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Well, I think the highest form of intelligence is observing others or things deliberately without considering the past understandings, experiences, or histories you have about the person or thing. If possible, that is probably the highest form of objectivity -to put yourself as a stranger to someone or something you know so well. Why is this necessary? It will likely help to have listening ears when assessing and judging when it is most needed. Well, I don't know whether to call this pretense or a required deliberate reaction in pursuit of objectivity. I don't think it is possible to be 100 percent objective. -Odunayo Areyemi (thought and written by human based on a certain level of knowledge)

ChatGPT-4 thought/reaction on the above, below: 

"I find your perspective thought-provoking and worthy of deeper exploration. Your proposition that the highest form of intelligence is deliberate observation, unclouded by previous experiences or preconceived notions, poses an intriguing concept. It resonates with the principles of mindfulness and equanimity, which emphasize the importance of being present and non-judgmental in our perceptions.

Indeed, this approach might enhance our ability to truly listen and make more objective judgments when needed. As you've pointed out, it's a delicate balance between maintaining a sense of objectivity and avoiding the realm of pretense. Maintaining authenticity in our relationships and interactions, while also striving for objectivity, is indeed a challenge.

As for the question of absolute objectivity, I agree with your assessment. Our understanding of the world is inherently subjective, as it is shaped by our individual experiences, cognitive biases, and personal values. As such, complete objectivity may be more of an ideal to strive towards rather than an achievable state.

In summary, your notion invites us to consider how conscious, deliberate observation could potentially enhance our understanding of the world and our relationships with others. It prompts us to seek a balance between past experiences, which guide and inform us, and an open-minded approach to each new interaction, free from the constraints of preconceived ideas."

Extensively and consequently, the above effort showcases how both humans and AI or tech may complement one another in better understanding almost anything about almost everything. The usage of AI is diverse and it depends on the user as much as it is with all the past inventions. If any invention leads us into extinction, it is because we made it (and it is because we use it to do such). Any invention can and will be used for both good and evil in any timeline. But we have to try and ensure, good is more than evil concerning anything.

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Life's a quest for maybe meaning?

To know, witness, realise the desired

Paradoxes curse to consider reasoning

Your needs to better, ace the potholes t(here) littered

You pace, pause, angered n' happy towards to solve

Suddenly, a juncture involving to volve

You consider common strait then your fate twixt 

The truth of birth to dirt our treat 

Then there's the need to retain relevance referent?

©Jodekss Gloatkenf 

You didn't follow up: Major trait of an unprepared job seeker...

In the religious circle, a system is created for the growth of a new convert or member. This system is designed to make a convert, or new member committed, dedicated, and consecrated to the newfound faith. Often, the religious leaders of these beliefs go the extra mile in ensuring that the new converts or: members understand what it means to be reborn in their new faith. They make it a point of duty to do the work required. Such "work" entails incessant calls for invitation, prayers, seminars, crusades, and many other activities to keep the person occupied, thereby becoming a strong member. 

With this, the religious leaders do the "work" of initiation while the new convert does the "work" of willingness and commitment. Hence, they both did the "work" together. This scenario here can be likened to the subject of discussion. The connection here is strong and relatable. A job seeker is a religious leader, while the new convert/member is your potential employer or the person ensuring you secure employment with a potential employer/ organization. 

However, getting the job is not dependent on the person doing the "work" either by connection or helping in sending resumes. It would help if you carried out the real "work" here. The person helping you or your potential employer is a means to an end. They can only push through for you in recommendations, referrals, and all. There are a few things a job seeker should work on before approaching anyone for job opportunities: 

1. Don't downplay relationships: relationships are usually tickets to success. In Nigerian parlance, it is called "who you know." These days jobs are hard to find; it is like jobs have gone on strike, yet there is a shortage of human resources in some organizations, but they can't find people to fit in. And those that can fit in are not well connected to link them to their dream jobs. Hence, networking with people becomes key. As such, going out often, especially at events, connects you with people through that. Contact friends either from high school or even university. 

2. Knowledge makes you dare: At this point, you are not complacent with what you've known in the past. You keep evolving in your quest for your dream job through certifications in professional courses and research areas that can catch your potential employer's fantasy and add advantages to what you think your potential employers might need. Also, make google and YouTube your best friends. 

3. Develop your Resume and Cover letter: some resumes are boring and not catching. Use the recent and updated template to work on your resume. Talk about your achievements in your previous work experiences instead of responsibilities, and if you don't have any experience, be persuasive in your words, thereby convincing your prospective employers. 

4. Look forward to your interviews and tests: after you must have worked on your resume, anticipate your interview. Adequately prepare for it, get whatever you need a day before the interview, rehearse your responses, and search for likely questions frequently asked in an interview session.  As for the tests, don't rush them. Don't be in a hurry to answer them. If the time allotted is short, kindly ask for more time to finish it. 

5. Follow up every job lead overtly or covertly: Get people who serve as intermediaries to follow up on your submission. Doing this keeps your name in the mind of the hiring manager. A continuous reminder of you in their heart makes it possible for them to consider you. You can send messages, calls, or anything you think will be acceptable to you and the person involved. 

A serious job seeker will make his search for a good job a top priority until his goal is achieved, while a job seeker lacking seriousness will not do the above and expect a job to fall from heaven. Due diligence and resilience are keys needed for job hunters.

©Boluwatife Oladipo 

Do you know my business collapsed last year? Would you believe me if I told you I lost my customers to a new competitor? Chai, I didn’t foresee this happening to my business to be honest! Can this business be revived? These questions amongst others are what most start-ups in business in their first-three years ask after establishment. Most times, the problem is not with the CEO, co-founder, or staff working with or for them. 

