Author Archives: De-Me-Stified

In Thr33s [Lessons From The Future]

Posted on October 16, 2010 by De-Me-Stified

[Image Source] After cleaning out the cob-webs on this blog, I think it’s about time I offered a proper apology for how long it’s been since my last post. There are a few things I do better than making excuses … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Selflessness, Stereotypes | 3 Comments

TownCow Kobonaire

Posted on August 19, 2010 by De-Me-Stified

[Image Source] “He who is good at making excuses is seldom good at anything else” – Benjamin Franklin “The difference between school and life? In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you’re given a … Continue reading →

Posted in Chance, Experience, Purpose, Randoms | Tagged , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

Relatively Absolutely

Posted on August 3, 2010 by De-Me-Stified

“After each game, I want to be able to say: I gave it all I could, I gave it my best” “The Vision of a Champion is someone who is bent over, drenched in sweat, and the point of exhaustion, … Continue reading →

Posted in Absolutes, Competition, Excellence, Relativity | Tagged | 14 Comments

Green Light

Posted on July 13, 2010 by De-Me-Stified

[Image Source]  I’m sure you’ve been wondering what has kept me off for so long. Forgive me; I never planned it to be so. By now, I must have started my year-long service in the state called Borno (capital = … Continue reading →

Posted in Driving, Resolve, Traffic Lights | Tagged , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Sucker For Soccer

Posted on June 21, 2010 by De-Me-Stified

[Image Source] “Every time I went away I was deceiving my mum. I’d tell her I was going to school but I’d be out on the street playing football. I always had a ball on my feet” – Ronaldo “I … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Soccer | Tagged , , | 14 Comments

Use The Rear-View

Posted on June 13, 2010 by De-Me-Stified

[Image Source] “I know God will not give me anything I can’t handle. I just wish that He didn’t trust me so much” – Mother Teresa “At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, Friends, Frustration, Gratitude, Life | Tagged , | 17 Comments

If I Were President

Posted on June 6, 2010 by De-Me-Stified

[Image Source] “Justice and power must be brought together, so that whatever is just may be powerful, and whatever is powerful may be just” – Blaise Pascal “When you doubt your power, you give power to your doubt” – L.F. … Continue reading →

Posted in Agriculture, Corruption, Nigeria, Oil, Politics | Tagged , , , | 16 Comments

Dirty Hands [Part 1]

Posted on May 28, 2010 by De-Me-Stified

[Image Source] “Courage is not the absence of fears. Rather, it is the ability to do the necessary – in spite of prevalent fears” “There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can circumvent or hinder or control the … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Femi Yoloye, Gandhi, Leadership, Mandela, Obasanjo, Rasputin, Russian Roulette, Vision | Tagged , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Dirty Hands [Part 2]

Posted on May 28, 2010 by De-Me-Stified

[Image Source] Please read Part 1 here “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do” – J.W.V. Goethe “Whatever tomorrow will bring with it is what we hand it today” – Imisi Mahatma Gandhi … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Femi Yoloye, Gandhi, Leadership, Mandela, Obasanjo, Rasputin, Russian Roulette, Vision | Tagged , , , | 20 Comments

The Paradox of Love

Posted on May 21, 2010 by De-Me-Stified

[Image Source] “Love is, above all, the gift of oneself” – Jean Anouilh  “Love lives at the intersection of desire and resolve; with expression for a drive-way” – Imisi How would you define a moment? Wait a second! Let’s back … Continue reading →

Posted in Attraction, Desire, Devotion, Honey Nubi, Love, Moments, Resolve | Tagged , , , , | 25 Comments