They would often say: “if you're sleeping for X number of hours, you're bound to be poor” “Don't do this and that to be better” and so on.
I would also try to do what these guys were saying because in my head, I wanted to become successful like others.
But as I got older, I realise that there are no Blueprints in life.
I mean, there are people who work 9-5 and still make six figures. There are people who just sit at the comfort of their homes and still make six or even seven figures just with their cameras, laptops or just their mobile phones.
This is not to discourage you from pushing yourself to do great things, no! This is just a reminder that our lives are different and what works for Mr. John, might not work for you.
Don't lose time and family chasing other people's dreams and trying to become like them. Don't look at other people's lives and say, that should have been me.
Don't live in pain while you still have a lot to be thankful for.
Count your blessings man! Be grateful!
Always trust God to lead you through every journey. Remember, every journey comes with its lesson(s) and you're meant to come out stronger and better.
Some phases in life hits harder than the others. You might lose family or your business might be crumbling before your very eyes. It might feel like there's no hope and you've tried everything that you can think of. Do not give up! Stand strong and always be positive for a better tomorrow, regardless of what today might look like.
It's normal for you to look back in sadness at how old you're becoming or how much effort you've wasted for a project that failed. But you have to be strong and remain positive.
There are billionaires today that made it out late. I mean, no one is late. You're only late when you judge yourself with another man's time.
Money aside, there's still time to achieve whatever success you want, regardless of how many times you might have failed. There's still time to quit alcohol. There's still time to become a more loving father. There's still time to become a better Christian.
Don't be afraid of starting all over again. Don't think much about what people say. Strive to be better.
Competition is good, but let it make you a better person, rather than a sad-old depressed person.
Don't also limit yourself! Sometimes, we limit ourselves when we compare ourselves to people. You can do so much more.
Come out of your sadness dear reader. Become a better version of yourself today and don't pressure yourself by looking at someone's picture perfect life.
That brings us to the end of this article. I'll see you on the next one, until then, take care.
Thanks for reading: There are no Blueprints in Life: A John Omoku Perspective, Sorry, my English is bad:)