The little book (Part A)
After waiting to no avail for Nicholas Djebah (King Herod), Richard Burke (Pontius Pilate), and Pope Benedict XVI (Caesar), to release a copy of the Book – The Wealthiest Man in the World is a Chemist on Catholic website for the whole world to peruse, the Holy Spirit has therefore directed me to release the FINAL COPY of the “little book” on this website.
NOTE: The “little book” titled - The Wealthiest Man in the World is a Chemist is just a little fragment of a detailed document forwarded to Pope Benedict XVI (The king of the great city which is spiritually called Sodom in the Bible Book of Revelation 11:8) about eight months ago; My Epistle to Pope Benedict XVI on the 22nd day of June 2012 at 8:20 A.M refers.
FROM THE AUTHOR’S DESK
This Book is written with the view to instruct, evangelize, motivate, and energize those who are bottled-up with frustration to excel. It is not meant for self-aggrandizement.
The author wishes to code-name this Book CHEM 424 - Motivational Chemistry Volume 1. It is a must read Book for to-be Entrepreneurs, Captains of Industries, Human Resources Managers, Teachers, Clergies, Workers, and Higher Institution Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry Students in their final year of studies.
Copyright © Titus Eremeguono Ededjo
All rights reserved. This is the Holy Spirit Property. No part of this Publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means: Electronic, Mechanical, without the permission of the copyright owner.
ISBN: 978 033 809 8
Editions: 1st, December 2013; 2nd, January 2015; 3rd, April 2016; 4th, November 2016
First Published in Nigeria, February, 2008
Printed and Designed By:
lvie Printing Press, 111 Jakpa Road,
Effurun.
DEDICATION
Dedicated to the Holy Spirit.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I first of all acknowledge God (the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit) for His divine direction and guidance. The Holy Spirit was all over me throughout the nine (9) days of writing this book. I also acknowledge my father, Peter M. Ededjo, who afforded me the opportunity of feeding from the Bank of his ETERNAL WEALTH, and my mother who showed me much love and cuddled me through life. I also place on record the efforts of different persons who in one way or the other have contributed to my success in the journey so far.
INTRODUCTION
Wealth referred to in this Book is tagged “Eternal”. This Eternal Dimension of Wealth is defined as a Healthy Psychological State of Mind derived from accomplishing a goal originating from an IDEA. This idea naturally generates money coupled with peace of mind.
A sharp distinction is therefore drawn between being rich and being wealthy. While riches can be measured in terms of properties, fat Bank Accounts, shares owned in companies, etc; wealth on the other hand can also be measured but there is an attachment that can neither be touched nor measured. It is an abstract phenomenon called PEACE.
A man can therefore be rich yet not wealthy. He is only wealthy when his riches are devoid of sorrow. Riches obtained through dubious means can never be Eternal as it is accompanied by his twin brother named Sorrow. His twin brother hunts him like a ghost and can never survive the test of time. Such riches are mortal, as against the “Eternal Wealth” that is immortal.
From the above presentation, a new concept has been given birth to in the World. It is called, THE DOCTRINE OF ETERNAL WEALTH.
CHAPTER ONE
IDEA
As a young Chemist in the Secondary School, I discovered after series of thought process that almost all scientific discoveries and postulates emanate from an Idea provoked by man’s innate instinct to survive and his attempt to find answers to the wonders of nature. It is this same idea that governs one’s ability to march forward in life.
The author’s imaginative reasoning
The story of two young Secondary School leavers, both of them made six distinctions and two credits in their Ordinary Level Certificate Examinations. Both also made their JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) Examination in Nigeria, on first sitting. Needless to say that these boys are geniuses, but there is a limiting factor. They are from very poor background. Their families can hardly feed not to talk of sending their children to the University. The indigent nature of their families posed a big challenge before these two brains.
The story continues
Brain ‘A’, was buried in thoughts, and for any thinking process there comes an idea, but unfortunately his idea was a negative one. Thus says he: “I am from a poor family therefore I CANNOT acquire University Education” - Statement of failure emanating from retrogressive reasoning.
