Thread by @skinandall_

1. This post I'm writing is about two things. To support the narrative of "You attract your own kind" and to refute the narrative of "Women bring other women down".
I remember one out of the numerous advice my dad gave me. He told me then...

2. "Always associate with people that are either higher in intelligence or of similar intellect with you and that share similar values. Make sure they're also kind people with integrity. You'll see that the association will always yield positive fruits."

3. Over the years, I've come to realise that you tend to attract your kind. If you're the person that likes to cut corners and is mediocre, best believe that's what you'll attract. If you're the person that ensures high standards in all you do..

4. You'll realise that people of similar values will gravitate towards you.I have put up a picture of two of my close friends with a friendship that spans over 15 years. In their own respective fields, they're making an impact.
@empathyspace
@nexthaematology

5. Dr. Ogunsola is a consultant psychiatrist that runs empathy space and is involved in all activities related to mental health.Dr. Popoola is the CEO of Next Haematology Medicare and needs no further introduction on her advocacy and activities related to hematological disorders

6. I am a dermatologist passionate about skin health, advocacy and mentoring. In our own little way, we're touching lives one step at a time. My closest friend is a woman and all my friends are making positive changes in their own little way....and most of them are women.

7. Which brings me to the next point. From the beginning of my career to the point where I am now, I have been mentored by great women. From internship by Prof. Ogunbiyi and Dr. Taiwo @Neurobella1. To youth service by Ms. Busola Oyeyinka.

8. To residency where I was trained by two great women and mentored by Dr. Otrofanowei @ayarerey. To post residency period where I was mentored by Dr. Cristina Meissina. I have always been supported by women. And if I have ever had a woman who was an obstacle...

9. I look at the number of other women who are a driving force in my life and ignore the obstacles. If anything, it makes me want to push myself to do more and be more.
Don't let anyone sell you the narrative of women bringing women down.

10. When they tell you that, smile and say to them..."not today". If you're in such a situation, change your circle and check yourself too. To be sure you're not the hindrance to your own progress.

And that saying of "aguntan to ba baja rin, a jegbe

11. (A sheep that moves with dogs will eat faeces) is accurate. What kind of people are you surrounding yourself with? What kind of associations are you forging?
So here's to great women and mentors. May we know them and may we be them. So help us God, Amen.