The problem is with the business and the problem it wants to solve. The world at large is full of problems and people are scouting and, hunting for solutions, it would be unnecessary for a business that is supposed to solve problems to add to the list of existing problems. Hence, business start-ups are always up to build something someone wants.

Most businesses are doomed to fail from the outset because they didn’t go through the right channel and consultation. These consultations are what start-ups don’t consider because the of cost of money and they perceive it can be brain-tasking forgetting that the success of a business is dependent on this consultation. This consultation however is not far-fetched from what the business owner has envisaged rather it is deeper more and analytical than what the business owner had in mind. The business owner in the euphoria and floods of excitement that emanates from his idea omits important and salient issues that will determine the success of his business. 

The consultation here is the business analyst. A business analyst has been trained and equipped to help a business owner achieve his optimal prospect and success in his business. Business in itself is strategic hence a business analyst helps to take charge, find problems, and put in place strategies and, processes to solve seemingly present and future issues. An experienced business analyst instills and takes initiative plans within the operations of the business and implements them. Virtually, all companies considered successful today fly and benefit from the inputs of business analysis. A business is successful when it addresses its issues upfront. 

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If a business owner understands the efficacy of business analysis, he should be quick into buying into their ideas. There are however strategic ways through which a business analysis works for business start-ups. Business analysis works in these ways: 

• The business must clarify its goals and the needs it proposes to meet
• Identify the barricades that might hinder them from reaching their targeted audience
• Brainstorm and come up with solutions to the problems perceived 
• Ensure immediate implementation of the solutions generated.

The business consultant can take different approaches to help the business scale through hurdles. The approaches are many but one will be discussed or used as a template that is widely used by the business analyst which the business owner can follow through with and keep close tabs on what the business analyst is doing or about to do. With this, the business owner is not oblivious.  

The commonly used approach is SWOT Analysis. This term summarizes the techniques the business analyst aim to use to fine-tune your business. 

• S – Strength
• W- Weakness
• O- Opportunities
• T- Threats. 

At this point, the business analysis puts into consideration both external and internal weaknesses and opportunities. SWOT analysis is a four-quadrant analysis for a business analyst where he places the data as the answers for each quadrant. A business analyst answers the questions under each of the quadrants. The SWOT analysis stands tall among other techniques because it is easy to operate, it solely works for small enterprises or businesses. 

The wall of a business does crash suddenly, the foundation might have been built a shaky ground, but it can be restored if proper consultation is made on time and the problem the business aims to solve will be possible with the help of a business analyst and the willingness of the business owner to do the needful. No business can stand the test of time without prior analysis.

© Boluwatife Oladipo

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Pessimism 'kills' naturally; however, assuming the role of pessimists in situations where you can't define or accurately tell what the future holds in relationships is key. A pessimist believes and foresees the tendency for the worst to happen even before they occur. He could smell the dead rat before it was killed. In truth, no one wants to see pessimists or assume it, yet we always play the role of pessimists in relationships. Of the common ones is love relationships. Does this make you a bad person? Oh no! You are not. You are just a human who wants to find reasons to love even when it is not convenient.

Hey, you, are you saying I am in a relationship inconvenience!? That's not what I'm saying. I meant that the power of love compels us to love sometimes unconditionally. Thus, pessimism is a state of weariness in a relationship. No one would admit this because the word "pessimism" sounds harsh and so uncalled for. Sit and 'lemme' explain...

Initial 'gra gra' in a relationship will motivate you to go the extra mile(s) for your partner. Often, you wouldn't mind absurd things for them. The tempo of your love is high and obviously can't go down. But how do we explain the weariness or the feeling of tiredness? Is it your partner? Or the feeling of boredom in the relationship? Well, sometimes it is none of the above. Suffice to say that your partner couldn't have been the problem but the "pessimistic syndrome" in the form of weariness or tiredness. Hence, "pessimistic syndrome" in this context or article means the state of tiredness.

It is like some people to feel tired. This set of people would always reiterate that they are tired even when they aren't stressed in any way. Also, when they have everything working out for them. They can't just trace why they feel the way they feel. Yet, these people crave relationships and cannot sustain them. People with this syndrome find it hard to keep relationships, and as their nature is, they only get to enjoy the thrills of a relationship for a while before they begin to react.

The efficient way to keep dealing with this feeling of tiredness is to:

• Spice your relationship up.
• Collaborate with your partner or friend to help overcome your pessimistic syndrome.
• Let them know what interest you and find ways to navigate through them. 

Positive Relationship Breaks: this might get out awkward, but taking a break in your relationship can help you evaluate your personality while you are with your partner and helps to discover yourself and how to do better in the relationship. I read somewhere that "love goes on holiday" (this idea sounds scary as it can lead to a breakup if not carefully handled). 

Erase unrealistic expectations. Expectations of what you want your partner to be can often make you feel tired, especially when they don't meet up with what you have stored up in your head. Separate your expectations from the person and enjoy what your partner can do for you positively. 

Thrive to become a better version of yourself. We are often not engaged; we tend to focus on our partners. Change the narrative and engage yourself in something tangible that would make your partner or friends love you more and value you.

You must take care of this feeling if you've noticed this feeling of tiredness. There are no strict rules or ways to overcome it, but with these a few points, you can defeat the feeling before it deprives you of a good relationship and friendship. However, the best way to deal with this is communication. Let your partner know you tend to feel tired, and together, you both, like lovers or a group of friends, can overcome the cost of losing each other to 'pessimistic syndrome.'

By Boluwatife Oladipo