Hive-Naija Weekend Engagement #65 - “BOOKS”
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world" - Nelson Mandela
Hello everyone, my beautiful hive naija people, it's another beautiful weekend and we are so happy to have you here once again. It’s nice to get everyone together every weekend to talk about random things and just have fun.
OBJECTIVE
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A long time ago, I thought, I shared and I asked "Why don't we chat on hive every Weekend?"
And you all said... YES
"Well, we won't be the first as there are some weekend engagement trends already on Hive! But this would be THE NIGERIAN VERSION!"
The last time, the topic was ”WE ARE BACK"
We had over 600+ comments in our last weekend engagement. It’s a good start, and we hope it gets better from here. Let’s see if we can still make 1000 comments possible this weekend, shall we? 👀. It has always been so nice seeing people who dedicate their time to engaging and sharing their thoughts and ideas with us, I want to appreciate you all for the consistency, quality engagement and your efforts, let's keep them coming. Special thanks to everyone who makes this hang out possible.
I will drop a topic every Friday (Today's topic is below), share your thoughts on the matter, reply to someone else opinion, and interrogate the opinion if you like. Keep the discussion on. If you don't have anything to say about the topic. Just reply to someone else's comment.
Do all these in the comment section, as that is where it all goes down.
This week's engagement starts immediately after you see this post and ends on Sunday at 11:59 pm.
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Special prize to our top engager that is the person with more meaningful responses to others comment even if he or she didn’t make a personal comment) gets 5 hive besides the normal prize. This is to encourage meaningful discussion.
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BOOKS
Now to our discussion for this weekend! We will be discussing about “books”. As we all know, knowledge is power, so we want to know what you are reading to improve your knowledge about different things. Any book (even the Bible or Koran).
- "What are you reading now?"
- What have you recently read. Tell us the title and why you read that book
***Remember, the aim of the hangout is to bring Nigerians together so make sure you have this in mind when responding to the questions. And feel free to add even more to it if you have any.
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Okay Let's Gist!!!!
Be as simple and sincere with the discussion, hehehe.
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At the moment I am reading a book titled Atomic Habits by James Clear; the book was recommended in my church. Though I have not gone far in reading, so far from what I have read, I would say it's an interesting read. The book talks about the power of small habits, which, when practiced consistently, would make a great impact on our lives. At first, when we start doing something, it does seem like there's no change, but if we continue consistently, those small things accumulate into remarkable results over time. And the author gave a lot of relatable examples. I think the book is a must-read for those who want to develop or maintain a healthy habit.
@lecia89 @beckyroyal @uniquezee come share with us what you are reading
Atomic Habits... It's a good read....
We Nigerians have the habit of acquiring knowledge and doing nothing with it.
I know doctors who decided to marry without respect to blood group... Now all their kids are Sickle cell patients.
We get mouth, we get stuff for head, but na to use am do something be the problem...
What is my point?
Maybe we should all read atomic habits 10 times until we start to do what it says...
PS: if I pick the book, I will likely be reading it for a second time...
Lol 😂
Am also guilty of acquiring knowledge and not making use of it, sometimes I also wonder why I take different courses online 😂
About the doctors that got married without the respect of genotype even after knowing the consequences are nothing but wicked and evil. Why would a sane person do that to their innocent child, that's just so sad 😢
Haha 😂 You're definitely not alone—taking online courses can feel productive even when we don’t apply them right away. Sometimes it’s just the love of learning... or maybe FOMO on knowledge 😅
As for those doctors, I completely get your frustration. It’s heartbreaking when people who know the risks still go ahead and bring a child into such suffering. It’s not just a personal choice—it affects an innocent life. And in professions like medicine, where the consequences are crystal clear, it really does feel like an act of carelessness or even cruelty. 💔😞
I don't think it's because I love learning that I am taking online courses, it's probably FOMO 😂
Sorried ehn. 😂
I can relate. 😂
😂😂😂
😫😫😫
Ahhh start bullet have hit me😭😭😭
Who is calling my name…Me that will pay for course and not study it..same me wee finsh course go and apply for job is war..
I need help😂🤲🤲
We are plenty in this line 😂😂😂
I will motivate myself to learn a course online because I want to apply for a remote job, then after everything I will just keep the certificate in my google drive without applying for any job 🤦😂
Mama baby girl you have see it o. The stray bullet hit all of us. 😂🤲
God will help us.
This stray bullet shaa
E enter well well
For real. 😂
Yes naa
Hehe.
I think reading the book 10 times will not change the fact that what we all need is to put into practice any knowledge we acquire ...because I have seen people brag I have read this and that but if you look at them you will see that their lifestyle aren't reflecting any of the knowledge they have
Omo. That’s just it o. I talk talk and talk but no action. Just filled with words but no impact of those words in my life. 🥲
Just start small...