Brain ‘B’, was ignited to think positively and he says, “Because of my parents poor financial status I MUST acquire University Education” - Progressive reasoning.
Brain ‘B’ is a product of positive mental reasoning. His thoughts were positive from his statement of faith. Brain ‘B’ is a Bible Scholar and he knows very well that his faith must be backed up with action, because the Bible says: “faith without works is useless" - James 2:17; still deep in thoughts, he burst into shout, I have discovered the solution, I am going to advertise myself! I am going to advertise myself!! He repeated. I will write a letter to Ten (10) Oil Companies Directors in the Niger Delta for sponsorship.
His letter:
Sir,
BE THE FIRST TO SPONSOR ME
I hereby apply for sponsorship in your highly esteemed company. My name is Timothy Akude, a native of Oviorie, in Ethiope East Local Government Area, Delta State.
I graduated from Ibru College, Agbarha-Otor, Delta State, in 1983, with six distinctions in Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English Language; I also obtained two credits in Geography and Government.
I intend reading Petroleum Engineering in any of the three Federal Universities in Nigeria I have chosen in my JAMB Examination, viz: UI (University of Ibadan), UNIBEN (University of Benin) and UNIPORT (University of Port Harcourt). My JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) result is 345. I promised to graduate from the University with a 1st Class Honours degree after which I will serve your establishment for a minimum of ten years.
While looking forward to hearing from you,
I remain
Sincerely Yours,
Timothy Akude
The Idea Yielded Result
Master Timothy Akude was invited by five Directors who are major players in the Oil Industry in the Niger Delta. After his interview he was given different offers by these companies, he assented to the most potent offer. Today, Timothy has since graduated from the University; he has served his sponsor for 10 years and now a co-director of the sponsor’s company because of his brain capacity. Timothy has consistently maintained a millionaire’s position for over 5 years now. Think about it.
The author’s true-life story
I resigned my appointment with a Chemical Vendor Firm in October 1996, due to poor condition of service. I resigned from the firm after six months work experience. My resignation leaves me with two options: to stay in Warri and look for a white-collar job or to venture into research which I seriously thought of before my resignation. The latter option was considered.
Back to the Village
In January 1997, I relocated to my village Agbarha-Otor, Delta State, Nigeria. I discussed with my dad of my intention to further my first degree research work on Diesel fraction of the Nigerian crude oil. I isolated a unique material from the Diesel fraction of the Nigerian crude. The project ended with a recommendation, that the material isolated be harnessed for the production of heavy-duty biodegradable surfactant that can be used in cleaning crude oil pollution on marine and land surfaces. This recommendation remains indelible in my mind. I recalled saying, I must attempt to produce this unique concentrate though not in a school setting but through any witty means in my village. Based on this, my father gave me a room and a parlour apartment in his commercial compound close to Ibru College, Agbarha-Otor, to facilitate the actualization of this idea.
Eureka! Eureka!!
It was early in the morning on the 10th day of July, 1997, that the formula for the production of this concentrate was eventually discovered. It was a six month of extensive Witty Research carried out with test tube, spatula, measuring cylinder and beaker - these were the only apparatus I could procure. Lots of improvisation was therefore made.
On that gracious morning (10th July, 1997), I cycled with speed (using my mother’s bicycle) from my father’s commercial compound to our family abode in the centre of the village and I told my father, eureka! eureka!! I have discovered it! I have discovered it!! The unique detergent was in a small bottle in my hands. My father congratulated me, but instead of me to be happy I was so saddened. This was because my father could not see or admire nature as of then. He was blind. He lost one of his eyes two years ago from cataract operation, and the remaining one was also affected, so he could't see. It was a terrible experience.
From Village to Warri
I hurriedly left the village that same day for Warri to see my elder brother Calistus. I beamed a smile at him and I told him the success story.
The next morning I headed to a Chemical Engineering Company introduced to me by one of my friends. I met one of the principal partners and I showed him my cleaning concentrate which I code-named DL 624 Concentrate. It was tested and recommendations were made with a view of making the product more marketable. As of this time, the money I saved during my six months period of work was almost gone. I closed my account, bought additives - chemical substances that improve the quality of a product, to beef up the quality of the concentrate. Eventually it was sent by that company to an oil location for test.
