Mbicks Farm

16/01/2024

7 Powerful Lessons from "Making Ideas Happen: Overcoming the Obstacles Between Vision and Reality"

1. Action, not Inspiration, Drives Progress: Don't get caught up in the "inspiration trap." Focus on taking concrete steps, even small ones, to move your idea forward. Momentum builds through action, not just waiting for the perfect moment.

2. Constraints Breed Creativity: Limitations and boundaries can spark innovation and resourcefulness. Embrace constraints as opportunities to find unique solutions and make your idea stand out.

3. Build Rituals for Productivity: Develop consistent routines and habits that support your creative process. This could include scheduling dedicated brainstorming sessions, setting deadlines, or creating a specific workspace conducive to focused work.

4. Leverage the Power of Community: Surround yourself with other creative individuals and build a supportive network. Share ideas, collaborate on projects, and learn from each other's experiences.

5. Get Feedback Early and Often: Don't be afraid to share your idea with others and seek constructive criticism. Feedback can help you identify blind spots, refine your approach, and gain valuable insights.

6. Focus on the Minimum Viable Product: Don't wait for perfection. Launch a basic version of your idea, gather feedback, and iterate based on user experience. This agile approach allows you to learn quickly and adapt to market needs.

7. Celebrate Small Wins: Acknowledge and celebrate your progress, no matter how small. This keeps you motivated and reinforces the positive behaviors that drive you towards your goals.

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Making Ideas Happen: Overcoming the Obstacles Between Vision and Reality

15/01/2024

10 Lethal Lessons from the Jungle: Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Prowess
While "12 Laws of the Jungle" by Daniel Cleland and Matthew Cartagena might use a provocative title, its lessons offer valuable insights for entrepreneurs navigating the competitive landscape. Here are 10 key takeaways to unlock your inner entrepreneurial beast:

1. Embrace the Zero-Revenue Tightrope: Don't fear the initial lack of income. Focus on building your product/service, validating market needs, and establishing a foundation before chasing revenue.

2. Seek High-Profile Connections: Cultivate relationships with successful entrepreneurs and mentors. Their experience and guidance can be invaluable in navigating unforeseen challenges.

3. Disrupt the Norm: Don't be afraid to challenge conventional wisdom and embrace unorthodox tactics. Find innovative solutions to problems and differentiate yourself from the pack.

4. Beware the Betrayal Bite: Anticipate potential betrayals and have backup plans in place. Protect your intellectual property and choose your partners wisely.

5. Channel Your Inner Jungle Cat: Develop resilience and adaptability. Learn from failures, pivot when necessary, and stay agile in the face of uncertainty.

6. Master the Art of the "Pre-Sell": Don't wait for launch. Generate pre-launch buzz and interest to build momentum and early customer adoption.

7. Leverage the Power of Storytelling: Craft compelling narratives that connect with your audience on an emotional level. Sell the vision, not just the product.

8. Become a Master of Persuasion: Develop your communication skills and learn to influence others. Pitch your ideas with passion, clarity, and data-driven evidence.

9. Embrace the "Minimum Viable Hustle": Don't get bogged down in perfection. Get your product/service out there quickly and gather feedback to iterate and improve.

10. Celebrate the Thrill of the Hunt: Find joy in the entrepreneurial journey itself. ....

13/01/2024

13/01/2024

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COURSE OUTLINE MODULES

TITLE: GETTING TO KNOW AND UNDERSTANDING YOUR CROPS

1. Land preparation
- Explanation of the requirements for land preparation
- Procedure for land preparation
- Importance of soil testing
- Spacing and measurements

2. Manure application
- Types of manure and their benefits
- Improvement of nutrient levels in manure or compost
- Organic treatment of manure and their right age for crop production

3. Variety selection and technical data
- Differences between determinates, semi-indeterminates, and indeterminates for different crops
- Planting season and knowing varieties that suits each season
- Expected yields per area for each variety
- Tolerance to disease and drought for different varieties
- Highly demanded and profitable varieties
- Understanding planting techniques methods due different sizes of seeds and their mode of germination

