ODUNAYO OLUWAKEMI

WHAT IS YOUR WHY?  O n the first day of this month, I began my journey to productivity, one of which I'm to maintain a daily post on my social media platforms. As at today, I'm supposed to be counting day 9 but I'm counting day 5, it's my desire to keep up to date. At some point I forgot to post but I try to cover up for days I did not post (don't be surprised if you see more than one post in a day, I'm trying to meet up because I know the reason why I began at first).  You know what? The only ingredient that keeps you going even when you are tried is the REASON WHY YOU STARTED AT FIRST.  Victoria Nwanna in her book "The Goal Smashing Formula" said: "If you don't have a why you will suffer anyhow. Your why is the inner drive for that goal" Never loose sight of the purpose why you started, it keeps you moving. Hold on,  It's normal to feel tried but the joy is to regain strength again. So dear, never loo...

READ BEFORE YOU JUDGE ME Leaving home for my National Youth Service, I find it so difficult to make custard. Whenever I make it it's either it is too watery or it has some bumps in it.  Kai! At this age? Hold on, I've passed the judgement on myself before you did.  Just follow me. I felt so embarrassed. I thought to myself, assuming you are married and you are asked to make custard for your in-laws, is this how you will disgrace yourself? (You get the gist) Chai! I must find a way around this. Guess what I did? I said to myself, I will use this service year to learn how to make it perfectly. If I make mistake, I will drink it like that, till I am perfect in making it I won't stop. So, Since the beginning of the year till now, no month passes without me buying custard powder and ensuring I make it. Now I am good at it.  Within  the twinkle of an eye, my custard is ready and perfect. With my milk and sugar,  I consume it, feeling so satisfi...

REGRET D id I just say regret? Oh yes REGRET Journey to growth takes a lot of time and sacrifices. I deny myself of sleep, sometimes pleasure of sitting, gisting with friends, watching movie from morning till night and lot more. There are so many books to read, podcast to listen to, videos to watch, chats to read, trainings to attend and most importantly, action to take. Chai!!! Nah who send me o? Shey I would just have relaxed and maintain my position o, instead of going through all these? But wait o, pause Can I say I regret my actions? Hmmmmm!!! No Instead I got clarity, fulfillment and the ability to press further, My desire to be the me my world will celebrate keep pushing me forward, I understand that there is a mandate of God upon my life and I can't just fold my hands and watch The earnest expectation of the righteous awaiteth my manifestations, why will I just relax? I have no regret No No No regret. I am bold and stro...

PURPOSE VS. PERSONAL BRANDING I began my pursuit for purpose while at the tertiary institution. I was hungry to live a life of purpose and influence, I began reading books, watched videos, listened to audios, I was open to learning, I attended various meeting, I asked myself series of questions and most importantly ,I prayed. I wanted to find purpose, I desire to know why I'm here on earth and the path I should thread. I understood that I am not called to do everything but there is a specific thing I need to do.  Now that I  have a clear definition of what I want to do and the path I want to play, I  discovered that I wasn't satisfied, I began to ask myself: How will I communicate this message in my heart? How do I share this burden? How do I do this?  How do I do that? Then it done on me that beyond discovery of purpose, there is a need for branding, there is still a process of grooming I need to go through if indeed my voice will be heard.  I too...

YOUR PATH    "When the purpose of a thing is not known,  a buse is inevitable". "The greatest tragedy in life is not death but a life without purpose ". These are the saying of the great legend of blessed memory Myles Munroe.  In my little days on earth, I've discovered that the only cure to inferiority complex, envy and jealousy is PURPOSE-YOUR PATH.  As young people, life can only make meaning when we discover our path. You keep wandering around hopelessly when you have no direction. Purpose gives you direction, focus and confidence. It kills envy, jealousy and give you a reason to live. The average youth has no clue of his or her destination. Instead of sitting around, indulging yourself in what makes no meaning, invest in finding YOU, the YOU sent by God to planet earth to make impact, until you do so, you keep wandering and at the end you add to the glory of the grave. Let this keep ringing in your heart : YOU CANNOT LIVE A FULFILLED LIFE OUTSI...

WHAT SHOULD WE EXPECT?  In the second quarter of the year 2018, I got a contract job in a private audit firm to work as a tax trainee before embarking on the compulsory one year National Youth Service in August 2018. The job came with a satisfying benefit. A steady allowance, a conducive working environment and indeed a sustainable salary. I took up the job with joy and expectation because at the end of each month, I expect my pay. Sometimes, it may delay but I am rest assured that it will surely be paid. What exactly should we expect from you at the end of each face of your life? Just as I expected my pay at the end of each month, what should this generation expect from you? What have you done with the deposit inside of you? Or have you not discovered it yet? This world will only celebrate people with result. Do you think you will be part of them? If yes, it's time to work, it's time to utilize all that is within you. Enough of procrastinating, laziness and sluggishness....