The fourth part of my story started immediately I completed my University education. Months before I finished, I was sure of what I wanted to do and my decision was to start as soon as possible. I made a crazy decision not to go for my Youth Service because I saw it as a waste of time and something that has nothing to do with my future.

It appears as a HUGE joke to all and sundry but it was as if fate was on my side because for like two years, my set’s couldn’t go for service due to so many factors that are inexplicable. During this period, I decided to get all the trainings I could get in order to be prepared for the future.

Before I go on, I will like to state that this phase of my life was the toughest and it prepared me for the future. Immediately I completed my studies, I hooked up with an emerging Motivational Speaker who I looked up to mentoring me in my chosen career. I won’t say this was a good or bad decision because it helped me in knowing what people can do and cannot do. It also helped me to know that people don’t and won’t care about you unless you care about yourself. I read a book by Kiyosaki at this period in time where he stated that no one cares about you unless you care for yourself and plan for your life and future. It really played out at this period in time.

I left this man to pursue my own dream that was quickly derailing and after drifting at home for a while something important happened to me. After deciding to be a Web designer, I know I still needed some trainings, which I couldn’t afford then, I saw an advert at a Cyber Cafe for the post of a Cafe Assistant. I didn’t know where that excitement came from, but I quickly ran back home to quickly write and drop my application letter. A graduate being a cafe attendant? It is not my fault, fate is just playing a card I couldn’t understand.

I worked at the cafe for three months and I came out of that job more knowledgeable that I have ever being. Mind you, the money was not impressive, #3, 500, but the knowledge to be gained was irresistible. What brought me this far, came from the knowledge I gained at the cafe. It was there I discovered I discovered the limitless opportunities on the Internet and it was also at the same place I designed my first website. I can’t begin to state all I gained at this cafe for lack of time.

From there I went to work as a Legal Secretary to a Senior Advocate and this was to consolidate the knowledge I have gained while at the cafe. This was also an experience I won’t forget in a hurry because of all the opportunities I was exposed to. This job afforded me the opportunity to practice all I could because there was hardly anything to do. I left this place when the Entrepreneurship urge was too much for me to resist. Something was just telling it is time to move out and explore the world.

This decision was seen as a stupid one because I had NOTHING to start with. No personal computer of mine or office or even money to run the business. It was as if I was jumping into a deep ocean and I tell you, that decision wasn’t easy. If anyone is passing through any challenge today, I understand because I have been through it. I know what it is like to wait for days or even months without any hope of job or money coming in. I know what it is like not to have up to #20 in one’s pocket. I understood what it is like to stay hours without food.

A lot of people told me to abandon my vision for job security but it was difficult to go back. I had already made up my mind to see where my dream will lead me. Funny enough, someone even recommended deliverance to me because it appears some unseen forces are behind me. I was labeled all sorts of names but that won’t make me bulge as well. It was just a torrid moment for me but in spite of all the tough happenings, I was seeing a future that is very colourful and bright before me. So the joy I was having was incomprehensible.

I couldn’t say how I was able to survive all those situations I went through back then, but I know God was calling me for a vision that was greater than me. That realisation alone kept me stronger. That is why I am not surprised at everything that is happening today. I could remember what Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo said when he was asked why he was great. he answered why he wouldn’t be great when he had paid the price for greatness. He said when his contemporaries were partying and frolicking with men of easy virtues, he was busy studying. The same happened to me. I was busy using all the money I had then to buy books and anytime anyone sees a book with me, they mock me. I always conclude that they don’t understand, but now I believe they do.

I just couldn’t begin to say everything I passed through then. I hope to come out with a book one day that will highlight all my experiences back then. As it is always said, there is always a bright light after every dark linen. This became my story and everything started working for my good.

What happened? What led to the great news or is it breakthrough? How did I get this far? Join me tomorrow where I will round up this story and share the important lessons I have learnt in life and how you can apply same to your life.

Tomorrow is the D-Day. It is the reason all these stories came out and I am sure it is going to be a memorable one for me. My special thanks to everybody that has been sending their comments. I am sorry I couldn’t answer every comments individually. I hope I will make up for that today.

On a last note, I don’t know what you are facing at the moment, but just realise it is going to be for a moment, just as someone said, this too shall pass away. Quiting is not an option for winners and I know you are a winner. I BELEIEV SO MUCH IN YOU!

Keep moving and keep making that dream come true

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