From what I’ve learned so far in my early 20s…
I’ve learned that consistency will take you further than talent.
I’ve learned that comparison can quietly steal your joy if you let it.
I’ve learned that not everyone who supports you wants to see you win.
I’ve learned that discipline matters most on the days you don’t feel like showing up.
I’ve learned that growth is often lonely.
I’ve learned that it’s okay to outgrow people, habits, and old versions of yourself.
I’ve learned that your biggest competition is who you were yesterday.
I’ve learned that protecting your peace is not selfish.
I’ve learned that delayed results don’t mean you’re on the wrong path.
And above all, I’ve learned that if I keep showing up, eventually the results will speak louder than my words.
I’m still learning.
The Children's Safe Return Is Worthy of Thanksgiving.
I am greatly relieved and delighted to learn of the safe rescue of the schoolchildren who were kidnapped. I sincerely thank all those whose tireless efforts made their freedom possible, especially the security personnel and everyone who worked behind the scenes.
While we celebrate this happy outcome, we must remember that no child should ever have to endure such trauma. The recurring incidents of kidnapping, particularly of schoolchildren, underscore the urgent need to strengthen our security architecture and make the protection of lives and property the foremost responsibility of government.
Our children deserve to learn in an atmosphere of safety, not fear. We must continue to work towards building a Nigeria where every child can pursue education without the threat of violence or abduction.
I rejoice with the children, their families, their schools, and all Nigerians on this heartening development.
A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO
Let Me Teach You How to Study
Studying is a skill. Most people were never taught how to do it properly.
If you’ve been studying for hours with little to show for it, this is for you.
One mistake I see repeatedly is people consuming hours of content without ever engaging with it. Watching isn’t studying. Listening isn’t learning.
If you’re serious about improving, start writing.
Writing down key points is non-negotiable. Your brain retains information far better when you’re forced to process it and put it into your own words. You don’t need to write everything. Just capture the principles that matter.
Secondly, get yourself a study partner.
Having someone you can discuss concepts with, challenge ideas alongside, and hold each other accountable will speed up your progress more than you think. Many things won’t truly click until you hear another perspective or explain yours.
And that brings me to the most powerful part.
Teach what you’ve learned.
The moment you try explaining a concept to someone else, you’ll immediately discover what you truly understand and what you only thought you understood. Teaching forces clarity, and clarity creates retention.
This applies to trading, school, business, and almost every skill you’ll ever learn.
Don’t just consume information.
Engage with it.
That’s how knowledge becomes competence.