Shuaibu, Abubakar

27/10/2025

How Mrs. Precious Sandra Used the Sift Process to Discover What Truly Pays

After 15 years of diverse working experience across multiple sectors

Mrs. Precious decided it was time to become her own boss.

With the skills, savings, and confidence she has acquired over the years

She boldly launched four different business ventures at once.

From fashion retail to food delivery, consulting services, and mini-importation

She was everywhere — working day and night, believing that multiple streams of income automatically meant success.

As time goes on, reality struck.

She was exhausted, overwhelmed, and financially stretched.

Her time was divided, and despite all the effort, her profits didn’t reflect her hard work.

Then came her turning point.

During a financial mentorship session, she heard a statement that changed everything:

“You don’t need to run many businesses to be successful —

You just need to sift out the ones that truly matter.”

🔍 The Power of the Sift Process

The Sift Process became Ms. Precious’s secret weapon.

It’s a smart, practical method that helps entrepreneurs identify which businesses to keep — and which to drop — using four key questions:

💰 Profitability: Which venture consistently brings in real profit?

🚀 Scalability: Which one has potential to grow without consuming all my time?

🌱 Sustainability: Which business can survive even in my absence?

❤️ Passion Alignment: Which venture aligns with my long-term purpose and excitement?

After applying this filter, only two ventures passed the test.
The others were emotionally fulfilling but financially draining.

So, she took the brave step — she let them go.

⚖️ The Result?

Her stress reduced.
Her focus sharpened.
Her finances improved.

And for the first time in years, she regained her clarity and peace of mind.

Ms. Precious learned that letting go is not giving up — it’s growing up.

🧭 Lessons Every Entrepreneur Should Learn

Don’t confuse activity with achievement.

The courage to sift and simplify separates achievers from survivors.

Two thriving ventures are better than four struggling ones.

Focused effort produces compound success — scattered effort breeds constant stress.

💬 Now Over to You!

👉 Have you ever found yourself juggling too many ventures at once?
👉 Which of your businesses is truly profitable — and which one quietly drains you?

👉 If you applied the Sift Process today, what would you let go of?

Your comment might just inspire another entrepreneur who needs this reminder today. 🌱

If this message resonates with you, share it on your timeline to help another entrepreneur find clarity and balance.

Remember: Success begins when you learn to sift, simplify, and scale what truly works. 💼✨

18/10/2025

Big thanks to Debriggs Samuelzee Samuelzee, Ahmed Bello

for all of your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

11/10/2025

A Costly Lesson on Financial Commitment — The Story of Ada and Chioma 👠

Ada had just bought herself a lovely pair of shoes — classy, elegant, and comfortable.

When she wore them to work the next day, her colleague Chioma couldn’t stop admiring them.

“Wow, Ada! This shoe is beautiful. Please help me get the same type,” Chioma said with excitement.

Ada smiled and replied,

“No problem, but I don’t know your size or color preference.”

Chioma quickly told her exactly what she wanted — same design, just in her size.

A few days later, when Ada found the exact shoe

She called Chioma to make a transfer so she could buy it.

This is what Chioma has said,

“I’m busy with office work at the moment, please go ahead and buy it for me. I’ll pay you when you bring it.”

Trusting her colleague, Ada paid for the shoe with her own money.

Fast forward to the day of delivery —

Chioma looked at the shoe, smiled awkwardly, and then said,

“Ada, please return it. I’ve changed my mind. People in the office will say we’re wearing the same shoe.”

Ada was speechless.

💡 Lessons Learned

1. Never make purchases on behalf of anyone without financial commitment.

A simple deposit shows seriousness and protects you from disappointment.

2. Kindness should be guided by wisdom.

Helping others is good, but ensure it doesn’t put you at risk of loss.

3. Business and friendship should maintain clear boundaries.

Emotional decisions often lead to regret.

Ada’s experience is a gentle reminder: in any transaction, until money changes hands, the deal isn’t sealed.

✨ Moral of the Story:
Being nice is good. Being wise is better.
Always let financial commitment seal every promise —

it saves both your money and your peace of mind.

01/09/2025

23/08/2025

Meet Ada, the Chemical Engineer of Two Worlds

Ada graduated as a Chemical Engineer during the Industrial Age mindset

When the usage of textbooks taught more about

Machinery, processes, and manual calculations than Artificial Intelligence or digital simulations.

