As one of the top coaches in Nigeria, what
three ways would you say are the fastest route to success?
Self Mastery and Self
Belief, Trade and Industry Knowledge, and Progressive Association with the
right People.
There has been some buzz about your forthcoming
book, tell us about it. Why should we read the book?
When I set out to
become self-employed, there was no written account anywhere by a Nigerian who
had weathered the storm of the switch. In retrospect, I believe if I had the
opportunity to read from seniors in the industry, I could have made fewer
mistakes or even had the courage to attempt larger dimensions using their tips
as a guide. This is why #MyValleys, my 5th Book, is very dear to my heart. I
have put the book out as a guide, my own testimony and my boot strap account of
what has transpired since I left paid (or salaried) employment.
You referred to your failures in the book, what
are the lessons failure has taught you?
The lesson failure has
taught me summarily is that he who has a will, a way will open to him. Until
you mortify failure in your mind, there is still a chance you will fail. But if
you develop grit for success, a way will always follow you.
Your life seems to have turned out well after
leaving paid employment to start your own business. What would you have done
differently looking back now?
I really have done
nothing different. My former colleagues and employers attest to the fact that I
am still as efficient as I always was. I have only grown wiser and more
reflective but in terms of productivity, pace, and focus, I am still on track.
How can we get the free chapters of the book
you released and how do we buy it when it's out?
I shared 2 free
chapters of #MyValleys for the world to taste from the puddy (smiles). These
can be downloaded from www.bookdey.com.
Readers can also pre-order the full autographed copy from www.bookdey.com or via Phone Orders to
08073610884. Commercial release of #MyValleys comes out on April 1st, 2015 and
then it will be available on www.amazon.com,
Laterna Bookshop, Bible Wonderland, Lokay Bookshop (Abuja) and via www.bookdey.com, www.chukzbooksonline.com and many
other stores globally.
What kind of background did you have and did it
in anyway contribute to your success?
I am a graduate of
Computer Science from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi. I suppose that
my degree has been a plus only from the dimension that it has granted my
leverage for the places I have reached via education. My education has helped
me dimension my passion effectively to the extent that I can apply procedural
components so as to build systems for my passion properly. I am also a Process
Consultant in practice which is drawn from this degree. So summarily, my
qualification plus my passion equals an institution for me, gratefully.
How can an average employee rise to the top of
the ladder in a very short time?
Well, ‘very short
time’ may not be practical, especially depending on the strata in the
organisation they work in. but one truth is sacrosanct, an employee who is ever
learning, both professionally and behaviourally, will grow through any ladder
of career.
As a certified emotional therapist, what are
the causes of depression and how can an average youth get out of it fast?
Causes of depression
are very many; top of which are Stress, Failed Expectations and Personal
Dysfunction. Usually, the first place to start coming out of depression is
Self-Compassion, then Self-Mastery (from Emotional Intelligence) then Social
Intelligence for appropriate association and organic growth in life. I have
discussed this effectively in my 3rd book titled SALT LAKE THERAPY: Healing Yourself through Emotional Immunity.
This can be ordered via www.bhousegroup.com/samobafemi
How does a young person deal with persistent
failure?
If failure is
persistent, the individual is being persistent with the root of failure. Nobody
wants to fail but when failure becomes a repeat experience, it is necessary to
ask appropriate questions like: what am I doing wrong? Who in my network is my
weak link? What new resources must I acquire, in knowledge, people and wisdom
terms? Most times also, it is important to have a Life Coach in your life who
helps you ask the right questions in the right frequency. This can change one’s
game always.
Any parting word to our readers and tell us
about your family?
I am thoroughly
grateful to everyone who has believed in my works. The cumulative feedback and
support is overwhelming. I am very grateful. I encourage open feedback. Please
help me grow to serve you better by talking to me. I am easily accessible via
@sobafemi (twitter) or coach@bhousegroup.
I am blessed in
marriage with a Wife, Olori Funke, and two Daughters, Sharon Inumidun &
Delight Jesuferanmi. We live in Abuja. Glory to God.
Thank you for having
me here.
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