. For some reason, I couldn't choose out of the multiple ideas in my mind. Lo and behold, I heard a song that inspired this post. I'm sure OG's can recall Mam G's lines in the song National Moi Moi."Divide the Na...
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Posted on June 22, 2024, 9:29 p.m.
In People and Society • 3 min read The Pursuit of Happiness is one of those movies that will get you serious about your life. Relax, this is not a movie review. Have you ever paused to question the reason we're all so busy on this not-so-green earth? Sincerely, there are days when I'm super pumped because I know my hard work will ...
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Posted on June 15, 2024, 9:28 p.m.
In People and Society • 3 min read If you grew up in Nigeria and you're in your mid- or late 20's, I believe you can recall those fond moments when your dad returns from work and you're all screaming, Daddy Oyoyo, Daddy Oyoyo, Daddy Oyoyo! In some of the cases, our dad's will form hard guy and tell us to behave and stop jumping, b...
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Posted on June 8, 2024, 8:15 p.m.
In Banking and Finance • 3 min read I made my first million when I was 12 years old. Relax, it wasn't exactly 1 million naira; it was 3,000 naira. Looking back, it did feel like a million naira. Don't judge me, and please read till the end to get the real gist. You see, when I was 12, SEGA and PS 2 were in Vogue, and it just happen...
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Posted on June 1, 2024, 5:22 p.m.
In Business Development • 2 min read This morning, I went to buy just Akara, but I ended up buying Akara, bread, and Ogi. Here's the point: the lady selling Akara equally sells Ogi. The vendor selling bread only kept her stock beside the Akara spot. On Wednesday, I bought bottled water beside a construction site on my street. There ...
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Posted on May 25, 2024, 10:10 p.m.
In Literature, Writing and Blogging • 3 min read A boy seeks freedom, but a man sets boundaries. We, the people of Etebi, have lost our freedom, and our boundaries have been set ablaze by our brothers who speak another language. They have forced the popular but annoying term WAZOBIA down our throats since birth. They relegated us and thought of...
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Posted on May 18, 2024, 11:05 p.m.
In People and Society • 3 min read When I speak of pain, it's because I've felt it.When I speak of fear, it's because I've known it.When I speak of freedom, it's because I've had it.When I speak of trauma, it's because I relive it.When I speak of greatness, it's because I've dreamt of it.When I speak of ART, it's because I AM IT.I...
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Posted on May 11, 2024, 7:26 p.m.
In Literature, Writing and Blogging • 3 min read Many know my story; if you don't, you were born last night. I wasn't always like this, but I am not going back to who I was. I believe my destiny was forged by the gods, and like Ares, I will bring war to those who cross me. I've known pain, death, love, fear, and hope. I now know that the bigges...
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Posted on May 4, 2024, 7:52 p.m.
In People and Society • 3 min read There are days when the only option on the table is to give up. Days where nothing makes sense. You eat till you're filled but still wallow in emptiness. Laughter is the new face of depression. If I say I've walked on water, it's because my tears overflow. I've fellowshipped with chaos so much th...
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Posted on April 27, 2024, 7:31 p.m.
In Career and Jobs • 2 min read All banks in Nigeria have my CV! You may think I'm joking, but I believe it's true. In fact, you can call me the king of applications. I've gotten to a stage where I apply to all kinds of jobs because I believe there's nothing I can't learn. After over 50 physical interviews, I think I can share ...
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Posted on April 20, 2024, 5:17 p.m.
In Relationships • 2 min read One of my favourite track events is the 4x100m relay race. Against popular opinion, this event is more about proper baton exchange than speed. Maybe it's a mixture of both. The fastest team doesn't always win, and this plays out when the baton falls. Most times, we play down the fact that most re...
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Posted on April 13, 2024, 5:59 a.m.
In People and Society • 2 min read Picture this: A facility where fire extinguishers are produced and sold is engulfed by fire. If you're as inquisitive as I am, you'd probably think it's poetic and ironic. It will be worse if there is ample time and resources to tackle the surge early. In this age, we've been told that the life s...
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Posted on April 6, 2024, 6:39 p.m.
In Business Development • 3 min read I consider my mom to be the Idan of business. Watching her navigate entrepreneurial hurdles was a highlight of my childhood. Beyond her zest for business, I always admired how much traction her business got. This wasn't solely because she provided value, but because she was strategic in marketing...
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Posted on March 30, 2024, 2:27 p.m.
In People and Society • 3 min read I had made up my mind to try telling delicious stories about my local delicacies. I had even started researching, and I drafted out a list of meals and what I would relate them to. My attention was suddenly drawn when I overheard a colleague make a statement I consider profound. He said one of hi...
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Posted on March 23, 2024, 4:20 p.m.
In Business Development • 2 min read Picture this: You're a salesperson about to deliver a 10-minute pitch to the board members and employees of an organization. You're looking sharp, and your slides are well arranged and catchy. Your presentation is strategic, and you can tell that your audience is hooked and impressed. After the p...
