J A G U A R 🐆

ATTORNEY | ACTIVIST | INVESTOR

[DAN KOE @thedankoe]

https://t.co/7l7Jef99QZ

[J A G U A R 🐆 @slintzz]

@m__gago Jah eli kai😂😂…

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We chest the L’s, that’s why you don’t see them👍

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@dayyborr @WATLegal They love it. It’s more like you are promoting them. All magistrates aspire to move up the ladder😂

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@thecableng The federal government should equally embrace fiscal federalism in totality as regards revenue sharing among the federating units.

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@Morbidful Then it can’t be the 1936 olympics; if you say he has lost much of charisma due to the war. The war started 1939!

[J A G U A R 🐆 @slintzz]

@AyanfeOmobemi I dey oo brother. Crazy times. Thank God we survived that phase.

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@General_Oluchi That a company is inactive on CAC portal does not mean it has defaulted in its tax obligations. What determines a company being active or inactive on CAC is the filing of annual returns. See companies & allied matter act 2020. The Tax body for companies is FIRS.

[Bernice @motunteleola]

B.O. Ogunmodede & Co. ❗️❗️❗️

B.O. Ogunmodede Esq. - 38/39 years at the bar
B.O. Ogunmodede-Ashindorbe Esq. - 10/11 years at the bar
J.J. Ogunmodede Esq. - 5/6 years at the bar
O.E. Ogunmodede Esq. - New Wig

[Lawyer to the Bad Boys @OlanipekunTobiD]

It has been an emotional week for me as I lost everything.

On Monday, 4th March, 2024, i left my office after a rigorous day of work, only to meet my house on fire. The neighbors didn't know on time, because there had been no light for over 24 hours.

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[J A G U A R 🐆 @slintzz]

Nothing pain me pass for Anikulapo II than Layi wasabi. Bruv was cut down in his prime😭😂

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@PenTitan Wahala😂

[Michael Taiwo @AskMichaelTaiwo]

Day 10: No Gree for Comparison

After just one semester in grad school, I took the PhD qualifying exams. Nine papers. Three different exams over three consecutive days. I wan die! This comprehensive set of exams covers every major discipline in Chemical Engineering at the undergrad level. They are meant to test that your foundation is solid before building advanced knowledge on top. But my Nigerian education had left me with too many holes in my understanding. And I have only one semester to fill them – or I am out.

When I got my results, I told a fellow grad student that I would spend the whole weekend celebrating. She asked about my scores in each exam. I told her. She didn’t appear impressed at all. It’s true. I had barely made it. In Mass Transfer, for instance, the passing score was 80. And I had 80. I can see why someone who completed their undergrad in the US would feel a PhD student should score higher. But hey, I know where I am coming from.

I realized that many people fail to celebrate their achievements because they measure them against others' accomplishments or expectations, rather than recognizing their own personal growth and progress.

I no go let comparison thief my joy. I no gree for comparison.

Often, we fall into the trap of measuring our success by looking at others or what society deems as successful. But this can be a dangerous path, leading to unnecessary stress, anxiety, and a skewed sense of self-worth.

It’s tempting to look around and measure your progress against that of your peers. But this only leads to discontent and self-doubt. Everyone's path is unique. Comparing your journey to that of others is like comparing the tranquility of a lake to the majesty of a mountain – both are beautiful in their own right, but inherently different. How can you compare the radiance of the moon to the brilliance of the sun? Both are celestial bodies, yes, but each has its own unique purpose and path.

But your journey is unique. The obstacles you face and the triumphs you experience are yours alone. Instead of looking to others as a benchmark for success, compare yourself to who you were yesterday, last month, or last year. Celebrate your growth, no matter how small it may seem. It’s about the progress you’ve made and the lessons you’ve learned along the way.

Your achievements, struggles, and experiences are valid and valuable. They are a testament to your resilience and determination. So, as you continue to navigate through life, focus on your own path. Embrace your individual journey with all its ups and downs. Measure success by your own standards, and always remember that the only person you need to be better than is the person you were yesterday.
No gree for comparison.

#NoGreeSeries

[Michael Taiwo @AskMichaelTaiwo]

Day 9: No Gree for Perfect Timing

When I had the idea for the Michael Taiwo Scholarship in September 2019, I went back and forth in my mind on when to launch it. It wasn’t a good time to start another project. I was financially committed to several initiatives, my responsibilities at work were increasing and I just had my fourth kid and baby duties were piling up. It wasn’t a good time at all. The question I couldn't answer was when a better time would be. Next year? Next 5 years? What would have changed for me to accommodate this new dream? I was honest with myself. The answer was nothing. I would always have both financial and temporal commitments that would prevent the start of another new thing. So, one ordinary evening, I picked up the phone and dialed @SirJarus. His expertise in management consulting was needed. 'Let's do this,' I said. The launch date was set for a week after the thought crossed my mind. On October 1, 2019, the Michael Taiwo Scholarship went live.

Perfect timing is an illusion I would never gree for.

'Whoever watches the wind will not plant; whoever looks at the clouds will not reap.' - Ecclesiastes 11:4

Waiting for the perfect moment can become an indefinite pause. Life, with its ever-changing dynamics, does not pause for our plans. It does not wait for us to be ready. Whether it's starting a new venture, changing careers, or making a significant life decision, the 'right time' is a myth that we construct, often as a shield against the fear of the unknown, the fear of failure.

