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Dear Gentle Readers, So I am 25 years old now. Wow, I am still pretty young but yet feel so old, LOL.

There were times when I was lost, confused and wasn't really sure what I was doing with my life. Older readers would undertand what I am saying because you probably went though this phase.

Well, cheers to this age and I hope it comes with a deeper sense of purpose, growth, peace of mind, and beautiful opportunities.

So, I was supposed to write a post on my birthday but after I went out to have my fun, I caught a flu so it delayed sharing this post.

Honestly, the celebration was small but it was fun. It's the most fun I've had in a long time. I got calls from family, friends hyped me on their social media and I even got treated my favorite meal (Amala and Ewedu).

Lets give you a quick gist:

So, I spent most of the night at the Jollof Bay Buka. It was my first time being there and I enjoyed my night. I ate Amala and Ewedu with goat meat. It was the best meal I have had in a while now.

I am not a fan of taking beverage while eating, I prefer to just drink water.

The environment was calm and aesthetically pleasing. I went on to take pictures and even videos, here are some I took:

Here are 25 things I have learnt in the last 25 years of my life:

No.	Lesson
1.	Brilliance(1) X Bad character(0) = 0. In summary, build a good character. 🧠✨
2.	Always be open to learning 📘. Only a fool thinks he knows it all.
3.	Listen More, talk less. 👂
4.	In every new phase of your life, read a book. It reduces the number of mistakes you make 📚
5.	Networking is easy. Ask yourself, what can I give? 🤝
6.	Empathy 💞
7.	Your mindset determines your growth. Always think positively 🧠🌄
8.	The best investment you can have is on yourself 💡
9.	Sleep more. That's an underrated Medicine 🛌💤
10.	Have a mentor 🧓
11.	Be principled ⚖️
12.	Discipline > motivation 🔥
13.	Never be idle, always pick up something to learn 🛠️
14.	Budgeting and financial literacy shouldn't be ignored 💰📊
15.	Progress > Perfection. Start where you are, use what you have. ⏳
16.	People come and go, cherish those who stay, but don't force anyone to remain. ❤️‍🩹
17.	Guard your Mental Health 🧘‍♂️
18.	Learn to rest, not quit 🌙
19.	Growth is uncomfortable, embrace it 🌱
20.	Be curious. Ask questions. ❓
21.	Comparison is a thief of joy. Run your own race 🏁
22.	Pray, even when things feel good. Not just when they're bad 🙏
23.	Good communication saves relationships. Talking saves both parties a whole lot of stress🗣️
24.	Every year won't be the same, but it comes with a lesson worth learning.✨
25.	Be patient. A lot of good things happened this year and I wished I was more patient instead of overthinking and worrying all the time.

If you're reading this, please send me a kind word 🤗 or a prayer. No pressure, just positive vibes 🌤️. Here's to 25, a year of better discipline, quiet wins, and louder gratitude 🥂.

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