People always say that time changes things, but the truth is we have to change them ourselves.

Be truthful no matter what,it doesn't cost you anything.

Truthfulness is the character of believers

Sometimes it's easier to just go ahead and face the truth instead of spending the rest of your life trying to hide from it.

I know a lot of men want to marry g!rls in their early 20s largely because of their youthfulness, But the truth is, while their youth is enticing, g!rls within that age range still have so much to learn from life. AGE shapes a woman better than education or exposure can ever do. There are things only age can teach a w||man. No matter how exposed or educated a girl in her early 20s, she still believes she has time, And that concept of “I’m still young” creates an HINDERANCE and doesn’t give her the URGENCY she needs to face life or plan her life. Assuming she’s 21-22, even if she waste 3 years of her life chasing fantasies, she’ll still be 25 and still in her prime. But a 25 year old girl cannot afford to waste 3 years of her life chasing fantasies because now she feels the URGENCY. URGENCY shapes a woman’s mindset, because age serves as a constant reminder that she cannot afford to waste any more years on fruitless dating or social activities. If you hang around sensible ladies in their late 20s or early 30s, the energy flow is different, the conversation is different. They’re thinking business, investments, family values, how to ensure they’re not liabilities to their man and how to support him. While majority of girls in their early 20s are discussing Saidaboj, thinking hairdo, fancy nails, latest fashion, phones with clean camera and how to find a man that’ll spoil them. They often come to dates empty handed, No transportation, no data to chat, no airtime to call, “ Babe I don’t like what they cooked at home. 🤦‍♂️ 90% of girls in their early 20s, do not like being asked what they’d bring to the table, they find it offensive because they still think they’ve got time and options. ( To be fair, they’re brokies) Only 10% of them are built different but even at that, age is still a factor, You’d have to be patient with them. The mindset of “ I’m still young “ HINDERS a lot of them from taking their lives seriously and it is completely natural.

Deep down I pretend that I have moved on But my heart knows the truth Deep down I know it is all over I have no feelings to show Still somewhere inside me I have some memories Which make me remember you I still long for you somewhere Wishing a very Happy Birthday to you!

You think I have changed. A truth is you never really knew the real me.

A crucial fact I've learned about life is that you can do everything right and still face challenges. When you see people struggling, don't assume they're not trying hard enough. Many have given their best, but life doesn't always favour them. Another truth about life is that uncertainty is inevitable. Never say 'it can't happen to me.' Everyone is vulnerable to life's ups and downs. It can happen to anyone. Instead, pray for the strength to overcome life's challenges. Remain humble and grateful.

Before NYSC 1. Get your statement of results 2. Request your academic transcript or download the one on your portal and merge it into a PDF. 3. Request for proof of English as the language of instruction in your university (letter from the registrar's office). 4. Ensure that you have a good relationship with at least 3 lecturers. Done and dusted is dangerous!!!! You are not done until you are done. During NYSC 1. Write standardized exams in line with your next phase of life (GRE, TOEFL, GMAT, etc) Note: The US embassy in Nigeria funds some of these through the opportunity fund program. 2. Explore professional training and certifications (ICAN, NIM etc). 3. Do not ignore the opportunity to Intern (research assistantship, Ass. QC analysts, etc). 4. Explore Opportunities (some described below). A. Scholarships Local: BEA, OFP (US embassy), NNPC, Shell, etc. Regional: Pan African University Scholarship etc. International: Chevening, Commonwealth, MasterCard etc. Institutional: Vice Chancellor scholarships, sports or art scholarships etc. NOTE: If the International scholarship is your choice, no one needs your NYSC certificate before you can start applying. B. Grants Regional: Tony Elumelu Foundation Grant.... International: Geneva Challenge....... C. Fellowships (No international trip during NYSC, don't forget ☺️) D. Conferences (No international trip during NYSC don't forget ☺️) 5. Let your CDS contribution be remarkable (a recommendation letter acknowledging your role will be important). 6. Don't run with the multitude, realities after NYSC differ. 7. Don't be under pressure (After NYSC what Next???), You may hasten yourself to many errors. 8. Grow yourself in Welcoming rejections, you may get a few while applying. 9. Apply as much as you can 10. Pray as much as you can. Note: Create two CVs (one academic and one general). It helps to maximize your applications. After NYSC If you haven't accomplished any of the above, 1. Be truthful to yourself (Are you willing to stay in the state of deployment or go back home?) 2. Resist pressure (Being alive is more important than anything else, don't let anyone overpush you). 3. Develop a mindset that no one owes you anything (It helps in managing disappointment). 4. Identify platforms where legal opportunities are shared. A. LinkedIn B. Twitter C. Opportunity desk D. Opportunity for Africans E. Scholarship hub. Etc. 5. While applying and waiting, get yourself busy 1. Write a manuscript from your undergraduate project 2. Submit conference abstracts 3. Register with an organization (volunteer) and start gathering experience. 4. Start learning a hands-on skill that you may need later in life. Could also be digital training in Bioinformatics, data science, AI, ML, Coding, Programming, etc. If all of these fail???? Keep trying! You only need one major opportunity! When it comes, you'll forget the days of pains Let that keep you motivated. Written by afolayan Samuel The Lord is helping us!!!🙏🙏 Follow this page for more