One good way to broaden your knowledge
is through reading. To read is to study, look at and understand the meaning of
(written or printed words or symbols) something. Reading easily makes you know
new things. To liberate yourself from ignorance you have to read; just as
reading makes a full man. Here is the submission of Oliver W. Holmes on reading,
“Life transforming ideas have always
come to me through reading books.”
A genre of books you will find
helpful to your living is Motivational books. There are books and there are
‘books’. One of the good books you can read, be motivated and be inspired from
is “DARE TO PONDER”, as written by Olurotimi
Odejayi. The book is a thirteen chapter masterpiece, written to educate the reader on how to ponder and prosper in life. This book proffers the
simple and practical guidance into how to live
your life to the fullest through the maximum use of your mind and live better
as humans. If you can follow the mental blueprints discussed in this book you
will surely make a quantum leap in life.
I have found out that no man can be greater than the
thoughts of himself. Hence, the reasons for the clarion call for all men to
ponder. Just as Buddha corroborated this when he said “the mind is everything. What you think you become”. For example in
Chapter Five, entitled “Precedence of
Pondering” twenty-four convincing reasons were given on why a man needs to
ponder first before taking any action in life. In the book are four
scholarly-written poems as edited by Mr. Funso A. Isiade (Mcimn) and Foreword
given by Professor Joel B. Babalola. The theme of the book is – “Maximising Your Living through a Mental
Blueprint”.
When you allow the thoughts to flow, pondering sets in and you will
astound yourself with what you can ideate. It is what you can picture in your
mind that you can work toward and to achieve. This is what is known as
imagination. You need to ponder because no man can be greater than the thoughts
of himself. The limit to how successful a person can be is determined by what
he can think about himself. Napoleon Hill once said, “You can be anything you want to be, if only you believe with
sufficient conviction and act in accordance with your faith; for whatever the
mind can conceive and believe; the mind can achieve”. Read below a brief
excerpt of the book.
To ‘ponder’ is to weigh something in the
mind with thoroughness and care just as Bill Gates did; while the English word ‘ponderer’ means someone who exercises
his or her mind usually in an effort to reach a decision. I believe too that
you are ready to reach a decision with this book in your hand.
This 21st
century is marked out by great men of repute who used their brain immensely to
change the world for good, and you too must choose to be one of them. Do you
know that you are today where your thoughts have brought you and you will be
tomorrow where your thoughts take you? “The
greatest discovery of my generation is that men can change their circumstances
by changing their attitude of mind” - were the wise sayings of William
James on the right use of the mind. To excel in life has to do with you
developing the right kind of mental processes. As a matter of fact, the
mentality of a man is the driver to his destiny.
Dare to Ponder is written by the leading of the Lord to educate you
on how to maximise the use of your mind to nurture great thoughts and act out
these thoughts in a bid to fulfill your divine purpose here on earth. This
inspiration is undoubtedly sent to transform you. Read this book and get
motivated. Let’s go!
Here are Readers’
Feedbacks of the book ‘Dare to Ponder’
“The author takes
the reader through a psychological trip in pointing to
the important milestones on the journey to the top, and challenging everyone to
look inward; breathe deep, and maximize the power of the human mind. There lies
the power to excel.”
Dr. ’Tunde O. Opeibi.
Senior
Lecturer,
English Language Department,
University
of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos.
“Crime indeed is
common, to ponder is rare. The sway of ponder makes me to ponder. It is a book
for anyone who is curious to ponder”. Mr.
Olorunsaye, Joseph O.
Cataloguing Librarian,
E. Latunde Odeku Medical Library,
College of Medicine, U.I., Ibadan.
“The author has
established the unknown fact that all the known resources of life may fail, but
the thinking resource will remain.” Mr. Adetunji O. Albert
Senior Librarian,
Lead
City University, Ibadan.
“‘Dare to Ponder’ is a very good book; every chapter is about deep and thorough thinking.
The book will make a great companion for everyone”. Mrs. E.O. Yoloye
SIWES
Director,
Lead
City University, Ibadan.
“Thinking is central
to man’s existence as no man has lived above his thoughts. Thinking positively
or pondering is the immaculate key that unlocks the God-given potentials in
you. The principles that this book
teaches will help you to unlock these potentials. It is in YOU, so Dare to PONDER.” Dr.
David A. Fadare
Senior Lecturer,
Mechanical
Engineering Department,
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo
State.
“Olurotimi has put together
some powerful thoughts in his book ‘Dare
to Ponder’. He has succinctly proved that even the though the top may be a
difficult direction, yet it is not impossible to attain. I therefore recommend
this book for all who desire the best”.
Pastor ’Tunde Adebo
Presiding
Pastor,
Father’s House Int’l. Church Ibadan.
“‘Dare
to Ponder’ reflects deep intellectual insight into understanding success.
This is no doubt A MUST READ for everyone that desires an impactful life”. Femi Ojo B.O., ESQ.
A
Banker/Business man.
Mr.
Olurotimi Odejayi, the Author of this book can be reached on 08098795454.
E-Mail:
daretoponder@ymail.com
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