Hi friends,
I wrote this last night, but I didn’t have a chance to post it to my blog until this afternoon. Please enjoy it and join me tonight on a special call on overcoming whatever is holding you back from greatness. Register now.
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It’s 3 a.m. in Lagos, Nigeria and I wanted to share with you interesting stuff while I am in Nigeria giving lectures and consulting business owners.
The people here are starving for knowledge and have incredible opportunity here right now. 15 million in Lagos, 140 million in the country. In 99% of the land they lack the very basics we take for granted. Things like clean water, sewage (only 1% have proper sewage abilities) and shelter. I am in a 5 star hotel and just down the streets are shacks, like you see in movies and tv shows asking for money. The rich are very rich, the poor “dirt poor”.
However, people here want an end to corruption and have true chance of success — and are prepared to work for it. The business owners I had dinner with were constantly on their cell phones, some had two going at the same time! It’s great to see the sincere hunger and willingness to learn and grow that they are displaying. They asked me 100 questions like a rapid fire machine gun. The want knowledge, direction and leadership so they can carve for themselves a piece of their of the “American dream”.
On Friday I will be speaking for 50,000 people. Last night they brought in a tailor to the hotel to take my measurements so I can speak in their native garb! He came to the hotel at 9 p.m., and was instructed by my host to have my custom-made outfit by the next day no matter what. He obliged, took my measurements and smiled with joy as he left with an order that he would have to work on ALL night. THAT is a willingness to do whatever it takes! This will be a first and a way for me to connect with these individuals and their culture. After all, my father is from North Africa, Morocco.
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Ok, I’m gonna try and get some rest as its 3:51 a.m. right now. More to come! In the meantime, be very grateful for what we take for granted. All my best.
John
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Your brain – that three-pound hunk of matter located between your ears – is the most sophisticated, complex, and miraculous piece of equipment ever known to humankind. It controls everything you see, say, feel, and do. With such a powerful tool at your disposal, isn’t it your responsibility to understand how it works and how to make it work optimally?
Here are some fundamentals.
First, it’s important to understand that you are nothing but energy. If you took a high-powered microscope and looked at the smallest, most fundamental pieces of matter – not atoms, protons, and electrons, but the minuscule neutrons, gluons, quarks, and mesons that these subatomic particles are made of – you would see nothing but little bits of electromagnetic vibrating waves of light. Those bits are what you’re made of, and your brain controls the vibration of every one of them.
Second, it’s important to know that your brain can grow new brain cells (or neurons) in a process called neurogenesis. Not so long ago, scientists believed that people were hardwired or born with genetic predispositions and makeup. But now when someone says, “That’s just the way I am, this is the way I was born,” we know they’re only half right. While genetic predisposition accounts for about half of your internal programming, the other fifty percent comes from behaviors, perceptions, beliefs, and habits you may have learned as far back as childhood and conditioned into your brain.
Here’s the good news: by understanding how your brain works, you can change your old conditioning and tap into your brain’s inherent genius to achieve your goals and dreams.
If you would like to discover how to overcome the beliefs that are hindering your success, then learn about how you can be personally mentored by me for the rest of 2009. Click here to learn more and to watch a video about how to Have It All!
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Alireza
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Hello …
I learned really beautiful things about mind, Thank you -
Wow !!! i was the first one to comment.
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Labinot
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Great insight John. Thank you. I also believe that programing our subconscious is connected with knowing brain waves (Alpha waves).
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garry
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thanks John i sometimes think a3 year old has control of my brain, and 2 year olds run the world with toys! logic and emotion volitile mix thanks
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Tonya
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SO exciting, that now mentoring is available for this concept; it is what I am Manifesting to build my dream career concepts and ides around. Your thoughts & energy can create positive change with the right direction. ;0)
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Stavroula
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You are so right,John!
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robert Norman
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excellent as always –thank you!!!
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Bobby
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I love it. We can do anything with our powerfull tool i.e our brain. Superb
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Debbie Ruston
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John is right on with this information…there is now scientific evidence that we can absolutely change the way we think, letting go of past beliefs, past conditioning and fears and replace these old thought patterns with new thought patterns that will bring better results in our lives.It is time more people learned about the power they have within.
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Dainaz Sohrab Illava
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Great Article John. Our brain is the biggest gift given to us.
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joseph g magondu
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am a kenyan and i must say that by reading your book the “ANSWER”and your continous teaching,am happy and above my peers.thanks.
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am a kenyan and am very happy for the knowledge am now gaining through you and your book the answer.thanks alot.
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jack
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what % of your genetic predisposition can you change?
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Srinivas Rao
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I’ve enjoyed your blog posts John and glad to be one of your subscribers. I think it’s amazing what our brain is capable of and yet we don’t get an instruction manual for operating this thing that has more features and functionality than any device on the planet.