Result of the Test
I visited the company the next day with great expectations. A brilliant report from the field about your product, can you get us a drum right now and how much will a drum go for? I couldn’t utter a word because I have not even computed the amount it will cost me to produce a drum. Give me the whole of today to enable me compute my production cost, I shall come tomorrow to tell you the selling price.
No Money to produce One Drum
I went to my friend/contemporary Jerome Avwioroko (the rugged motivator). He was then working with the Nigerian Dredging and Marine Company, Warri. Jerry boy! the company has approved of my product and they’ve asked me to supply a drum. How much will it cost to produce a drum? I told him. Have it and go produce it now, make sure the quality is okay otherwise you are fired. Trust me, I said. It was produced, supplied, and paid for, cash on delivery.
The Idea Mixed with Motivation
A positive idea becomes potent when catalyzed by motivation. There are five powerful motivational forces from the beginning that have made it possible for me to navigate this course. These forces are still in existence today.
- My Father
I call him the precursor. He prepared me for the mission ahead and also initialized it. Permit me to reproduce the letter I wrote to him on the 17th day of June, 2005, after NAFDAC (National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control) released the Registration Number of HERCULEAN® Detergent.
STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART
Mr. P. M. Ededjo, the father of Titus ‘the Chemist’, did everything humanly possible for his son to become a Chemist. He gave him Education to Master's Degree in Analytical Chemistry from his meagre resources as a teacher. He taught him to be humble, transparent, patient, and above all to fear God. Mr. P. M. Ededjo, is a highly respected gentleman, a colossus, in fact a character worthy of emulation. Words will not be enough for me to express my gratitude. Miguo Papa.
I recalled when the journey began eight years ago, following my resignation from a Chemical Marketing Firm where I had but six months work experience. You gave me accommodation at your building close to Ibru College, Agbarha-Otor. It was in that humble environment that the Formula for the Production of HERCULEAN® Concentrate was discovered. Since that day (10th July, 1997), the cleaning Concentrate has grown from strength to strength through series of metamorphoses. May I inform you that HERCULEAN® DETERGENT is now recognized nationwide through the release of her NAFDAC No. 02-3735. What a great father you are!
May I use this medium to inform you that your son Titus has contributed to the body of science; I pray God to keep the formula alive. It is ours for keeps as life remains. This is one of my greatest achievements since my existence in mother earth. To God be the Glory.
Help greet my sweet mother also, she is indeed sweet. She gave me all attention and support. Miguo Mama.
I love you all.
Regards,
Titus ‘The Chemist’
- My brothers
My brothers (Calistus and Festus) have been wonderful. Remain focused! We repeat again, remain focused! And remain focused! This is their constant advice. This gospel message of focus is my watchword today.
I recalled a statement made by Festus, “That your DL 624 Concentrate is being used by a multinational Oil Servicing Company, speaks volume of the future potentials of your venture”. Boy! You impressed me.
- The third force is my friend/contemporary: Jerome Avwioroko (Jerry boy)
I call him the rugged catalyst. He motivates you by scolding. His words, “the quality of HERCULEAN® (i.e. my soap) must not drop. If you don’t maintain the same quality I will seal up the lab.” He constantly and consciously checks the quality of all my cleaning agents with the intention of rendering constructive criticism. I have made him my ceremonial Quality Control Manager, though he is now a senior Engineer in an Oil Company.
- My cousin - Andrew Orhuah:
Andrew Orhuah is old enough to be my father. A man of gentle disposition, and with the Wisdom of Solomon. He guided me like a son in times of joy and turbulence. I remember very well the role he played when I had accommodation problem. He offered me a space in his compound. Use this portion for your production pending when you have a better accommodation.
