Growing up, I realized something powerful:
In every friend group or family, there’s always that one quiet person who is shy, observant, never causing trouble, always watching and learning.
Those are often the most dangerous people to have around.
Nothing escapes them. Every word said to them, every action taken against them is recorded. They silently categorize everyone as events unfold.
People who take them for granted or treat them like they’re clueless are only setting themselves up. Eventually, those quiet observers apply their filters—and the truth comes back to haunt.
A wise person treats them with genuine respect, because every fake or disingenuous moment is noted.
The quiet ones weren’t quiet because they had nothing to say; they were silent because they were studying the room.
Quiet people see more than they say. That’s exactly why you should never underestimate them.
@TVanWelsenes Yes, using 2 of them. Now building the 3rd one to manage my career advancement and trajectory.
I love building tools to solve my own problems.
@Aje_Dynamicz Having a good heart and a heart free or envy and jealousy is a blessing.
Kudos to you. Being able to celebrate the wins of others is a gift. Enjoy it.
Nights. Weekends. Lots of building.
Working on something behind the scenes that I’m genuinely excited about.
Still early, but I’m loving where it’s going.
Be on the lookout.
Nights. Weekends. Lots of building.
Working on something behind the scenes that I’m genuinely excited about.
Still early, but I’m loving where it’s going.
Be on the lookout.
Those uncles and aunties you once called "wicked" because they couldn’t help you? Life may put you in their shoes one day.
One lesson life has humbled me into learning:
There was a time when I also believed that some relatives or uncles were simply "wicked" because they couldn’t help when someone asked them for money.
You think, "He has a good job."
"He lives abroad."
"She’s doing well."
"How can they say they don’t have it?"
Then life happens.
You grow older. You start carrying responsibilities of your own. People begin looking to you for help.
And suddenly, you understand something you couldn’t see before.
Sometimes what looks like unwillingness is actually inability.
Someone can be doing well and still have responsibilities you know nothing about.
Bills. Family. Children. Parents. Debt. Emergencies. Plans. Commitments.
And sometimes they simply cannot help, even when they genuinely wish they could.
It made me look differently at some of the people I may have judged in the past.
So before calling that uncle, auntie, sibling, friend, or relative wicked because they said no, give them a little grace.
You may find yourself in their shoes one day.
Grace is a seed. Plant it today.
@ahiakwo_john@coddleai@bachs_hq Following your journey, rooting for you, and looking forward to you getting to the finish line. Keep showing up every day. Support from a distance.