THE WISDOM NUGGETS

Isaac Lordsworth Otori

First published in 2023

ISBN:978-978-799-159-6

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Credit Page
Prologue
Dedication
Acknowledgements
The Wisdom Nuggets
Epilogue
 Prologue
Early in life, my Dad and Mum always emphasized on the fact for anyone to
succeed and excel in this world, such a person must take to the path of wisdom—
it is non-negotiable. As if to buttress their point, they would always refer me to
two verses of Scripture from the book of Proverbs which reads:
“If thou be wise, thou shall be wise for thyself and if thou scornest, thou alone
shalt bear it” (9: 12), and “Ä good name is rather to be chosen than great riches,
and loving favour rather than silver and gold” (22: 1).
Today, I can confidently say that, by imbibing these principles, I have been
favoured to be in places in this world I never imagined I would find myself. And as
I now present to you a piece of the wisdom the word of God has given me, I plead
that you kindly take some time to read and meditate on them as they are capable
of guiding you in this life’s journey you have been enlisted to undertake.
 Dedication
This piece of literature is dedicated to God Almighty who is the source of true
wisdom.
 Acknowledgement
This collection of my personal wisdom nuggets wouldn’t have been possible
without the influence of some people I have come across in this life. To that
effect, I wish to acknowledge and at the same time thank everyone who has
poured his or her life, as it were, into me.
I will begin this acknowledgement by thanking my biological parents; Pastor
Ibrahim & Pastor (Mrs) Rabiat Otori. I also acknowledge the impact made in my
life by my spiritual parents Rev. (Dr) William & Mrs Toyin Okoye.
In a similar fashion, I wish to also thank my mentors and advisors;
Pst. & Pst. (Mrs) Abiodun Akinola, Rev. Godwin Bojuto, Rev. Kola Balogun,
Pst. Olusegun Toluhi,Rev. David Sanda, Pst. Sam Odu, Evang. Tokunbo Salami,
Mr & Mrs Clement Iloba, Elder Edward Amupitan, Elder (Mrs) Joy Idris,
Barrister Patrick Abah, Dr. Uche Agbanusi, Ambassador Victor Udoyen,
Evang.Tony Okpara, Engr and Mrs Pam Baget, Mr. Timothy Bulus,
Mrs Dorcas Baget, Dr. Mrs Shade Momoh, Mrs. Patience Olaloye,
Amb. Emmanuel Eguwatu, Engr.Valerie Agberagba, Mr. Francis Audu,
Dr. Oluleke One, Rev. Amos Alabi, Mrs. Adebukola Adegboyega Abimbola,
Engr & Mrs Mashood Yusuf, Dr Gbenga Olumodimu, Pa. Godson Ononiwu,
Pst. Paul A. Taiwo, Dr Emmanuel Taiwo, Mrs Mercy Efiong,
Mr Ebenezer Akinrunjomu, Rev. Fr. George Ehusann, Zianna J,
Mr & Mrs Etim Uloh, Pst. Innocent Akpa, Minister Ezekiel Dada, Cece Williams.
I also wish to thank my wife Joyce Otori and our two lovely daughters Peniela
and Victory who have stood firm on my side, encouraging me to push on till I
reach the mark of my high calling in Christ Jesus.
I also acknowledge my siblings; Emmanuel, Ruth and Paulina Otori, as I do my
friends Paul Daniel, Takale Mcdaniel, Bolaji David Alabi, Amaya Miller,
Ene Blessing Idoko, Helen Vandeweg, Titilola Tumba, Busola Lawal (Florich),
Latasha Bradford, Stanley Okoro, LaToya Francis, Cynthia Charles, Emmanuel A. Danquah
Emmanuel Orinami, Grace Ilonuba Sandrenia Robinson, Mr & Mrs Timothy Osadolor
, Angelica Martins and the entire ministers, and members
of staff at All Christians Fellowship Mission for their support in various ways.
May the Lord God reward you all very richly.
The Wisdom Nuggets
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1. Synergy is preferred to energy,

therefore, learn to synergise.

2. Don’t allow your past to stop you

from moving fast.

3. Life is a race in which we all have

our different tracks and paces.

4. Indecision is a decision; be wise,

chose to act rather than being passive.

5. Adversity is the university where you

are trained to attain your advanced city.
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6. Success is not merely a thing but a

person, be that person.

7. Your falling down shouldn’t become

your downfall, get up and get going in
order to meet up.

8. Your association will determine your

inspiration and motivation — choose
carefully those to mingle with.

9. You can only get a well-done when

you have done well.

10. Your welcome is only worthwhile

when your reason for coming is
well intentioned.
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11. Safety is better than speed—be

mindful how you move.

12. Success is never sudden; it is a result

of what you have been preparing for.