When my firm hit her first contract with a multinational Oil Servicing Company, called Santa Fe Ltd, my cousin’s benevolence made us to execute that contract without stress. As positive events unfold while the contract last, he carefully sold ancient wisdom to me. Don’t indulge yourself in unnecessary liabilities. Titus, instead of you to change that your car you acclaimed to be aged, why don’t you roof your house and pack in, after then sell the old car, add money to it and buy a new one? At your level you don’t need two cars; just simply replace the old one. I did as instructed, and when my friends were congratulating me that I bought a new car; I told them: I didn’t buy a new car but I replaced the old one.
- My Wife
The fifth force is the woman of my life, Doris, my one and only wife. The silent but the greatest motivator. Think about this statement: “If there is any reason why I should not marry you, then stop Producing Detergent.” In response, I told her to marry me because I will not stop producing Detergent. During the initial stage of my production endeavour, most of my friends were disappointed at my unwillingness to secure employment in a company despite my outstanding performance in school. To keep me on track, my wife re-echoed over and over again the prospect of my remaining in production.
Mentorship
Mentor as defined by A. S. Hornby, is an experienced person who advises and helps somebody with less experience over a period of time. This is exactly what Messrs Sam and John stand for; they are my senior colleagues, and the latter is my one time landlord. John being my landlord, afforded me the opportunity of receiving free but very expensive experience from him. His tutelage will ever be remembered. He encouraged me never to quit production even in the face of adversity. Don’t worry Titus, you shall soon start receiving royalties from your formulae. I have tested your products. The sky is your starting point.
When I sought his advice about a company that gave me L.P.O (Local Purchase Order) to supply 10 drums of my cleaning concentrate despite the fact that the company is owing me; he responded by saying, in the business of contracting, you have to be careful because most companies are notorious for owing contractors, as for John, I have the recipe for dealing with such. Give me 70% mobilization and I will do the delivery. From this 70% mobilization, 55% goes for production and cost of delivery/P.R, and the remaining 15% is part of my profit. The 30% that such company owes me is also my profit. You can see that by this arrangement my risk is calculated. If eventually such company winds up, I have 15% profit in my kitty - the 30% being owed can be ignored, no qualms.
You can never buy experience, it is earned.
Idea becomes very fruitful when blessed with revealed knowledge
Have you heard of revealed knowledge? It is the knowledge acquired through divine connection. No wonder the Bible says “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge because thou hast rejected knowledge ...” (Hosea 4:6). This type of knowledge is freely given; it comes from God. It works wonders for those who believe. It is this type of knowledge that causes those whom the world calls nobodies to become celebrities.
WRITING OF THE BOOK
Day 1: 12th January 2008 (SATURDAY)
It was an early morning of lecture on this day. The Holy Spirit revealed to me that I will be a source of motivation to others, and it is going to start from St. Peter Catholic Church, Okuokoko. It was a clear discussion class. How am I going to do this? Gather the congregation together and teach them Chemistry? I was in deep thought for a long period of time and immediately the answer came. You are going to write a Book - an idea I have been nursing for a very long time. Its title is “THE WEALTHIEST MAN IN THE WORLD IS A CHEMIST”; don’t attempt to change this title because men will persuade you to talk about something different. The Book will be so criticized by the academic world as neither here nor there. Is it a spiritual or a scholarly Book? Never mind if you hear this type of worldly comments. The more it is criticized, the more it is accepted. The Book will be persecuted, but the more it is persecuted, be happy, because, the more sense it will begin to make. My idea is not of this world, so it can neither be accepted nor censured by this world. People will be murmuring, don’t you think Titus is getting mad? Don’t bother, as the spiritual man is mad. This is yet another Mystery, so courage! My son, and do as commanded. The battle is not yours but mine - II Chronicles 20:15. This Book will be launched not in an academic setting, conference centers, big hotels, but in a humble environment called Okuokoko, Okpe Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria, at St. Peter Catholic Church, after which it will spread out to the WORLD. It is a promise.
Much could not be done on this day because I was still wondering on the possibility of convincing the World how a Chemist could be the world wealthiest person. The Holy Spirit directed me along the path of comparing the riches of this world gotten through dubious means to Eternal Wealth - sowing treasures in heaven. This gave me the basis of writing the introduction. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, I started thinking about nature and all its wonders. This made me to look at “Idea” in Chapter One. How thoughts bring about progressive and retrogressive reasoning, etc. I did not know exactly when I stopped writing because I was not keeping records of dates and time. But I remembered I worked into the night.
