Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
CHIDI EJIKEUGWU sees himself as a dreamer and a doer. His motto is, “make it happen!” He is an author and motivational teacher who believes we each have the potential to live the lives of our dreams. The Secret Sauce of Happiness is Chidi’s first published book.
After graduating from college, Chidi embarked on a journey with little money in his personal savings. Soon, he gained a reputation for “making it happen” and started a training firm with less than five dollars to his name.
Currently, he is the CEO of Computer Country Training and Solutions, Nigeria’s most innovative training company. Chidi is also the founder of Best of Me, an interactive Facebook community that inspires individuals to reach their best.
Chidi is passionate about retraining Nigeria’s workforce. Currently, he is working with young people in schools across Nigeria, helping them make better career and life decisions.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Secret Sauce of Happiness is the name of my latest book. I got to a miserable point of countless failure and unhappiness in life that I almost took my own life, not finding any meaning of life. And then it struck me. I stumbled on the truth that happiness is within me for me to find and express, not out there to pursue.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes, I keep a daily personal journal.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The Bible is an evergreen book for me. I read a lot of books, but lately the book that has really caused me to change some habits and way of thinking is titled “Nuggets of Truth” by Dr. Peter Ekwo
What are you working on now?
Two more books on time management and business startup success.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
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Do you have any advice for new authors?
Read, read and read.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The thing is, there are different aspects of life where we give and gain influence. On money, the best advice I have ever received came from my father and he said, son, whatever you do, don’t run out of money.
On being better and doing better i.e. service to mankind, Benjamin Franklin said, “in the morning ask yourself what good you can do today?, then go about the day doing it. Then before you sleep ask yourself, what good did I do today?”
What are you reading now?
I read two three or four books at a time. And currently am reading:
The Winning Way by Brian Tracy
Business Consulting by Gilbert and Fiona Czerniawska
Growth Hacker by Ryan Holiday
What’s next for you as a writer?
Sharing the book message to a wider audience so that more people can benefit from the thoughts and treasures in the book
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Bible
The Bible
The Bible and
Another Bible
Author Websites and Profiles
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