Hello everyone! I hope you are doing very well today and that your day is going well too. This is the 64th edition of the Hive Naijah weekly edition, and it is so beautiful to be part of it.
There are quotes that become people's mantra, and because of these quotes, those people tend to be better people and make themselves what other people are inspired by. I build on so many quotes, but I love these particular quotes.
"No one owes you anything."
These words have made me go all out to be better and do more for the betterment of my life. I heard this quote by my friend as he was talking to me about life and being hardworking.
Growing up was fun with my parents, as they provided everything I needed in life. They never wanted us to work or do anything for a living because they believed that parents are to take care of their children and not allow them to do anything. As I grew older, I understood that our country was not just funny, as those stipends I received from my parents were not enough for me. For them, they would always tell me to manage the little money they give me, but I trust this country is not where that is applicable, as the big money of those days is very little now. My parents would always tell us how they were able to save two thousand naira for a three-month period, but now I tell you that amount of money cannot sustain me for two days as things get more costly.
When I started my university education, I realized that I needed something to take care of my other needs, like toiletries, beverages, etc., while I left school fees for my parents to pay. And if they did not give me on time, I got annoyed and walked up. But my friend with this quote, "Nobody owes you anything," shaped my mind. He told me that as long as I can work or do anything to bring me money, I can stay without having to ask my parents for anything. He always says that parents are humans too, that they should also eat from their earnings and not give everything they have to their children, that children at a particular age should be able to cater for themselves and not only depend on their parents for everything.
This quote made me more hardworking to the extent of having to do a lot of things to earn a living. I went out of my comfort zone and did so many things and made sure I was not asking my parents for so many things again. It came to a point when my parents always asked if I was still their child because whenever they wanted to send me something, I would tell them not to bother about me.
This quote has not just helped me in finance, but it has also helped me in other aspects of life, that if I am taught a particular thing, I go home to learn more and become very good in that thing so that when I meet you the next time, you become shocked at the level of my growth in that area.
I become smarter because I want to do more and become independent; I don't want to be a burden to anyone, even at my old age.
"Nobody owes me anything" has made me very powerful in making decisions for myself and even when I am planning. I don't get angry with people because they don't help me; I don't even want to be pitied because I want to be good.
I take responsibility for my actions, and I make sure I don't repeat mistakes.
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