The three major areas of focus for me this year are:
1. Personal development and growth
2. Career.
3. Project.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & GROWTH.
Increase my knowledge base.
i. Project 100 (2 books/week).
ii. Blog subscription & consumption .
iii. Magazine subscription & consumption
Improve my speech making/speaking abilities
iv. improve my diction (learn 10 new English words a week)
v. improve my telephone manners (get resource materials)-Feb 07
vi. ask & review others opinion/criticism of my speaking abilities with a view to improve where the need arises.
CAREER
In my 10 year plan lapsing in the year 2015, this year was tagged “transition” i.e. am moving from undergraduate studies to pre NYSC and later NYSC.
Hence the goals I have set for this broad area are:
A. GRADUATE
i. Round up work on my Bachelor’s degree –in January-and if there are delays they should not be traced to negligence of any sort from me
ii. Complete my final clearance ASAP
B. FURTHER STUDY
i. research & learn all I can in my chosen area of further study
ii. initiate pet project in the my chosen area of further study
iii. contact institutions offering training in my chosen area of further study
C. SKILL ACQUISITION
In order to consolidate on my appreciation of the internet and my other intrests, I have set goals to acquire at least one IT based skill once every three months. This shall be accomplished via tutorials and trainings.
PROJECTS
Students’ Survival Kit:
i. build a web based support portal for the book ( February 2007)
ii. heavily publicise the book(Jan – March 2007)
iii. reach out for bulk buyers
Knowledge-prenur: web based information sharing resource (April 2007).
I am happy you have patiently read this far, I have done this post not to impress you but to encourage you to do same for I have realized that people who fail to plan often live miserable lives and those who plan though may not actualize their plans due to reasons beyond their control, they often time end up better off than people who don’t plan.
I will appreciate if you are willing to be my accountability partner, send me an email and I will tell you the things we can make possible together.
I wish you a happy new year.
Saturday, January 06, 2007
NO NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS
I have in the past fallen victim of failed new year resolutions and have often taken solace in the fact that am not alone -the story is told of a certain Gym club, were every January regular members- those with several years of consistent membership have to contend with the January rush of new members. The rush soon thins out, as the year progresses and the resolutions behind the new membership fail.
For three years or thereabout, I had stopped bothering about resolutions and did not really find an alternative thus living my life, as the day comes without any serious or documented long term goals-except of course to pass my semester exams!
Several events-and people-towards the end of last year changed my vision of life and existence and pointed me in a new direction.
A new consciousness
A will to succeed
A will to work consciously toward success
This year, I, instead of making new year resolutions, decided to set targets (goals) for my self in 3 different areas of life/living
My goals obey the age long SMART criteria for good goals: -
S- specific
M- measurable
A- attainable
R- realistic
T-time based
Specific: in that my goals have been honed down to specific issues & ideas and are not ambiguous.
Measurable: each goal in my list have measurable parameters.
Attainable: each goal are simple enough to be attained with some measure of discipline and resoluteness
Realistic: all goals are backed with reason and not fantasy
Time based: all my goals have been set within realistic time limits.
For three years or thereabout, I had stopped bothering about resolutions and did not really find an alternative thus living my life, as the day comes without any serious or documented long term goals-except of course to pass my semester exams!
Several events-and people-towards the end of last year changed my vision of life and existence and pointed me in a new direction.
A new consciousness
A will to succeed
A will to work consciously toward success
This year, I, instead of making new year resolutions, decided to set targets (goals) for my self in 3 different areas of life/living
My goals obey the age long SMART criteria for good goals: -
S- specific
M- measurable
A- attainable
R- realistic
T-time based
Specific: in that my goals have been honed down to specific issues & ideas and are not ambiguous.
Measurable: each goal in my list have measurable parameters.
Attainable: each goal are simple enough to be attained with some measure of discipline and resoluteness
Realistic: all goals are backed with reason and not fantasy
Time based: all my goals have been set within realistic time limits.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
...a story
For close to three years, I toiled day and night to document the events in the lives of a cross section university undergraduates with a view to identify the practices and activities that leads to a successful university career.
The passion with which I pursued this project zealously was born of my discovery that most anti-success vices found amongst students are a result of peer influence, thus channeling this influence positively can rid the society of the identified vices and help undergraduates have a fulfilling university career, ready to contribute their developmental quota to the society upon graduation.
The product of my toil is “STUDENTS’ SURVIVAL KIT” a book written in simple English and with the twin aims of providing guidance for freshly admitted undergraduates and a worthy companion for all undergraduates throughout their stay in the university.
Below is a synopsis of the book
1. The University in Nigeria
The book opens with a brief but concise description of the evolution of the University system of tertiary education in Nigeria.
2. University administration
A detailed description of officers and processes that ensures the smooth running of the university
3. Important terms
There are several jargons that stares a new comer in the face upon arrival in the university and in this chapter I attempt an explanation of all of such terms and by so doing introduce the typical reader to the university. The chapter closes with a tale of my confusion with some of these terms when I arrived at the university newly.
4. Personal study habits
In this chapter I introduce and describe my adaptation of the traditional SQ3R method of studying favored by educators and educational psychologists the world over.
The chapter is divided into 3 Units thus:
Unit 1: Guidelines to effective personal study
Unit 2: The traditional SQ3R studying method
Unit 3: Taking notes from a text book.
5. Tips for studying in groups
Having noted that it is common for students to study and undertake several academic activities in groups, I have in this chapter shared my thoughts and experiences on what makes such endeavors a success. The chapter is broken into two sizable chunks thus:
Unit 1: general tit bits
Unit 2: factors that contribute to a good study group.