At first, she feared she might be left behind in this new AI-driven world.

Nevertheless, Ada had something timeless:

critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

When faced with the challenges she encountered in the production of domestic Paint at her factory

She suddenly noticed a drop in yield—Before you could say Jack Robinson

Many rushed to blame faulty equipment.

In the course of troubleshooting her procedures in the manufacturing of wall paints for her customers

Ada had to stepped back, and asked

The right questions, analyzed the root cause, and used AI-powered data models to confirm her suspicions.

Alas, the problem wasn’t the machines, but an overlooked human input error.

Her colleagues realized something powerful:

AI can generate predictions, but it takes a critical thinker to interpret, validate, and implement solutions.

Soon, Ada wasn’t just solving problems—she was leading innovations.

She applied her engineering mindset to environmental sustainability projects, using AI to design cleaner processes and reduce emissions.

Her ability to bridge the old and the new, made her indispensable.

👉 The lesson?

While AI changes the tools we use, critical thinking never goes out of fashion.

For us chemical engineers, our foundation equips us to adapt, innovate, and lead in this age of disruption.

💡 Fellow engineers, the future belongs to those who combine their timeless skills with new technologies.

Are you ready to bridge your knowledge into the AI era?

The ball is in our court now for us collectively decide the way forward

Thank you 🙏 for reading. Until our path crosses again

Stay blessed.

31/07/2025

🕊️ When Preparation Meets the Unexpected:

A Tribute to Ifesinachi Onyekere

Before stepping out of your house each day

Commit your going out and coming in to the hands of the Almighty God

We live in a world where battles are fought beyond what the eyes can see

Spiritual covering is not a luxury, but a necessity.

Ifesinachi Onyekere, fondly called Fish Magnet

He was not just a successful entrepreneur from Anambra State

Many people within Anambra State and beyond knew him as a young man who had mastered his craft and was climbing the ladder of greatness.

His story was one of passion, consistency, and resilience.

But today, we mourn him. 💔

If someone had told him just a week ago that danger loomed

That a prophet had revealed his potential abduction

Like many of us will do, he might have responded with the usual Nigerian phrase: "God forbid!"

Yet… the enemy struck. And this time

it wasn’t just physical. It was spiritual.

Dear Young Entrepreneur,

Your dreams, your drive, your hustle — they are all beautiful.

Nevertheless, don’t be so focused on the physical hustle that you neglect your spiritual armour.

The truth is, life is 90% spiritual and only 10% physical.

The enemy doesn’t wait for your permission.

He comes when you’re least ready — and if your spiritual bank account is empty, the cost could be irreversible.

❗Consequences of Spiritual Unpreparedness:

Sudden loss of destiny helpers

Being a victim of satanic manipulation

Premature death

Stolen glory and diverted blessings

Rising today, falling tomorrow — because your foundation wasn’t fortified

The tragic loss of Ifesinachi is a wake-up call.

No matter how talented, skilled, or rich you are:

The moment you're spiritually exposed, you’re vulnerable.

🙏 Moral Lessons We Must Take:

Your spiritual life is your greatest insurance.

Success without spiritual guidance is a ticking time bomb.

We must live intentionally — praying, fasting, and staying aligned with God’s will.

Never ignore warnings or divine nudges — life could depend on it.

Value each day — and live ready.

As we mourn our brother, Ifesinachi, let this not just be another sad story.

Let it stir us to go deeper in prayer, build spiritual covering, and seek divine direction in all that we do.

29/07/2025

When Trust Replaces Micromanagement:

A Lesson in Leadership

In a busy Abuja office of a fast-rising fintech company.

Bala had earned his place as the Regional Manager.

Known for his sharp mind and firm grip on operations

He had always micromanaged every move his team made

In some quarters, Bala move; might be viewed/seen as taking such action out of pride, but it was clearly fear.

The one that comes to mind was when it came to Tunde, a brilliant young man

Whose rapid rise had drawn a lot of internal attention.

Tunde was the team’s silent genius — consistent, innovative, but humble.

Yet Bala feared that Tunde’s rising star might outshine his own.

So he kept the spotlight off him, involved himself in every small detail, and questioned every bold move Tunde proposed.

Then came a pivotal Monday morning.

