These past 3 months deserve an award
A lesson of embracing change, growth and defying the odds
Announcer: The nominees for life-changing months of the year are:
January, February, March
After some background music,
Announcer: And the Oscar goes to…
The first quarter of this year was truly life-changing for me. I found myself making what some might call life-altering decisions — about ten of them, to be exact. Some of these decisions were instructive by God, while others simply felt like the natural progression of my journey.
Making these decisions wasn’t the hardest part; explaining them to others was. For some reason, people, including friends and family, always seem to want an explanation for the choices I make in my life. But really, I don’t owe anyone an explanation for how I live my life.
It’s not always easy to articulate these decisions, especially to outsiders. Everyone seems to have an opinion about what’s best for you—whether it’s what to study for your master’s degree, which career path to take, or even how to dress and speak—the list is endless.
But in all this, I’ve learned some valuable lessons that I believe everyone can benefit from:
- Know what you want for yourself. If you don’t, everything else will grab your attention. I have known since I left school that I wanted to build my career in finance, technology, and education. Many good teachers and family members have advised me otherwise, and while I know they mean well, I knew what I wanted, and I’m glad I made my resolve to stay true to my word.
- Giving up is not an option. I had to learn this after so many rejections. I faced many rejections in 2023 from institutions, fellowships, and scholarships. If you know anything about applying for any of these, you will acknowledge the rigorous process involved—from writing sectional essays and attending interviews to the long period of waiting and hoping to be selected. The disappointment cuts deep when you wait long, building dreams upon dreams about a good outcome only to have those dreams crumble by email.
But I heard stories of people who have had a far worse rejection experience than I have, and today, they can tell their stories in reflection. For example, I have heard the grass-to-grace-to-glory stories of my spiritual fathers, Dr. David Oyedepo, Apostle Joshua Selman, and other people who inspire me in my space of purpose. I made it my resolve to keep pushing till I saw the glory. No matter how many times I fall, I will rise again
- Embrace routine while staying flexible. I may dislike routines, but I plan my day meticulously. I believe that anything that happens to me is either a result of my planning or God’s will. This mindset keeps me focused and intentional in my actions.
- Patience is a virtue. I’ve learned to be patient with my growth, understanding that some things take time. During seasons of waiting, I focus on developing my skills, capacity, and knowledge, knowing that growth is a continuous process.
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