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IEM APPROACHLiving above your circumstancesSHOW LESSMany people blame their circumstances and other people for why they are not doing well. This attitude will keep you grounded for life. When you allow other people and your circumstances to take the upper hand in your life, you have relinquished control and will become trapped in a prison of your own making. This is the type of prison that is almost impossible to escape from because you have locked the door and thrown away the keys. Order your resources: https://www.iemapproach.com/shop #iemappraoch, #ditawa, #Racism, #discrimination, #segregation, #race, #ethnocentrism, #tolerance, #superioritycomplex, #inferioritycomplex, #hatred #whitefrigility, #c...2021-07-2234 minIEM APPROACHUnderstanding the bigger pictureYou too can trust God with, your pain, maltreatment, betrayal, imprisonment, or whatever evil that has happened. To trust God is to forgive and focus on God's bigger plan, which is to rescue, redeem and restore mankind. The blessed hope is that nothing is wasted in God's economy. Things may not make sense, however, when you trust and obey you will be able to live in accordance with the following admonition: In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV) Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rej...2021-07-2029 minIEM APPROACHForgivenessSHOW LESSHere is a warning from great contemporary leaders, two of whom were murdered and one who served 27 years in prison for standing up against discrimination. These men did not only talk the talk, but they also walked the talk, and we can learn a lot from them. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Martin Luther King, Jr. “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” Mahatma Gandhi “If there are dreams about a beautiful South Africa, there are also roads that lead t...2021-07-2046 minIEM APPROACHJoseph Feared God: Twenty reasons he could have given if he committed adulteryCommitting adultery is not only a sin against God but against oneself. How many people do you know throughout history that have been ruined by adultery? Joesph would have ruined his dreams if he fell into this trap. Even though he was young and had sexual needs, he refused to let his needs trump God’s law. How many people today disobey God’s law just because it feels good, or they have the desire to do whatever their body tells them to do? Order your resources: https://www.iemapproach.com/shop #iemappraoch, #ditawa, #Racism, #discrimination, #segregation, #race, #ethnocentrism, #toleran...2021-07-1737 minIEM APPROACHThe power of 1$ will share a story that caught my attention a few days ago and set me thinking. The story was shared with me by a total stranger on LinkedIn. I can only guess that this story was shared with me because they believed I could make a difference in this young girl's life that is in need. We are bombarded each day by many needs, and times we can become overwhelmed because we feel that there is little or nothing in our power to do anything that will make a difference. The desire to make a meaningful change can become an...2021-07-1522 minIEM APPROACHThe case of Joseph and RacismSHOW LESSWhat happened to Joseph, the 11th son of Jacob was despicable, unacceptable, and troubling because it was conceived and executed by his own brothers. If some stranger had done it, one would have had some understanding. For brothers to rise up against their brother and sell him to a foreign country as a slave because they were jealous of him is a prime indication of what issues of the heart can do. Joseph was known for all the wonderful dreams that predicted that he was going to be a leader and greater than his brothers. These dreams did n...2021-07-1545 minIEM APPROACHLessons from the Past"We cannot change the past, only recover from it. And perhaps learn its cruel lessons." Dan Pena
You may be thinking that I am giving a pass to all the perpetrators of racism and those that have seized native lands, exploited, enslaved, and pillaged other cultures.
Those advocating for social justice and calling for reparations for past crimes are not looking at the complete picture because they are making sweeping generalizations about the past that are not so.
I strongly condemn whatever happened in the past and may still be happening. In the...2021-07-1429 minIEM APPROACHThe most segregated hour in the USIt is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who said, “Sunday morning at 9:00 am is the most segregated hour in the United States of America.”
Today you can still hear people throwing this around as proof that racism is in the DNA of the United States of America and that white privilege is true and will never go away. This sentiment does not capture the whole issue.
I will start by saying that racism and Christianity are not supposed to appear in the same sentence because you cannot be a Christian and racist at the same time. Or...2021-07-1236 minIEM APPROACHI was told not to marry a foreign womanWhy is it that when a “white family” prohibits their own child from getting married to a person from a different ethnic background, it is blown out of proportion, and racism is invoked? Are the concerns of the African parent in any way different? Do some people think what is good for us is not good for others? Do you see how discrimination is a heart issue and found anywhere you have people? If these attitudes are not checked, they will continue to divide the human race. Some are going to argue that because discrimination is coming from a Caucasia...2021-07-1045 minIEM APPROACHTelling It Like It Is; racism is universalSHOW LESS"Racism comes in many different forms. Sometimes it's subtle, and sometimes it's overt. Sometimes it's violent, and sometimes it's harmless, but it's definitely here. It's something that I think we're all guilty of, and we just have to make sure that we deal with our own personal racism in the right way." Jordan Peele The assumption in society today, especially in societies where the black race and white races interact, is that racism is prevalent. When people operate under this social construct, they are bound to assume that the manifestation of the issues of the heart (such a...2021-07-0828 minIEM APPROACHThe driver of superiority complexIt is important for us to understand that the phenomena of superiority and inferiority complexes have existed in all human societies through the ages. Today, no matter where you go, you will find that society is broadly divided into two main groups: those that think they are superior to others and those who have been relegated, forced, or brainwashed to believe that they are inferior. We may be splitting hairs to get to the intricacies of these phenomena, but each society has different ways of classifying who is superior and who is inferior. In