DAY 2 - 6 (l3th - l7th January 2008)
The Holy Spirit was in total control. During the night I was writing, it will continue during the day. Ideas keep flowing. Even at Bible Studies, ideas keep flowing tremendously as studies were going on. I use short hand to jot down points in my Bible Study Note Book.
At a point, the Holy Spirit asked me to put on record in this Book the ideas God has given to me and how far I have developed them. He asked me to commend those people that have contributed in the race so far. All these will help motivate My people. As I keep on writing, He keeps directing me, He will tell me to take this point; this will help in the conclusion. I wrote the Conclusion before Chapter Four. My wife woke up at about 2.00 a.m the third day, she saw me glued to my computer, and she said, Darling, is this how you will go about writing this Book? I replied, the Holy Spirit would not give me peace, unless He sees this Book completed. He is all over me. The following night she asked me again - “You mean you will separate yourself from me this period because of this Book?” I begged her to be patient with me, as the Holy Spirit will not let me be until this Book is completed. The following question came almost immediately: do you have fuel in the generator? I replied, fully loaded and there is reserve in 10 litres jerrycan. She surrendered!
When I am driving, The Holy Spirit is all over me like streams of living waters in form of ideas, when I say give me little break, He (Holy Spirit) will insist.
Day 7 (18th January, 2008)
No writing throughout the day. I took the manuscript of the Book I have so far written to my father for perusing. I resumed writing in the night, and I worked into the morning of the 8th day in order to make up for the lost day.
This may interest you. I switched off my computer at about 12.45 a.m, i.e. morning of the 8th day, trying to be stubborn, I said, I am tired, I want to rest Holy Spirit. I took my bath and was about going to bed. Holy Spirit said: go back to your P.C, this is the time to write the event that occurred yesterday on your way to the village.
And The Holy Spirit was all over me
On this day, I hurriedly left my office at Jakpa road, Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria, with the manuscripts of this Book to be handed over to my father for perusing. It was a journey that will take me from Effurun to Agbarha-Otor (my village); after the popular D.S.C (Delta Steel Company) roundabout, as I was driving on, I found myself rehearsing my FAREWELL SPEECH on the Book Launching day unconsciously. This is a Book that was still being put together, and suddenly as I approached Okuokoko (my place of abode), after the army check point, a mighty force came upon me with a song: Holy Spirit come take all over me ... it continued and each time with increasing tempo, suddenly a gentle voice came; will you MOTIVATE My people? answer Me! Will you? I started shouting, yes I will! yes I will!! yes I will!!! I will, I will, I will, I will, I will ... with tears rolling down my eyes; the force gently went down as I was approaching Agbarho bridge, a town after Okuokoko, I heaved a sigh of relief and I found myself saying: I have been empowered, this is a mandate and I will, I will, I will ….
I asked myself this question. Why did this event occur in a stretch where Okuokoko Village is situated (i.e. after D.S.C roundabout and before Agbarho Bridge)? Holy Spirit told me, in confirmation of what I earlier revealed that the Holy Spirit Book titled -“THE WEALTHIEST MAN IN THE WORLD IS A CHEMIST” to be authored by you, will be launched at St. Peter Catholic Church, Okuokoko, and from here it shall spread to the WORLD. You had little doubt, so I gave you baptism of fire to confirm it. The Holy Spirit was fully in charge of this portion, I have graduated to direct typing on the computer, I no longer jot down points. He adds and deletes information as He pleases. He made one valuable correction. Be accurate with dates, look at your computer, is it on the 10th of January, 2008, that I revealed this vision? Sorry Holy Spirit, it was on the 12th of January, 2008. You made the same mistake when you told your father secretly, I was there with you. Please dates are very important. I gave you the vision on 12/01/08 and I baptized you with fire on 18/01/08, seven days later. You have just been recreated for a purpose. From now on keep accurate records of dates, as it is significant.
