From zero to launch. Tech isn’t just a career—it’s a mindset. #passion #attendance #aduloju70

The Parable of the 10 Virgins teaches us about: 1. Preparedness 2. Planning 3. Self-sufficiency 4. Importance of timing These lessons can be applied to various aspects of life, such as career, finance, relationships, and personal growth. #tessy_rich #Favour #knowledge #preparedness

I want to share something painful from my past, something that affected my life forever. So, I got married in the year 2000, and not long after, I gave birth to my son, Raymond. From the moment he was born, our lives became full of hospital visits, sleepless nights, and endless medical expenses. The sickness didn’t just affect my son, it affected my marriage too. My husband and I were always stressed. We argued constantly. We blamed each other for everything. Love slowly disappeared from our home. We went from lovers to strangers who only talked about hospital bills. In 2006, the marriage couldn’t survive anymore. We went our separate ways, and I was left to raise Raymond alone. It was hard, so hard that I had to leave my acting career behind. I just couldn’t focus. I was broken. Then came the biggest blow of all, Raymond passed away at the age of 17. That pain is something I carry with me every day. Please, know this before you fall in love, know your genotype. Love is truly a beautiful thing, but it is not strong enough to carry the weight of this sickness called sickle cell. Know your genotype before love blinds you. I lost everything because I didn’t. - Eucharia Anunobi

CAREER Benefits of Creating a Personal Brand Both personal and professional success relies on you convincing others to recognize your worth. Mind you, this applies when you are looking for a job, seeking a promotion, and vying for a leadership position. Not to mention, you still need it when creating your dating profile. So whether we prefer it or not, personal brand is vital for everyone today, and as such, you need to cultivate yours and make it stand out. What’s Personal Branding? Well, this refers to a strategic and intentional practice where you lay out or express your value. Typically, people would cultivate their public reputation and personal carefully, however, the digital space has expanded their audience base. While this is a good thing, it also comes with potential risks. Oftentimes, we would like to believe that we are the one in control when it comes to our personal brand. However, that’s never the case. Like the Founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos once quoted "Your brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room." Therefore, it’s all about the collective expectations, attitudes, feelings, beliefs, and associations that people hold against you. As such, your aim is to ensure that whatever narrative they create reflects who you are. Now let’s have a look at the advantages of building your personal brand: NEXT POST BY 10am #Utom58 #De_NextVerYou #Knowledge #Career

**The Silent Professional: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in the Workplace** ## The Invisible Barrier to Professional Excellence Do you recognize yourself in these scenarios? Perhaps you refrain from contributing valuable insights during crucial meetings. Maybe you downplay your achievements during performance evaluations. Or you might find yourself reluctant to pursue advancement opportunities that align with your capabilities. These behaviors aren't merely personality quirks—they're manifestations of a phenomenon that affects countless high-potential professionals: imposter syndrome. The indicators are subtle yet powerful: * Hesitation to articulate your perspectives in collaborative settings * Persistent self-doubt despite objective evidence of competence * Avoidance of challenging assignments that could showcase your abilities * Perfectionism that paralyzes decision-making * Defensive reactions to constructive feedback * Self-sabotaging internal dialogue * Disproportionate anxiety around potential missteps or evaluation * Reluctance to engage with high-visibility responsibilities * Unfavorable self-comparison with colleagues * Allowing past setbacks to define your professional identity * Strategic self-deprecation to manage others' expectations * Tolerance of detrimental workplace dynamics ## Constructing a Framework for Professional Confidence If these patterns resonate with your experience, consider implementing these transformative strategies: ### Reclaim Your Professional Voice Your silence isn't a natural state—it's a learned response. Remember that your employment is predicated on your ability to contribute solutions and perspectives. When intimidation silences you, both you and your organization suffer the consequences. ### Acknowledge Your Value Proposition If inadequacy is your dominant narrative, examine two possibilities: insufficient preparation or unrecognized strengths. The former requires strategic action; the latter demands a perceptual shift. ### Implement the "One Meeting-One Voice" Principle While not every gathering requires your input, your primary meetings should consistently feature your voice. Question the value of your attendance if your perspective remains unshared. ### Execute a Weekly Empowerment Protocol Restructure your upcoming week with intentional focus on meaningful contribution. Establish metrics to evaluate your progress by week's end, celebrating incremental improvements in your professional presence. ## Beyond the Basics: Your Transformation Journey Professional confidence isn't achieved through isolated tactics but through sustained practice and mindset reconstruction. The strategies outlined here represent the foundation of a comprehensive approach to reclaiming your professional authority. For those committed to substantive change in this dimension of their career development, additional resources await your engagement. These tools will facilitate a deeper transformation in how you perceive and present your professional capabilities. The workplace needs your authentic contribution. Your voice matters. Your insights create value. Today, choose to embody the professional confidence that aligns with your true capabilities. #happiness #AWESOMEGOD