some cases, the amount of...2021-07-0754 minIEM APPROACHHurting people hurt othersThe human race is hurting because of the disobedience of Adam and Eve. The original harmony that was disrupted in the beginning has been replaced by death, sickness, and decay. We all know that racism is bad because of the negative impact it has on other people. But the question is, why do people hate, discriminate, and treat other people wrong? Why does somebody need to feel that they are superior to others? In short, why can’t all of us just get along? How can another human being think that others are subhuman because of where and who ga...2021-07-0629 minIEM APPROACHPeople are not naturally goodHere, I refer to all people on the planet, regardless of where they are, who they are, and their socio-economic status. You may be shocked to hear that no one is good. We may pretend that we are good because the wickedness in our hearts has not been made manifest, but under the right circumstances, our true nature will come out and most of the time, it is not something that we are proud of. Just because you do things and you get away with not being caught does not mean that we are any better than those who were...2021-07-0630 minIEM APPROACHThe Complex Interplay of Superiority complex, Inferiority complex and RacismSHOW LESSThere are two kinds of pride, both good and bad. 'Good pride' represents our dignity and self-respect. 'Bad pride' is the deadly sin of superiority that reeks of conceit and arrogance. John C. Maxwell As I already stated, racism is not just a white and black issue because, in every society on the face of the earth, there are two major groups of people: those who feel they are superior and those who have been forcefully made to feel that they are inferior. This superiority is driven by fear and greed. There is never any justification for taking adv...2021-07-0136 minIEM APPROACHWhat the color of minerals teach us about racismAs a geoscientist, it is common knowledge that the color of a mineral is one of the most unreliable characteristics that can be used to describe it. The reason is that some minerals have different colors, for example, you have rose quartz, smoky quartz, milky quartz, amethyst, citrine, etc. The other reason color is not such a good idea is because different minerals have the same color. Therefore, any geologist knows that the best way to test the true color of a mineral is to use the streak of that particular mineral. The streak is the color of the...2021-06-3037 minIEM APPROACHThe limitation of colorDid Martin Luther King, Jr. not say that “Judge not a man by the color of his skin, but by the content of his character”? Dr. Luther King, Jr. was correct, but it seems the society still has to catch up with the reality he was talking about. While society may be used to using all these labels to classify people for whatever purpose, these labels have caused more harm than good. There is a lot to a label or a name. It is amazing that each time God wants to do some unique in somebody’s life, He changes...2021-06-2937 minIEM APPROACHIs there a difference between racism and tribalism?Before I do that, there is one more term that needs to be defined and contextualized. This is the word tribalism, and it is one of the words that many people use loosely without a second thought. Part of bringing tribalism into this discussion is because as I child, I was taught that my ethnic group and all other ethnic groups in Africa were tribes and still are. Therefore, any conflicts, discrimination, and animosities between the different “tribes” are treated as some sort of tribalism and are somehow in a different category compared to racism.
It seems that...2021-06-2638 minIEM APPROACHThe connection between tribe and racismIt is important to define tribe before tribalism because an attempt will be made to highlight the parallels between these words and how they have influenced and continue to inform our understanding of racism.
The English Oxford Dictionary defines a tribe as “a social division in a traditional society consisting of families or communities linked by social, economic, religious, or blood ties, with a common culture and dialect, typically having a recognized leader.”
This standard definition uses words like traditional, dialect, and blood ties. Unfortunately, this idea of the tribe is somehow different from an ethn...2021-06-2521 minIEM APPROACHWhat is ethnocentrismAnother word that is of great interest to me because of its propensity to overflow into racism is ethnocentrism. While there is nothing wrong with having a strong affinity for your people who share the same culture, language, beliefs, etc., there is a cause for concern when the “ethnic pride” is turned into prejudice against other ethnicities.
Unfortunately, ethnocentrism is often turned into animosity and bad treatment of other people who do not belong to the dominant or the more affluent group.
Unfortunately, ethnocentrism is often turned into animosity and bad treatment of other people who...2021-06-2534 minIEM APPROACHWhat is racismIt is important to define these important terms before we can dig deeper into their interplay, universality, and how they have all influenced our current understanding of racism because without a proper understanding of what the problem is, we cannot offer adequate solutions. Although racism may mean different things to different people, I will do my best to define it. This definition may not satisfy all parties, but my focus is going to go beyond the definition and focus on how to choke it at the root.
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https://www.iemapproach.com/books2021-06-2427 minIEM APPROACHThe role of mass media in spreading racismEven in the age of the internet, which is some sort of an information superhighway, there are a few major actors, such as Google and Facebook, that control the traffic and at times, introduce bias.
The mass media houses are using this new information technology to get their messages out as well. In addition to traditional avenues like radio, magazines, and television, the internet is being highly utilized by different mass media organizations.
Mass media is guilty of propagating stereotypes that perpetuate racism because of selective programming and partial reporting. They pick and choose what...2021-06-2232 minIEM APPROACHThe role our senses play in perpetuating racismIn the beginning, after God finished creating the universe and all that is in it was good. God, as we have already seen, gave the five senses so that mankind could enjoy the physical environment and all the good things that God had created. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned because the physical senses were used to break God’s law and have since then become the avenue through which the enemy uses to tempt people to disobey God.
