In 2022, I had a range of good and bad experiences, as well as some great achievements. Some things I remember from the year include:
Losing multiple gigs and contracts at the start of the year, led me to feel depressed 😔
Moving into a better apartment🏡
Securing a contract writing role with a US company, which was a valuable learning experience💪🏾
Taking on 20+ coding gigs for websites and projects
Participating in over 40 interviews within a short period of time📞
Taking more flights, even though I was scared of them 🛫
Having a staycation in Ibadan with friends 🏖️
Finally getting a decent workspace and setup, including a 32-inch curved monitor 💻
Being laid off from my contract writing role 😢
Investing a lot in real estate and friend's businesses, and making money from some risky investments 💰
Getting rejected for a $130K role at the final stage 😞
Trying love again, with an uncertain outcome 😍
Attempting to work out at the beginning of the year, but gave up after 2 months due to the expensive lifestyle 🏋🏻♂️
Transacting about $79K this year (not all mine, so I was still broke) 😩
Falling sick too many times, including burnout 😷
Getting into the Andela talent pool and landing a $60K role within a month 💪🏾
Trying forex and getting emotional about it, but planning to try again next year 💸
Cutting some addictions and eating healthier 🍎
Both of my sisters getting engaged 💍
Dropping out of UNILAG and getting into IU International University of Applied Sciences Germany 🎓
Losing one of my crypto wallets to 2FA 🗑️🚮
Improving my dress sense and becoming more fashionable 🕶️
Continued learning how to drive 🚗
Supporting more of my friends in getting into tech and mentoring others on their journey(even if I be fraud) 🤝
Attended more tech conferences 💡
WHAT I LEARNED IN 2022
In 2022, I learned a few valuable lessons. First, I realized that making money is a skill that can be developed and improved upon. Andrew Tate said it best: "making money is a skill on its own, YOU DON'T MAKE MONEY, YOU TAKE IT". I also learned that the way we see ourselves can greatly affect how we reflect ourselves to the world. Proverbs 23:7 reminded me that "as he thinketh in his heart, so is he." I learned that it's important to take the first step toward my goals immediately, as it can be challenging to build momentum when I haven't even started. I also learned the value of finding people with similar goals and holding ourselves accountable to each other.
I learned that pride can be the devil, as James 4:6 says "God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble." I also learned the importance of consistency, as 1 Corinthians 15:58 says "be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord." Galatians 6:9 adds that we should "not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap if we do not give up." I learned that karma is a powerful force, as Job 4:8 reminds us that "those who plow evil and those who sow trouble reap it."
I also learned the importance of tithing, as Malachi 3:10-12 says that when we bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, we are testing God and He will pour out so much blessing that there will not be enough room to store it.
Lastly, STAY HUNGRY, STAY FOOLISH ~Steve Jobs.
2023 GOALS
Here are the revised goals for 2023:
Increase my income
Develop my skills further
Complete and start new real estate projects
Get back into a consistent exercise routine (not necessarily on a treadmill, home workouts work too)
Learn more about cryptocurrencies and FOREX
Purchase a sexy ride
Buy more sneakers (fake Nikes are fine too)
Prioritize skincare
Expand my wardrobe
Travel to at least two countries outside of Nigeria
Take action on my startup ideas
Speak at tech programs
Spend more time with family
Strengthen my personal relationship with God.
Time for another amazing year in 2023 :)