The company launched a new product line, and stakeholders demanded real-time solutions.

While the rest panicked, Tunde calmly stepped up, streamlined the rollout, and saved the company

From a potential PR disaster. Bala stood stunned.

Later that evening, during a team debrief

Tunde turned to Bala and said with a smile,

“Sir, I know you’ve always needed visibility, and I’m happy to support you — because when you shine, we all shine.”

That hit deep.

From that moment, something shifted in Bala .

He realized Tunde didn’t want to outshine him.

He wanted to uplift him.

Bala stopped micromanaging.

Trust replaced control. And the team? They soared.

Due to the fact that, when your team sees that your need for visibility supports

Their success, trust becomes the true power.

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Until our path crosses again

Stay blessed

20/07/2025

✅ What Is the Ultimate Determinant Factor for Fixing the Price of a Product/Service (Aside from Premium Products)?

The ultimate determinant of price—especially outside of the luxury or premium category

Is the perceived value in the eyes of your target customer within a given market context.

While cost of production, market competition, demand and supply, and profit margins all play significant roles

The real deciding factor is how much the customer believes the product or service is worth based on:

✅ The problem it solves

✅ The urgency of their need

The alternatives available (competitors or substitutes)

The experience or emotional satisfaction tied to using it

👉 In short: price is a reflection of value as seen by the customer, not just the seller.

For the purpose of buttressing my points:

“How Mama Ruth Outsold the Big Brands with Just a Spoon and a Smile”

In the bustling city of Abuja, vendors fought daily for attention in the crowded local market.

Among the noise and chaos stood a modest wooden stall owned by Mama Ruth

She is a widowed mother of three who sold homemade groundnut soup spice.

Her product wasn’t packaged in glossy wrappers like the big brands.

It didn’t carry a fancy label or promise “organic-certified” anything.

Nevertheless, it sold out every single week.

People would queue.

Some would even reserve in advance.

Yet, her spice mix was ₦1,500—nearly double the price of similar products sold next door.

Why?

One day, a curious customer asked:

“Mama Ruth, why is yours more expensive?”

She smiled and replied, “Because I don’t sell just spice.

I sell peace of mind. My customers know they won’t suffer stomach upset

They’ll enjoy every bite, and they’ll save time from blending at home.”

That was it.

Her value wasn’t in the bottle; it was in the outcome.

She understood that people weren’t just buying ingredients.

They were simply buying trust, convenience, and reliability.

The big brands had flashy logos.
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Mama Ruth had perceived value.

📌 Moral:

Whether you sell tech services, food items, fashion, or real estate—the price you set should reflect the value your audience believes you offer

Not just what you think it’s worth.

If you can communicate that value clearly and emotionally, price becomes a non-issue.

05/07/2025

Zainab’s Journey:

How a Simple Change Helped Her Beat a Nagging Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Grace Abba

From Pain to Relief:

How Zainab Found Healing in a Glass of Sugarcane Juice”

Zainab had been battling a recurring Urinary Tract Infection for weeks.

The burning sensation, frequent bathroom visits, and nagging discomfort made her daily life unbearable.

Antibiotics gave temporary relief, but the infection kept creeping back like an uninvited guest.

One afternoon, while visiting her grandmother in Ilorin,

Zainab shared her frustration.

Her grandmother, with a calm smile, offered her a chilled glass of freshly pressed sugarcane juice.

“Drink this every morning for a few days,” she said softly. “Nature has its own pharmacy.”

Skeptical but desperate. Zainab followed through.

Within days, she noticed a difference—less discomfort, better urine flow, and most importantly, lasting relief.

Encouraged by the results, she incorporated sugarcane juice and more water into her daily routine.

Today, Zainab tells anyone who cares to listen:

"Sometimes, the simplest solutions grow from the soil beneath our feet."

She didn’t just beat the infection—she reclaimed her confidence and peace of mind.

30/06/2025

In spite of all the negativities about Nigeria 🇳🇬

Nigerians have way of shattering records if they really want to be counted amongst all equals

Timeliyin Oluseyi has that even from a black pot white pounded yam

Can still comes out in its purity state as white

Congratulations bro. You have really made Nigeria 🇳🇬 proud

With this landmark achievement, this clearly demonstrates that Nigeria is not synonymous with only bad news