Dec 05 2009

A Book Can Change your Story

Published by Adeolu Akinyemi at 11:52 pm under Laws, Success, Wealth, Wealth Creation, desire

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I have learnt a lot in the last almost 4yrs as an entrepreneur, I thought I was knowledgeable, and maybe I was, but the words, “see thou a man that is wise in his own eyes, there is more hope for a fool than him” – make more sense to me by the day. When you begin to know, you realize that the more you know, the more there is to know.  Real knowledge is a by product of the experience of others. The gap between hypothesis and theory is bridged by experience – repeated experiments. He who would be knowledgeable must be willing to either learn from a lab mice, or be one. I daresay, better is the grace of  humility to learn from the lab rat, than the grace of courage to be one yourself.  The complete life however, must balance these means.
About 3yrs ago, I was quite broke – broke as N40,000 could be what 9 of us shared in a month. I was doing everything I knew to do to keep afloat.  I had a team of guys working with me then as well as volunteers, and it was getting difficult to manage things and keep everybody together. We had sent out lots of proposals, were engaged in different small projects, but not so many results. Somewhere along the line, I stumbled on this book, that we are reading till this year ends. I decided not to read it alone, but to do a group effort with all my colleagues. It was just 3 days ago, that it dawned on me fully that it was less than 3 months from when we started the group reading, that a series of opportunities began to flood us all.  We have never attributed the deluge to the book we had read that had tuned us to thinking and acting in a certain way. I thought it was serendipity, but I guess it was actually a science. The ride to wealth and fame was stalled only when we left the creative mind frame and became competitive. I have resumed reading this book again, this time not with 9 people, but with 175 people so far on my database who sent me an email, and I forwarded the book to them. In case you are thinking of joining us, here are some things we have learnt in the last 4 days.

I have learnt a lot in the last almost 4yrs as an entrepreneur, I thought I was knowledgeable, and maybe I was, but the words, “see thou a man that is wise in his own eyes, there is more hope for a fool than him” – make more sense to me by the day. When you begin to know, you realize that the more you know, the more there is to know.  Real knowledge is a by product of the experience of others. The gap between hypothesis and theory is bridged by experience – repeated experiments. He who would be knowledgeable must be willing to either learn from a lab mice, or be one. I daresay, better is the grace of  humility to learn from the lab rat, than the grace of courage to be one yourself.  The complete life however, must balance these means.

About 3yrs ago, I was quite broke – broke as N40,000 could be what 9 of us shared in a month. I was doing everything I knew to do to keep afloat.  I had a team of guys working with me then as well as volunteers, and it was getting difficult to manage things and keep everybody together. We had sent out lots of proposals, were engaged in different small projects, but not so many results. Somewhere along the line, I stumbled on this book, that we are reading till this year ends. I decided not to read it alone, but to do a group effort with all my colleagues. It was just 3 days ago, that it dawned on me fully that it was less than 3 months from when we started the group reading, that a series of opportunities began to flood us all.  We have never attributed the deluge to the book we had read that had tuned us to thinking and acting in a certain way. I thought it was serendipity, but I guess it was actually a science. The ride to wealth and fame was stalled only when we left the creative mind frame and became competitive. I have resumed reading this book again, this time not with 9 people, but with 175 people so far on my database who sent me an email, and I forwarded the book to them. In case you are thinking of joining us, here are some things we have learnt in the last 4 days.

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56 Responses to “A Book Can Change your Story”

  1. # Eyitopeon 06 Dec 2009 at 12:07 am

    When the student is ready, the teacher appears. I have learnt that instead of waiting for a human teacher to come, you can actually be taught by the same individual you would normally not be able to reach.

  2. # Rainbow Rexairon 06 Dec 2009 at 12:14 am

    Where else can you find such current information? What it all boils down to is gettting to the gist of the matter in as little time as possible. Wouldn’t you agree?

  3. # CFAon 06 Dec 2009 at 2:02 am

    Read at least one book in a month and be disciplined enough to practice what you have read and your testimony will be just like Deolu's. Keep up the good work bruv!

  4. # Fawibe Obafemion 06 Dec 2009 at 5:42 am

    @cfa: the issue is not about reading, its about action. Most people would just read w/out doing. Another thing is persistence; when we try the principles in a book & we dont see desired results we tend to dump the laws & search for others instead of trying again! (Going to sokoto for what is in your sokoto)

  5. # personal developmenton 06 Dec 2009 at 8:21 am

    Personal development seems hard to me but now I started reading different books and materials like CD, DVD and its being easy for me. Thanks for your helpful post which will help me in future.

