Thread by @HQawiyy

We all have a reason we chose the path we are on.

We have a reason we don't wanna quit.

9 years ago my Mum was 35years old and was to celebrate her birthday.

Mum was dead broke, salaries unpaid. It sucked, she was in debt.

You could see the pains in her eyes, she wanted more

She would have loved to give us a lovely birthday celebration but she had nothing on her

I remember her words vividly

"Ayomikun & AYOYIMIKA (my kid sis), I love you guys, sorry I can't afford a cake"

We fried garri with palm oil & onions.

That moment broke me but it birthed

.... the entrepreneur of today.

I'd sell ice to an Eskimo to make money.

I was an awkward kid growing up, was subject to a lot of bullying.

I hated myself, fell into depression until I started using all this pain to channel my inner creative

Each time I feel like quitting....

I remember this and tell myself, you will make it

Keep being hungry for more.

You deserve the good life & more.

Being broke & reading Rich Dad Poor Dad taught me financial literacy

I'm grateful for all my achievements this year

2019 will be greater

From that broke boy

Today I'm a skilled martial artist

My background won't keep my back to the ground.

Yeah this path is sometimes daunting but I'd choose it over slaving for the system.

I wrote this down when I was 18 years old

If you have nothing today, just know that with proper planning and the right mindset you'd excel.

This makes me emotional each time I remember but this keeps my fire burning.

Everything they said I won't achieve will eventually be achieved.

I love my hustle