Tag: Chude Jideonwo

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The fear of sadness | The Daily Vulnerable

When I posted on social media in December about feeling sadly and barely avoiding the pit of depression, I was struck by how many people reached me, in somewhat of…

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What about the person who loved you? | The Daily Vulnerable

You are counting all the people who didn’t say yes to you, didn’t stay with you, didn’t love you the way you deserved, who broke your heart viciously, who didn’t…

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The Daily Vulnerable | True Prosperity

There is nothing wrong with striving to improve your life situation. You can improve your life situation, but you cannot improve your life. Life is primary. Life is your deepest…

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The Daily Vulnerable | This is why we want you to succeed

If you’re a committed reader of this newsletter, then you probably know what I know: that money doesn’t lead to happiness, that status is a game that leads to a…

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The Daily Vulnerable | Drama

I like drama. I am also naturally given to drama. And I attract a number of dramatic people to myself. Drama makes like a bit more fun, enhances the experience,…

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The Daily Vulnerable | New year, new … what?

New you, yeah? Well, how has that worked for you all these years? For much of you, not very much. How about old you, getting better, making decisions to grow…

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Today’s Noisemakers: Gimba Kakanda, Chude Jideonwo, Wunmi Bayo and others

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…

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The Daily Vulnerable | You are not your emotions only

We speak a lot about emotions in the newsletter (The Daily Vulnerable). Because emotions are often the way we react to the world. But we aren’t just emotions. Don’t play…

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The Daily Vulnerable | What’s your story? 

I shared one of the most profound moments of my life with the audience of TEDx Ungwarimi, where I was invited as a guest over the weekend. My therapist was…

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The Daily Vulnerable | Nothing but the truth

Friend, ask me: “Do you care what people think about you, Chude?” My answer will be this: “On most days? No. Because I truly know that it doesn’t matter. What…

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The Daily Vulnerable | Friends

Sometimes your friends will be unreasonable. Sometimes they will be annoying, they will say the wrong things, do the wrong things, be insensitive, be selfish, not be there for you…

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The Daily Vulnerable | For my sake, I choose truth

I was at dinner with a mentor the other day, and he asked me, "So are you still based outside Nigeria?"  Now, if you live in Nigeria, you know that being seen…

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The Daily Vulnerable | Sadness

When I began to learn about living a joyful life, I would find myself ashamed whenever I was sad. Almost as if I was failing a lesson I should already…

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What’s the formula? | The Daily Vulnerable

…for living what Brene Brown calls a “wholehearted” life - what I call a life of “joy”? Authentic + Courage + Compassion. Authenticity: Show up everywhere, everyday with your truest best self –…

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Sit with it | The Daily Vulnerable

  When something doesn't make sense. When everything that was supposed to work out didn't. When you are overwhelmed, confused, and despairing. When the red sea crashes back on you…

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The Emerging Leaders Summit in Uyo charges young Nigerians to take control of their destinies

Uyo the capital of Akwa Ibom State played host to the Emerging Leaders Summit. A TEDx inspired event with focus on Leadership, Enterprise and  Governance. The project which is non…

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Both ways | The Daily Vulnerable

  When someone asks you a favour, if your reply is "I sadly don’t have the money. I haven’t even paid for X", you expect empathy, even sympathy, right? But when…

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Principles of mindfulness and happiness took centre-stage at The Joy Masterclass London  

Participants at The Joy Masterclass London have learnt and started applying the principles for living a centered, joyful, and fulfilling lives. This was learnt after a successful hosting of the…

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Did you amount to anything? | The Daily Vulnerable

Are you one of those people whom someone told when they were young, in school, powerless or needing help of some sort that ‘you wouldn’t amount to anything’? If you are,…

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Adebola Williams hosts celebrity couple, Lala and Chef Fregz to surprise engagement dinner in Lagos (PHOTOS)

Media entrepreneur, Adebola Williams hosted newly-wed, Kemi "Lala" Akindoju and Gbubemi Fregene (popularly known as Chef Fregz) to a surprise pre-wedding dinner at Lagos exclusive restaurant, Tarragon. The exclusive dinner for 30 of…

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Come and carry your pedestal, biko | The Daily Vulnerable

  When others respect you or love you, or in other ways hold you in esteem, there is always the temptation for them to idolize you, to put you on a pedestal. That’s because people like…

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The Daily Vulnerable: Perfect

People like perfect stories, Friend. Be careful. “I haven’t had any alcohol in 5 years,” for instance. But are you sure? Are you sure they haven’t had just a sip…

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Daily Vulnerable: “Your post inspired me to reach out to a former nanny”

I am always excited to receive feedback on how these newsletters are helping you in your journeys. Once a month, I share some of the emails I get with you.…

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The Joy Masterclass debuts in London

Chude Jideonwo, Seun Awolowo, others to teach on flourishing and joy Joy, Inc., the benefit corporation focused on building happier, flourishing Africans is set to hold the first London edition…

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The Daily Vulnerable: “I have no baggage”

Immediately I said it, I did a double-take. Something about it came from deep inside me. I had just arrived Lagos from Istanbul. Travelling light as always, with just my hand…

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Ubi Franklin shares a personal history of depression as Banky W and Dr. Abiri lead The Joy Masterclass

Entrepreneur, Ubi Franklin, music artiste, Banky W and Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri joined the founder of Joy, Inc., Chude Jideonwo at The Joy Masterclass which took place on Saturday, 28 July, 2018…

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[#YNaijaEssays] The good, the bad and the ugly: What the Nigerian elections really cost

There are few events that can come to define a nation's identity quite like how it approaches elections. This is because elections expose the priorities and motives of the men…

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The Daily Vulnerable: Nothing human is alien to me

Him: And you made a statement on how only those who have deep emotions can reach deep or something like that? Me: Yeah... Him: Well...I went through a deeper ocean on Monday. And…

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Chude Jideonwo concludes #TheJoyTour in Cameroon – teaches classes in Beau, Yaoundé  

Chude Jideonwo, founder of the benefit company focused on building happier flourishing Africans, Joy, Inc. [] has concluded his two month #TheJoyTour with an edition of The Joy Masterclass hosted…

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The Daily Vulnerable: “I’d like to spend today crying”

I received the most human message I ever got, yesterday, from a dear friend. I want to share it with you: “Good morning Chude. I didn’t sleep much. Yesterday, I…

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