Today, I took an inventory of the young people I know in Nigeria who are 30 and below. It was sobering.
The lack of opportunities and the sheer grit it takes to keep going is undesirable.
The next generation will be inclined to get rich quick schemes, because their capital base is so small. Anything that promises geometric growth will naturally be embraced.
A lot of them are entrepreneurial, not by choice, but by a lack of choice. Entrepreneurship is typically a high risk game, but in Nigeria it is a tortuous game.
I respect the youngins that follow their passions and do so many side gigs to afford something to show on social media.
We need to build a better sociopolitical environment for our young. It is the least we can do. I am on it.
I am thankful for the human spirit that never gives up on the possibility of victory. It is best seen in youth.
Day: March 27, 2021
Character
The most courageous people I know do not run around looking for scary things to do. They do not actively seek situations that demand courage. If anything, they avoid such situations.
What makes them courageous?
When confronted with a situation that demands courage they match forward so boldly, you would not realise they would have preferred another path.
The most loving people I know do not run around looking for people in need of love. They do not throw their love out there and see who it sticks on. If anything, they are quite reserved.
What makes them loving?
When confronted with a person that needs to be loved, they pay so much attention, you would think that person is their sole purpose for being.
Character is revealed by uncontrolled games of chance, not controlled games of choice.
– Osasu Oviawe