One reason that made Michael Jackson's albums were so phenomenally successful is because he perfected the strategy of using absence to build anticipation. He would stay out of the public eye for years. No interviews, no tours, no sightings. Then when the anticipation has reached fever pitch, boom, he releases an album! When you notice that people start taking you for granted and disrespecting you, it is likely because you have made yourself too present for them. Napoleon Bonaparte said, "If I am often seen at the theatre, people will cease to notice me". Use absence more than you use presence. Long time no see is better than 'Oh, it's you again'. Be conscious of where you go. People treat friends and family like they treat money. The more they see money, the less they value it. The less they see moolah, the more they value it!
Affirmative action is a policy or set of measures designed to address historical and systemic inequalities by promoting the inclusion and representation of marginalized or disadvantaged groups—such as women, ethnic minorities, or people with disabilities—in areas like education, employment, and political participation. Its primary aim is to level the playing field by providing opportunities that help correct imbalances caused by past discrimination or structural barriers. In political contexts, affirmative action can involve mechanisms such as quotas, reserved seats, or targeted appointments to ensure fair representation and foster social equity in governance and decision-making processes. Affirmative action in Nigerian politics is both a product of historical necessity and a reflection of the country’s complex ethnic, regional, and gender dynamics. Emerging from a colonial legacy that entrenched disparities among the North, West, and East, Nigeria’s post-independence politi...
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