13. There cannot be an overdose of

knowledge; you must keep learning
to be at the cutting edge of life.

14. If you are not knowledgeable you

will be edged out.

15. When you are not usable you

become disposable.
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16. Lack of focus is progressing in error.

17. Faith life is not Fake life, be real.

18. Learn to invest in your mind-set,

not in your handset.

19. You keep yourself down when all

you do is to bring others down.

20. Wearing suit doesn’t make you

suitable; skill is the best outfit for a
professional.
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21. A genius who refuses to study shall

only giraffe in an exam hall.

22. If you can make sense, you can

make sales.

23. You don’t allow what you cherish

to perish.

24. The only miracle a fool needs is

wisdom.

25. Pride is a swift ride to disfavour,

even destruction.
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26. Debt could lead one to death,

avoid it if you can.

27. Divine direction leads defined

direction.

28. The reception offered by an enemy

is deceptive, watch it.

29. Integrity is a hard currency that

can purchase value in any economy.

30. Idleness is a profitless occupation,

resist it like a plague.
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31. Don’t look at your mockers, look

at your Maker; He alone has the
final say.

32. Use your faith to change your fate.

33. Faith-life is not fake-life, be real.

34. Eyesight sees the surface; insight

beyond the surface.

35. Favour is the flavour that makes

you irresistible.
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36. Never take advice from a bitter

person; he will sour your sweet taste.

37. Do not dare people dear to God.

38. Stop giving your time to those who

don’t value it, redirect it to people who
will make profit out of it.

39. Take your life’s assignments

seriously for in them are found
your consignments.

40. Service is the pathway to greatness;

give it all it demands from you.
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41. Do not be a faultfinder; become a

pathfinder instead.

42. Live well so that you can leave well.

43. Eye service is not loyalty; be

genuinely dedicated to your job.

44. Refuse to be a refuse—create

honour for your name.

45. You are a generator to your

generation; let some positive
energy from you impact your world.
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46. Knowing your boundary will save

you a lot of embarrassment, never
encroach on other people’s territory.

47. The cure for famine is farming;

never ever idly eat your seed.

48. Ungrateful people are never great—

shun what will put you down by
learning gratitude.

49. Don’t be in a hurry to be seen, build

capacity, and God will bring you to the
scene where you will be seen.

50. Being at your best is the key to

passing the test—always strive for
excellence.
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51. Capacity brings audacity; do

everything to increase your capacity.

52. The key to earning is learning—sell

your poverty-mindedness and invest
the proceeds in knowledge.

53. You are either a giant or an ant in your

area of endeavour— measure your
value on the scale of how hungry you
are in acquiring knowledge.

54. Until you begin, you can’t become

what you desire to be.

55. You can’t be a star until you start—

dilly dally can only spin you on the
same spot.
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56. If you want to be in front, you must

learn to confront your challenges.

57. Always investigate before you invest

anything—the consequence is too much
a price to pay.

58. Those who care about you will create

time for you.

59. Don’t just inform God about your

plans, involve Him in them.

60. You can buy many things with money

but a good name cannot be bought
with money.
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61. Never insist on what God resists

62.If you don’t want to remain an

average person, leverage on all
that life has thrown at you to get
better and better.

63.Fear deflates faith; resist it like a plague.

64. You can’t be lying down and expect

to be flying up—rise up and challenge
your challenges.

65. Do not only recharge your phone,

always remember to also recharge
your mind, it is the most profitable
thing you can ever do.
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66. Your plan is the plant that yields

the result you are expecting—select
your life’s activities carefully.

67. You can’t go higher without

submitting to authority—that is
the platform that could launch
you to your desired destiny.

68. Competence brings about confidence;

pay the price for greatness by always
being on the cutting edge.

69. Pride results when self-confidence

is overrated—be humble.

70. When people show you an act of

kindness, do not make yourself
their permanent responsibility, you
will irritate them.
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71. God uses trials to polish us not to

punish us—trust in Him even in
your worst situation.
 Epilogue
Living is an intentional thing which requires all the investments we can put into it
in order to reap a harvest of a meaningful and fulfilled life here on earth. And
agreeing with the author of the book of Proverbs, we have to invest heavily in
wisdom. Why so? It is because;
“Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get
understanding. Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will
honour you. She will set a garland of grace on your head and present you with a
crown of splendour” (Proverbs 4:7-9 NIV).
If the above quote from the wisest man who ever lived is anything to go by, I
only hope you will take advantage of what you have just read in this little book to
apply your heart unto even greater wisdom.
The fact is; I do not claim to be wiser, but life is also a give and take affair. So as
I take from you, you should be wise enough to also take from the little I have to
offer so as to build up a wealth of knowledge that can only make you wiser and
greater.