You're scared to spend 2 years learning a new skill at 28, because by the time you're done, you'll be 30.
Whether you learn the skill or not you'll still be 30 in two years.
Time is extremely valuable.
A Gen Z joined the team.
Week one.
During onboarding, the manager said,
“We sometimes stay late during peak periods.”
Gen Z nodded.
Then asked,
“Is that paid… or just expected?”
The room went quiet.
- No attitude.
- No rebellion.
- Just a question.
Later that day, HR mentioned “growth opportunities.”
Gen Z replied,
“Does growth include raises, or just more responsibility?”
Again, silence.
- No laziness.
- No entitlement.
- Just clarity.
That’s when the team realized something.
When people say
“Gen Z is lazy,”
what they really mean is:
Gen Z watched old generation
- skip meals,
- miss birthdays,
- work weekends,
- and burn out
only to be told
“budgets are tight”
and “be grateful you have a job.”
So Gen Z chose differently.
- They don’t romanticize overwork.
- They don’t confuse suffering with ambition.
- They don’t trade health for praise.
They still work hard.
They just refuse to work for nothing.
It’s not laziness.
It’s pattern recognition.
And honestly,
after everything old generation went through…
Can you really blame them?
a mistake that cost me 5 years: thinking preparation was progress. reading every book. taking every course. planning every detail. meanwhile, someone dumber than me started badly and figured it out. preparation feels productive but it's often just fear dressed up as strategy. you learn to swim by getting in the water, not by studying water.
26 things to do before the year 2026
1. Delete numbers you have been meaning to delete.
2. Archive or delete yourself from old/directionless WhatsApp groups.
3. Clear out your wardrobe, if you've not worn it in several years, let it go.
4. Buy something good, new, and expensive for yourself without feeling guilty. You've worked hard for this.
5. Audit your network and stop chasing people. If they want to be friends with you, believe me it will be seamless. Friendship should not feel forced.
6. Say No often and stop explaining your No. It's a complete sentence. No means No.
7. Say I love you more. Say it to your spouse, your children, your siblings, let the people you love know while they're here.
8. Book a health check. Schedule a dentist appointment, prostate exam, and get a Pap smear or mammogram. Also, consider seeing an optometrist.
9. Pay attention to how people treat you. Action truly speaks louder than words.
10. Dress up and get a good headshot /photo for you.
11. Audit your social media accounts, unfollow accounts that don't speak to your values.
12. Conduct a personal financial audit. Where is your money coming from and where is it going?
Build up a rainy day fund. Remember the best gift you can give yourself is to be financially independent. Stay disciplined with money.
13. Start strength training and stay active.
14. Learn to fast and give yourself a break from eating.
15. Cut off people who irritate your spirit.
16. You don't need a 10-step routine for skincare.
Find what works for you. Stop putting too many chemicals on your skin.
17. Drink water, mind your business.
18. Sis, you are getting too old for situationships. If he loves you he doesn't need 10 years to figure you out.
19. Dear nephew and niece, slow down. Sit with yourself and ask what exactly you want to do with your life. Don't waste your youth.
20. Be deliberate about your looks. Your hair, Restyle what you have in your wardrobe. And smell good.
21. Pray about your decisions, even the mundane ones. Tell God your plans. He can be trusted.
22. You don't always need a crowd. Learn to enjoy your own company.
23. Forgive yourself for what went wrong. You tried your best. Forgive others too.
24. Your children should not be content with strangers. Protect the dignity of their childhood.
25. Limit social media consumption
26. Make a deliberate decision to enter this new year with Grace and a kinder and softer version of yourself.
Cara Islam untuk hilangkan brain fog (fikiran kabur):
1. Solat Subuh tepat pada waktunya
2. Berhenti dengar muzik
3. Guna miswak (ada kaitan dengan usus dan otak)
4. Baca Al-Quran
5. Kurangkan makan dan makan yang bersih serta sihat
6. Tidur selepas Isyak dalam keadaan berwuduk
7. Jaga pandangan
8. Berjalan sambil berzikir
9. Bersedekah
10. Duduk bersendirian tanpa telefon
11. Kurangkan buat dosa dan perbanyakkan istighfar
This diet worked for my brother, and he lost 6 kg in a month.