  6. # wealthbuilderson 06 Dec 2009 at 10:11 am

    Could u please forward me the book so I could share with you.

  7. # Adesoji Adegbuluon 06 Dec 2009 at 5:35 pm

    Thanks CM for the book. It is turning my heart aright already. I am learning more about the subject of the e-book. I must say, this is the right book for me to read at this right time.

    Thanks again.

    Definitely, book has been the major player in shaping my life. I am a reader

  8. # Tunde Anibabaon 06 Dec 2009 at 7:21 pm

    Thanks for impacting my life with this book. I promise i will run with the insight i have received from this book. Thanks a lot and God bless.

  9. # Funmy Kemmyon 07 Dec 2009 at 8:40 am

    I would like to join in the reading of the book.  Kindly mail it through ayokemi2003@yahoo.com.  Thanks.

  10. # Olusola Isiadeon 07 Dec 2009 at 8:50 am

    I postpone doing things … I am stopping this now , i agree that if you want to hide something from a blackman hide it in a book!? Well , I am through with that , and i thank Deolu for keeping this real .. Thanks

  11. # Dennison 07 Dec 2009 at 9:04 am

    I would like to join in reading the book. please email it to me at dennis@trwconsult.com
    Thank you very much.
    Dennis

  12. # bamideleon 07 Dec 2009 at 9:25 am

    Please send me the book to read too, thanks. Bamidele.

  13. # Felixon 07 Dec 2009 at 10:25 am

    Please do not deny me the bounties of the year. Send me the book, I’m waiting

  14. # Seunon 07 Dec 2009 at 10:49 am

    I’ll also like to get the book.

    Thanks

  15. # Ibukunolu Isholaon 07 Dec 2009 at 11:21 am

    What a testimony! The author had long decomposed, yet his book still liberates. In my opinion, Wallace D. Wattles should be immortalized. I read the book at a stretch and I confess that it contains secrets to succesful living. Thanks for sharing the book again dear mentor.

  16. # Akinmadeon 07 Dec 2009 at 11:26 am

    CM, i would like to join the group. Can u kindly send me this much-spoken-about book.

  17. # Bankyiieon 07 Dec 2009 at 11:40 am

    Chairman ,
    Abeg no chop alone. Send me this book i’m craving to read it and be BETTER than you. Yes i don’t settle for meeting target i always aim to surpass them.
    thanks

  18. # Bridgeton 07 Dec 2009 at 11:57 am

    Pass me not o gentle prophet..hear my humble cry..lol, pls i am still waiting to get the book..God bless you

  19. # omodara yomion 07 Dec 2009 at 12:00 pm

    thank you sir 4 opening my eyes to the book.a friend gave me the photocopied versionbut i never read it.i have however started reading the e-version u sent and its been wonderfull.The truths are amazing an so are the possibilities.

  20. # Olofinon 07 Dec 2009 at 12:04 pm

    CM, please I will love to read this life transorming book also. Kindly add me to the list. T
    hanks

  21. # kefeon 07 Dec 2009 at 12:18 pm

    I would like to join reading this book. Pls kindly mail it to productivenoble01@gmail.com

  22. # Olofinon 07 Dec 2009 at 12:24 pm

    CM, please I will love to read this life transforming book also. Kindly add me to the list. Thanks

  23. # Femion 07 Dec 2009 at 2:43 pm

    Please count me in

  24. # swaggermobileon 07 Dec 2009 at 5:00 pm

    Readers are great leaders. every answer to a question is in abook, all u have to do is to find out which book do matter at that point in time cos all book matters. One love my brov. PROUDLY 9JA

  25. # Obinna UniQuehndon 07 Dec 2009 at 5:18 pm

    Hmm,
    I must apologize for I have been reading along, but not sharing with the group, how far I’m able to assimilate and digest the lesson that’s being taught…”the certain way of doing things” preparing for the teacher to appear…
    What a gr8 opportunity I see, I’m so privilege to be on bound with you…I must confess that I feeling a new symptom of change…there could have been no better way to prepare for 2010!
    GOD bless you sir.
    Regards,

    Obinna UniQuehnd

  26. # Mojisolaon 07 Dec 2009 at 6:05 pm

    Would also like to join in the reading of the book sir.

  27. # Adeon 07 Dec 2009 at 7:49 pm

    Hi bros, kindly e-mail me the book too.

    Best regards

  28. # Kehinde Agbejuleon 08 Dec 2009 at 10:50 am

    Hello Chairman, Please I would like to read the book also.

