Olorunsaye Adedeji @derotikay

I was in the Master's Class for MC20 listening to my mentor Mr Solomon Okpa (a.k.a Ogapatapata) teaching on the above mentioned subject and I began to reflect on things that would have been a tenable excuse for me not to participate in both the basic and the Master's class program.

The first one my list was PRIDE. I was broke, broken and proud. When my basic coach who happened to be a colleague and a friend told me about this program, I was like: "what does he know about computer, let alone amazon E-book publishing?"

However, with much persuasion from him, I reluctantly joined his basic class. To my amazement, while in class, as I followed the instructions and did my exercises, I realized that I was able to retrieve my kdp account that someone opened for me but abandoned for several years. So, with that excitement, I joined the Master's class.

Now, getting to the Master's class, I concluded that I would not be able to cope due to my workload as an executive member of Christian Association Of Nigeria (CAN) and Pentecostal Fellowship Of Nigeria (PFN) in addition to my work as the Senior pastor of my parish.

However, when Ogapatapata began to fire words like: "I hate nonsense", "I hate poverty", "Take your no and negativity far away from my class", "Rogue Creativity and mentality", I didn't know when my mentality became reformatted and I began to tell myself, it doesn't matter how tough this class is, I will finish and finish strong. In the course of this training, I have learnt how to multitask and achieve results inspite the obstacles.

In 2019, when I approached my friend to teach me about amazon kdp, he told me to pay N80,000 as a friend. So when I heard the training is N3,000, I doubted it, but I have received much more than N250,000 worth of training skills.

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In reminiscing about a momentous encounter after quitting my job, I found myself engaged in an unexpected conversation with a friend working for a prestigious bank. Upon extending my heartfelt congratulations, I was taken aback by his disillusioned response, which shed light on an intriguing paradox. Like an agric chicken held captive, he expressed feeling confined and spoon-fed within the walls of his workplace. The provision of every necessity, from sustenance to water, appeared to limit his freedom. Comparing our contrasting lives, he acknowledged the genuine struggle I faced in meeting my needs outside the confines of his "cage."

This introspective encounter forced me to contemplate the subtle nuances of freedom and captivity. We, the "free" individuals outside the structured environment, were hustling relentlessly to fulfill our aspirations and desires. Every day marked a renewed battle for survival, where our skills and aptitude were constantly tested. Yet, my friend suggested that our struggles outside the cage rendered us formidable competitors, whose resilience and resourcefulness eclipsed those sheltered within.

It was a somber realization that the confinement which catered to their every need also limited their ability to thrive once released. The very constraints that seemed so restricting ultimately resulted in a form of stagnation. Accustomed to dependency, their potential for independent action and initiative diminished. In contrast, we outside the controlled environment had honed our ability to think outside the box and adapt to the ever-changing demands of the world.

This insightful episode left me pondering the delicate balance between comfort and growth. It highlighted the inherent need for individuals to be challenged and confronted with adversity in order to unleash their full potential. While the "freedom" we relished outside the confines of the corporate world may be burdensome, it invariably cultivated essential skills that allow us to thrive even in the face of uncertainty.