It’s like what my priest once told me ...
Instead of trying to finish 5 chapters of scripture a day, which I know I can’t keep up with consistently,
I should focus on just one chapter and be consistent with it
That’s a good advice.
It's applicable in all ramifications of life where consistency is needed
True.
I hope I learn and apply it this time.
This Doctor's title should be revoked, he has willfully committed evil against humanity...if I'm number one citizen he for pay for this wickedness😂
Actually. I blame the society that has made every one want to go into that profession too though. These days almost every child grows up with the mentality of wanting to be a doctor. Not to save lives but to make money.
One of my lecturers once said that being a doctor is a calling, not just a profession.
But we Nigerians tend to attach money to everything we do...
Imagine what a whole professional did ...ask him now ,what was your reason for this wickedness, he will open mouth waaaa to call it love
Exactly! And it’s really sad.
Guyyy! This is so real. 😂
It’s not funny but the way you said it is.
As you have rightly said, we Nigerians have a lot of knowledge but we don’t put them into good use and that’s really sad and a great reason why we are still a developing country.
I’m very much in that category and I hope to keep doing better.
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Thank you so much 👍
I.have heard about this book..I think someone reviewed on hive and I love to be reminded about the simple habits that matters
It takes consistent effort and before we know it, we begin to see results and impacts in our lives
That's absolutely true ☺️
A lot of persons have reviewed that book on hive. One person who I suspect was the one you saw will be Jay’s.
Nothing good as they say comes easy. That’s the way to filter off unserious people, lol. 😂
Yes..either Jay or starstrings ...I think is star.
Overall , it's a good book
Filtering unserious pple indeed 🤣😃
Yes, mama. It is a good book. 🥰
Yes o. 🤣
Sometimes I just laugh at myself when I try to give up because I have this in mind.
I can just be lazy some times. I brought out that book to read oo. Infact it’s even in my to read list since January 😭
The year is about to end and I have not finished chapter one. Somebody flog me please 🤲
😂😂😂😂
You don't need flogging, you just need to pick up the book to start reading, and you would be motivated to finish 😉
😫
Are you sure
Cos my own is too much
Oya when I finish this one I am reading now, I will get to it
Please do 😀
Aww! You are so sweet! She might actually need flogging sha. Money flogging. 😂
We all need money flogging 😂😂
Actually. 😂
Come here. ..you need better flogging Almost 6months now you haven't finished chapter one, are you on colos or colos is on you ?😅
🤣🤣
Is like we are on each other, please get your Cain bro🤣
The cain is on it's way....don't run o😅
This is my guy! That’s how it’s done. 😂🏃♀️➡️
.we don't take chances..😅
Good one. 😂
Guyyy! 😂
Better go and start o. Don’t be like @merit.ahama. 🙂↕️
This stray bullet touch me well 😭
What did she do?😂😂
Mama don’t mind this hope. She’s very naughty 😂
Don’t mind her. Really naughty. 😂🏃♀️➡️
What didn’t she do? 😂
What did she do?👀
She doesn’t read books again.
For me, I feel it's a general virus 😄
It is easy to gather resources to learn but now creating the time to kick start or utilizing what one has learnt would be one the issue. Probably the economic factor plays a vital role too
I totally understand 😂
😂 the relating is the main thing
The only reason I read here in school is because I have accountability partners who read consistently. If you're struggling with consistency in anything,like reading,you need to get yourself an accountability friend who loves reading. That way, they can motivate you. But above all, you must also be intentional if not it's just you trying to play more
Aww! That’s sweet. Having accountability partners helps a lot.
I'm a living testimonial
You are! ❤️
It's actually great to know
Yeahh you gat it nailed there. Having people who push you out of your comfort zone and track whatever you do helps alot
Hmm. You have made a brilliant point. The economy factor is a good one to not overlook.
Exactly. It is when you have a stable mental health on your bills and responsibilities that you would be consistent on other things you get yourself involved with
That’s right.
It is well
Yes o. It is. 🥰
Atomic Habits is a great book from the so many reviews I have read on it. Like this I’m even planning to borrow @olujay’s own. 🧎♀️
It will be nice to read it too after all these many reviews and see the so much that is in it for me. 🤲
It’s great to have you join the hangout this week. Sadly I couldn’t join early this week due to my exams but it’s all too. 🤗
Which join is more than this one😂
Everywhere I look I see 🫵
🤣🤣🤣
Lol you are right, she's everywhere like MTN 🤣😂
Yes oo
How's the exam going, wishing you the very best 😙
It’s going well, mama.