4. Fertilizers (organic fertilizers)
- Definition of fertilizers and organic fertilizers
- The benefits of organic fertilizers over inorganic fertilizers
- Basal dressing fertilizers
- Top/side dressing fertilizers
- Straight and Foliar fertilizers
- Fertilizer application intervals and timetable
- How to grow each crop organically in order to reduce costs

5. Conservation farming
- Definition and introduction
- Key advantages of conservation farming
- principles of conservation farming

6. Seedlings and transplanting
- Preparation of own nursery to reduce the cost of production
- Disease and pest prevention for seedlings
- Feeding seedlings for optimal growth
- Effective transplanting techniques

7. Diseases and pest control
- Definition and identification of diseases and pests
- Symptoms and stages of attack for each disease and pest
- Chemicals and their sources for disease and pest control
- Spraying program for control of diseases and pests based at which stage of attack

8. Crop rotation
- Definition of crop rotation
- The understanding of crop families and their tendencies
- Heavy feeder/non-heavy feeder cycles
- Rotation circle concept
- The economic advantages of crop rotation
- The understanding of deep rooted and shallow rooted vegetables and other crops.

9. Irrigation
- Definition of irrigation
- Methods of irrigation
- The best irrigation system for each crop
- Amount of water per plant for each crop per day
- Calculating water requirements for different crops

10. Tasks and harrowing
- Pruning and trimming for tomatoes and other plants
- Thinning for different crops such as r**e, cabbage, and chilies
- Staking for tomatoes, bananas, and other plants
- Weeding for all crops

11. Ripening and readiness
- Definition of ripening
- Precautions to take while ripening
- Identification of ripening signs for different crops

12. Cold season management practices:
- The best practices to minimize challenges during cold season
- Disease and other challenges in cold season
- Frost and the side effects
- Understanding why crop growth is slow in cold season
- improving growth of crop growth in rain season
- prevention techniques of crops against coldness in the season
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13. Rain season and Crops
- understanding common diseases in rain season
- understanding rain water and it's side effects on crops(vegetables)
- understanding common pests in rain season and how to overcome them
- understanding water proofing techniques and use of crop wet.

14: Harvesting
- Understanding the best time to harvest different vegetables
- Techniques for gentle and careful harvesting to ensure quality and longevity
- Exploring traditional and modern methods of harvesting

15: Handling
- Learning proper handling techniques to minimize damage and preserve freshness
- Understanding best practices for washing, sorting, and packaging vegetables
- Exploring the impact of handling on overall vegetable quality

16: Storage and Marketing
- Exploring various storage methods to prolong shelf life and maintain nutritional value
- Understanding the principles of effective vegetable marketing and presentation
- Examining the role of branding and storytelling in vegetable marketing

17. Other Fields Management Practices:
- Integrating vegetables into crop rotation and intercropping systems
- Exploring sustainable pest and disease management strategies for vegetable production
- Understanding the role of agroforestry and regenerative agriculture in vegetable farming

This course would provide a comprehensive understanding of the entire lifecycle of vegetables, from the moment they are planted to their presentation in the market and beyond.

02/01/2024

THE 42 LAWS OF MA'AT
Published:Dec 3, 2022· Modified: Dec 3, 2022 by Keri Bevan

The 42 Laws of Ma'at are a set of divine laws transcribed by the Ancient Egyptians in (or around) 2925 B.C.E. Transcribed in hieroglyphics on a scroll called the Papyrus of Ani, the 42 laws were discovered in 1888 in Luxor, Egypt.

The 7 Principals of Ma'at are:
1. Truth
2. Justice
3. Harmony
4. Balance
5. Order
6. Reciprocity
7. Propriety
A golden statue of Ma'at.
the 42 laws of Ma'at
Who Was Ma'at?
Cosmic Consciousness And Ancient Egypt
The 42 Laws Of Ma'at
The 42 Ideals Of Ma'at
Frequently Asked Question
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The Ancient Egyptians wrote Books of the Dead for their deceased to help them successfully navigate their way through the underworld in order to unite with the God of the Dead, Osiris.

