As I re-read Pope Benedict XV1’s speech addressed to an academic audience at the University of Regensburg on September 12, 2006. This speech incited Muslims to demonstrate against the Pope for calling their religion a violent one. For more on this speech click HERE. I became very convinced of the effect of perception to the degree of success we attain in this world. How we interpret circumstances is the key difference between success and failure. It is not new that everybody has a belief system that seem legitimate to their eyes, but it is rather true that it is not every belief system that is successful. The journey to true success has been a major quest to my everyday living and I hope to convince you with my less than 30 years experience in life that being right does not always translate to being successful. Keep reading →

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In my journey through successful endeavors, I have learnt that circumventing the processes of converting your passions to competency would not pay in the long run, because those avoided processes would eventually catch-up with you. Be it Marriage, Financial Success, Parenting, Career, Committed Relationships or even Job Seeking. No wonder when people complain about woes that befall them, I fail to see the issues, no matter how empathetic I may sound, I know any which way we analyze the issue; we are (subconsciously or not) the direct cause of it. Keep reading →

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Dipo Tepede.POeT has existed for 3 months and in order to commemorate this great project, i have decided to give tribute to 10 outstanding bloggers that have shaped the contents contained in this site. Each of the awardees will have the priviledge of donating 5k dollars to POeT Solvers Founation (lol). To me, they are the best sites in the whole world and guess what? They rock big time! Keep reading →

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“For love is as strong as death!

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«Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.» -  Helen Keller

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The popular Apongbon Bridge in Lagos that links the Island to the Mainland is usually dilapidated despite constant repairs by the government. The bridge is also crammed with beggars and hawkers scrounging car owners for money or exchange of goods for money as the traffic becomes very intense leading to discomfort, burn-out and theft. Taking a peek into the world of these destitute, one would have a different perspective opposite to the pity party this scene can conjure in the hearts of average Lagosians. I was privy to a sight that shook me from my hair to my toe nail while driving across the bridge late one night, I saw some men destroying the road with a huge mallet. Keep reading →

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It was some years ago as I am no longer certain when I was faced with two beautiful ladies in Lagos Sheraton Hotel; one was a Briton and the other a Nigerian. The room was 519 and it commanded an air of warmth despite the harsh Air Conditioning finding its way through my St. Michael’s suit. I felt at ease just looking at the red carpet room, stoned wall and rich pine furniture with tasteful finish. As the negotiations ensued, my phone began to ring; I was immediately troubled because I was about to commit the act of prostitution Keep reading →

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