Thank you so much. 🥰
Yay! Another weekend engagement. I’ll be joining later this time but let’s see how it goes.
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Thank you. 🥰
What have you recently read. Tell us the title and why you read that book
As you can see above, The power of a praying wife is a book I read long time ago but started reading it again recently..
You may ask why...
The reason is simply because , I have heard and witnessed a lot of challenges facing marriages nowadays and I have come to understand that prayers , wisdom, patience, and our effort goes a long way to help marriages but the ultimate is prayers...so I believe!
I have heard it a lot of time that women holds their home, and I know that it takes a praying wife to do better in handling a godly home.
This books reminds me that a better way to truly love my husband is by lifting him up in prayers on a consistent basis . It's a priceless gift that helps him experience God's blessings and grace. When women prays, God hears...so instead of lingering those misunderstanding , I have learned to pray for him over that habit I doesn't like and wants to experience change
There are lots of practical exercises and assignment concerning spouses in this book that makes it quite interesting.
@merit.ahama @babygirl888 which book are you reading currently ?
@ginika there is an ongoing weekly hive naija hangout ....come and share with your fellow naija peeps and have fun at the same time , learning from each other .
Abeg, make I learn. My future wife must sabi pray o. Enemies too much for the country.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
My lawd...lol..enemies too much oo.
No be say u talk am
We need a praying wife to stand on the gap for some lazy husbands that can't say our father 🤣🤣🤣
I can say “our father”
But I need someone that can say it for me Incase I forget. Nice write up! It’s also really nice to see someone promote praying.
That's nice to hear...I like it more when men stand up and pray!...together with a praying wife at home, it becomes easier to face life challenges that is inevitable..
Thanks for the compliment
This this one
Better go and read the men’s version. The power of a praying husband 🤣🤣🤣
It’s not only women that needs to pray 🤣
Oh wow! Thank you for the invite.
I have never read this book but I have heard a lot about it and also gotten reviews on it. It's a book every woman should try to read and put in practice the good it preaches. I would check it out.
Correct babe 🥰
Eiiii
Thank you ma for inviting me ooo. I just started reading the richest man in Babylon again after I read it last year. Sapa want to finish itself…😭
I had to go for financial wisdom 😂😂
Tired of being broke sis😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
This babe dey pursue this monies now with reddddd eyes
Lolz
Sapa no go know ur house number
Lol
Mama
The sapa has to loose my address ooo cos what in the name of brokenness is this😭😭. A hungry man is an angry man and I am done with poverty. I have tried 😂
So you are angry ? 🤣🤣🤣
Very very😫
I read this book for the first time before I got married and it gave me different ideas on prayer and about two years ago I read it again and it felt like I had never read the book before. The book is so powerful, that it teaches you that even the smallest and silliest thing you think isn't important, you can still pray about it and God will definitely answer you
My dear...each time I pick it up again...it feels new to my mind ..
Indeed a book worthy to recommend for about to marry ladies
Yea, it's a book worth reading by every lady
I started reading this book a long time a go couldnt finish it. Somehow I got distracted.
It's a pretty wonderful book.
Ahhh....pick it up from online whenever u can or when u need to revisit it
It makes sense
Okkk
Interesting engagement topic and Inlike this weeks discussion…let check that book again 😂
So currently I have been broke to tears. Infact few days ago, I was so financial frustrated that I was pacing up and down my room and muttering to myself in tears that I cannot be broke, I refuse to be broke I said as I burst out crying. I had to ask myself why I am so broke after all these years and I can’t even account for what I did with myself and my money. At this age I am still lacking. So out of frustration and tired of the statusquo, I remembered this book that I read last year that really motivated me financially and helped me start planning my finances which I obviously stopped half way else I wouldn’t have been in this financial rut again.
Sometimes we start things with so much zeal and then leave them half way and that’s why we have a relapse. Well, tired of being broke again, I went and picked up this book to read. I started reading it three days ago and I cried so much the first night and two nights ago, as I saw the things I was supposed to do that I ignored and now it’s been one year after and I am still in the same financial circle and Wondering where I got it wrong. Just last night I had read it again and still reading it and so have given my self a three years target to stick to the principles I am learning from this book no matter how bad it may seem and let me see what will come out of it.
I am tired of being broke and one of the ways to start is to learn from people who have been broke before but overcame poverty.
@goldenproject @chefqueen @empressjay @treasuree @winanda @luchyl @talktofaith which book are you currently reading, share with us and engage 🤗
Chai ...my baby cannot be broke naw..wetin be this
See ehh...just be reading this book and be applying the teachings..hopefully , we go see positive results
All the best dear
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Thank you mama
That’s what I intend to do…
wow
This is so inspiring, I will definitely read this book.
