Medical Doctor, entrepreneur, public speaker, author and founder Petra Ministries; Dr. Apoki O. Charles was the guest speaker at Salimo-Wits Leadership Club (SWLC) youth empowerment programme held at the Redeem Christian Church of God (Place of Enlargement) Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos on Saturday 23rd June 2018. Arrival and registration of participants at the venue started about 10:20 am. The...Read More
“People are amazing creators. While WINNERs ALWAYS CREATE A WAY, QUITTERs ALWAYS CREATE EXCUSEs. When you reach an obstacle or encounter a problem, do you create a way and move forward, or do you find a legitimate excuse and turn backwards?” – Dan Ekoko
It’s another Monday and some hours to start a new month. Today, I want to conclude the piece I started last week on ‘Overcoming Obstacles.’...Read More
“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” – Michael Jordan
Welcome to the start Of another week. It’s my prayer and hope that you be empowered to scale over every obstacle standing hindering you from achieving your goals and aims this week.
What is an obstacle? An...Read More
Welcome to a brand new week. I pray the new week bring you opportunities for growth and success. Today, I share with you the story of the rat trap in the farm house. A rat looked through a crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package. What food might it contain? He was aghast to discover that it was a rat trap. Retreating to the barnyard the rat proclaimed the warning;...Read More
Let’s kick start the 3rd Monday of the year with this Bill Copeland quote: “The trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field and never score.” A Goal is an end toward which effort or ambition is directed. A successful year begins with goal setting. Goal setting involves identifying something that you want to accomplish and establishing measurable...Read More
Creativity and innovation –was the theme of the Salimo-Wits Youth Leadership Club training which was held on Saturday, November 25th, 2017. The training commenced shortly after 11:48 am with the rendition of the National Anthem and self-introduction by the participants.
The forum also featured a brief review of the two days Salimo-Wits Leadership Training which was held on April 21st and 22nd...Read More
“Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors” — African Proverb.
Another Monday is here. Today, I conclude the series I started last week on ‘Adversity.’ As I shared in my earlier post: Adversity is a difficult or unpleasant situation; an unfortunate event or circumstance; a condition marked by hardship, calamity or distress. Adversities are part of life. We all encounter tough situations,...Read More