We already saw how Eve engaged her five senses to disobey God. This first act of disobedience fo...2021-06-2226 minIEM APPROACHThe consequences of corrupting the sensesWe all renounce racism because it causes harm to other people, and in some extreme cases, it has led to murder. This is something that the Encyclopedia of Human Rights states succinctly:
“Racism is completely inconsistent with the core of human rights and antithetical to the realization of all human rights. Racism represents a danger to all human life. It creates intolerance, social divisions, strife, and violence, and can be a social symptom of genocidal tendencies.”[1]
[1] Quotes & key text excerpts. (2017). In H. V. Conde, Human rights and the United States (3rd ed.). Amenia, NY: Grey Hous...2021-06-2027 minIEM APPROACHCorruption of the sensesThe five physical senses of vision, hearing, smell, taste, and touch have been given to us to enjoy the physical environment, but they are the pathway to our minds and eventually, our subconscious minds. We are our thoughts because any information that gets into our minds through these senses influences what we believe. What we believe determines our actions, and our actions determine the outcome of our lives. These five senses are neutral, but can be used for wrong purposes as we are going to see.
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https://www.iemapproach...2021-06-1838 minIEM APPROACHThe first broken relationship and the cause of RacismAfter God had finished creating the man and the woman, He placed them in the Garden of Eden, and there was perfect harmony and fellowship between God and humankind. In addition to the harmony between God and the first humans, there was peace and harmony between the first man and woman. God, out of His foreknowledge and deep love for the well-being of Adam and Eve, gave them special instructions on how to conduct themselves in the garden. Out of all the trees in the garden, there was one tree that they were not allowed to eat the fruit...2021-06-1831 minIEM APPROACHWhy is racism such a charged wordA lot of ink has already been spilled on paper regarding the subject of racism, but the issue seems to be as stubborn as a granite mountain that resists any attempts to be broken down by agents of weathering and mass wasting. Each time the issue of racism is mentioned, tensions are high, reason is thrown out the window and replaced by an emotional outburst that only makes the situation worse. We are in the 21st century and have made a lot of advances in technology, medicine, communication, artificial intelligence, and many other areas, but it seems we are...2021-06-1649 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #52 Start a Business“Starting your own business isn’t just a job - it’s a way of life.” ―Richard Branson
Most people were raised to believe that they go to school, get a good education, and get a good job, and that will guarantee a successful life. This formula works to a certain extent, but to excel, one needs more than a job, and the United States of America has lots of opportunities to start and own a small business.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a good place to start.120 It is an official United States Government agency and...2021-06-0235 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #51 Learn How Money Works“Money is a good servant but a bad master.” ―Sir Francis Bacon
“You have to learn the rules of the game, and then you have to play better than anyone else.” ―Albert Einstein
Most countries in the world do not have a functional and well-organized money market. As such, most immigrants are clueless about the American money market and how to take advantage of it. This chapter exposes the immigrants to what is available and how to take advantage of it.
In his book The Richest Man in Babylon, George Clason says, “Learn to make your t...2021-06-0129 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #50 Social Media“The PC has improved the world in just about every area you can think of. Amazing developments in communications, collaboration and efficiencies. New kinds of entertainment and social media. Access to information and the ability to give a voice [to]people who would never have been heard.” ―Bill Gates
What you put out there will be there for a long time and can come back to hurt you. Social media has become a ubiquitous part of our lives, and immigrants
can harness its power for greater good.
Social media is here to stay and wi...2021-05-2933 minIEM APPROACH# 49 Sending Children Back “Home” to Learn Your Culture“Culture is the process by which a person becomes
all that they were created capable of being.” ―Thomas Carlyle
There is always the nostalgia of what was, and some parents send their children back to their country of birth to learn their culture. This chapter addresses the pros and cons of such a move.
This discussion is not to discourage you from meeting your culture or passing it to
your children. It is geared towards highlighting the dangers of majoring in minors and failing to understand what is truly important.
Atte...2021-05-2830 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #48 Read the United States of America“The United States Constitution has proven itself the most marvelously
elastic compilation of rules of government ever written” ― Franklin D. Roosevelt
The American Constitution is a road map to the benefits of being a US citizen, and all immigrants are strongly encouraged to read it. You cannot defend what you do not know; that is why learning about the constitution will help the continuation of our way of government.
There is no excuse for not reading and understanding the basic tenets of the Constitution of the United States of America. It is a small...2021-05-2728 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #47 Participate in Voting“Voting is a civic sacrament.” ―Theodore Hesburgh
“Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting.”
―Franklin D. Roosevelt
In most countries, elections are conducted regularly, but these elections are rigged on many occasions and, as such, people feel their votes do not count.
Therefore, most people do not vote because they feel that their vote does not count.
Only those immigrants who have become US citizens can vote and should v...2021-05-2526 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #46 Guns“The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.” ―Wayne La Pierre
Before any immigrants talk about the second amendment, they should carefully weigh the matter and ensure that they understand the reason Americans insist on owning guns.
Most countries in the world have strict gun laws, although the bad guys always have guns.
The number of mass shootings in the United States of America is always shocking to many who move here for the first time. According to the Gun Violence Archive 2017,
the...2021-05-2534 minIEM APPROACHStrategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #45 Watch Out for Daylight Saving“I’ve lived on the equator all my life and we never had to change clocks. Now they’re telling me time goes forward an hour after midnight? What is this, Narnia?”
― Joyce Rachelle
Some immigrants come from countries without time zones, and the clock is not moved back and forth at specific times during the year. This can be a source of embarrassment, confusion, and missed opportunities.
If you are from a country where the clock is set in stone, you may be in for a rude awakening. The time in the United Sta...2021-05-2225 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #44 Learn American History“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”
― George Santayana
To truly excel in the United States of America, it is imperative to learn her history.