I am currently reading on how to sell, joining the real estate sector as a realtor, I need to learn how to sale, that's why I am currently reading that book right now.
This real estate sector is it not this one me and you is doing 😫
Please is the name of the book “how to sell?”, send it for me too please🤲😫
This book is part of the books I want to read this year.
Sometimes it's really hard to keep track of our finances mostly when the income isn't much
Yea and the books talks about how to deal with that too cos this finances never seem to be enough
Seriously it's never enough, I pray we get to the level where it would be enough for us 🙏
At this point I’d go for more than enough..yea but have to start somewhere though 😏
I agree with you 💯
I haven't read the book but the only way to live and survive in this part of the world is to earn more. Because some persons and'SAVE MONEY talk na 5 andť 6...how can you save when your earnings can’t even cover your basic needs? As long as you're in this country, expenses will always be high we pray for more money that is the only way forward
With you sounding like this, you really need to read this book… it’s doctor recommended for you seriously
It's like this book is a real banger o...see as you're reading and crying 😀...
Don't mind me...May the Good lord help you and may the universe favour you as you start all over again Amen
Amen
Thanks man
Chaied! I’m also in this boat. Well, not completely broke now and that’s all thanks to this book I read when I was nearly 13 years old. Even before I read this book, I was already saving back then so it only encouraged me to do it more and often.
I hope you stick to the principles this time. I think it was seven principles of money or how many that time. It’s been a long time sha.
Good for you sis, knowledge gotten early and applied makes a whole lot of difference
For real.
I’m still straying though but it’s better thanks to that book.
I think you should read it again
I will try to do that when I can.
I haven't read any book in a long time, except for my school books , should I drop a review on that one ? 😂
I really have been occupied for Awhile now,Omo it's not easy being a human being.
Make I no flog u oo 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Don't drop school book oo
Lol
Lol.
Thats the only book I have read na.
It's been a while I read a book cos of my engagements but I'm so sure about one book I do read which is the Bible 😎 and thanks for giving the privilege to include it in the options 🫶☺️
I remember a part of the scripture that I read that talks about a great king who was previously tagged as a bastard, son of a prostitute and was chased out of the family. He mixed with the ordinary men and continued leading them (based on the fact that he has the traits of a leader) of which after a while, his family who chased him out came to him for help in winning the battle of the ammonites so they made him King. Out of anxiety, the King promised God to sacrifice the first thing that comes his way after having victory over the battle.
Fortunately he won the battle while Unfortunately, his only beloved daughter came running towards him with the mind to congratulate and welcome her lovely dad and king back to the palace after winning a mighty terrifying war.
However, he sacrificed the daughter but with a great saddened heart because it's a promise he made.
LESSONS TO LEARN: Never make promises because you need something so badly because after getting it at your disposal, you tend to see the heaviness in what you promised to give back but sorry to say that there might be no means for turning back.
Also, never make promises when you're happy too cos those kind of promises would end up being the ones outside your capacity.
ALTERNATE LESSONS:
Never judge your future success with your background or your present situation. You can always become great as long as you're not relenting or giving up on your dreams and aims.
Scriptural reference: Judges 11
Main character of Study: Jephthah
Self Generated Title: A Promise like Sore
@hamokstitches @vickoly do you have any book you're reading currently or that you have read before and would love to share? I just shared mine 😁
When I read that story in the Bible I can’t help but always wonder what Jephthah was actually thinking when he made that vow. Like what was he thinking that would come out of his house first. Maybe he had a good espouse with his hairs and cattle’s and they usually come out to welcome him or maybe he had a dog but I hav not still wrapped my head around that vow.
Well it’s good he kept his promise and also Well, it was good too that his daughter agreed to be sacrificed becos me like this, japa is my name…like for why?😂
Yeahhh I do think about it too and it's actually a mystery but probably he thought it might be one of his slaves or one of his animals like you mentioned.
And pls spare my mouth with this thick laugh on seeing your japa part🤣 That's not fair now 😂 You gat be an understanding daughter
Hmmm
My dear
This life that’s sweet like this
It’s well o
Lol even inside the well o
Hmmmm
That's great lesson in this particular scripture about our practical life
Gracias
It really is ... Cos so many of us are now taking promises with levity hands and just making them like we call our names
This is a Great one but me ,I don't have any other book I'm reading at this point of life aside from my departmental courses until I'm done with my forthcoming professional exams
I wish you the best in your upcoming professional exams
Hopefully u will make an entry after ur exams ?
Surely I will ...thank you so much
Success in your exams