Strict rules
- Drink 3 litres of water per day
- Limited salt
- No oil or max. 2 spoons per day
- Finish dinner before 8 pm
- No namkeen, no fried food, no bakery items
- No sugar, no jaggery, no honey
- No rice, no maida, no late-night eating
- No tea, no coffee, no biscuits
Morning
- Drink warm water after waking up
- Eat 5 soaked almonds
- Walk for 30 to 40 minutes daily
After walking
Protein is mandatory (choose one)
- 2 moong dal chilla + ½ cup curd
- Raw paneer 100 g + lemon
- 2 besan chilla + vegetables or ½ cup curd
- Thick curd 200 g with seeds
Mid-morning
- 1 fruit such as apple, papaya, or guava
- Coconut water 2 to 3 days per week
Lunch (choose one)
- 1 roti + 1 bowl of green sabzi
- Salad + sprouts + ½ cup curd
Evening
- Roasted chana or makhana
- Green tea or lemon water
Dinner (choose one)
- 1 cup vegetable soup
- Salad + boiled sprouts
- Dal + sabzi, 1 cup
Take care of your appearance. Lift the weights. Eat healthy food. Sleep like an athlete. Dress like you care. Fix your posture. Moisturize your face. Your look is your business card. Make it look like you give a fuck.
Welcome 2026.
50 Golden Life Rules- (Found in LinkedIn :)
1. Stand up when shaking hands.
2. In negotiations, let them make the first offer.
3. Guard secrets entrusted to you.
4. Return a borrowed car with a full tank.
5. Do it with passion — or don’t do it.
6. Shake hands firmly, look them in the eye.
7. Travel solo at least once.
8. Never refuse a mint — it’s never just about the mint.
9. Value advice from those ahead of you.
10. Invite the newcomer to lunch.
11. When angry, write the text → delete → rewrite.
12. Skip business, politics, and religion at the dinner table.
13. Write down your goals — then work them daily.
14. Argue with respect, not arrogance.
15. Call and visit your family often.
16. Learn from the past — don’t live in it.
17. Live with loyalty and honor.
18. Don’t lend money you know won’t come back.
19. Believe in something bigger than yourself.
20. Make your bed first thing.
21. Take a shower — and sing in it.
22. Care for a plant or garden.
23. Look up at the sky more often.
24. Use your strengths daily.
25. Love your work — or leave it.
26. Ask for help when you need it.
27. Teach someone a small but valuable skill.
28. Thank the people who reach out.
29. Be kind to your neighbors.
30. Brighten someone’s day — it brightens yours too.
31. Challenge yourself regularly.
32. Treat yourself at least once a year.
33. Guard your health like treasure.
34. Greet people with genuine warmth.
35. Think fast, speak slow.
36. Don’t talk with your mouth full.
37. Stay neat: nails trimmed, shoes shined.
38. Avoid opinions on what you don’t understand.
39. Never mistreat others.
40. Live each day as if it’s your last.
41. Know when to stay silent.
42. Give credit where it’s due.
43. Stay humble, even when it’s hard.
44. Remember where you came from.
45. Travel whenever you can.
46. Step down with dignity when the time comes.
47. Dance in the rain at least once.
48. Keep chasing growth and success.
49. Be fair — and stand up for the vulnerable.
50. Learn to enjoy your own company.
Work on your EQ. Two underrated skills that will bring you far in life;
1. Learn to give criticism without offending and to take criticism without reacting on impulse. Pause your reaction when you feel triggered, and think about how this criticism can help you grow instead.
Redah je. Do it afraid, do it tired, do it even when you think you’re not good enough, you’re not ready. You will improve along the way. That fear is not a bad thing. That fear shows you’re self aware. Fearful people are careful.
But don’t just be fearful, be hopeful too.
If you’re wondering what exactly you can “lock in” on and realistically start making money from by June 2026…
Here are practical skills you can learn in 6 months and start earning from, even as a beginner:
1. No-Code Website Design (Wix / WordPress / Shopify) => Businesses ALWAYS need websites.
Learn it → build 4 sample sites → pitch → start charging ₦100k+ per site.
2. Social Media Management (for small businesses)
Not influencing, real SMM. => Content planning, captions, analytics → manage 2–4 clients monthly.
3. Data Analytics (beginner level)
Google Data Analytics + Excel + Looker Studio => Start with simple reports, dashboards, and freelance analysis.
4. UI/UX Design
Not aesthetics. Real usability => Learn flows, prototyping, user testing → design for small businesses.
5. Copywriting for SMEs
If you can write clearly, you can earn => Sales copy → ads → emails → get clients.
6. Virtual Assistance (Admin + Ops)
You need organizational skills, Google Workspace, Notion, email etiquette and be tech savvy => Foreign clients hire fast if you’re organized.
7. Technical Writing
If you can explain things simply, you can earn from documentation, tutorials, and blogs.
8. Product Management (entry level)
For people who like planning + communication => Start with free courses → build sample case studies → apply everywhere.
9. Canva Design (Brand kits + Templates)
Be the “brand identity for small businesses” plug.
10. Community Management
Learn engagement, onboarding, retention → startups hire this a lot now.
You don’t need all 10.
Pick one, lock in, give it 6 months, and be ready to pitch aggressively.
Money will meet you there.