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[Adetoro Daniel Official @adetorodanielX]

“One woman came to our revival praying for a child but she had no womb”

~ Rev. Isaac Omolehin

[SCOREpion 🦂⚽🔥 @Hakeem_Onitolo]

Zadok papa no even realize wetin the boy don do for their family. He just say “congratulations” casually. Naso the life of their whole generation don change like that.

Olódùmarè, let me be a beacon of light for this current generation of the Onitọlọ family.

Àṣẹ‼️

[OSMOSES😎 @Osmoses_1]

This “naturally gifted” narrative is one of the most misleading takes in football.

When someone reaches a level that seems impossible, people suddenly act as if talent alone explains everything. Cristiano Ronaldo did not win five Ballon d’Or awards and score over 950 goals just because he worked hard. If hard work alone was enough, football would be full of players with those numbers.

What separates the truly great is the combination of elite talent and an elite work ethic. Ronaldo is not proof that hard work beats talent. He is proof of what happens when extraordinary talent meets extraordinary dedication.

People need to stop using Lionel Messi as the example of someone who succeeded purely because of natural talent. Messi’s genius is obvious, but talent alone does not sustain excellence for two decades, win multiple Ballon d’Or awards, or keep a player at the very top of the game year after year. That level of consistency demands sacrifice, professionalism, and an obsession with improvement. We've seen talented players waste away and never attain this height because they lack the consistency and hard work to replicate such heights.

Sometimes the simplest explanation is the correct one. Messi is one of the most naturally gifted footballers ever, but he is also one of the hardest working. The idea that he simply relied on talent while others relied on effort is a lazy and inaccurate way of looking at greatness. The greatest players combine both at a level most people cannot comprehend.

[Reads with Ravi @readswithravi]

Marcus Aurelius wrote this over 1800 years ago:

“Until death, all defeat is psychological.”

[Ghost @SonOfMeredith]

happy children's day to everyone still in touch with their inner child

may your curiosity never stop 🙏🏼

[MP𖤐 @MagicalPep]

If only he had listened to José Mourinho 💔🕊️

[Reads with Ravi @readswithravi]

“To be happy you must eliminate two things: The fear of a bad future and the memory of a bad past.”

— Seneca

[ROYZ @royzkingin]

The biggest proof of a man’s greatness is how much he believes in his own greatness before there’s any visible evidence of it.

[Aproko Doctor Global @aproko_doctor]

If you're still young, spend time and money investing in yourself, getting the skills and knowledge required to earn more.

The more you can earn, the more you can invest. Don't waste your youth

[The_Bearded_Dr_Sina @the_beardedsina]

Don't stop believing in God.
He is always a sure plug.

He never forsakes, He is a refuge for all that run to him.

[Lawrence Kitema @lawrencekitema]

Pray against the spirit of sudden problems that arise whenever you receive money.

[Frankie Five Angels @iceman5_]

gotta pray for self control if you want to do well for yourself as a young man in this life.

[Arojinle @arojinle1]

There's no world where a woman of that shape and size weighs 65kg. She weighs 80kg, at least

[Rhoda @Symply_rhoda1]

He went quiet for 30 seconds. Because nobody in 14 years had asked what he wanted. Everyone asked what he had done for the marriage. What he already contribute.

"A 10 is when you ask how I am and listen to the answer without turning it into argument. When you hug me for no reason. When I come home and your first question isn't 'why are you late???' but ' dinner's ready, you must be hungry, let's eat

[MrBanks💰 @Mrbankstips]

If you’re due a life changing win, retweet this.

[Uncle Ruckus @Emarged]

“Until death, all defeat is psychological."

[T!WA🥹🇬🇧™️ @nobod3yyyy]

I’m Tomi, 25, a UNILAG graduate.

My NYSC posting was to the Ministry of Education, Lagos Island. My heart dropped. I lived in Abule Egba with my aunt.

Transport from Abule Egba to CMS cost ₦1,500–₦2,000 one way by danfo and bus, ₦3,000–₦4,000 round trip. Five days a week would mean ₦60,000–₦80,000 monthly.

My allowance was ₦77,000. I’d have nothing left.

Camp ended Friday. I was to resume Monday.

I called my mum in Ibadan. “Mum, I can’t. After transport, I’ll have ₦0 for food. I’ll reject it.”

She said, “Tomi, go on Monday. Don’t decide from fear.”

Monday at 5:30 AM, I boarded a danfo. It cost ₦1,800 to CMS. I reached the Ministry at 10 AM, one hour late, sweaty, stressed, and ashamed.

I was ready to be shouted at. Instead, the HOD, Mrs. Akin, asked, “Where do you stay?”

“Abule Egba, ma.”

She paused. “You people from the Mainland are suffering. Go to Room 12. We just started a hybrid team.”

Room 12 had four other corps members. “You’ll come in only on Mondays and Wednesdays for meetings. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays you work from home. We’ll give you a ₦10,000 monthly stipend for data.”

Mondays and Wednesdays: ₦3,500 × 2 days × 4 weeks = ₦28,000.
Allowance ₦77,000 + stipend ₦10,000 - transport ₦28,000 = ₦59,000 left for food, savings, and sending home.

Month 2, Mrs. Akin said: “Your captions are good. My friend needs a social media manager for ₦90,000/month.”

I took it.

Month 9: Allowance ₦77k + side gig ₦90k = ₦167k/month.

Last week of service, Mrs. Akin gave me a letter: “Communications Officer. ₦200,000/month. Resume after your service.”

I moved out of my aunt’s to a flat in Yaba for ₦450k/year.

I almost rejected the posting to Lagos Island.
Now I’m glad the one that almost broke me is the one that paid me 🥹

[Cristiano Ronaldo @Cristiano]

CHAMPIONS!!!!! 🏆 🟡🔵

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

We did it, together.

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨 BREAKING: José Mourinho back to Real Madrid, HERE WE GO! 💣🤍

All terms have been verbally agreed between José Mourinho and Real Madrid, waiting to sign all documents.

Plan for initial two year deal, JM to travel to Madrid after Real-Bilbao game.

The Special One is back.