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The Book Reading Challenge - Our Why



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*The Book Reading Challenge*
           *Our Why?*

Prior to launching the Online Book Reading Challenge in the month of May 2020, we at the Topitup Media and Communication (owners of the program - Challenge With Dr, Jerry - the First) had been organizing Challenges in various aspects of life - we had held three sessions of Mindset Reset Challenge, two sessions of No Complain Challenge, two sessions of Fast From Negatives Challenge and all that but in May 2020 we decided to introduce the Online Book Reading Challenge and it has proven to be the most successful so far considering that between May and July 225 persons have taken part in the Book Reading Challenge.

Why did we introduce it?
We took judicial notice of the pandemic that is rocking the World right now as it were and the fact that people are forced by Government and implementers of laws to stay at home in order to be safe and so we wanted to use the situation to bring people back to the reading culture which is almost going into extinction since we no longer have the time to actually read books again.

And we did not just introduce any how books, we went for the exotic, iconic and classic books of yore which changed a lot of times on yon days and this really has made all the difference.

We also decided to source for and share for free these rare books that are in serious extinction right now so that participants would not have to search for them before identifying with the program.

And in doing this therefore, we are paying it forward for any who may wish to expand their knowledge base and utilize the resources to better their lives.

Like we have said several times, the Book Reading Challenge is not a Contest neither is it a Competition but rather a Personal Development Program in which the individual reads in a Group and identifies the areas of his or her life that s/he needs to apply the lessons that have been learnt.

You need to know that Personal Development is a journey and not a destination and being a journey one needs to show and exhibit character and commitment to go the whole hog

Commitment Number 1 - Actually read the Chapter allotted for the day

Commitment Number 2 - Write down in your jotter your take away from the Chapter which you hope to work on

Commitment Number 3 - Write your 3 sentence summary of what you have read as a comment on the Blog post

Commitment Number 4 - Be available from 7 pm to participate in the brainstorming and question and answer sessions

Commitment Number 5 - Always say good night to the Coordinator/Moderator at the end of each brainstorming session

Making a commitment to what you do—whether in your personal life or your professional life—is one of the most fundamental principles of success.

Commitments are powerful because they influence how you think, how you sound, and how you act.

Your commitment will take you to the top of the ladder of success if you keep at it

This is our why


So can you share with us your own why? in participating in the Challenge?


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Dr. Jerry - the First Oguzie: JP

Coordinator/Moderator

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  1. UnknownJuly 10, 2020 at 10:34 AM

    I participated in the challenge to get the best out of those books, as it is said, two are better than one. Reading individually and then coming together in a round table to share what was read give everyone involve a broad view and application of what was read.

    Yinka Okoh.

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  2. DENNISJuly 10, 2020 at 10:52 AM

    DR. DENNIS EKWEDIKE : Reading is one of my favourite hobbies but I found out that Facebook and WhatsApp have made me not to be reading books for sometime not even online... You could imagine how excited I was when I bumped into your advert about the Reading Challenge and I graciously grabbed the opportunity. Could you believe that I actually have the Hard copy of *The Richest Man in Babylon* which I bought more than 5years now but never opened it until I finished the online challenge. I know things with not be the same again as the book was quite expository. I look forward to continuing with the Reading Challenge. Thank you Sir !

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  3. Chinwe EkwedikeJuly 10, 2020 at 11:13 AM

    I loved reading in my secondary and tertiary institutions but stopped since internet/ smart phones were introduced to us.
    You can say am so excited to join cause even in this covid era i didn't see reading as a way out but this? This reading challenge is wow to my life now.i learnt from this book[ the richest man in babylon] that it will take a step to make a change and a step further to make a difference in ones life also that learning doesn't stop till you drop.
    Special thanks to Dr.Jerry the first oguzie for this opportunity and to your crew remain blessed always.

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    1. Dr. Jerry - the First Oguzie: JPJuly 11, 2020 at 6:29 AM

      Great testimonial
      Hope you would not mind us using this in our write ups and quoting you?

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    2. Chinwe EkwedikeJuly 11, 2020 at 7:39 PM

      You've got my 100percent sir.

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  4. Chukwuebuka Asadu July 10, 2020 at 11:32 AM

    Thank you for your time and continous opportunity to participate again. May the good Lord strengthen and support you. Dalu Dr

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  5. Matthias ZakkaJuly 11, 2020 at 6:35 AM

    Prior to this challenge, i had practically parted ways with reading culture.
    This challenge is tracing me back to the path of reading.
    The books are carefully selected to address our current need.
    Thank you for inviting me to participate, and i am glad i accepted the challenge.

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  6. UnknownJuly 11, 2020 at 7:00 AM

    I was introduced to this reading challenge by my blossom friend. I have always loved reading books but most times I am not able to finish reading them because of other engagements, but honestly im still surprised and happy that I could finish two great books in 25days courtesy this platform.
    I am committed to this challenge because of the embodiment of knowledge I am acquiring.
    Thanks to the coordinator Dr Jerry.

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  7. Dr Iliyasu AhmedJuly 11, 2020 at 8:22 AM

    I found it difficult these days to concentrate and read due to the various seemingly important tasks, so I made a commitment to join in the challenge to be able to rekindle my passion for reading.
    I totally enjoyed the views shared during the reviews as it opened up vistas I hitherto did not see.
    Looking forward to the next challenge.

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  8. Joy EboigbeJuly 11, 2020 at 10:18 AM

    I want to appreciate you sir for this commitment infact I will say is a privilege to be in this platform, procrastination is indeed aatimer waster I was supposed to read this book before now a freind of mine recommended it to me but I continue to say I will, I am so greatful to be part of this, God bless you as you continue the good work. Thank you sir

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  9. UnknownJuly 11, 2020 at 9:49 PM

    Sagir Muhammad.
    I love challenges. They bring out the best in me. This is an indication of the potential of mankind if the right guidance is followed.
    This particular scheme caught my attention because it was organized by someone that appears to have a critical way of analysis. I therefore decided not to miss it!

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  10. UnknownAugust 9, 2020 at 3:13 AM

    The greatest asset any person can posses is knowledge. I wish I know everything but if I cannot then I can at least lay hold to as much as I can especially when it's this profiting. As they say no knowledge is a waste. Positive or negative contributes to making us what we become. Thank you for giving us this opportunity sir.

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  11. UnknownAugust 9, 2020 at 3:16 AM

    Posted By Dozzy Emeh. -
    The greatest asset any person can posses is knowledge. I wish I know everything but if I cannot then I can at least lay hold to as much as I can especially when it's this profiting. As they say no knowledge is a waste. Positive or negative contributes to making us what we become. Thank you for giving us this opportunity sir.

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  12. UnknownAugust 9, 2020 at 10:54 PM

    It is with profound gratitude that I acknowledge the immense effort of the coordinator of this wonderful challenge. Sincerely it's been worthwhile. I will actively participate in this session. Thanks and God bless

    Jombo Promise

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  13. UnknownAugust 10, 2020 at 9:35 AM

    Sagir Muhammad
    The Book reading challenge is really fun to participate in. It brings out the best in me. Importantly I tend to get a better view of life.

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