To know how to contribute, one needs to know where the country has been and be properly informed of some of the unfortunate aspects that are part and parcel
of the history of the country.
Before you understand your place in the history of the United States of America, you MUST take a serious look at the past. It is only a...2021-05-2031 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant # 42 Camp Regularly “Cooking and eating food outdoors makes it taste infinitely better than the same meal prepared and consumed indoors.”
― Fennel Hudson
One way to be exposed to the United States of America and make an occasional escape from the confines and stress of city life is to go camping and smell the roses. This chapter points out what is available and how to camp.
Not too long ago, a friend from Africa rejected the idea of going out to camp because, according to him, he had had a hard life in Africa...2021-05-1827 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #41 Take Vacations Regularly “Every person needs to take one day away. A day in which one consciously separates the past from the future. Jobs, family, employers, and friends can exist one day without any one of us, and if our egos permit us to confess, they could exist eternally in our absence.”
―Maya Angelou
You can convert your 24 hours into money, and all the 365 days in a year can be clocked in to make money. That is why some immigrants consider going on vacation a luxury they cannot afford.
These individuals count the cost of going on vaca...2021-05-1725 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #40 Learn English“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
― Dr. Seuss
Why would you move to the United States of America and not learn how to speak and write the English language?
How will you interact with other people, interview for a job, and keep a good job if you do not know how to speak the language of your new country?
How will you help with your children’s homework if you cannot read and write the language t...2021-05-1522 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #38 Social Services“Blessed are those who give without remembering.
And blessed are those who take without forgetting.”
―Bernard Melzer
Social Services exists as a safety net and not something to depend on for life. In this chapter, you are being encouraged to resist the temptation of treating the Social Services as “freebies” that have no cost.
You should understand that it is more blessed to give than to receive, that taxpayers
foot the bill, and these services should not be abused.
This topic is being discussed because some people are abusin...2021-05-1531 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #39 Beware of Drugs“Blessed are those who give without remembering.
And blessed are those who take without forgetting.”
―Bernard Melzer
Social Services exists as a safety net and not something to depend on for life. In this chapter, you are being encouraged to resist the temptation of treating the Social Services as “freebies” that have no cost.
You should understand that it is more blessed to give than to receive, that taxpayers
foot the bill, and these services should not be abused.
This topic is being discussed because some people are abusin...2021-05-1424 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #37 Buy a House“Ninety percent of all millionaires become so through owning real estate.”
―Andrew Carnegie
“Buy land; they’re not making it anymore.” ―Mark Twain
There are three basic necessities in life: food, clothing, and shelter. This chapter is going to stress the need to avoid group-thinking when it comes to buying your first house and the advantage of being a house owner.
Most immigrants start life by renting an apartment or a house before buying their first house. Some start by living with friends, relatives, or some good Samaritans. No matter where you start, soo...2021-05-1224 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #36 Accent ReductionAccent Reduction
“I believe that virtue shows quite as well in rags and patches as she does in purple and fine linen... even if Gargery and Boffin did not speak like gentlemen, they were gentlemen.” ― Charles Dickens
If your accent is hampering your communication, then do something about it. It is not a good thing to be inconsiderate of others; therefore, do all within your power to
communicate effectively.
Most immigrants speak more than one language, and some speak up to five and above. There is room for interference, and this can be...2021-05-1223 minIEM APPROACHProven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #35 Relationship With the Police“Every kind of peaceful cooperation among men is primarily based on mutual trust and only secondarily on institutions such as courts of justice and police.”
―Albert Einstein
The police officer is a friend and should be perceived and treated as such.
Do not allow the sound bites to distort your perception of US police officers. There are always bad apples in every profession, and American police officers are not exempt.
First, it is important for you to know that the way the police force is organized in the United States of Americ...2021-05-1135 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #34 Gardening“The greatest fine art of the future will be the making of a comfortable living from a small piece of land.”
― Abraham Lincoln
If gardening makes your quality of life better, then you should garden. This chapter is addressing the need to garden. Moving to the US should not be an impediment
to engaging in an enriching activity such as gardening or any other worthwhile endeavor.
Writing for CNN, Ann Harding lists the following health benefits and discusses them at length: Stress relief, better mental health, exercise, brain health, and nutrition. Accord...2021-05-0825 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #33 You Need a Coach“A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.”
― John Wooden
There is a difference between a coach and a mentor, and one cannot replace the need for another. To excel, the immigrant is being encouraged to get a coach to help them with achieving proficiencies in specific areas.
Most people interchange the role of a mentor and a coach. Superficially, both appear to be the same, but they are not. There may be a little overlap in that both a mentor and a coach desire you to succeed.
But co...2021-05-0825 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #32 VolunteerismVolunteerism
“To ease another’s heartache is to forget one’s own.”
― Abraham Lincoln
“The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don’t wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope; you will fill yourself with hope.”
― Barack Obama
To whom much is given, much is expected. Most immigrants are beneficiaries of the generosity of the citizens of the United States of America, and it is expected that t...2021-05-0623 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #29 Integrate Your Culture Wisely“Kites rise highest against the wind, not with it.”
―Winston Churchill
It is acceptable to share aspects of your culture that will enhance the culture of your new country. That said, not every aspect of your culture should be implemented, because some of your cultural beliefs and practices may be completely out of place in your new environment.
