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  BELIEVE IN YOURSELF: CULTIVATING CONFIDENCE FOR EXAM SUCCESS Delivered by Azeez ADEOYE, Senior Librarian, Federal University of Health Science, Ila-Orangun, Nigeria, azeez.adeoye@fuhsi.edu.ng at Special Friday Session Organised by Muslim Student Society of Nigeria, Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun Branch   In the name of Almighty Allah, I seek refuge from Shaytan, the accursed. We seek the bounty of Allah upon the noblest of mankind, Al-Ameen, the unlettered Prophet who taught the lettered, the kind, gentle, and subtle leader of all leaders, Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). May Allah continue His blessings on him, his entire household, his companions, the Tabi'een, the Tabi' Tabi'een, and all Muslims till the Day of Judgment. Undoubtedly, there are hundreds of religions, and even among the heavenly religions, which are four: Musa (Torah), Dawud (Psalms), Isa (Gospel), and Muhammad (Qur'an). However, it is only i
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  FUHSI LIBRARY BOOK REVIEW A Review of Succeed for Yourself: Unlock the Potential for Success and Happiness by Richard Denny (Pages 1 to 20) By Wizard Librarian, azeez.adeoye@fuhsi.edu.ng The book consists of 18 chapters, with the first five titled: "The Route to Success," "Your Greatest Asset," "Believe in Yourself," "Becoming Lucky," and "Time: Your Greatest Resource," among others. Page one begins with an introduction discussing the difficulty of providing a universally acceptable definition of "success." The author notes that success is often attributed to material gain; however, emotional stability and professional advancement are also forms of success. Regardless of how an individual defines success, the author affirms that Succeed for Yourself will help readers achieve it.   The author shares the story of Nicholas Darvas, who, was 60 years old, won over one million pounds in lottery but still lived a miserab

THE PRICE OF MEDIOCRITY: WHY 'GOOD ENOUGH' ISN'T ENOUGH

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  THE PRICE OF MEDIOCRITY: WHY 'GOOD ENOUGH' ISN'T ENOUGH by Azeez ADEOYE (Wizard Librarian), azeez.adeoye@fuhsi.edi.ng 08-08-2024 The First Semester Exam Results are Finally Out! It’s time to reflect on the warnings and advice we've shared about university education. Now, you’ll understand the truth behind the saying, "As you lay your bed, so must you lie on it." Students who earned straight A's, don’t be tempted to relax—one of the most challenging aspects of life is sustaining success. Why? Because the effort required to stay successful is often greater than that needed to achieve success in the first place. If you’ve received C's, don’t settle for mediocrity; getting close doesn’t hit the target, and it certainly won’t win you a gold medal. The fact that you have C's shows you’re capable of more, so put in the extra effort, and you’ll achieve your goals. To students who are below average, don’t panic, but don’t be complacent eithe