It took me about two hours to type this portion. At a time I was scared of the things He was asking me to put down. He said, can’t you see that l AM with you? At this moment, a cold chill came upon me with fears, and I decided to look beside me and a white cloud disappeared into oblivion with a message: I AM bigger than the world. Courage! My son.
Thank you Holy Spirit for helping me through this portion and for causing a deep sleep to fall on my wife and family as you directed me through this portion. Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!!
After finishing the above portion, the Holy Spirit released me and I went to bed at about 3.10 a.m. No iota of sleep, actions continued. I was just there in the bed with different orders. At times the Holy Spirit will ask me to get up and pray. The biggest blessing was a flash of light upon me. I was lying down on my bed facing up, and suddenly a brilliant light came through the ceiling of my room and rested on me.
Action continued in the morning as I drove out to show a client a piece of land. After the exercise, a vulcanizer was attending to my flat tyre and the Holy Spirit commanded again; pick up your pen, another point for you:
“Obedience, and the Holy Spirit”. Write on my son
Obedience to the commands of the Holy Spirit is the key to greatness. If He is grieved, off He goes, leaving you with regrets. He said, “Put on the computer, this is the time to write the events that occurred yesterday (18th January, 2008).” I summoned courage despite my seven days night of vigil, and I obeyed.
Holy Spirit Key Note Warning To Me
You have just said obedience is the key. But I told you that the issue of your interview with Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria, should not truncate your writing this Book as it is settled. I (Holy Spirit) further said you should put it down the seventh day, but you refused because you were doubtful. Is that obedience? Your interview is on the 23rd of January, 2008, you think I don’t know? I am sorry Holy Spirit; I will put it down now. Type it now! So that you will not tell Me you forgot. I will type it in the evening when I come back from the Marriage Introduction Ceremony today (8th day of writing this Book).
Afternoon of the 8th Day
While awaiting guests at the party, the Holy Spirit asked me to write the EVANGELISM ASPECT of the Book. He earlier told me that I should honour the invitation since the person is so dear to me, but I should ensure I pick a biro and a piece of paper to write with.
The Holy Spirit comes again: Tell My people this message
If you are touched with the testimonies you have been reading and you are a sinner, make up your mind to change, decide right now to put up a new man. Let the old man in you die. What is it that is disturbing you from not receiving Christ into your life, is it lies, immorality, stealing, gossiping, backbiting, idolatry, ritual killings, etc? Put all these away and make up your mind to accept Him. Now, confess your sins, God is always ready to accept the supplications of sinners. He came to save sinners, to set captives free and to give hope to the hopeless. You have been saved! You have been saved!! Rejoice and sing praises, continue in Him until His kingdom comes. This portion was jotted down as guests were being awaited in the afternoon of the marriage introduction party. Holy Spirit instructed me that when I get back I should revisit from the Author’s Desk page and include “to evangelize” as one of the Objectives of this Book.
On my way from the party, Holy Spirit ordered me to park properly and write with speed:
“FROM THE ABOVE PRESENTATION, A NEW CONCEPT HAS BEEN GIVEN BIRTH TO IN THE WORLD. IT IS CALLED, THE DOCTRINE OF ETERNAL WEALTH.” Add this to your INTRODUCTION.
When I got home, I asked the Holy Spirit, can I start the generator so that we can start business? it was about 5.15 p.m then, and He answered, but you have not greeted Me. The Holy Spirit said I should greet Him and do the little things I have in mind to do, that He prefers working in the night. I was trying to make sure we start on time during the day to enable me have rest in the night. He knows my intention and He told me: I prefer working in the night. I greeted Him and also did the little things I wanted to do and we resumed again at about 6.15 p.m. I always start by perusing the event of the previous day, I did that. Then I asked Him which do we take first, recommendation or Chapter four? He said to me any one. I hurriedly started chapter four on my own. I was enjoying His Company and we’ve become too familiar, so I wanted to do things on my own. He was grieved and left me. Immediately idea stopped flowing and I was stuck. I got up from my chair because I was apparently confused and I went to my wife, I told her that I wanted to write chapter four on my own, so the Holy Spirit was annoyed and left me. My wife advised me to beg Him. I did as my wife suggested and He came back. All over me again, my biro started flowing and behold it was finished. I started typing and this took me till 1.45 a.m. Immediately I finished typing, I switched off the P.C as usual thinking I can at least sleep since the next day is Sunday, to afford me the opportunity of going to church on time. As I was bathing, He reminded me of what He earlier told me in the day not to forget to put on the P.C. He explained to me in details His choice for midnights. During the day too much distractions from your wife and children. Now your wife and children are far asleep, so we have all the night to ourselves. This is more beneficial. I thanked Him for His explanation. I then put on the computer on my own because He has taught me the reward of obedience and I started work again.
