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Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by awakeuche(m): 8:06pm On May 05, 2021 |
Years back, an Hausa speaking benue guy walked into my father's furniture shop, identifying himself as George and that he was looking for any kind of work. My dad saw his earnestness and asked him a few questions. Turns out he was 35 and his dad had disowned and cursed him as a failure (his dad was a retired soldier and his brothers and sisters were also in the military). He had only a primary school education, was destitute and disregarded by his own family because he had nothing at 35. My dad offered him a job as an apprentice in his shop, a one room accommodation and a discussion on the Igbo peer to peer business training. He accepted and served my dad diligently for 7 years, and an extra 3 years when asked if he'd like to start his own. This man is the hardest worker i know, he learnt everything about furniture and interior decor. After his service my father could afford only 2 million to start him off, he didn't dispair as he was a very skilled furniture maker, he opened his own shop, started his own business and as i write, George an Hausa boy (as we teased him then) is married to a fine imo state girl, owns 3 shops, has 3 sons, and his own boys working for him at 48 years old. He is currently the bread winner of his military family and has taken a title as a small chief in my village. Baba is doing supremely well. Tow his path sir, it has worked for many, you shouldn't be any different. 5 Likes |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by raysrays(m): 8:07pm On May 05, 2021 |
WhiteRuler: My friend your story is missing something for you to blow up, and it is Jesus. As humans we often at time beat our self up over knowing life issues, with little or no knowledge that as a Man we can't help ourselves. You have done well for yourself already wish is fine, but at this point accepting Christ Jesus as your lord and personal saviour is the final piece of the jigsaw. Remain blessed 1 Like |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by BBright1: 8:07pm On May 05, 2021 |
You have to consider backdating ur age and start applying for a job |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by Heavensent01(m): 8:14pm On May 05, 2021 |
no you ain't a failure but most time we are the reason for our misfortune most times as a man growing up, you don't hustle without getting concerned with your age all these you claimed to do are not even close to what I did I did cheap labour work for good 5years, that Abuad I was part of those cheap labour that started it and finished it, I hawked a lot of things, pepper, fish, lagbegina (corn). I ride keke napep for a year, do taxi driving for 2years when I clocked 27years I became scared of my age, I was so scared that I triple my hustle, I relate with the street, the street I failed to graduate before going to school, I went back there and to learn and graduated I can look back today and smile, who are those you're relating with? are those in your level? note that if you're moving with someone in your level either in status or IQ you will never grow if you're blaming people for your predicament, you will never move if you lost hope in yourself as you just did now then there is no redemption the first thing you should do is to neutralise that your pessimistic thought about yourself, believe in yourself, believe in your dream, goals and objectives relate with people above your level, move out and stop wailing, complaining and regretting. there are people who went through something tougher than what you mentioned above and they find their bearing I did my wedding without my parents spending kobo, you just need to sit yourself down, don't ridicule yourself if you're looking for breakthrough and believe in God |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by nosagold(m): 8:14pm On May 05, 2021 |
SimplePlan34: You are on earth and it is certain that you will one day die. The Almighty is in heaven, and even if you do good or bad, how are you helping him? It is not wise to fall into His hands. Please, tame your tongue 1 Like |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by javaguru: 8:17pm On May 05, 2021 |
I like commenting on this kind of post because it is educating OP browse about Kentucky chicken. he failed and Rose at 78 |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by javaguru: 8:18pm On May 05, 2021 |
I like commenting on this kind of post because it is educating OP browse about Kentucky chicken. he failed and Rose at 78, he's 2nd richest restaurant after McDonald's |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by decasey(m): 8:18pm On May 05, 2021 |
Hmmm, I was exactly like you before my brother, mean was even worst because I was considering suicide. Brother don't give up even when the road block and every body went black, you have to actually find out it the road is truly blocked. Don't give up continue hustling and pray lock will shine you, try and go for cancelling. |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by Emperorx: 8:19pm On May 05, 2021 |
Let no man see himself as a failure because u are not in a competition with no one. I have an uncle who got married at age 40 without nothing but today he owns cars and buildings and lands so it not the age that matters but ur courage to carry on. Never stop building. 2 Likes |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by merits(m): 8:20pm On May 05, 2021 |
Officialgarri: This generation of nowadays can't think on their own their thinking faculty is too weak to comprehend with their reasoning so they must bring everything on social media to decides for them. |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by Xscape1993(m): 8:21pm On May 05, 2021 |
I laugh ooo. You are calling yourself a failure at 33. What is even success? Success does have a particular age my dear. You can be successful at 20, 30, 38, 40 and even 50. You better wake up my dear. There is no excuse for failure. 1 Like |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by highb01(m): 8:23pm On May 05, 2021 |
Bro u not a failure. Pls don't despair Believe in yourself and work hard more and more Soon u will celebrate Don't let critizers get in to your head |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by Olayetan(m): 8:26pm On May 05, 2021 |
WhiteRuler: Would you like me to be realistic with you n tell you a story of my life? |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by Babayega1: 8:31pm On May 05, 2021 |
Bro e no get who e easy for, the main thing is to work and have FAITH in God. |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by Gabe427: 8:35pm On May 05, 2021 |
WhiteRuler: I hope you see this piece and it helps 1 Like
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Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by ecomalchemist(m): 8:37pm On May 05, 2021 |
neyohh: Absolutely, the difference between the rich and poor in Nigeria is Information. The internet has made the world a global village, if as a graduate he cannot put his thinking cap on then his degree ought to be questioned. He can start by selling other people's product on jiji, Facebook marketplace, twitter, Nairaland, Konga, Jumia, Instagram. Overseas is good if you want to secure a better future for your kids and have dual citizenship but at some point there's a glass ceiling. Etc etc. 1 Like |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by MOTIONTECH(m): 8:40pm On May 05, 2021 |
