Timi

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Whatever potential you have, make sure you execute. Action is what gets you to your destination.

I have seen intelligent people destroy their careers by never learning to play dumb. Conveniently, game theory explains why that happens: In most high-stakes hierarchies, influence is perceived as a zero-sum game. If you appear "too intelligent," you are perceived as a threat. That can lock you out of important networks. Let the others feel superior for a while and hide your intelligence until deployment. Unfortunately, most people will never utilize this strategy. It necessitates acting strategically, not egoistically.

The best time to look for anything is when you do not desperately need it. It gives you an edge.

Being loved by a very expressive person is really a flex.

At some point in your 20s, you will be struck by an overwhelming sense of self doubt and uncertainty about your future and goals. It’s important that you remain calm. It will all work out

I recommend a lot of adults go back to Islamiyya to learn Qur’an, Hadith and fiqh for a start.

Let me share what I have done in the past as a PmP mapped into the 5 steps from @DrOlaBrown's article. Quick background so you understand where I'm coming from. During my YCT days, I used to work in some plastic factory hence the reason for my hard palm 😀😅. I also had to borrowed money to pay my first UNILAG school fees. I was visibly pako😀 disclaimer: Me, I’m not trying to be as rich as Dangote or Otedola 😅. far from it. In fact, I’ve said before that once I hit my personal target of about $2m liquid assets, I’ll probably disappear to Igbotako for community development work and a quieter life. Also, I am not rich yet. but we thank God Now, lets see how the steps in the article fit into what I have done ... of course there are other things and steps that help Step 1: Get into a good university. I didn't stop at polytechnic. Even at YCT during my ND, I pushed for UNILAG. Finished with First Class in Accounting. BGS in both the department and faculty for both institutions. Over 20 academic awards. I knew early that my CV has to scream for me given that no one could make the calls for me. At my Sahara 2016 GMT programme final interview, they projected my CV to the chairman and other board members present at that interview - ND Distinction, First Class, BGS twice, ICAN, ACCA, 20+ awards. The Chairman and the entire board couldn't even ask me a question. He just said: "Do you have any life? Did you have fun in school?" I can see how impressed and couldnt just say know...I knew I already got the job. Step 2: Work in financial services. I moved into consulting, focused on financial services and a very niche complex area (actuarial and quant). And I don't just deliver on client engagements. I want them to see the difference. Two of the biggest insurance companies CEO in Nigeria wrote to Partner about how exceptional I was on a projects..That actually added more case to a back to back double promotion I have slept in the office because of client deliverables. not once, not twice as a Senior and as a Manager. There is no substitute for hard work. I keep telling younger ones this. You cannot shortcut excellence when you don't have connections backing you up. Step 3: Realise it will take longer. I play the long game. One reason I stayed back in Nigeria is because I can see the massive opportunities ahead in the space I work in. The difference in my earnings over the last decade vs now is significant and it's still very far from what's possible. Today I told some LASU students if they could imagine that some folks earn ₦30m+ per month in this Lagos? The good thing about the path I chose is that seeing those numbers ahead is always comforting. The ceiling is high. You just have to be patient enough to climb. Step 4: Grow your network. Naturally, I am a very shy person. Extremely introverted. But in the last 5 years, I've pushed myself to connect with clients, colleagues, and people outside my comfort zone. We've won engagements just because of a presentation I did for some years ago. I make myself available for some pro bono work. My last IFRS 9 video took over 12 hours to produce, even though you all see 4 hours of content. Some clients call me outside work hours. I focus on how to make them look good with their boss too. Networking is really just giving. Step 5: Be aggressive about self development. This is the biggest one for me. ACCA. ACA. CFA. FRM. SCR. And now actuarial exams IFOA and SOA. Passed 14 papers across both in 3 years. Also failed 10 papers in that same period. Failing is part of it lol. I'm quite aggressive. Last December, I was in the office from Dec 26 to 4AM on January 1st writing a 96hour SOA assessment. I actually spent over 80 hours on it. That means I literally started the new year in the office. Extreme? Yes. I don't encourage anyone to do that. But that's what it took. Working your way out of poverty comes with massive tradeoffs. And it's perfectly rational to decide not to do it that way. But if you choose this path, know that momentum compounds. The early years are the hardest. The loneliest. But every exam, every late night, every relationship you build, it stacks up. May be when I buy my AMG G 63😎, I will come back and confirm that yes it's possible. for now lets keep trusting the process. I'm not even rich yet. But I'm always thankful for how far I've come. Grateful for everyone that has been part of my joinery...friends, family, colleagues , scholarships companies, bosses etc TBT to my 2020 birthday...one clown had to remind me how I be pako for undergrate

Never underestimate the ability of your eyes and mind to normalize something because of continuous exposure, no matter how bad it is

Ray Dalio’s reply on Reddit when asked what’s the most important decision you can make

I need a job🙏 I can teach kids how to read and write with Montessori method I can manage social media pages I can work as a virtual assistant. I can work in a cooperate organization I have Bsc in Microbiology MSc in Environmental Health Sciences. I can work on public health interventions I’m a research savvy. I have experience in research Laboratory,Environmental Protection agency, Quality Control and Assurance and Food safety.

It's more "what did I do wrong" than "things just go wrong for me" that solves the issue. Self awareness helps you evaluate how you're doing and then you can improve because you know what you've done wrong. It's all on YOU at the end of the day.

Your lecturer may not tell you this, but I will: 1. Do your best to graduate with a first class (or the best grade you can achieve). 2.Attend conferences and academic events. 3. Start applying for scholarships in your final year. 4. Build genuine relationships with your lecturers. 5.Contribute meaningfully to discussions in class and beyond. 6. Volunteer for roles that build your experience and visibility. Add yours👇👇

Now, I’ve completed this & started my Hifdh classes too😊 Fiqh, Seerah and Hadith classes have been included in my curriculum too This is your cue to go back to Madrasah too, it’s not too late. May Allah SWT make it easy (Aamin)

This game is giving us all the joy we can get because tomorrow's haram ball isn't something to look forward to. 😂😂 #PSGBAY

i want a lot from life, so i work hard a lot. a shit ton of consistency, praying, ruthlessness and manifestation.

Too much aimless scrolling on social media makes you constantly worry about the wrong things.

This is reality.

crazy how often the answer is just to be grateful

the less you learn, the more you think you know. and the more you learn, the more you realize how little you know.