A wheelbarrow pusher was laboring under the scorching sun, moving loads of bricks and rubble from one site to another. His clothes were tattered, and sweat poured down his face. A smartly dressed banker passed by, briefcase in hand, his shoes gleaming in the sunlight.

The banker looked at the wheelbarrow pusher and, with a smirk, said,
“Why are you wasting your life doing this? I work in one of the top banks in the country. I deal with millions every day, and I’m on my way to becoming the youngest executive. What’s your plan, wheelbarrow man?”

The wheelbarrow pusher wiped the sweat from his brow and replied calmly,
“I don’t have a big plan. I just push my wheelbarrow.”

The banker laughed derisively.
“Really? No ambition? No dreams of wearing a suit and making deals? You’ll be stuck in the dirt forever. You need to think bigger.”

The wheelbarrow pusher just smiled and continued his work, saying nothing more.

Years passed. One day, the banker was invited to a grand event hosted by a prominent business magnate known for a revolutionary construction company. The banker arrived at the lavish estate, awed by its size and elegance. As the guests mingled, the magnate stepped up to the podium to speak.

The banker was shocked to recognize the magnate. It was the wheelbarrow pusher, now dressed in an immaculate suit, speaking confidently about his journey from humble laborer to construction mogul. The audience erupted into applause.

After the speech, the banker approached him and said,
“I’m stunned! I thought you said you didn’t have a big plan?”

The man smiled and replied,
“Sometimes, the greatest plans aren’t spoken. While others are busy talking about ambition, some of us just get to work. I built my empire one load at a time, while you were busy declaring how much you’d achieve.”

Success doesn’t always wear a tie and speak loudly. Sometimes it starts with quiet grit, patience, and unwavering focus.

Wisdom for Positive Impact

"Your journey is unique, your path is yours alone, and your story is still being written. Don't compare yourself to others, don't measure your success by someone else's standards, and don't let anyone else define your worth. You are enough, you are worthy, and you are capable of achieving greatness. Keep moving forward, keep pushing boundaries, and keep shining your light.

DEVELOPING YOUR ABILITY TO SEE IN PICTURES

The clock displays a specific time, which may influence your current actions. If you are reading, you have chosen to focus on letters representing words; furthermore, these words convey ideas about physical and intangible objects. The images provoked in your mind depend on the words you read. You aren’t creating those images; they appear as a finished picture, like an Alsatian dog or a Dalmatian. Those breeds symbolise physical features that may seem tangential unless we provide more details about their age, gender, coat, colour, and context. As we string sentences together, those words enhance clarity, allowing us to create ideas over time.

Do we simply take this skill for granted, that no other species can take descriptions and names and identify physical features? The most fascinating part is that your mind forms images and develops thoughts based on how you present those ideas. Not everyone’s mind is conditioned to think this way, as they may have a completely different depth of thought, or perhaps they haven’t trained their minds to consider the abstract aspects of life that require more explanation. Allowing our minds to freely contemplate details or abstract concepts aids in developing our thinking faculties to analyse information.

I can pick up a book and read for ten minutes, and during that time, my mind absorbs words from the page that I didn’t put there; it engages in another person's thought process and how they perceive things. It's fascinating that not only can we create, but we can also be influenced by others' opinions through visual or linguistic codes. Yet the way they describe something or analyse it may indicate that they see it from a different perspective, or it may present new information, or it could confirm ideas you already hold. This illustrates the difference between the two minds. However, if those minds were shaped by different cultural, social, or economic contexts, how might their perspectives diverge based on their social locations?

Imagine your physical space, exactly where you are now; you might be in your house, on the subway, at a café, in a park, or sitting at the beach. The first observation we want to make is that no one else in this world is occupying that small piece of the earth except for your physical body. You could be on a roller coaster about to start, experiencing something entirely different than Taylor Swift, who is choreographing her next music video. She hears different sounds, is immersed in the cultivation of creativity in dance, and frames physical objects to convey the meaning she wishes to impart to her listeners.

But if we were to go even deeper, there may be a philosophy at another level that influences people's experiences. The rollercoaster rider is a go-getter who wants to enjoy having fun and may prioritise such experiences more than a religious monk on a meditation retreat, quietly seeking the source of their ideas. The monk isn’t on the rollercoaster because of a completely different set of values. Understanding that people’s priorities change based on various factors is important. A corporate businessman who is the CEO of his own company won’t find himself at a meditation retreat because he has a business attitude towards time. What I’m emphasising here is the ability to think in pictures and to create with words. I’ve just taken you on a journey of imagination, a skill given to you to replicate God’s image and likeness.

No animal or any other species on Earth has a philosophy of life, can dissect truth, see in pictures, read the same object, or understand and comprehend language. These are our sources of wealth if we understand how to maximise and use them for God’s kingdom. We can take measurements and analyse if they match the plumb line and know where we are supposed to be from the numbers on a clock. We can navigate the roads of life and steer our lives according to the manufacturer’s instructions through intentional living and deep introspection. Studying how well you have developed skills or where you need to improve is something only you can analyse, and it could re-automate the compass of life according to your values. Life shouldn’t be something that happens to us; it should be intentionally lived in alignment with the one who created you and made you material for this dispensation of times and seasons. Study all the hidden capacities within you and develop them to be more attuned to maximise all the wealth God has given you.