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Posted on March 16, 2024, 5:58 p.m.
In People and Society • 3 min read Sometimes I ponder if the most gifted amongst us are truly happy or are the gifts curses in disguise. I like to think I'm part of the most gifted people on the earth. I can't walk on water or finish a ruby cube in 3 seconds but I can name over 5 unique things that may blow your mind. These things...
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Posted on March 9, 2024, 6:12 p.m.
In Fitness and Body Building • 3 min read I'm a fitness enthusiast, but I tend to walk away from conversations where "calories" are overemphasized. I get the idea behind calories and the need to enlighten people, but can we tone down on the technicalities? People just want to feel good after a workout rather than get hooked on the mathem...
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Posted on March 2, 2024, 8:33 a.m.
In Companies and Firms • 4 min read Companies of all sizes invest a lot in building a system that works. Some go as far as creating a 100-page handbook to serve as a guide for their employees. All these are in a bid to create an organisational culture. I've had the opportunity to work in three great organisations in Nigeria, and I ...
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Posted on Feb. 23, 2024, 6:45 p.m.
In Mental Health • 3 min read The first time I ever saw my father cry was when my sister passed away. The next time I saw him cry was when I turned 20. Staring at my father's face made it clear that he wasn't just my hero; he was human. I could see and feel the emotions he felt by gazing into his eyes. His tears reflect a jou...
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Posted on Feb. 15, 2024, 6:50 a.m.
In Relationships • 3 min read My mom claims my dad couldn't resist her when he first saw her. I think it's called love at first sight. She carry am go where he no know. She equally shares the crazy story that my dad was quite interested in the fact that she was quite industrious and that she had recently returned from Lagos. ...
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Posted on Feb. 10, 2024, 9:07 a.m.
In People and Society • 4 min read I want to kindly but emphatically state that only my mom is entitled to the name "MAMMALISTIC." I can't remember the events that led to this coinage, but it has always been what we call her. Even my guys from school and our neighbours call her the same. So, if you hear it somewhere else, it's pla...
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Posted on Feb. 3, 2024, 10:35 a.m.
In Nigeria • 2 min read Yesterday, I witnessed a miracle. For the first time in a long time, unity in diversity appeared feasible. After spending 2 hours in Lagos traffic and missing the first half of Nigeria's game against Angola, I finally got close to home. I noticed a large gathering with everyone looking in the sam...
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Posted on Oct. 29, 2023, 9:55 a.m.
In People and Society • 2 min read Ever tried sitting on a broken chair? The truth is, there'll always be a chance that a slight tilt will make you reunite with the earth. I mean, you will fall down. Similarly, your consciousness of the state of the chair will be top of mind while in that seat. The same is true of a building w...
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Posted on July 21, 2023, 5:12 p.m.
In Business Development • 3 min read What crossed your mind when you saw the topic of this post? If you're like me, you'd probably start analysing whether it makes sense and how realistic it is. Well, join me as I make an attempt to guide you on how to monetize compliments. Stop laughing! First, I believe you'll give compliments ...
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Posted on July 17, 2023, 7:18 p.m.
In People and Society • 3 min read The possibility that the bulk of what we know could be a lie is enough reason to look within. I've lived the last year of my life without a mirror, yet I see myself very clearly. What exactly is reality? If reality is all we see and touch, then are our most cherished dreams real? What senses a...
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Posted on July 17, 2023, 4:41 p.m.
In Business Development • 2 min read I think probably one of the craziest hurdles a startup can face is building the right team. The quote "teamwork makes the dream work" wasn't designed to only excite us. It's way deeper than that. A great idea may never see the light of day in the hands of the wrong team. For some reason, divers...
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Posted on July 17, 2023, 3:52 p.m.
In Content Creators • 2 min read I recently learned that, as a Nigerian, having your international passport stamped in many countries could somehow help when you're applying for a visa from certain European Countries. Who else has heard of this? Let's look at it this way: it Kind of gives the impression that you've actually b...
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Posted on July 16, 2023, 10:29 a.m.
In Literature, Writing and Blogging • 2 min read What if I told you someone in your circle wants you out of line? For religious folks, let's just call this the Judas effect. Yeah, I mean that guy who betrayed the Christian messiah. Bro was so good at selling that he sold the Saviour. I can't think of anyone better at sales than Judas. That's ...
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Posted on July 14, 2023, 11:29 a.m.
In Literature, Writing and Blogging • 2 min read Deola Trans..... Lol, I'm sure you got the message. I thought this would be the easiest letter to write, but I was wrong. I'm not short of words, but I found it very difficult to express my thoughts. Partly because I wish I had spent more time with you and probably said and done all I had ...
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Posted on July 13, 2023, 10:36 a.m.
In Literature, Writing and Blogging • 2 min read The youngest in the fold, "The Tough Cat" that bites. The one who says it as it is and says things with her full chest Adiyah, let them breathe! You know I see through it because I look deeper. I know all about walls. I mean, no one saw beyond the innocent veil behind my beautiful smile. I know...
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