Archive - RealTalk | James Praise

How to build a successful career in Nigeria

In Nigeria where the odds are stacked against you, here’s some honest advice on 9-to-5 jobs, entrepreneurship, business, and the creator economy.

17 hrs ago •

July 2025

My 15-year playbook for surviving Meta & Zuckerberg

I’ve dealt with Meta account bans, restrictions, and total lockouts. This playbook is everything I’ve learned in 15 years of trial, error, and recovery.

Jul 30 •

How I automated my way out of 8,000 unread emails

I built the perfect Gmail system twice. It broke both times. These emails will not be the death of me.

Jul 14 •

January 2025

The 48 Laws Of Power (Robert Greene) — Book Summary, Notes & Review

Everyone is called to play the game of power. If you’re not playing the game, it is highly likely that you are the one being played.

Jan 16 •

What I’ve learned from reading books over the last 15 years (+ my reading list)

First, don’t judge a book by its cover—unless that cover perfectly matches your minimalist workspace.

Jan 9 •

James Praise, MBA, PMMC (both in view)

To add to over 70 certifications that I’ve acquired in my professional career, because school is not a scam—and neither is education.

Jan 6 •

December 2024

2024—Everything is 10x

2024 was the year I truly figured out my life and went 10x on everything.

Dec 30, 2024 •

How I married the love of my life in Nigeria (+ Wedding Plan & Budget Template)

The wedding was ours, but the opinions were endless—family, friends, pastors, social media, and well-wishers. We didn’t listen.

Dec 12, 2024 •

May 2024

Figuring out what to do with your life

Useful frameworks that can help you uncover your true values and design a meaningful, purposeful life.

May 21, 2024 •

Marketing In Action Newsletter for Marketers and Founders

I started a newsletter to share practical marketing examples, templates, and frameworks with marketers and founders.

May 10, 2024 •

December 2023

2023—The year I stopped playing

I learned. And I learned the hard way. This is why I am trying to decentralize common sense.

Dec 31, 2023 •

A Letter to the Church in Sub-Saharan Africa

Why did the Christian fall under the anointing? Jesus swept him off his feet.

Dec 31, 2023 •

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