The only angst I feel about life after school is prioritization.
The reason for this might be because mentally, I haven't been a student since January 2021.
When I saw this post on December 8th 2021, I swore to myself that I would pull it off.
And now I am here, proud of myself that I did.
There are people who have said that the only thing this year showed them was shege.
Fortunately, for me and my guys it's been a mixture of both.
Life occurs in seasons, and if you pay attention you'll learn to appreciate the good as much as you hate the bad.
It is my season to appreciate the good.
But that gratitude is for another letter.
For now I am worried about prioritization.
The question that bugs me isn't What am I going to do with my life?
It's:
What am I going to do first?
Life After School: Equity, Wealth and Ownership
While I am currently employed, I know that long term, it is not an efficient solution.
The path to wealth is marked by equity.
And as of yet the only thing I own is my intellect, body and the little change I am paid to write a few words every month.
And even those are not fully mine.
Here's what I mean:
I am a firm believer in "if you eat, I eat."
And regardless of how little change I make, my family must also eat. They have fed me, it is my turn to feed them.
My intellect is what provides my little change. After all, we are paid to think.
As for my body... let's just say that when some of my wives heard Jesus say "I and my Daddy are one," they took it literally.
But I am not complaining. These are responsibilities that come with being Odogwu.
And 2023 is my year to change it all. To make it better.
2023 is the year to own things that bring money into my pocket.
And make no mistake…
It is the way of the rich to own things. If your goal is to stop at a well paying job, then you are wrong.
I will not explain further. The few who understand, understand. And the ones with questions know where to find me.
However, building from scratch takes time. The only thing I have ever built were stories and that is different.
What I intend to create are systems, processes, methods that ensure that Daddy's needs are always met. Always.
Daddy has to eat, and Daddy has to eat goooood.
Daddy has his family to provide for, and Daddy has his wives to please.
But Daddy can't do any of this if Daddy doesn't build systems that bring him closer to equity.
A bu’m Agu
I think — and it may be a "me" thing — but I think that the way I talk about myself in public throws some people off.
The way I refer to myself as Daddy.
The way I know I am Odogwu.
The way I celebrate my own wins.
The way I do not cower when I am called boss.
The way I will tell you that for this writing thing, only very few people dey smell my back.
The way I will say with the confidence of a thousand lions, Odogwu no ebe a. Atuzina ujo, ego n’abia.
The way I will continue to say it because I know it is true. And because I know it is true, then so it will be.
I come from a line of people who do not succumb to a false humility. I will not disappoint them by shrinking myself for you.
My victories do not necessarily eclipse your own. Nor should you let them.
It may not be a popular saying, but two GOATS can co-exist.
And if you're unwilling to do what the GOATS do to become GOATS, then maybe you should feel bad about yourself.
But what do I know? Abum Agu, anaghi atunyere Agu na Ewu.
Till next time,
Stay easy,
Odogwu. (aka BDD)
P.S. some sayings are exaggerated on purpose. But the core of the message is facts.
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