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Tony Alverio
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Hey John,
Awesome content as always. The mind controls everything. The most challenging is programming our brain so we can establish a correct mindset to reach our goals.
Thanks,
Tony
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Look at this incredible statistic:
According to Dr. Edward Miller, Dean of John’s Hopkins’s University,
Nine out of ten people who have gone thru heart bypass surgery do not change their behaviors or lifestyles after surgery knowing they face death as a result of not changing!
It’s sad but true. There is also a way to stop this.
- Is there something in your life you are trying to change or stop?
- Do you want to make more money but don’t?
- Do you want to have better health but can’t change your eating and excerise habits?
- Do you want to eliminate low self-image?
- Get your employees or yourself to adopt new behaviors, but you can’t?
Read on to find out why this happens.
For over 20 years I have been studying why some people are able to achieve the success they want in life while others struggle daily as if fighting for the air they breathe.
The research that keeps coming back over and over again points to the human brain.
You are currently wired to experience and achieve exactly what your current results are showing you. Please don’t get me wrong, you are capable of much more, and that is why you are frustrated.
The way we are raised and taught when we are young will determine our results as an adult. If you are not happy with certain results in your life right now, you must change from the inside out.
Using will power and persistence is a temporary act that fizzles out very quickly, as you already know.
Your brain controls all your perceptions and behaviors. Unfortunately, its responsibility is to keep you at whatever current result you are getting. Nothing less and nothing more.
Sure, you can trick it to losing weight or making more money, but it will almost always bring you back to your current level of non-conscious expectations and true beliefs. That is its job.
The “Hard-Wiring” in your brain is your current level of programming or conditioning. You may not like it, but it’s the truth.
You can never achieve more in your life without adding new and “better programming”.
It’s like upgrading software on your computer. If you want better performance from your computer, you do something to the inside, not the outside.
Here’s the good news:
Using the latest in brain research and physics we now have brand new ways to get “inside” your head to help you make the mental shifts you must make first, in order to see the changes in your life on the outside.
People have been using the wrong tools for making change and that is why it is so frustrating. With the advancements we’ve made in science, many more people will be able to make more money and finally live the lives they dream of, in total health and balance.
It takes about 15 minutes a day to rewire the neural circuits of the brain and the results are amazing. Read below to see what Forensic Psychiatrist Dr Louis Cady has to say:
(I have hundreds of testimonials just like this)
“It was like I had been driving around in a Pinto and John gave me a Lamborghini. After more than a decade in private practice, this workshop finally provided the ‘missing link’ for me to effect much faster change in my patients—and myself!”
Louis B. Cady, MD – Child and Adult Forensic Psychiatrist, speaker, writer and consultant
If you are serious about creating abundance in your life and business and truly are prepared to invest yourself to do finally do it right, I highly recommend that you work with me over the rest of 2009 to help make the changes from the inside out. To learn more, visit http://www.JohnAssaraf.com/challenge.
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Karen Beresford
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A great post. What could be clearer? John you write great books and articles and help thousands of people. Great karma for you and thank you for everything.
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Sharon . O'Connor, RN
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I agree and that is why I help people by using Hypnotherapy. This evidence based, AMA approved modality powerfully and easily changes self limiting beliefs.
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g,day John I LOVE YOUR VIBE & your POWER& CLARITY I.M LISTENING & LEARNING SO MUCH GREAT STUFF,THE UNKNOWN is so cool discovery! the FOG is lifting, clear sky,s on the horison,UNSTUCK sounds AMAZING THANKS
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Claus D Jensen
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Hi John,
Once again, great post!I’m sure, that it’s all in the brain! Knowing that you have to create new pathways in the brain to change habits is so important!
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gagz
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John, you are my hero!!! im a student, so i cant afford this program at the moment, but i listen to HIA on my ipod everyday, and its making soooo much difference in my life. I can only imagine the amazing pathways you will open for the lucky people when you personally hold their hands in real life. Im saving the pennies for next year
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Joe Cassella
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John,
I like the way you explain things. You are very clear and to the point. I would love to take your challenge,but there is no way I could even come close to able to pay for this. Yes I know you would say this guy really needs to change from the inside. But the fact is I just don’t have that kind of money. And you are right I can’t afford not to do this but the bottom line is truly MONEY.
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John Assaraf
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Many people think that its the lack of money that is the problem. NO IT”S NOT. The lack of money is the effect of what you are not thinking and not doing. I tell people to beg,borrow or figure something else out to be able to change the real cause of the problem. Lack of money is never the problem
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Edwin
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ello john my name is Edwin I just bought your program and let me tell you how much fun I,ve been having doing this and thinking about the good things tha are on my way for me thank you very much john for giving me a new begining in life i am looking forward to meet you soon in the very neer future edwin
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Johanne
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Sorry, but lack of money is a big problem. You can have a beautiful place to live, no car, no restaurant, no travel. You can take a walk but after a few years, it’s enough. Money is important to have a comfortable life, not for the big lux, just enough money to go to the restaurant or buy a car….
