The memory of what happened at Lagos Airport Hotel is still very fresh. I followed my gut that day and I am glad I did.
Some will say it can't be done so you shouldn't bother. You can either agree or you try.
#MondayMotivation
It was the Lagos State Sickle Cell competition organized by an NGO.
I am talking about schools like Kings College, BIS etc.
It was clear we had no match against these folks man 😫
We were students of a public school far away in Mile 2 - Jakande Estate. Quality of education there wasn't top notch. Just a few good students.
When we heard KC and co., we shivered 😫
It was an opportunity to make the school proud. Plus, who wouldn't want a day away from school to visit the Lagos Airport Hotel.
Anyways, I ironed my best uniform that morning, because man must still look good anyways.
Maybe that was the push we needed.
"Lord why have you brought this upon us?"
Focus on the content! You carry much more than you know.
It was like a blur. How did we do it? How are we in the final?
The second place was already good enough. Even if we lost, I was totally fine. I mean, we never even imagined getting 10th.
I can never forget that question. It read, "Which of the ethnic groups in Nigeria has the highest number of people living with sickle cell?"
How on earth are we supposed to know? My classmate and I looked at each other.
I looked at the moderator. Looked at my classmate. Looked back at the moderator.
My gut said, what ethnic group do you belong to? I said to myself, I am Yoruba.
And then, I said it out loud, "Yoruba".
The moderator shouted, "Yes!".
We received our prices that day and took pictures with the most beautiful girl in Nigeria who was the special guest of the day.
Indices are good, but many times you never can control an outcome. If your gut says yes at any point during the phase of a trial, go with it.
I think I was happier because as the head boy, I did not want to fall hand 😆
But in all, that experience taught me that you never win if you never try. And you'd need your gut at a point.