6. Location of study
In this chapter I dwell on factors that affect the location of one’s study such that studying there can be a delightful and exciting experience. I also highlighted the need to use the Library and emphasized the role of proper conduct in using the library and library resources.
This chapter is divided into two units thus:
Unit 1: the essentials
Unit 2: using the library.
7. Time management and Study
Here I explained the fundamental fact that time is a limited resource that must be put into meaningful use for any one to achieve success in any endeavor.
I described my experience at arriving at time schedules each semester to allow for a meaningful use of my time.
I also expressed the need to prioritize and suggested tips I have found useful in arriving at an effective personal time plan.
8. Taking Examinations
Here I suggested tips for preparing for and passing examination while examining the several erroneous approaches to examination popular amongst students with a view to discourage those practices.
9. Calculating your G.P.A. and C.G.P.A
Here I disclosed the rudiments of calculating GPA and the CGPA and the relation of these measuring tools to the final grade of degree obtainable in the university, so students can monitor their academic standing as they progress in their study. In the event that errors are discovered between what is calculated by a student and what is published by the authorities, the necessary steps to take in ensuring the errors are corrected are described.
10. Managing your finances
This chapter exposes the typical freshman to some of the financial commitments and traps on the university campus viz:
Unit 1: meeting living costs
Unit 2: the habit saving
Unit 3: raising extra cash
11. Managing your health
How do I handle ailments?
Where do I go to get medical attention?
What do I do to prevent me from taking ill?
I attempted to answer these and many other questions relating to an undergraduates health issues.
I close the chapter with a story from my early days in the university that chronicles the need to report sickness to the right authorities.
12. Socials
Described the social setting of the university and I identified the need for moderation.
This chapter is broken into sizable units thus:
Unit 1: the SUG and other associations
Unit 2: clubs and partying
Unit 3: on dressing well
13. Cultism
The ugly evil on campus is stripped and the activities and methods of its’ perpetrators exposed so as to help “freshers” avoid these nefarious groups.
14. The final word
A series of general advice for the freshman and stalite alike aimed at expressing the overall aim of the book.
The passion with which I pursued this project zealously was born of my discovery that most anti-success vices found amongst students are a result of peer influence, thus channeling this influence positively can rid the society of the identified vices and help undergraduates have a fulfilling university career, ready to contribute their developmental quota to the society upon graduation.
The product of my toil is “STUDENTS’ SURVIVAL KIT” a book written in simple English and with the twin aims of providing guidance for freshly admitted undergraduates and a worthy companion for all undergraduates throughout their stay in the university.
Below is a synopsis of the book
1. The University in Nigeria
The book opens with a brief but concise description of the evolution of the University system of tertiary education in Nigeria.
2. University administration
A detailed description of officers and processes that ensures the smooth running of the university
3. Important terms
There are several jargons that stares a new comer in the face upon arrival in the university and in this chapter I attempt an explanation of all of such terms and by so doing introduce the typical reader to the university. The chapter closes with a tale of my confusion with some of these terms when I arrived at the university newly.
4. Personal study habits
In this chapter I introduce and describe my adaptation of the traditional SQ3R method of studying favored by educators and educational psychologists the world over.
The chapter is divided into 3 Units thus:
Unit 1: Guidelines to effective personal study
Unit 2: The traditional SQ3R studying method
Unit 3: Taking notes from a text book.
5. Tips for studying in groups
Having noted that it is common for students to study and undertake several academic activities in groups, I have in this chapter shared my thoughts and experiences on what makes such endeavors a success. The chapter is broken into two sizable chunks thus:
Unit 1: general tit bits
Unit 2: factors that contribute to a good study group.
6. Location of study
In this chapter I dwell on factors that affect the location of one’s study such that studying there can be a delightful and exciting experience. I also highlighted the need to use the Library and emphasized the role of proper conduct in using the library and library resources.
This chapter is divided into two units thus:
Unit 1: the essentials
Unit 2: using the library.
7. Time management and Study
Here I explained the fundamental fact that time is a limited resource that must be put into meaningful use for any one to achieve success in any endeavor.
I described my experience at arriving at time schedules each semester to allow for a meaningful use of my time.
I also expressed the need to prioritize and suggested tips I have found useful in arriving at an effective personal time plan.
8. Taking Examinations
Here I suggested tips for preparing for and passing examination while examining the several erroneous approaches to examination popular amongst students with a view to discourage those practices.
9. Calculating your G.P.A. and C.G.P.A
Here I disclosed the rudiments of calculating GPA and the CGPA and the relation of these measuring tools to the final grade of degree obtainable in the university, so students can monitor their academic standing as they progress in their study. In the event that errors are discovered between what is calculated by a student and what is published by the authorities, the necessary steps to take in ensuring the errors are corrected are described.
10. Managing your finances
This chapter exposes the typical freshman to some of the financial commitments and traps on the university campus viz:
Unit 1: meeting living costs
Unit 2: the habit saving
Unit 3: raising extra cash
11. Managing your health
How do I handle ailments?
Where do I go to get medical attention?
What do I do to prevent me from taking ill?
I attempted to answer these and many other questions relating to an undergraduates health issues.
I close the chapter with a story from my early days in the university that chronicles the need to report sickness to the right authorities.
12. Socials
Described the social setting of the university and I identified the need for moderation.
This chapter is broken into sizable units thus:
Unit 1: the SUG and other associations
Unit 2: clubs and partying
Unit 3: on dressing well
13. Cultism
The ugly evil on campus is stripped and the activities and methods of its’ perpetrators exposed so as to help “freshers” avoid these nefarious groups.
14. The final word
A series of general advice for the freshman and stalite alike aimed at expressing the overall aim of the book.
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