The Books of the Dead were not books as we know them today. Much of what we now refer to as The Egyptian Book of the Dead are hieroglyphics that were transcribed onto funerary items such as coffins, figurines, papyrus scrolls and mummy wrappings to give specific instructions to the deceased on how to traverse the afterlife.

The 42 Laws Of Ma'at comprised the 125th chapter of The Egyptian Book Of The Dead, written for the King's beloved scribe, Ani.

Ma'at, Egyptian goddess of harmony, balance, truth, order and justice.
Ma'at - Goddess of truth, harmony, balance, order and justice
WHO WAS MA'AT?
Ma'at was the Egyptian goddess that stood for the values of truth, honor, justice, balance and order. She is always depicted wearing an ostrich feather in her headdress, which symbolized truth and justice.

In the Egyptian creation myth, Ma'at was often considered to be the child of the Sun God, Ra. It's said that she was created when he rose from the waters of chaos to create the world.

Because Ma'at brought order to chaos, she was much more than a goddess to the ancient Egyptians. She represented the very concept of harmony and balance, which was the the most deeply held conviction in Egyptian society. Even the pyramids are a testament to their reverence for balance, symmetry and order, which are said to be built on the laws of sacred geometry.

The role of the King was to uphold Ma'at, because without Ma'at one would slip into selfishness and greed, and civilization would be without order; a return to darkness and chaos.
The 42 laws of Ma'at and the weighing of the heart against the feather of Ma'at.
Egyptian Book Of The Dead - The weighing of the heart against the feather of Ma'at
COSMIC CONSCIOUSNESS AND ANCIENT EGYPT

THE 42 LAWS OF MA'AT
The 42 Laws Of Ma'at are sometimes referred to as "The Negative Confessions" or "The Declaration Of Innocence."

I have not committed sin.
I have not committed robbery with violence.
I have not stolen.
I have not slain men or women.
I have not stolen food.
I have not swindled offerings.
I have not stolen from God/Goddess.
I have not told lies.
I have not carried away food.
I have not cursed.
I have not closed my ears to truth.
I have not committed adultery.
I have not made anyone cry.
I have not felt sorrow without reason.
I have not assaulted anyone.
I am not deceitful.
I have not stolen anyone’s land.
I have not been an eavesdropper.
I have not falsely accused anyone.
I have not been angry without reason.
I have not seduced anyone’s wife.
I have not polluted myself.
I have not terrorized anyone.
I have not disobeyed the Law.
I have not been exclusively angry.
I have not cursed God/Goddess.
I have not behaved with violence.
I have not caused disruption of peace.
I have not acted hastily or without thought.
I have not overstepped my boundaries of concern.
I have not exaggerated my words when speaking.
I have not worked evil.
I have not used evil thoughts, words or deeds.
I have not polluted the water.
I have not spoken angrily or arrogantly.
I have not cursed anyone in thought, word or deeds.
I have not placed myself on a pedestal.
I have not stolen what belongs to God/Goddess.
I have not stolen from or disrespected the deceased.
I have not taken food from a child.
I have not acted with insolence.
I have not destroyed property belonging to God/Goddess.
Hathor and Ma'at
Hathor and Ma'at
THE 42 IDEALS OF MA'AT
In 1995 Lady Loreon Vigne, the Arch-Priestess of Isis ,was guided to rewrite the 42 Laws of Ma'at for modern times. These have become known as the Ideals of Ma'at.

The concept behind the Ideals of Ma'at is that we increase the light and banish darkness by living a life that embodies the positive emotions of peace, gratitude and joy. The Ideals of Ma'at still contain the original premise of "do no harm", but the focus is more on uplifting the vibration of the collective in a way that resonates today.

