Immediately after NYSC, just before I picked my first Job, I asked my Dad to loan me N1, 000,000 to start business of buying & selling grains from Udawa Market to Buruku, to Birnin Gwari weekly markets. He was surprised that I could think in that direction. He gave me the money.
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I made a second class upper degree in Petroleum Engineering, & among the top 4 in my class. Yet, I decided to look for a way to take my responsibility off the shoulders of my parent whom have trained me tirelessly from Nursery to 1st degree. I started the business as planned.
Five weeks later, I got my first job & decided to give him back his money. He didn't collect anything from me, & that became a gift from he, & a show of appreciation for my initiative. I later used that money to get married 😁.
Sometimes, we feel "too big" to do certain jobs, even though they are more honorable than begging. We feel too important that we can't do menial jobs because we have a "degree". We are not all from the same family backgrounds. Do not put on your head what you can't deliver.
Do not allow 'peer pressure' or 'push to impress' end up pushing you into depression.
Cut your coat according to your clothe.
Cut your coat according to your clothe.
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