Opportunity is a man on a journey, knocking at every doors, whoever that is fast enough to embrace ever benefits from what it carries.

I welcome every member of this wonderful family to the 2nd Half of 2025 in Jesus name.

It shall be our season of new Glory, rejoicing, recovery, renewal, refreshment and rest.

The Lord shall grant us grace for this journey and we shall have good success.

#HappyJuly2025

JUST BECAUSE YOU’RE OLDER, DOESN’T MEAN YOU DESERVE RESPECT. RESPECT IS EARNED NOT GIVEN. Calling me broke or wishing I was broke has been your wish. These are the exact same words you told the EFCC officials. And you ended up getting locked up in prison. Of course, you have to come up with another narrative you were shouldering who? Agbaya, you were employed as a manager, and you got sacked the same as the other 2 managers before you. Period!
I understand this may not sit well with some people, but truth be told, aside from my businesses, what I now earn on my own as a solo artiste today is more than what I used to earn after splitting three ways as PSQUARE plus the so-called manager. I am talking about both shows and endorsements. It really makes me question what’s the point of sharing with people who stole from you, betrayed you, and still discriminate against your efforts!?
This solo journey has been a blessing—more rewarding and profitable, both financially and personally, no doubt . And it has also brought peace of mind. And if you don’t relate or it doesn’t make sense to you, no worries—it’s not meant to. But I am grateful. But again, despite being in court! Una never still answer the question, UNA THIEF ABI UNA NO THIEF ? Ndi ori.
I have stopped playing nice and being the matured one while getting disrespected!
I started treating people exactly how they treat me.
Respect me, I respect you!
Ignore me, I ignore you!
Cross me, I cut you off, simple.
Life isn't about begging people for fair treatment!
It's about matching energy;
it is what it is. Tit for tat!
Stay real, stay strong, and stop letting people walk over you. PETER OKOYE.

"You are the hero of your own story. Write your own script, create your own path, and shape your own destiny. Don't let others define your journey, don't let fear dictate your choices, and don't let doubt hold you back. You have the power to create, to innovate, and to inspire. Take charge, take action, and make your mark on the world

“At 47, my last child is done with university. I started this motherhood journey at just 16, when people said I was too young to get married. But look at God! All my kids are grown, educated, and building their own lives. It hasn’t been an easy ride, but every sâcrifice, every téar, every sléépless night was worth it. Watching them graduate one after the other fills my heart with prîde. Now I can finally breathe, smile, and say — I did it. Mama is finally free” – Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

The past may shape you, but it doesn't define you. Your future is waiting, and it's full of possibilities. Take the first step today."

Life is a journey of ups and downs, but every step forward is a step closer to your dreams. Keep moving, even when it's hard."

You can't turn back the clock, but you can wind it up again. Every new day is a chance to start anew and move forward."

The only way to guarantee failure is to stop trying. Keep pushing forward, and you'll be amazed at what you can achieve."

Your future is created by what you do today. Make it a masterpiece by moving forward with purpose and passion."

*"As smoke vanisheth, so let them vanish away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God."*
_✝Psalm 67:3_

You will be visited by divine opportunities. Your labour shall not be in futility. Every journey of yours shall be accompanied by God's divine protection. You will forever remember this month for greatness. As this Month of June ends today, every door of sorrow is closed. Almighty Jehovah will bless you beyond imagination. Every crooked way before you is made straight. Your secret prayers are given public answers. Your hope shall not be dashed. Your life shall be meaningful. Every power assigned to end your life shall be condemned and disgraced. Your journey this month shall end in praise. Almighty God will bless your finances and make you live in abundance. Your source of joy shall not be tearful. You will never lack any good thing in the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
I pray for you this last day of the Month of June that the Lord God Almighty will grant you Grace to overcome every challenge of life. This beautiful day and beyond God will grant you favour in the sight of men and women, old and young. I break into pieces the gates of bronze and cut asunder the bars of iron in your life.
You will walk in glory and beauty of HIS might. As you step out this week, the wealth that is stored in the secret places and hidden treasures will be released unto you and your family. The Almighty God, the burden bearer, will hear your humble cry and fill your heart with peace. You will get to your destination in life. You will prosper in all that you do and you shall be a blessing to your generation in the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

*Have A Pleasant, Blissful And Successful Monday And Week Ahead.*

_GOOD AFTERNOON

Our president is in St Lucia.
In the midst of killing and hunger in Nigeria, the president decides now to embark on an unproductive journey.

Cruise cruise cruise, while the country continue to bleed

Oh, no big deal… just graduated nursing school with a 4.0 GPA and HONORS! 👩🏾‍🎓

Four years of grinding. Four years of sacrifice.
Four years of tears, tuition struggles, and silent battles. Four years of being overlooked and under-supported by the very people I thought would be there. Four years of keeping the faith when faith was all I had left. Four years of depression. Four years of becoming my own biggest cheerleader.

But God, He never left me.
He showed up and showed OUT for me.
His grace carried me when I couldn’t carry myself.

This journey nearly broke me, but here I stand, whole, stronger, and walking in purpose.
This degree isn’t just paper. It’s proof. Proof that God is faithful. Proof that hard work pays off.

Indeed, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)

NEXT UP? NCLEX. 👩🏾‍⚕️

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