Thread by @Lolo_cy

Ever since I can remember the one thing I have wanted was my own space- not even a car.
When you ask my sister what my dream home is, they will tell you -An estate.

But here I was sleeping on the floor everyday for the last 4 years!

I never share my personal life but I feel compelled to share even though my whole body is fighting it.

I started lolotalks 8 years ago with a webcam when I was in the university. This was during my 2nd degree..

But I want to zoom in on the last 4 years today.

I had wanted an office in my home - where I can work and create content.
I had a choice- Keep the bed or make the place an office. I chose the office.

I was broke- this was my daily reality.
I cleared the room and got a plastic table!! My God I was so happy!

My official office

After a few years I got money and used the old woods from the bed to make the wooden table and a bookshelf.
I couldn't even contain my joy!!

I didn't care that I was sleeping on the floor because I was executing what was required for me to be successful!

I had a system! I woke up 3am everyday to work till 5am ..did my exercise and slept for an hour then went out to work again till 8pm... Rinse and repeat!

I lived in contrasting realities everyday. They fly me to a 5 star hotel for work & I come back home to lay on the floor.

I can't tell you the mental energy it took me to see many realities, come back to mine and still maintain my self worth.
To refuse jobs that seem like the 'breakthrough ' bcos they didn't align with the vision.

Everyday, I was GRINDING SILENTLY & making the work speak for itself

I never shared and I never complained. I simply showed up, strategized and executed.
Even if there was no light, I didn't complain. I used a torch

There are many more stories to share of what happens behind success.

Till the day I left for Senegal, I slept on that floor and smiled when I saw my office desk and table

When you see me, I was often alone. I would take long walks to meditate or listen to podcasts.

I needed to protect my energy and spirit. I rarely shared my vision or goals, only projects and how it should be executed.

I took jobs that nobody was taking, I said the things people were scared to. I put myself in uncomfortable positions and pushed myself.

I have done a lot and many of the things never make it to be public sphere.

The accomplishments that many know are simply a byproduct of the blood, sweat and tears that went unnoticed.

This is my birthday month and I can tell you for the past 5 years, I have done nothing. No gifts, no cakes, no friends..no nothing. I was not moved. I was not angry or unhappy. On those days I was WOKRING.

I knew that I would gift myself what I desired the most

A personal gift not attached to work but a soothing relief for my soul.

Today I am in my apartment by the sea side with my bedroom and a separate office space.
I have an international job in a different country.

The price of sacrifice is delayed gratification.
I stepped out of the box and I did what needed to be done.

I have lived many lifes to get to this one.

I do not believe in 'age' - I look at life in phases and seasons.
What is this phase trying to teach me .. What wisdom can I get from the NOW.
How can I develop my character with the experiences of the NOW

My new apartment is the backdrop of my new phase. The phase where it is execution 2.0

Its not the estate yet but my 26th birthday gift seems appropriate for the NOW

I believed in my dreams and my vision.
I invested and bet on myself because I never waited for permission to unleash the beast in me.

Never settle. Never stop dreaming.

#HardestWorkerintheroom #StayHungryStayFoolish #LoloCynthia #Agu #Warrior.

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