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g,day John so the fact that my credit card is empty is an illusion despite wanting to buy your stuff, so it,s not MONEY
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Qukin Palki
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I would like to know the specific amount of personal contact you will have with program participants. Kisuk kyukyit (Good Day)
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again I will state,not having money is because of what has occured on not in the past. If someone slashed your tired, would you find the money somehow to replace them? In life we must ask, how can I vs all the reasons why I can’t.Either way, we are right. I will be hands on the whole program with the group, not one on one with each individual, fyi
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I want to share another video with you about insightful thoughts from one of the greatest thinkers of our time, and how we can apply these thoughts to our own lives to achieve everything we want. If you would like to understand how to make your dreams a reality, you must see this video right now!
John
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Constance Kitatake
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John,
Einstein’s grandmother encouraged his imagination. I’ve read that when he was with her and wanted to explore an idea, she would go all the way with it. Example: Young Einstein thought he’s like to be a fireman, so the went to the firestation for hand’s on learning. I *think* when thinking is combined with visceral experience it so much more powerful.
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sarah
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i like you so much
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Art-Bis.eu
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then tomorrow will be the next part positivity?:)
I check time zone tomorrow, but now is very optimistic “good night story”
Soon – meditation and using neural modernisation:)
thanks
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What Is Cash Gifting
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Hi John,
I’ll be on the call. I am so fascinated by your research in the “The Answer” and find your life story very inspirational. Einstein knew that the imagination was the most powerful tool that we could use.
Ryan
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olusegun Adedokun
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You’ve made so much impact on my life in the last 20 months. I remember telling myself i would meet with you in person before 2010 the day i first heard you. i have dreamt about that ever since and you have even inspired me to write my first book. i believe i’d be an international bestseller,successful entrepreneur and business solutions provider soon. i already am within. it’s been my dream to do things similar to what you do and bless as many lives as possible and you always been on my vision board, Coach.
I have some of your audios and writings and i’m getting all your books and audios soon.
I hope i get to meet with you in Nigeria. it’s my church organizing the platform. you won’t believe how i screamed when i heard you were coming. my dream of knowing you personally is closer to being fulfilled than ever. I TOTALLY APPRECIATE YOU JOHN ASSARAF, thank you – Olusegun(i follow you all over the internet to know what you’re up to
)is that Bob?
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greg
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hi john,
Einstein was 1 of the best at putting his thoughts to such good use and we are thank him for that but let me ask you this….are we any different??? i think we all know the answer to that….peace -
Allen Loomis
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I missed the call
Wonderful video, and blog. I have added you to my self improvement blogs blogroll at http://www.successdemandsaction.com.One of my favorite quotes from Einstein is “Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts.”
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Have you ever thought about what it really takes to Have It All in your life? Watch the video below to find out how you can learn the process of achieving outstanding results in every area of your life, regardless of the challenges you may be facing right now.
John
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Sally
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Posted this on digg…..I love your methods of creating the life you are truly mean’t to live!!
Sally
Glad you arrived safely! Thanks for sharing…you are an inspiration to all of us!
Hi John:
Happy to hear you made it safe and have had time to mingle with the locals..my fiance has been in the area for over a year working on rebuilding the area..
it would have been great for the two of you to meet..I texted him you were in the area..
Enjoy your talk tonite with the 50k enthusiastic people who are ready to absorb what you have to offer them. Thank you for the opportunities and enlightenment you have given to everyone. You are truly a blessing!
I am looking forward to the conference call tonite.
Thanks again.
John, I read this and say thank you! You make such a difference in my life just by sharing.
I have an amazing story to share with you. Your book “the answer” has coached 2 young girls from starting a dream and 6 mo. later being published in Vogue Australia. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and your spirit!
Wow John. All the best in Nigeria ! Very good that you are there to inspire the Nigerians the way you do so very well. Great, great, great !!
The kindest regards Eric
Enjoy your visit there! (I’m jealous!) I certainly do feel gratitude for the things I have. Many times we are so caught up in resolving our little problems that we just don’t know what others do without on a daily basis. Kudos to you for wanting to help them.
John, I know you are on an incredible mission and that it will all go perfectly. Your ability to delivery actionable information is unmatched. You will rock Nigeria and the rest of Africa! We’re with you too! –David Boufford aka; Mr. Positive! PS Your help will be of more assistance to the country than any aid package we could offer because I know you’ll teach them how to really help themselves. God Bless!
John, I am pleased to hear that you are in Africa sharing your wisdom with these people. Your amazing ability to inspire people to “take action” is what will come of your speach. I love the words “WHAT EVER IT TAKES” that you always share with your students and readers.