This chapter is not to bash your culture, degrade, or insult it. The desire is that you will be wise enough to understand how to tread a fine line between the old and the new. This c...2021-05-0524 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #31 Get a Mentor“Never test the depth of the river with both feet.”
―Warren Buffett
“Tell me, and I forget, teach me, and I may remember,
involve me, and I learn.”
―Benjamin Franklin
If you want to go fast, go alone. But going far is going to require the help of other people; thus, this chapter emphasizes the need to be mentored and what the immigrant can do to have a mentor.
Mentorship is more encompassing and touches many different facets of a person’s life, and it is not a one-time or...2021-05-0426 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #30 Have a Will“You must pay taxes. But there’s no law that says you gotta leave a tip”.
―Morgan Stanley Advertisement
In some cultures, few people have wills. Even for those who do, when they die, their wills are often disregarded and not followed. It is a must to have a will because things are different in the US, and in the event of death, taking care of the affairs of the deceased can be challenging if there is no will.
Talking about a will does not mean that you are about to die. This is not g...2021-05-0317 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #28 Keep Your Hands to Your Side“Do not spend your strength on women, your vigor on those who ruin kings.”
―Proverbs 31:3
In some cultures, what is tolerated is considered sexual harassment in the US. Therefore immigrants must be warned to make sure that they do not violate the law
and get into trouble. It is not uncommon in some cultures to touch the buttocks of women or touch and fondle a woman’s breast without her consent and get away with it. This is not something that is sanctioned by the society, but it is not frowned upon either. Those in...2021-05-0219 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #27 Marriage“The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives
favor from the LORD.”
―Proverbs 18:22
Marriage will make or break you. Here, immigrants are encouraged to move carefully in the area of marriage and are told of the untold suffering and avoidable tragedies of those who have insisted on returning to their countries of origin to marry, after living in a different culture for many years.
There are too many horror stories about some husbands killing their wives because they brought them from their country of birth, and after sendin...2021-04-3027 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #26 Pick a Church Carefully“There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is
there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
― Galatians 3:28
Choosing where to fellowship is important because it gives the worshiper an opportunity to plug in and build deeper relationships with others.
Unfortunately, by default, many people gravitate towards their kind because they want comfort; this is contrary to the missional call on our lives. Instead of assimilating, many immigrants end up in clusters that are not equipped and empowered enough to maximize their presence in the co...2021-04-2927 minIEM APPROACH#25 Plan Carefully Before Starting Business in Your Country of BirthIf you don’t know where you are going, every road will get you nowhere. ―Henry Kissinger
By default, most immigrants feel more comfortable starting a business in their countries of origin, especially with family members. Unfortunately, these ventures fail because of many factors out of the control of both parties. Therefore, immigrants must move slowly and avoid making the costly mistakes others have made before them.
You are going to have pressure both here and from those in your country of birth to show your “love for country” by making some investments. Your friends and rela...2021-04-2820 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #24 Send Money Home With Caution“However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.”
―Winston Churchill
Many immigrants become financially viable and are required to send remittances to their countries of birth to support parents and extended families.
But this new position of power and control can create a dependency culture of “toxic charity” and become detrimental to both the giver and recipients; therefore, this is something to guard against.
You will become a millionaire soon; this position comes with power and control, and if you are not careful, it will lead to abuse.
The...2021-04-2818 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #23 Exercise Regularly“We have met the enemy and he is us.”
―Pogo
“If I liked food and disliked exercise as much as a
400-pound guy, I’d be a 400-pound guy.”
― Scott Adams
"A sixty-hour workweek with a poor diet and no exercise is a recipe for a shrinking libido."
― Rayan Howes
Most immigrants did not previously have a sedentary lifestyle because of their economic condition, but they will likely become more sedentary in the US; if they do not get up and move, their health will suffer.
Y...2021-04-2623 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #22 Drink Slowly“It is not for kings, Lemuel—
it is not for kings to drink wine,
not for rulers to crave beer,
lest they drink and forget what has been decreed,
and deprive all the oppressed of their rights.”
―Proverbs 31:4-5
Alcohol is abundantly available in the US and can easily be abused. In other parts of the world, driving under the influence (DUI) is against that law, but these laws are not strictly enforced. This chapter reminds immigrants of the dangers of DUI and admonishes them to avoid it.
...2021-04-2425 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant # 21 Watch What You Eat“When you sit down to dine with a ruler, Consider
carefully what is before you, And put a knife to your throat
If you are a man of great appetite.”
―Proverbs 23:1-2
As an immigrant, maybe you are moving from lack to abundance, and there is the possibility that you are going to be tempted to overindulge in the “goodies” in the land. This chapter addresses the perils and pitfalls of the fast-food culture in the US and how the immigrant can avoid them.
Your health cannot be separated from what...2021-04-2327 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant # 20 Write a Book“Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies
in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.”
―Franklin D. Roosevelt
One of the most effective ways to share our story with a larger audience and to pass it on to the next generation is to write a book. This chapter encourages immigrants to write so that they can enrich the cultural heritage of their new country and add their own “flavor” to existing ones.
The next logical step after taking ownership of your story is writing it down. Y...2021-04-2223 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant # 19 Take Ownership of Your story“The only person you should try to be
better than is the person you were yesterday.”
―Anonymous
Many immigrants are bombarded by questions, some motivated by the desire to learn and others purely to confirm stereotypes. That is why every immigrant must take ownership of their story if they want to present the right public perception of who they are, where they are coming from, and where they are going.
