Benin-City, Nigeria
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You want:
High income
The best of everything
To never worry about bills
To afford whatever you want
But you show up:
Lacking discipline
Unwilling to develop skills
Unable to commit
Making poor decisions
You're putting yourself out of position to compete for that reality
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I think every working adult should spend ONE weekend learning how retirement accounts actually work.
Start with these resources:
1. The Money Guy Show on YouTube
2. r/Bogleheads on Reddit
3. The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins
4. Investor.gov for investing basics
Understanding a 401(k), IRA, and index funds can change the way you handle money for decades.
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Bundan 5 yıl sonra evlisin. İstediğin eve sahipsin. İyi bir işin var. Çocukların uyuyor. Sen ve eşin koltukta oturmuş sohbet ediyorsunuz. Dışarıda yağmur yağıyor ve yarın pazar.
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If you want to know how easy stagnation is, visit the neighbourhood you grew up in, you’ll see hairstylists, barbers, fashion designers, bike men, store owners that you left there 5-10yrs ago still in the same place, doing the same thing, at the same quality, no form of expansion.
The sad part? They all had dreams to have leveled up by now, the unfair part? They are hard workers.
Progress is not by hardwork, in 2026, work smart, work hard, be too confident, change environment, make new acquaintances, be a little crazy and most importantly, move with God.
If you’re not ready to be 10x more audacious in 2026 you can wait for 2027 to try again. This is a reminder to me, and any other person who might need it.
Saw this and it made sense, thought to share with yall.
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Your life is going to spoil if you don’t learn to disappoint your parents early. And by that, I don’t mean becoming a nuisance to society or a disgrace to your family.
You must learn to rebel against your parents early in life. Let them know that you are a difficult child who doesn’t fold easily.
If you take every piece of advice your parents give you, especially if you come from a poor home, you might never make it out of the trenches.
African parents, especially, are not always open-minded. Many still think like it’s 2005. They are people pleasers who care more about what people will say than what you want or what will make you happy. Disappoint them early so they can bring you down from the pedestal they have placed you on. It will help you go far in life.
There are adults who cannot travel to another city in search of greener pastures because their parents are too strict.
There are adults, especially Christians, who cannot wear trousers, earrings, wigs, lip gloss, etc., because their parents still hold on to archaic beliefs that these things are sinful. They still hide to do things that make them happy simply because they have not broken free.
Heck, there are adults who still have curfews because they have controlling parents. And we both know this is not always about protection.
Have you ever wondered why, no matter how much their parents criticize the black sheep of the family, they often seem to have more freedom and even more opportunities to succeed? It’s because they have broken free. Their “Giran mentality” has helped them discover their own paths early in life.
Until you realize that your parents can unintentionally sabotage your life, you might never find the courage to rebel against their control. And if you don’t rebel and fight for your own life, you might never break free.
You are a human being with your own goals, dreams, and aspirations. You are not an extension of your parents, nor are you an experiment designed to correct their mistakes.
They will be disappointed in you. They will complain, criticize you, and call you names. But I promise you, they will adjust. They will get used to the new program, and they will be fine.
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Everything that’s available for you to win, you dont want to do or you find a problem with
So how are you going to get to your desired destination?
Fear & ego will blind you, if you don’t get in control of your thoughts & mindset towards life you won’t accomplish your goals
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I lost my leg in a life-changing accident.
For a while, I worried about what people would think of me.
Then I realized: I am still here, and I believe God gave me a reason to keep going.
Now I want my story to help someone else.
#Faith #Resilience
Learn how to stop explaining yourself to people who not willing to comprehend what you have to say.
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Okay now Ryan Coogler can you do The Outsiders but make it black. It would adapt well my nigga
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You can love someone deeply. You can care about their well being. You can want the best for them. But if being with them leaves you anxious, drained, and constantly on edge, that is not love. That is a slow erosion of your peace. Leaving someone you still have feelings for is one of the hardest things you will ever do. Because your heart will whisper "stay." Your memories will replay the good times. Your hope will tell you "maybe they will change."
But your body knows. Your nervous system knows. The anxiety. The sleepless nights. The knot in your stomach. The feeling of walking on eggshells. That is your body telling you what your heart is too afraid to admit.
Self love is not just bubble baths and affirmations. It is the hard choices. It is walking away from people who are not good for you, even when you still love them. It is choosing peace over attachment. It is choosing yourself over a fantasy.
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I recommend using absence to gain your respect back.
I recommend giving a girl your number instead of asking for hers. If she likes you, she will text you.
I recommend building your body, especially your shoulders. You'd be surprised how much more attractive you look with a better frame.
I recommend putting people in their place at the very first sign of disrespect.
I recommend not chasing people. Pay attention to who chooses you.
I recommend leaving rooms where you constantly have to prove your worth.
I recommend being honest from the beginning. Pretending is exhausting.
I recommend saving money before people know you're making money.
I recommend letting people underestimate you.
I recommend taking pictures and videos of your parents more often.
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People have no idea that all of this is available on archive dot org for free, like every other old children’s show which isn’t a funnel for developing a gambling addiction. You can just watch all of these 90s Beatrix Potter adaptations right here: archive.org/details/world-of…
