“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” – Romans 8:18 A Perspective That Changes Everything There’s a profound truth that transforms how we view our struggles: the suffering of today cannot be compared to the glory of tomorrow.
You know what most financial advice sounds like when you have an irregular income? Complete nonsense. Every budgeting guide you read tells you to “allocate 30% to housing, 20% to savings, 15% to transportation” as if everyone receives the same salary on the same day every month. They tell you to “pay yourself first” and
You know what I hear all the time from people who want to start a business? “I don’t have enough capital.” “I need millions of naira to start.” “I’ll start when I save up more money.” Meanwhile, they’re watching other people with the same amount of money—or even less—build successful businesses that are generating income
You know what most people get wrong about finding a profitable niche? They think they need to come up with some completely original idea that nobody has ever thought of before. They spend months brainstorming, waiting for that perfect “aha!” moment that will change everything. The truth is that while they’re waiting for inspiration to
You know what? I need to be honest with you right from the start. Most of the advice you’ve heard about building habits is setting you up for failure. I’m talking about those grand declarations people make—”I’m going to work out for two hours every day” or “I’ll read for three hours before bed.” These
Background I’ll never forget the morning I sat down to plan my week and realised I had no idea what actually mattered. My planner was filled with classes, deadlines, meetings, and commitments, but as I stared at the crowded pages, a question stopped me cold: “Is any of this what God wants for me?” I’d
Background It was a Tuesday afternoon when the weight of wasted time hit me like a tonne of bricks. I’d just spent three hours scrolling through social media, watching videos I wouldn’t remember by evening, clicking from one thing to another in an endless loop of digital distraction. When I finally looked up from my
Background I’ll never forget the semester I thought I could do it all. Between lectures, church commitments, a part-time job, and trying to maintain some sort of social life, I was running on fumes. I’d stay up until 2 a.m. finishing assignments I’d had weeks to complete, rush through my quiet time with God (when
Background I once met a student who said, “I can read something today and forget everything tomorrow.”She wasn’t lazy — she simply didn’t understand how the brain works. Many people struggle with memory, concentration, and clarity because they ignore one simple truth: the brain is like a muscle — it grows stronger when you use
Background Some years ago, I met a young entrepreneur named Daniel. He started a small printing business that quickly gained attention because of his honesty, creativity, and quality of work. But as his business grew, so did the temptations — shortcuts, shady deals, and pressure to prioritise profit over integrity.He once said, “I feel like