WHEN YOU BECOME DISTRACTED AND LOSE FOCUS; • YOU LOSE CONFIDENCE — losing focus causes you to become unsure of yourself, your vision or your plan. • YOU LOSE CONSISTENCY — losing focus causes you to lose the time, energy and momentum necessary to fulfill your mission. • YOU LOSE CHANCES — losing focus causes you to miss out on opportunities for advancement and growth. • YOU LOSE CREDIBILITY — losing focus causes others to lose confidence in you, your abilities or your stability (resulting in an unwillingness to invest in your dream, vision or venture). • YOU LOSE CONNECTIONS — losing focus causes your relationships to gradually die from a lack of care, concern, consideration or concentration. • YOU LOSE CASH — losing focus can directly impact your finances by robbing you of a job, a career, a company or an important business deal. You cannot afford to lose focus in this season! Don’t wait for someone to “stir” you through inspiration or something to “provoke” you through obligation. Take an inventory of your life—who/what is necessary and who/what is not, who/what is draining you and who/what is sustaining you—then make the hard decisions necessary to recover your focus! Hope this made little sense? #chinosky #grace

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From zero to launch. Tech isn’t just a career—it’s a mindset. #passion #attendance #aduloju70

4 months after I was born, my mom went back to University to get her degree. I'm her third child. She left me and my siblings with our Dad and paternal grandma and came home only weekends for three years until she finished her degree. She left 3 under-5 and went to pursue her career. At 28, she was doing her NYSC and pregnant with her 4th child. At 40, she already had her master's degree. She has been a civil servant since 1993. Now, at 61, she is at the peak of her career. A level 17 officer, Permanent Secretary grade. (Edit - Note: in 2023, Delta State increased retirement age from 60 to 65.) My aunty who was my mother's secondary mate and got married same year my mother got married, didn't continue with her education like my mom did. She had three children and tried to go back in her 40s when her last child was in secondary school, but she was only able to acquire tc2 (or whatever they call it). At the long run. My mom raised four successful biological children. My aunty raised three successful biological children. No, my aunty's children did NOT turn out better just because she gave up career and dreams to raise them. If you are measuring success based on wealth and quality and level of education, we are far ahead. There are no studies, research or statistics that indicate that children of stay-at-home mothers do better. If I could be asked to choose between an illiterate mother who stayed at home throughout my childhood and gave up career just to watch me VERSUS my mother who is a top/senior civil servant at the peak of her career, a boss in the office and boss at home, I would DEFINITELY choose the latter, and I'm glad that the latter is my reality. My father told me that he had opportunity to travel to the US or UK when I was just four. He was to travel there for research and enroute into becoming a university lecturer/professor. But he turned down the opportunity because he wanted to be there to watch his children grow every minute. Do you know what I told him? I told him that he should have gone. Some of my siblings also told him he should have gone. Imagine the children he stayed for telling him that he should have gone. My father's colleague who also got same offer went and came back for his family one year later. So, I told my father that leaving his family for a year or two would have been a worthwhile sacrifice to pay for a better future. He should have gone and come back for us a year or two later. My father was a very successful man, more educated than my mother and also got to the peak of his career, but not half as successful as he would have been if he had taken some risks, including leaving his children for a year or two. Why am I writing all these? For those women who abandon their dreams, careers and aspirations because of their children. Someday, your children who you abandoned your career for will ask you WHY? They will tell you that you should have pursued your career. Like I said, my father sacrificed career progression for us his children. My mother did NOT sacrifice career pursuit for anybody. While I understand the sacrifice my father made, as a grown adult, I still think my mother made the better choice. So, my dear women/mothers, I can tell you that at the long run, your children would be most proud of you if you pursue your career and achieve great career heights. I went back to full-time studies January to December 2024. I had my daughter in-between in April 2024. I got an extra degree and with that, I'm applying for jobs and negotiating salaries more than twice my salary in my last job. It wasn't easy doing that while nursing a baby, but I did it. My children would grow up seeing a strong mommy who didn't abandon her dreams. I want my daughter to know that she should never abandon her dream or chosen career for any reason or anyone. I don't want my children to ask me WHY? It's not easy combining academic/career and family. But nothing good comes too easily. Just do your best within your power and the opportunity and resources available to you. Copied ✍️