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Be Yourself

I had the privilege of serving as the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) NYSC Representative for Plateau State and I learnt some vital lessons. One of which is that, I don't have to be "loud" to be recognized by the people that matter. Being unnecessarily "loud" will definitely attract attention but maybe not of the people that matter. I was on my own, quiet, introverted but was seen. Keep being your normal self, extroverted or introverted or both, the people that matter will SEE you and your potential. You don't have to act in a certain way, you don't have to listen how people say you must act, be yourself!  To be continued...

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