Nothing anybody will say here will make sense, you have to find your happiness yourself, no motivational speech or comparative analysis can make you feel happy and fulfilled you have to find your own joy |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by CanadaOrBust: 8:41pm On May 05, 2021 |
WhiteRuler: I have to admit I didn’t read your post. Didn’t have to. Assuming u r a failure, SO WHAT? That should be your attitude. Is it not people that are failures? Science has determined that free will is an illusion. What if some people are destined to be failures? Life is 10% your situation, and 90% your attitude towards it. Obviously u can’t be a failure unless u have stopped. So the trick is to be able to happily function despite being a failure. So the first rule 4 ya - don’t take life so seriously, don’t be afraid of being a failure, take risks, make moves, knowing that you’d still be able to function even if it results in u being “a failure”! |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by emzynuel1: 8:43pm On May 05, 2021 |
U are wat u tink u are |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by Nobody: 8:44pm On May 05, 2021 |
You are not failure; you are hardworking man. Credit to you for your determination and tenacity. You have done well. Remember life is a journey, not a race; though it’s hard, but try not to compare your life with anybody’s life. Don’t be too hard on yourself. Maintain a positive attitude and keep believing while working smart and hard. It’s well with you. |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by Clinghton: 8:44pm On May 05, 2021 |
First, speak positively about yourself, write what you want in life and how to achieve them,move along with it. |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by Nosa111(m): 8:48pm On May 05, 2021 |
The more you have to realize success is not just about money in life the lesser your depression will be. |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by cobby14(m): 8:51pm On May 05, 2021 |
There is no guarantee your next job will change your life so JUST FIGURE SOMETHING OUT. |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by weslay: 8:53pm On May 05, 2021 |
U are doing well. Education done and dusted. Next get a job and a small side hustle. You should be fine |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by olaodun: 8:54pm On May 05, 2021 |
Thank God for your life , you are not a failure so far you are alive and healthy . some mistakes u have done is not having small biz while schooling but no too late The way forward , look for small bizes can be doing to make money like collecting goods from wholesaler and sell online and offline thru personal contact or any other ways Finally take up the challenges of life and move on look for problems to solve and solve it and make money Dont worry about your mates no competition in life and the first building in the village will not be the best and the last , move on and have hope and confidence in your ability and finally be closer to for divine help. |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by Neddyogu(m): 8:54pm On May 05, 2021 |
Not until u quit. |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by PeachtreeReside(f): 8:55pm On May 05, 2021 |
You are not a failure. |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by Olatara(f): 8:57pm On May 05, 2021 |
WhiteRuler:Did you just called yourself a failure? And who said can't be better than this? You're an ingrate, maybe you should sell your life in exchange for death. People go through shits everyday, life isn't easy, you are even privileged to own a thatched house where you can soliloquies on your life. I think you are depressed, please leave that house sef, get busy and have it in mind that living isn't easy for everyone and it will only get better. And be grateful for the little you have, maybe you will get more. You are not a failure |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by Tinyemeka(m): 8:57pm On May 05, 2021 |
WhiteRuler: I am posting on the assumption that you're currently unemployed or engaged in a very low-income occupation at the moment. If I am incorrect in my assumption, kindly disregard my post. I've been picking my brain, trying to recommend a career path or jobs you could pursue, given your current situation. An incomplete list for now: 1. I know a bank that pays its security staff and notecounters around N45,000 monthly. You could go around branches, request an audience with the branch heads, explain your condition to them and I'm pretty sure that something positive will present itself from your interactions. You'll have to move out of Lagos for that salary to cover your living costs. 2. Visit pdfdrive .. net (single dot, no space) to download recent books that will teach you programming. Use your free time to study really really really hard. Develop projects and sell yourself online when you've mastered some skills. I did natural sciences during my undergrad, worked for several years in a totally different field and have suddenly decided to considered software/web development as an alternative career path (hopefully). You can live in Nigeria and earn your salary as an American. Think about that. 3. Some people might disagree, but I see nothing wrong in comparing yourself with your peers (in a positive way). I call it self-appraisal and evaluation. Setting targets and measuring to see how much you have accomplished. Look out for role models and try to emulate them. My mum (of blessed memory) in those days, used to chide me when I recount my aspirations and things I could have achieved but didn't. She'd draw my attention to my age-mates and how much I may have done compared to them, saying I should always be thankful for what God has done for me. But I really am thankful for all that God has been doing in my life. About 5 years ago while reading Zuckerberg's bio on wiki, I was shocked to discover that he was my senior by exactly just 1 year (we share the same month), but now, he's already a $ centi-billionaire. And growing. Legitimately acquired wealth. Does he have two heads? What did he do that I could learn from? How can I overcome my weaknesses, leverage on my strength and opportunities to break out of my unsavoury situation? These are the kinds of questions you should be asking when you compare yourself with your peers. Also, never forget that God is always around to hear your sincere prayers, to provide you with wisdom and strength in your endeavours, when you truly believe Him. Regards. |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by Illuminatiship(m): 9:00pm On May 05, 2021 |
AuroraB:oga dey oo am not in the mood to borrow you insults tonight so shut up. |
Re: Am I A Failure? Please Rate Me. by billbonesmd(m): 9:02pm On May 05, 2021 |
He's depressed obviously. Of you can't aid his ordeal, climb back in your comfortable well-lit hole Officialgarri: |
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