Early in the morning of this day, I drove out at about 9.00 a.m to show a piece of land to one of my neighbours. I didn’t pray before leaving, and as soon as I came back from the outing a friend visited me from Ughelli. We stayed for some time and I was feeling hungry, so I called my wife, D, with the intention of telling her to bring food for me. But the Holy Spirit asked me, “Have you greeted Me this morning for all the good things I did for you over the night?” You are here complaining of hunger. Convert that hunger to fasting and break it by 12.00 noon. Behold I still forgot this order because I wanted to dish food at about 11.20 a.m. The Holy Spirit arrested my hands. You have forgotten so soon.
As I am typing this portion He keeps ordering me at intervals to pray against strange forces of the night. The one I just finished right now is the re-affirmation of the mandate, with the WORDS: empower me! empower me!! empower me!!! I have graduated from point-jotting to direct typing again. He tells me what to type. The time is 3.10 a.m, He told me again of His preference for mid-nights; as others are sleeping, extraordinary empowerment is being given to some other persons. The time is 3.20 a.m now and I just finished another empowerment prayer. Thank you Holy Spirit.
Allowing Your Vision or Dream To Have You
Vision or Dream is not enough, allowing your Dream or Vision to have you is the secret of most successful people. As I got the revelation to write this Book, I didn’t go and sleep. It was matched with action, not just ordinary action but the type that electrifies, sleepless night of typing/jotting down points, voracious search for information via the Internet and downloading salient points.
Revealed knowledge is very volatile; if not handled with care, vanishes, and may never come back again.
Idea Should Be Original
Uncommon idea is the spice of nature. How can the Wealthiest Man on Earth in the 21st Century be a Chemist? What an insult? It is not possible! Take it or leave it, the Wealthiest Man in the World is a Chemist. It is a bold statement capable of causing chaos, but hold your peace and read on. Originality is what separates you from the crowd.
Plato (427-347 BC), one of the greatest scientists in the history of creation wrote an uncommon command in the entrance to his office. “Let none who has not learnt Geometry enter here.” This statement is a Command, an uncommon order emanating from Plato who was described by his contemporaries as a man with multiple brains. Plato developed a doctrine, which he called DOCTRINE OF IDEAS. This means that there could be no real definition of things perceived by the sense because they are always changing. He called things of the mind concepts, which enable scientist to summarize the essential characteristics of a group of ideas from a large number of ideas. Plato's contribution to science can be seen in his work in Mathematics - it was through him that Mathematics obtained and retained a place in Education.
Idea and pool of information
Your original idea might be potent but it is like a naked entity. It needs to be decked with materials obtained through exposure to pool of information. The world can now be reached from your mobile phone, visit cyber café, go to standard libraries and read works relating to the subject matter; ask valuable questions, by these, your conceived idea will become very robust.
Idea and expert advice
It costs nothing to ask advice from a good friend and Edwin Akpebe was always that. This is an experience I learnt from the book titled: The Richest Man in Babylon. “But why trust the knowledge of a breadmaker to inquire about the stars? No, by my tunic you would go to the astrologer” - George S. Clason.
Edwin Akpebe is a Business Management guru; he played a major role in HERCULEAN® development. He lectured me on the principles of comparative advantage, advertising, product identity, marketing, etc. He once said, if all these ideas I am driving into your brains are imbibed and executed, you will be permanently confined to your lab, because you will not be able to meet distributors demand. Thanks so much Edwin.