As I learned in your incredible Having It All Challenge…. “If you are interested in something, you’ll do what is convenient, but if you are committed, you’ll do What Ever It Takes!”
All the best John!
Warm regards,
Trevor (In Canada)
See you at “The Platform” John, really looking forward to that.
John, Many blessings to you and the people of Nigeria. Share as much as you can with us. I look forward to learning from you all of the time.
Warmest regards,
Judy
Always pleasure to learn every word from you coachy..: )
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ISRAEL
Thanks for a great seminar today John. Tomorrow will be awesome.
Such a simple statement “whatever it takes” The people of Nigeria have this willingness that many people in other parts of the world do not have because that burning desire for better results and a willingness to do whatever it takes is not there. Success comes from people that truly have this burning desire within them, no matter what their circumstances. When desire is stronger than circumstance, nothing will get in the way!
Debbie:)
Thanks for the heads up John. what a great opportunity you have to make a difference. I’m in awe at your chance to effect change in that country.
I look forward to our next session . Zeke and his crew are moving like a storm!
Regards.
nigel.
Hi John, my name is Linda! I´m Italian and I´m living in Brasil, in a beautiful island called Morro de São Paulo. I´d like to meet you some day…a big hug!
John,
You are and amazing speaker and I know that you are going to blow their minds with what you have to say. I know that the world better watch out when the people of Nigeria apply the knowledge. They are hungry for the freedom that your message provides.
What fun you must be having as you “get to” do this amazing work helping so many.
Thanks for all you do John. – ST
Thanks you so much for the deep insights you shared today at the seminar, my business will definitely take a new turn and also thanks for the gift “Having It All”; can’t wait to sink my teeth into it.
Remain blessed and strong in the great work.
Hiya John, Thanks for the blog. How exciting to know that 50k people are waiting to hear you speak. I know you will make an impact on those who listen to your words. Be safe and have fun on your journey.
sorry i missed it i got the time wrong ozz time?
Thx for all your comments.As I go around the world inspring people I give thanks for all we have to be grateful for. All my best
i am pleased to hear you are in Nigeria teaching on the knowlege we all have but dont know how to utilise it.
Good to hear you made it to nigeria safely. Great to know that in just this little while U’ve seen what life in nigeria is like.
Could not make it to lagos for the event (i’m in Abuja)due to a very busy schedule.
Like my brother joseph said the issue in Nigerria is an existing disconnect between knowlege & its application. thanks for coming. Enjoy you stay in Nigeria.
Hi John, welcome to Africa. I am from Kenya and a great follower of your teachings. I believe you will come to my country one day.
Hi John, I am so glad you are over there teaching them ways to really help themselves so they can help their own. John, I have a friend who has written a inspirational book on cd and has been trying to get speaking engagements in Africa(not sure what part) but if you have any advice i could give him I would appreciate it. Thank You & Many Blessings to you!
Many thanks to you John for the great speech (on The Platform). You really touched my life and got me motivated.
Hi, John. I’m a new reader. What were these Nigerian business people doing to help the poor in their country? Was that something addressed as well? Do you see them having a desire to bring others out of poverty and show them a better life?
Hi John, wish u everyday great achievements
I got chills reading this! I don’t know what else to say, John! I’ve been to S.Africa just 4 years ago and know what you are talking about in regards to the disparity between rich and poor. Anyway, god bless you!
P.S. I’ve enjoyed your Having It All program!
hello john, it was nice listening to you during your seesion, you sparked up something in me, sincerely i did not want to come for the programme cos i was very depressed, but i am glad i came. I hope you enjoyed your stay in Nigeria
Hi John, Glad to hear you made it safe. I can only imagine how inspired the people of Nigeria are feeling. You are such a blessing and have a special gift! All the best to you and the people of Nigeria!
Hi John, I believe that is one idea in your vision board.I want to thank you for your wisdom which is awesome.
It was great to have you in Nigeria the past few days. You gave a compelling message. I am committed to MORE in every way. Kudos!
Sure! true to expectations, John was great at the event in Lagos, Nigeria. I was standing all through his period because he was releasing “revelational insight” into our lives. We are grateful as Nigerians for you coming and somehow, a great revival is starting in Nigeria already. Les Brown came around in April and now you and other greats. I promise you for one that the words ain’t falling to the ground and sure the results will soonest be evident for all the world. So how is Paris? Keep up the great work.
hi john, thanks for coming when others are scared to..also thank you for reawakening in me things i knew and never put in practice..platform was a wake- up call for me..and i am now more determined not to rest on my oars…thank you again and hope you would come back and visit Nigeria soon
It was a time to reflect on wot one has been doing in biz that is not right
Our paths will emerge soon according to the discipline of my life’s choice. May you always live in the spirit of truth, happiness and humility.
Congratulations; I feel you are very happy, because you are giving to the world things that their need.