We are living in the information age, but it does not mean that everybody is informed.
Taking ownership of your s...2021-04-2125 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant #18 Learn How to Shovel“It is only the first step that is difficult.”
―Marie De Vichy-Chamrond
Many immigrants from the tropics have never seen snow, let alone shoveled it. This chapter emphasizes the need to be a good host and help in shoveling when the powder falls. Many have never experienced freezing temperatures before, and it will take some prompting for them to go out and shovel.
You may be wondering why this subject must be discussed here. There is nothing more infuriating and discouraging than not knowing what is expected of you, especially when you are living...2021-04-2022 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant # 17 Learn to Use the Metro System“Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing.”
―Warren Buffet
It can be quite challenging to learn how to move around in a big city, but the sooner an immigrant masters public transportation systems, the faster they gain their freedom and mobility.
Your first inclination will be to reach out to others to give you a ride and help you move around and conduct your business. This approach is comfortable for you and makes momentary sense, but it prevents you from growing up and gaining your freedom of mobility.
The sooner y...2021-04-1916 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant # 14 Share the Greatest News“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that
whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
―John 3:16
This chapter is for followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, encouraging and admonishing them to obey the great commandment and carry out the great commission.
It is easy for immigrants to get carried away by the lure of material and earthly pursuits, especially in affluent societies. This chapter emphasizes the need to be missional in all the immigrant does.
By now, you know t...2021-04-1522 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant # 13 Know Who You Are“No Person is free who is not master of himself.”
―Epictetus
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful, I know that full well.“
―Psalms 139:14
It is only when you are comfortable with who you are that you will be able to find your voice and make any meaningful contribution. This is crucial for immigrants who may find themselves in situations where they are different from others and may not look, speak, or sound like those around them. If these immigrants are not comfortable...2021-04-1423 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant # 12 Expand Your Network“A king who has people is more important
than a king who has money.”
―Bamumbu Proverb
By default, most people will gravitate toward people that look like them, eat, speak, and dress like them. This is because people like what is comfortable, familiar, and predictable. Unfortunately, this attitude prevents assimilation and impedes how much the immigrant utilizes their skills and thus limits their impact.
You did not travel this far to settle down for comfortable, familiar, and predictable. The desire to grow prompted you to move from your country of birth.
...2021-04-1333 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant # 11 Learn About Other Cultures“To the weak, I became as weak, that I might win the weak. I have
become all things to all men, that I might, by all means, save some.”
―I Corinthians 9:22
This chapter’s emphasis is on the importance of getting out of your comfort zone and learning new cultures and increasing your cultural intelligence quotient (QC).
The future belongs to those who develop a high QC.
Air travel has brought the world closer than anything else, and people who were isolated in the past are increasingly interacting with others...2021-04-1227 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant: #9 Get Reconciled to God“ For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” ―Matthew 16:26 King James Version
Many move for green pastures and risk all for earthly and material things that are temporal and have no eternal value. This chapter is emphasizing the importance of having a personal relationship with God through the finished work of His one and only begotten Jesus Christ on the cross. It is important to be reconciled to God, for everything else pales in comparison.
Comi...2021-04-1024 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant: #9 Get Life Insurance“A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children,
but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.”
―Proverbs 13:22
You might have migrated from a country where life insurance is non-existent, and even if there are any life insurance companies, only a few individuals have access to it.
In this chapter, the need for having proper and adequate life insurance coverage is highlighted. It is not uncommon in some of the immigrant communities for solicitations and GoFundMe accounts to be set up to repatriate the corpses of loved ones...2021-04-0925 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant # 8 Decide Where you Want to Retire“Teach us to number our days, that
we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
―Psalms 90:12
The contribution you as an immigrant will make in your new country will be highly affected by where and when you decide to retire.
Do not think that it is too early to start thinking about where to retire; after all, you just got here, how can you be thinking of retirement when you have barely started?
Starting with the end in mind will enable you to end strong. If you do not have the en...2021-04-0822 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant # 7 Your Host Family“Evil will never leave the house of one
who pays back evil for good.”
―Proverbs 17:13
Many relationships have been ruined because proper boundaries were not set initially, and the expectations were not well defined. This tragedy can be avoided.
Setting boundaries and having a timeline and specific expectations from each party may be strange to you. The reason is that in your country of birth, your culture assumes that “things always work out as long as you are family or friends.”
To dare suggest that family members sit down and hammer...2021-04-0724 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant: # 6 Go to School“Studying is like rowing a boat upstream,
not moving forward is to fall behind.”
― Chinese Proverb
The United States of America has some of the best schools on earth, and any immigrant who does not take advantage of this opportunity will not be equipped to take full advantage of being in the country. Why are you not considering going to school? Millions of students have moved from various parts of the world for a great education in the great educational institutions in the United States of America.
Now that you are here...2021-04-0624 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant: # 5 Ask Questions“ Ask and it will be given to you; seek and
you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”
―Matthew 7:7
One way of learning is by asking questions. It takes humility to admit that you need help. If you do not ask, you will not receive, and those that keep asking will reach their full potential, for other people will reach out to them.”
In his book, Become a Better You, author and speaker
Israelmore Ayivor says “One common thing about great achievers is that they keep askin...2021-04-0520 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant: # 4 Be a Student“Experience: that most brutal of teachers.
But you learn, my God do you learn.”