But what if we reframe our perspective? What if, instead of waiting for perfect timing, we embrace the concept of 'right enough' timing? This doesn't mean recklessness or ill-preparedness. Rather, it's about recognizing that sometimes, the most crucial step is the decision to begin, to take that first, imperfect step forward. My teacher, Jim Rohn, would say “Take action, not hasty, if it is not required but don’t lose much time either. Here is the time to act: when the idea is hot and the emotions are high. Or else the Law of Diminishing Intent sets in – a month from now (the idea) is cold, a year from now it can’t be found.”

In launching the Michael Taiwo Scholarship, I learned that action breeds clarity. Each step, each decision, and each day brought new insights, new challenges, and new opportunities for growth. It wasn't smooth sailing. There were hurdles, moments of doubt, and times when the path ahead seemed daunting. But with each obstacle, we adapted, learned, and grew stronger.

And the impact? Far beyond what I could have imagined while sitting in the comfort of 'waiting for the right time.' Since its inception, the Michael Taiwo Scholarship has touched lives. It has provided hope and opportunities to bright but underprivileged students. It has sparked a change that ripples beyond the immediate beneficiaries, affecting communities and, potentially, generations.

This journey has reinforced a vital lesson for me: in both our personal and professional lives, the pursuit of perfection can be the enemy of progress. Embracing imperfection, with all its messiness and uncertainty, is often where we find our greatest strength and potential.

No gree for perfect timing. Gree for 'right enough' timing and take action. It's in these moments that you'll discover the power of your dreams, the resilience of your spirit, and the boundless potential of your future.

#NoGreeSeries

[J A G U A R 🐆 @slintzz]

@PicturesFoIder I’m sure he is awake now😂

[Michael Taiwo @AskMichaelTaiwo]

Day 7: No Gree for Timidity

In late 1998, I accompanied my elder sister to the Post Office to purchase her university-entrance exam (JAMB) registration form. After she obtained her form, she found out there was enough money left to buy one more. She turned to me and asked if I wanted to get one too. Wait! What? Me? I am not ready. I am just starting my S.S.2. Why did I agree to follow her here? But then she gave me a “come on” look. That was how I bought the form that eventually landed me in the university – a year ahead of schedule. The experience taught me not to ever gree for timidity again.

Don’t let timidity govern your steps. No gree for am.
Every great achiever you admire today dared to leap when the ground beneath them seemed uncertain. You love them because they chose not to be shackled by hesitancy. They chose to act, even when they felt unprepared. Life, in its beautiful complexity, seldom offers perfect moments of readiness. Opportunities don’t wait for our fears to subside. They demand action, courage, and sometimes a leap of faith.

Being cautious is prudent, but being timid is a barrier. There's a fine line between the two. Caution means being aware and prepared, making informed decisions, and taking calculated risks. It's about using knowledge and wisdom to navigate through uncertainties. On the other hand, timidity stems from fear and self-doubt. It's when caution transforms into paralysis, stopping us from taking any steps at all, even those that are well-considered and potentially rewarding. It would be timidity, not caution, if I hadn’t bought a JAMB form.

Be cautious – but don't let that caution turn into timidity. Don't allow the fear of the unknown to prevent you from exploring it. Yes, weigh your options, consider the risks, but also recognize when fear is holding you back from an opportunity. Understand that sometimes, the biggest risk is not taking one at all.

In the words of Mark Twain, “Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did. So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover.”

No gree for timidity.

#NoGreeSeries

[Mr. Possible @Mrpossidez]

As I tell my siblings, so I’ll tell my kids: the universe has a habit of making room for the man whose words and actions show that he really knows where he’s going and is willing to risk it all to get there. And I hope my life will be enough evidence of my belief.

[Michael Taiwo @AskMichaelTaiwo]

Day 4: No Gree for Rigidity

In 2006, my first round of grad school applications resulted in nothing. I could understand not getting into my “dream schools,” it was the rejections from the “safe schools” that bit hard. For my second attempt, the following year, I increased the number of schools I applied to from 4 to 7; used different recommenders; sent cold emails; broadened my reach to include some Canadian schools; in short, I did it different. If I had not succeeded, my 3rd attempt would have included even more countries and more courses (I was already looking at Industrial/Applied Chemistry as an added option.) What’s my objective? I need an advanced degree in an advanced country. I will change my plans as often as I need to, but my goal is sacrosanct.

"It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change." – Charles Darwin

The way to win is to be stubborn about your goals but flexible about your methods. Embody the paradox of being both resolute and adaptable. Resolute about your aim but adaptable in your approach. This balance is the essence of true success.

Life is unpredictable, achieving your dreams requires more than just determination; it requires adaptability. Whether it is getting a fully funded PhD offer, advancing in your career, or making your first million, your targets are your north star but the path to them is often winding and rarely straightforward. Don’t get married to your strategies and approaches. If they don’t work, discard them. No gree for them. Methods, unlike goals, should be fluid. If one approach does not yield results, you must not hesitate to explore others. The world is constantly changing, and your ability to navigate these changes, to be flexible in your methods, is what will keep your dreams within reach, even amidst challenges.

Be like the river that courses unwaveringly towards the sea, displaying both steadfastness and adaptability, creating an unstoppable force that overcomes any obstacle. Don’t mistake your plans for your goals. If a plan fails to materialize, oh well, too bad, pick another one. Don’t be rigid. It’s a trap that doesn’t let people get up when they fall. In 2024, no gree for rigid plans.

Bottom line: Hold tightly to your dreams but remain open to exploring various paths to achieve them.