I honor virtue ...(honour your father and mother)
I benefit with gratitude
I am peaceful
I respect the property of others (thou shall not covert thy neighbour donkey or wife)
I affirm that all life is sacred ( thou shall not kill)
I give offerings that are genuine
I live in truth ( thou shall not bear false witness)
I regard all altars with respect
I speak with sincerity
I consume only my fair share
I offer words of good intent
I relate in peace
I honor animals with reverence
I can be trusted
I care for the earth
I keep my own council
I speak positively of others
I remain in balance with my emotions
I am trustful in my relationships
I hold purity in high esteem
I spread joy
I do the best I can
I communicate with compassion
I listen to opposing opinions
I create harmony
I invoke laughter
I am open to love in various forms
I am forgiving
I am kind
I act respectfully
I am accepting
I follow my inner guidance
I converse with awareness
I do good
I give blessings
I keep the waters pure
I speak with good intent
I praise the Goddess and the God
I am humble
I achieve with integrity
I advance through my own abilities
I embrace the All
Ma'at, Egyptian Goddess of honor and truth.
the 42 laws of Ma'at

Bible..
The 10 Commandments List, Short Form*
You shall have no other gods before Me.
You shall not make idols.
You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.
Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Honor your father and your mother.
You shall not murder.
You shall not commit adultery.
You shall not steal.
You shall not bear false witness against
Compare the the two laws .....
Take these principles and commit them to your conscience and you will understand Ubuntu...I am because we are..
FoT

Gee Kay 🙏🙏
"I regard all altars with respect"

02/01/2024

ADVICE TO ALL EMPLOYEES :

1. Build a home earlier. Be it rural home or urban home. Building a house at 50 is not an achievement. Don't get used to government houses. This comfort is so dangerous. Let all your family have good time in your house.

2. Go home. Don't stick at work all the year. You are not the pillar of your department. If you drop dead today, you will be replaced immediately and operations will continue. Make your family a priority.

3. Don't chase promotions. Master your skills and be excellent at what you do. If they want to promote you, that's fine if they don't, stay positive to your personal.
development.

4. Avoid office or work gossip. Avoid things that tarnish your name or reputation. Don't join the bandwagon that backbites your bosses and colleagues. Stay away from negative gatherings that have only people as their agenda.

5. Don't ever compete with your bosses. You will burn your fingers. Don't compete with your colleagues, you will fry your brain.

6. Ensure you have a side business. Your salary will not sustain your needs in the long run.

7. Save some money. Let it be deducted automatically from your payslip.

8. Borrow a loan to invest in a business or to change a situation not to buy luxury. Buy luxury from your profit.

9. Keep your life,marriage and family private. Let them stay away from your work. This is very important.

10. Be loyal to yourself and believe in your work. Hanging around your boss will alienate you from your colleagues and your boss may finally dump you when he leaves.

11. Retire early. The best way to plan for your exit was when you received the employment letter. The other best time is today. By 40 to 50 be out.

12. Join work welfare and be an active member always. It will help you a lot when any eventuality occurs.

13.Take leave days utilize them by developing yr future home or projects..usually what you do during yr leave days is a reflection of how you'll live after retirement..If it means you spend it all holding a remote control watching series on Zee world, expect nothing different after retirement.

14. Start a project whilst still serving or working. Let your project run whilst at work and if it doesn't do well, start another one till it's running viably. When your project is viably running then retire to manage your business. Most people or pensioners fail in life because they retire to start a project instead of retiring to run a project.

15. Pension money is not for starting a project or buy a stand or build a house but it's money for your upkeep or to maintain yourself in good health. Pension money is not for paying school fees or marrying a young wife but to look after yourself.

16. Always remember, when you retire never be a case study for living a miserable life after retirement but be a role model for colleagues to think of retiring too.

17. Don't retire just because you are finished or you are now a burden to the company and just wait for your day to die. Retire young or whilst energetic to enjoy waking up for a cup of coffee, enjoy the sun, receive money from your business, visit nice place that you missed and spend good time with family. Those who retire late, spend about 95% of their time at work than with their family and that's why they see it difficult to spend time with their family when they retire but end looking for another job till they die. If they don't get another job, they die early.

18. Retire at your house than at government accommodation so that when you retire you can easily fit into the society that raised you. It's not easy to adjust to live in a location after spending more years at company house or at government house.

19. Never let your employment benefits make you forget about your retirement. Employment benefits are just meant to make you relax, get finished whilst time is moving. Remember when you retire no one will call you boss if you don't have a viable business.

20. Don't hate to retire because one day you will retire either voluntarily or involuntarily.

Hope this will help you look at life positively
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Class dismissed 🥂

07/12/2022