—C.S. Lewis
When you stop learning, you stop growing. As an immigrant, you have been thrust into a new environment and have a lot of learning to do. If you do not keep learning, you will not grow and will not reach your full potential.
Nobody captures this more than Henry Doherty, a successful American businessman who held close to 140 individual patents and founded the Cities Service Company in 1910, which later became CITGO in 1965, and eventually, Petról...2021-04-0319 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant: Have a Plan“Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!
It has no commander,
no overseer or ruler,
yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.” ― Proverbs 6:6-8
Now that you have a grand vision for your life, it is time for you to come up with a roadmap. You will establish a well-thought-out plan of execution to succeed.
Failure to have a well-thought-out plan makes all your
dreams wishful thinking, and you will become disillusioned
sooner or later...2021-04-0220 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant: You are unstoppable“The most difficult thing is the decision to act,
the rest is merely tenacity.”
― Amelia Earhart
Immigrants are generally high achievers, driven, resourceful, and risk-takers. It takes more than the desire for a better life for someone to pack and leave all they know, love, and trust to travel thousands of miles to a foreign country where there are no guarantees of success.
If you are holding this book, you fit this profile, and there is no other place like the United States of America where you can reach your full potent...2021-04-0118 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant: Why I wrote this book“There is no friend as loyal as a book.”
― Ernest Hemingway
The overarching reason for writing this book is to draw the attention of the reader to some of the crucial areas he or she must consider if they want to make their living in the United States of America productive and beneficial to them and to their host or new country.
Another important reason is to help you avoid one of the saddest experiences many have gone through when they move to this country. That is, a falling out with their family relati...2021-03-3115 minIEM APPROACH52 Proven Strategies That Will Position You to Excel as an Immigrant: IntroductionWelcome to the United States of America! You are thousands of miles away from your country of birth and will need to adopt new skills and adapt to this new culture. You are one among millions who have landed on the shores of this great country in pursuit of “The American Dream.” Your success depends heavily on what you do during the first couple of years of being here.
You are presented with a new opportunity to reinvent yourself, and this process will be directed and implemented by you and nobody else. You will receive a lot of h...2021-03-3021 minIEM APPROACHA comprehensive immigration solution is possible and you can do somethingMany illegal aliens move here, and the stress, strain, and inconveniences of being undocumented are disheartening. We can prevent this unnecessary suffering by ensuring that the incentive for them to move here is taken away.
The millions of illegal aliens living in the US need to be reached out to. We cannot continue to live as if they do not exist. It is in our best interest to ensure that we get them integrated into society so they can contribute and pay their fair share of taxes.
I wrote this book to encourage you to...2021-03-2739 minIEM APPROACHNavigating the complexities of US immigration: Why a blanket amnesty is a bad idea"I met Eric in 2002, a few days after he arrived in the United States to pursue a doctoral degree in geosciences at The University of Texas at Dallas. As an international student from Cameroon with no scholarships and little cash, Eric was confronted directly and immediately with the challenges of being an international student in a foreign country. He had three choices: quit and go back home, break the law, or move forward. From day one, Eric made a conscious decision to stay in school no matter what.
Instead of complaining about the unfairness of the system...2021-03-2635 minIEM APPROACHWhy we cannot afford to turn a blind eye to the immigration challenges facing us"Why I Refused to Become an Illegal Alien by Eric Tangumonkem is a compelling story that will not disappoint. On the pages that follow, the author offers a cautionary warning to the country to take a deeper and closer look at the issues at hand and to provide real solutions now—to do more than simply relieve the [often self-imposed] suffering of immigrants by taking a stand for truth and justice."
Happy reading and deep reflections,
Dr. James Carter
Geosciences Professor Emeritus
The University of Texas at Dallas
Order yo...2021-03-2530 minIEM APPROACHThree reasons why people migrate and how we should respondI am not against people moving freely and settling wherever they wish and doing whatever they want, but unfortunately, every country in the world has immigration laws that are enforced.
Those trying to hold America to a different standard are being disingenuous. Most of them come from countries that do not even have a path to citizenship for people from other parts of the world. And even if they did, outsiders would have a hard time fitting in because of ethnic divisions that are prevalent in these countries.
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2021-03-2439 minIEM APPROACHFrom Cameroonian to American: Why I Refused to become an illegal immigrantIt is said that people who live in glass houses should not throw stones. Many people currently living in the United States are quick to condemn the US for being too restrictive with its immigration policies while forgetting that their former home countries have draconian immigration laws in place as well. For example, in most
countries being born there does not guarantee citizenship, but a child born in the US is considered a citizen immediately, regardless of the immigration status of the parents. That is why so many people take advantage of the United States and have “an...2021-03-2337 minIEM APPROACHMy Faith Walk Part 19: Breakthrough at Last“This book is a compelling testimony of the triumph of faith and obedience. As the late Dr. Martyn Lloyd Jones put it “faith is obedient action to what God says.” Even so, Dr. Charles Stanley enjoins us to “obey God and leave all the consequences to Him.”
My friend Eric demonstrates the veracity of both principles in this remarkable treatise. I know many who will benefit from reading this book, and there are yet many who would be brought to repentance, and renewed faith by observing the ideas set forth herein.”
Julius N. Esunge, Ph.D.
Ho...2021-03-2328 minIEM APPROACHMy Faith Walk Part 18: Overcoming all odds“What Eric has accomplished is truly phenomenal! It is a modern-day realization of the American Dream that happened against all odds and is an inspiration to all. It is a beautiful story of Christian faith in action that serves as an example of what can be achieved if we deeply believe. Highly recommended!”
