Learn Entrepreneurship from African Proverbs -LEAP Course

25/09/2023

'If you keep looking at the buttocks of Dioche the palmwine tapper while on top of the tree, you may be discouraged from drinking the palmwine he is tapping.' - African Proverb

Meaning: This proverb teaches us to stay focused on our main goals and not get distracted by insignificant details. It reminds us that losing sight of the bigger picture can hinder our progress.

For instance, Imagine you're studying for a big exam. Focusing on irrelevant social media posts instead of your books is like staring at Dioche's buttocks.

Or in business, obsessing over minor setbacks can make you miss out on opportunities.

Task: 🤔 Take a moment to identify your primary goal or objective right now. Then, jot down one thing that distracts you from it. Challenge yourself to minimize that distraction for a day and watch your progress soar! 💪🚀

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06/10/2022

Presentation at the NAPPS FCT General Meeting. Promoting African culture through the establishment of Proverbs Clubs in Schools across Africa starting with the FCT

10/05/2021

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56985304.amp

A Nigerian professor thinks this scheme should be taught across Africa to help tackle unemployment.

25/06/2020

‘You do not devour nshiko (the Crab) in secret’

23/06/2020

'If you know you are not ready for domestic chores do not visit an elderly person '- African proverb (Yoruba). . Good day friends.

21/06/2020

As a teaching father your children should know an 'eye turned' and 'buttocks flipped' (signs)- African proverb. Happy fathers' day friends.

17/04/2020

The hunter said that the sacrifice he is making now to the gods is not to thank them for the present game he has caught but for the future ones he desires to catch'. (Yoruba proverb).

17/04/2020

'The madman said that there is nothing wrong with him except sometimes he sets out to do one thing&ends up doing another.He doesn't know how'.

16/04/2020

'Over time even the Lizard will grow hairs'. . Even you can speak proverbs. .

11/04/2020

'Nshiko the crab that escaped from the trap should count how many legs are remaining'. &E