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Sapph's avatar

Awesome read, but the part about prioritizing and concentrating especially resonated with me. I guess we all should learn how to adapt certain general ideas to suit our individual situations. The idea that 'no knowledge is wasted', or that 'you should just get different qualifications and certifications. Doesn't matter if you don't need them now, you'll need them later' coupled with the 'I have nothing to lose' mindset may have a lot to do with people 'saying yes'. Also, there's the thing about people's unique circumstances, you can't compare someone who already has their life's map 'figured out' with someone who's a 'drifter' (for lack of a better word). The former would generally be more inclined to say 'no' compared to the latter who more or less doesn't have a direction. I'm tired o, and I feel like I'm rambling. I hope you get my point sha

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Hameed's avatar

I do get your point, and it makes a lot of sense. I think we should all invest in self awareness, because the earlier you figure out what your interests are, the easier it will be to say no to random things. Thanks as always Suliat!

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Sapph's avatar

Why did you cast me? 😏

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Hameed's avatar

Lool no vexx

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Sapph's avatar

Because I have a medium sized heart, I forgive you. Go and sin no more.

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Hameed's avatar

Lmaoo smh

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Aisha Muhammad's avatar

One of my top favourite verses ma sha Allah Tabarakallah.... May Allah be pleased with us

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Hameed's avatar

Samee

Amin, thank you so much :)

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Omogbai's avatar

"I am not saying we should become self-absorbed individuals who do not engage with the community, help others, or involve in projects unless there is personal gain. I’m saying we should prioritize." This is pretty important for me. Prioritizing is key. Thank you for sharing this.

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Hameed's avatar

Bless up my G, thank you so much

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Badmus Abdullah's avatar

This is the first time I'm reading your newsletter, perhaps I'm one of your latest subscribers. This is good, I must say, baarokallah feeh akhy

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Hameed's avatar

Thank you so much brother, amin and you too. Please share too :)

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Abdulbasit Abdusalam's avatar

This came out well, as usual, fantastic!.

I can remember someone telling me about 2 weeks ago that I say NO to almost everything, so I'm only Follow Warren Buffet way! Amazing!

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Hameed's avatar

Haha continue saying no my bro. We move!

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Lukmon Abdulsalam's avatar

Baba oya wey the deliverables nau? 😅 😅

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Wale Musa's avatar

Great read

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Hameed's avatar

Thank you so much brother!

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