Pragmatic Gbengus

  Time is one of the greatest resources given to man. Our existence here on earth is regulated by time. No wonder the psalmist said, “So teach us to number days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” (Ps 90:12) Time is also one of the most valuable resources that we have. Your success or failure is determined by how well you maximize your time. What you do with your time is what you will get. If you use your time for a profitable venture, it will yield interest in quantifiable terms. If on the other way you invest your time in unprofitable venture, you will also get the reward. You can’t cheat time. You will be the greatest fool ever if you think you can fritter your time and then get profitable result. The Bible says, “God is not mocked, whatsoever a man soweth, so shall he reap.” (Gal 6:7), And do you know what amazes me about “time”.   God has given the same amount of time to everybody whether you are rich or poor; wise or foolish; prudent or wasteful, literate or...

  If you are a Naija and you have been dreaming of coming to Europe, you need to start imbibing cultures if you are to last here or else, you might soon find yourself back to Naija. All these are based on what I have seen here and not what I have read in a book or what I was told by a European or someone living here:   1. Traffic Rules: in Europe, traffic Rules are respected. Vehicles stop for you when the light is on 'green' or when you are on Zebra-crossing even when the vehicles are passed by the light. If you want a vehicle to stop for you, you need to be on the Zebra Crossing. Better still, you press a button to FasTrack your waiting for vehicles to pass. In Naija, don't try that or else the vehicle will crush you. In Europe, they have respect for pedestrians and drivers can apply a brake (even when they are on speed) to allow you to cross.   2 . Noise: If you are living in a room with another person, maybe a hostel, please use an ear phone or i-pod so t...