    Thanks for the info.

    Have a great week.

  29. # Abdurrahman on 08 Dec 2009 at 11:49 am

    I would like to join the reading group,please send the book for me.at abdurrahmanlabbo@yahoo.com

  30. # Josephon 08 Dec 2009 at 12:09 pm

    Good afternoon Deolu. Please I'd like to read the beautiful book too. My email add is josephfajemisin@yahoo.co.uk and I thank you in anticipation of my reception of the book. Cheers.

  31. # oni akinyemion 08 Dec 2009 at 6:31 pm

    pls send the book to ojtopsy4me@yahoo.co.uk

  32. # Iretion 09 Dec 2009 at 10:01 am

    Please count me in

  33. # Abiola Akinyemion 09 Dec 2009 at 3:22 pm

    where in the world are you… it has been a long tym i lost my phone and all contacts… pls call me… urs abiola

  34. # Abibat Sannion 10 Dec 2009 at 10:27 am

    Dear Adeolu,
    Please send me an e-copy of your book.
    thank you.my email is sannihabeebah@yahoo.com

  35. # lekan olajideon 10 Dec 2009 at 2:00 pm

    hey,
    i remember those days of gataway,chairman i want to be part of this adventure.

  36. # yemion 10 Dec 2009 at 2:22 pm

    please mail the book to me , I would like to part of the group.
    Cheers

  37. # kenny oon 10 Dec 2009 at 7:25 pm

    Could u send me the book too to so i can join in.
    hope i can still join the party
    kfo15@yahoo.com

  38. # Oguon 14 Dec 2009 at 11:42 am

    Great job you are doing. Remain blessed.

  39. # Owolabion 14 Dec 2009 at 5:02 pm

    I would like to join in the reading. Please, let me also share in the success cake.

    Thanks

  40. # adeniran jesugbemion 14 Dec 2009 at 6:44 pm

    send us the book now now…jesugbemi@yahoo.com

  41. # Rowlandon 15 Dec 2009 at 5:19 pm

    Please send the book to row_real@yahoo.com

  42. # princeoyelolaon 16 Dec 2009 at 10:56 am

    Deolu,
    i would like to read the book,dont want to be left out…i’m a reading leader.
    Kind Regards

  43. # Tunde Ajayion 17 Dec 2009 at 4:43 pm

    Kindly add me to your list (ajayitundeo@yahoo.com)

  44. # IYERE I.Kon 18 Dec 2009 at 12:52 am

    Hello Sir, i will like to join the group please forward the book to me too my email add. is ik_iyere2000@yahoo.com

  45. # Rowlandon 20 Dec 2009 at 10:04 pm

    Please add me and send the book to row_real@yahoo.com

  46. # Maiyeon 21 Dec 2009 at 12:25 pm

    Tnks alot again. Nt sure i’m on dat list, bt i’v read it 2ce dis mth alredy tnks 2u. 2mor times 2go…

  47. # Ishola Iretion 22 Dec 2009 at 10:10 am

    Please send me a copy of the book.My email is :profireti@yahoo.com

  48. # Henrylongon 24 Dec 2009 at 7:49 am

    I would like to join you in reading this book. Pls kindly mail it to wazevo1@yahoo.com

  49. # akinwaleon 26 Dec 2009 at 12:19 pm

    pls send the book to akoshodi@gmail.com. thanks

  50. # Lanreon 28 Dec 2009 at 10:47 am

    Hi Deolu, could you or anyone with a copy of the book send it to me please. I do not want to be left behind. my email is ajayilanre@aol.com. Thank you and God bless. Happy 2010 to everyone.

  51. # Owoyemi dareon 31 Dec 2009 at 3:40 pm

    Can I have a copy of the book? or where can I get it to buy.

  52. # Tosinon 09 Jan 2010 at 12:33 pm

    Afternoon Deolu, can you pls post the name of book and author here.

  53. # Mojisola Adenekanon 13 Jan 2010 at 3:41 pm

    Hi Deolu, I would like to join the reading group. Please forward the book to my e-mail address.
    Thanks.

  54. # Kunle Fadioraon 15 Jan 2010 at 11:29 am

    Hi Deolu, I would like to join your reading group. My e-mail is kunle(at)lordni.com

  55. # Darlingtonon 18 Jan 2010 at 12:44 pm

    pls email this master piece to me. i’d like to read too.

  56. # SUNNYbenon 20 Jan 2010 at 11:13 am

    Please, I’m just seeing this in the new year but i believe it’s not late.
    Please send me the book too, i’ll be very grate…

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