Four years ago today, we pitched Chowdeck at YC Demo Day.
It’s crazy how quickly time flies and even crazier how much can change in four years.
For one, my hair is longer 😂 😂😂
But more importantly, @chowdeck has grown far beyond what any of us could have imagined back then.
In the video, I was so proud of delivering 800 orders in a day. Today, we do that every 15 minutes.
And yet, it’s still Day One 🚀
I swear, once you’ve experienced dating someone who genuinely likes you for you someone who actually sees you beyond what you provide, your status, your money, or what you bring to the table the way you approach dating changes completely.
That’s why, for some people, dating outside the typical Nigerian dating culture makes it difficult to go back. Once you’ve experienced a relationship where you don’t constantly feel like your value is tied to what you can provide, you realize how different love can feel.
Someone can actually choose you because they like you, enjoy you, respect you, and see you as a person, not just as a provider. Once you’ve felt that, it’s very difficult to unsee it.
@Astoldbyaisy You can skip all that and got from meeting to walking down the aisle. You can know each other when you get married. Problem solved! You’re welcome ☺️ 😊
Amorim and Carrick were given two completely different jobs.
Amorim was brought in to implement a style of play - to reset habits, build structure, and change the identity of the team.
That takes time. It also costs points in the short term.
Carrick, on the other hand, is here for six months with one clear objective: get United into the Champions League. Nothing more. Nothing less.
Short-term coaching is about maximising points.
Long-term coaching is about building something sustainable.
That’s why Carrick can collect more points with the same players Amorim was rebuilding.
Amorim refused to take the easy route - sitting deep, playing safe, chasing quick fixes. He stuck to the process even when it hurt him.
Some fans look at the table.
Others look at the direction.
That’s the difference.
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I’ve been getting tons of DMs asking how to start investing in Nigerian stocks.
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@divawears1 Hi @divawears1 I have been using outlier since last year and it’s been a great experience. Telus is another great one like the other ones you talked about.
I tried to DM you but can’t seem to find the button.
My first remote job paid $40/hr. It was everything I had ever dreamed of, and it came very easily on LinkedIn.
I had a nice boss; lovely, kind, and very considerate. She would check in with me, ask how my day went, and even send me pictures of her day.
It was the perfect work environment for a newbie, and the weeks before payday were electric… until they weren’t.
The company’s account was suddenly frozen, and my boss said she urgently needed money to sort things out. She reached out to me personally and asked if I could lend her some cash, since we were friends, and she wouldn’t feel comfortable asking other employees.
I had a bad feeling, but I thought, women supporting women, right? I was a girls’ girl, and so was she… so I lent her the money.
A few days later, I realized something was off. Paychecks weren’t coming, and my messages went unanswered. Eventually, I found out the company didn’t exist the way I thought it did. I had been scammed of my hard earned money.
It stung. I lost money I didn’t have to spare. But I had just paid for the most valuable lesson I could get: trust your instincts.
If your gut ever tells you something feels off, if the offer seems too good to be true, or if red flags pop up, you’re probably right. Run away.
No one owes you a shortcut to success, and no amount of charm or friendliness cancels the rules of caution.
If you’re new to remote work, your first job, your dream offer, or even a friendly request for money can cost you more than you think.
Protect yourself. Verify everything. And remember that easy money is rarely real money.
Don’t be a scapegoat.