-Mike Liseser
For a righteous man may fall seven times
And rise again,
But the wicked shall fall by calamity. Proverbs 24:16
The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all Psal...2021-03-2322 minIEM APPROACHMy Faith Walk Part 16: How to Deal With Anxiety“This book is an immense expression of the audacity of faith. It takes faith to consider one's debt, which is even more than that of a whole community normal; it takes faith not to work because the law forbids one and yet one is in a precarious situation. In this book, Dr. Eric Tangumonkem is inviting everyone in despondency to put their loads and intricate situations on God’s shoulder and maintain an individual communication with Him.”
—Dr. Nanche Billa Robert
Assistant Lecturer Department of Social Sciences for Development University of Maroua
Get your cop...2021-03-2323 minIEM APPROACHMy Faith Walk Part 15: My first Job Loss“This book provides a real-world case study for all who want to understand the complex links between convictions, difficulties, God centeredness, perseverance, and success. The timeless principles illustrated in the book will change your life.”
-Ebenezer A. Oladimeji, Ph.D.
President, Funnel Consulting LLC
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-Ebenezer A. Oladimeji, Ph.D.
President, Funnel Consulting LLC
Without faith, it is impossible to please God. You cannot walk through two doors at the same time. When one door closes another one will www.iemapproah.com. Call 214-908-3963 eternalkingdom101@gmail.com
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Suppor...2021-03-2328 minIEM APPROACHMy Faith Walk Part 13: What to do when you are knocked down“This book provides a real-world case study for all who want to understand the complex links between convictions, difficulties, God centeredness, perseverance, and success. The timeless principles illustrated in the book will change your life.”
-Ebenezer A. Oladimeji, Ph.D.
President, Funnel Consulting LLC
Without faith, it is impossible to please God. You cannot walk through two doors at the same time. When one door closes another one will www.iemapproah.com. Call 214-908-3963 eternalkingdom101@gmail.com
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Suppor...2021-03-2317 minIEM APPROACHMy Faith Walk Part 12: There is always a way"Dr. Tangumonkem's story is one that is sure to inspire all readers. In spite of continual odds against him, he never gave up on his dream. His Christian faith is paramount in this book and serves as a reminder that our faith should be at the forefront of our lives. This book is highly recommended."
Jeremy Bondick
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Without faith, it is impossible to please God. You cannot walk through two doors at the same time. When one door closes another one will...2021-03-2220 minIEM APPROACHMy Faith Walk Part 11: How I graduated debt free"This book is both interesting and inspiring. I loved the stories about Eric's adventure in getting to America and then about his experiences here. He shares his faith in an honest and humble way. The book is a good reminder about the basics of trusting God for all provision." Grace Katy
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
Order y...2021-03-2219 minIEM APPROACHMy Faith Walk Part 9: The power of integrity"This book is both interesting and inspiring. I loved the stories about Eric's adventure in getting to America and then about his experiences here. He shares his faith in an honest and humble way. The book is a good reminder about the basics of trusting God for all provision." Grace Katy
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
Order y...2021-03-2224 minIEM APPROACHMy Faith Walk Part 9: The power of your storyComing to America: A Journey of Faith is Eric Tangumonkem’s story of wrestling with these thoughts and doubts. God called him to America from Cameroon to pursue graduate studies at the University of Texas at Dallas, but he had no money to put towards this dream. In this book, Dr. Tangumonkem shares his journey of learning to trust God as he stepped out in faith and came to America despite a lack of funds. He also shares some of his formative experiences prior to this call—experiences that will encourage readers in their faith. Dr. Tangumonkem’s life is a t...2021-03-2226 minIEM APPROACHMy Faith Walk Part 8“Reading Dr. Tangumonkem's book was a fascinating look into how God does provide for us, but most important is the growth in faith that accompanies His provision. Our growth in faith starts the process of our growth in prosperity, i.e. growth in wisdom comes before growth in wealth. As a fellow disciple of Christ and a fellow author, I, too, have had similar "deep dives" into trusting God having authored my own book from my own research, HWJDB How Would Jesus Do Business?: Bible Secrets for Startups and Entrepreneurs that echoes what he has learned: God wants us to...2021-03-2221 minIEM APPROACHMy Faith walk Part 7Coming to America: A Journey of Faith is Eric Tangumonkem’s story of wrestling with these thoughts and doubts. God called him to America from Cameroon to pursue graduate studies at the University of Texas at Dallas, but he had no money to put towards this dream. In this book, Dr. Tangumonkem shares his journey of learning to trust God as he stepped out in faith and came to America despite a lack of funds. He also shares some of his formative experiences prior to this call—experiences that will encourage readers in their faith. Dr. Tangumonkem’s life is a t...2021-03-2220 minIEM APPROACHHow to walk by faith“Reading Dr. Tangumonkem's book was a fascinating look into how God does provide for us, but most important, is the growth in faith that accompanies His provision. Our growth in faith starts the process of our growth in prosperity, i.e. growth in wisdom comes before growth in wealth. As a fellow disciple of Christ and a fellow author, I, too, have had similar "deep dives" into trusting God having authored my own book from my own research, HWJDB How Would Jesus Do Business?: Bible Secrets for Startups and Entrepreneurs that echoes what he has learned: God wants us to...2021-03-2220 minIEM APPROACHHow to Move Any Mountain in 2019For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. James 2:26
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