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Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by showafrica(m): 11:55am On Sep 07, 2020
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What strategy do you use bro, how much profit do you make on average per week. Use any forex language to explain, i will understand it. Thanks
Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by proclinician: 11:56am On Sep 07, 2020
Diamondvicky:


Am currently in com engineering department 100 level,haven't seen anything promising to hold on to all round this semester,maybe I need extra training course!

That's the mentality of failures that you have. You're studying computer engineering but you don't see anything promising in the vast world of networking, hardware, software engineering, cyber security, web development, mobile development, robotics, etc etc, if nothing feels promising for you here then you have bigger problems.

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Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by jamata20: 11:57am On Sep 07, 2020
primestreams:
[url][/url] Same here
Though God has been great
I made up to 200k from online business (not yahoo)
Without my parents knowledge
My plan by 20 I would be able to survive alone
I can rent my own house, buy anything I want
Life is about using your brain
Pls I would like you to mentor me about it....

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Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by SmartyPants(m): 11:57am On Sep 07, 2020
Diamondvicky:
Hello nairalanders

Am 19 years of age, few months to go before I leave teen age behind.

That brings me to ask for your opinions to follow or path to follow to guarantee you being successful in life. No one wants to be unfortunately in life so its better planning ahead at least to give you hope towards the future.

Please all contribution are accepted thank you.

The earlier you figure out the career you really want to spend your life doing, the better for you. Don't worry about whether people are making it big in that field, once you are sure it is meant for you, go after it with all your strength and zeal.
Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by phantomiced(m): 12:00pm On Sep 07, 2020
I'm 28 now ( BSc and MSc), working full time with side hustles

If I was 20 again, today, This is the advice i'd give me younger self

Start learning new skills - thanks to the internet, information is available

If you don't keep learning, You'd become obsolete.

Start looking for a business you can start for yourself - schools teach you how to learn, you need to read on how to earn by yoursel.

Read good books - fiction and non-fiction. Infact go and buy The subtle art of not giving a Bleep and start there.

Develop good habits and keep the right circle of friends. Always make sure you are happy.

One more lesson to my 20 year old self

go to thehealthyaffiliate.com

register and start your free affiliate marketing course

build a business online doing what only you can do best

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Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by AK481(m): 12:00pm On Sep 07, 2020
Get a skill.
IT skill
Driving skill or fork lift
Engineering skill
Barbing or hair plaiting skill

Then make plan to leave this hypocrisy country called zoo.

Noticed why Buhari is misbehaving and nobody is saying anything , it’s because when u have money and u re not comfortable, you japa.

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Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by OneKinGuy(m): 12:04pm On Sep 07, 2020
Am 21 and I need these advices too.
Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by Notatribalist(m): 12:07pm On Sep 07, 2020
showafrica:


What strategy do you use bro, how much profit do you make on average per week. Use any forex language to explain, i will understand it. Thanks
I can't tell how much I make per week,market determine that..But that why I created that group.I will create a new acount and deposit $1,000 on it this week..As a trade I will be posting my results there on the group.. If I lose everyone will see it,if I gain everyone will see it.
Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by Notatribalist(m): 12:08pm On Sep 07, 2020
KingUg:
I am interested pls
Chat me up.
Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by dasnan(m): 12:08pm On Sep 07, 2020
Diamondvicky:
Hello nairalanders

Am 19 years of age, few months to go before I leave teen age behind.

That brings me to ask for your opinions to follow or path to follow to guarantee you being successful in life. No one wants to be unfortunately in life so its better planning ahead at least to give you hope towards the future.

Please all contribution are accepted thank you.


Just get a work no matter how small the pay and start savings. Use that savings to start something worthwhile...
Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by Diamondvicky(m): 12:12pm On Sep 07, 2020
proclinician:


That's the mentality of failures that you have. You're studying computer engineering but you don't see anything promising in the vast world of networking, hardware, software engineering, cyber security, web development, mobile development, robotics, etc etc, if nothing feels promising for you here then you have bigger problems.

Don't get me wrong I was talking about what lecturers are teaching
Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by Farki: 12:14pm On Sep 07, 2020
Things have changed, success is no longer about simply having degrees, your presence must add value to whoever requires your skills.

Anyways I'm not "successful" yet I'm just contributing. cheesy
Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by NaijaCover(m): 12:16pm On Sep 07, 2020
Veiniously:
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Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by ariklawani(f): 12:18pm On Sep 07, 2020
Is actually a good advice dear, to leave this country to a better place... This country kills dreams....

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Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by 4nyworld: 12:19pm On Sep 07, 2020
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Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by Nobody: 12:24pm On Sep 07, 2020
samuelonyewueny:
Two things:
1. Education: Go to school, try your best. The idea of going to school should not be to have 1st class but learning how to learn on your own.
2. How to make money: I am 28 now..and I just realized that;
a) Having money and being rich are two different things
b) Having a good grade in school (which I did), having a job of say 300k in Nigeria will not make you rich. You would money or just be comfortable at best. making money is a whole different ball game.
If you have some disposable money, try investing in stocks, bonds, or maybe start a business. Trust me you need both.

For a country like USA, there is platform called investopedia that gives information on stocks and bonds. Is there any such platform that gives information on stock and bonds in Nigeria? Thanks
Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by proclinician: 12:26pm On Sep 07, 2020
Diamondvicky:


Don't get me wrong I was talking about what lecturers are teaching

Here you go again. The mentality of someone who is on the path to fail. See the lecturers you see are very outdated people and they can't help you apart from writing your B.Eng for you. To succeed however, you need more than that B.Eng or you end up like millions of Nigerian youths out there. Look beyond those lectures and take special interests in a particular field where you can task yourself to become the best.

Lecturers and what they're saying are for mediocres as long as Nigerian universities are concerned. For people who want to stay average. You can assimilate all those things and become best graduating student in ur class but that doesn't mean the sky is your limit. For the sky to be your limit you have to be a bad ass. You have to be a guru and an expert.

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Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by akdjr(m): 12:30pm On Sep 07, 2020
Learn any technology skills.
Diamondvicky:
Hello nairalanders

Am 19 years of age, few months to go before I leave teen age behind.

That brings me to ask for your opinions to follow or path to follow to guarantee you being successful in life. No one wants to be unfortunately in life so its better planning ahead at least to give you hope towards the future.

Please all contribution are accepted thank you.
Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by zagorakis(m): 12:30pm On Sep 07, 2020
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Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by Nobody: 12:31pm On Sep 07, 2020
Hold on to GOD the creator of this maze called LIFE.He knows which is a DEAD END and which is an OPEN DOOR 2. Desist from BAD association.whatever does not make you GROW,PULLS you DOWN 3.At this age, my friend you DON'T KNOW what LOVE is, its only the TESTESTERONE messing with you..so don't get DISTRACTED 4.seek KNOWLEDGE, it is indeed POWER wishing you the very best. Btw, you're a year ahead of me but see you at the top nonetheless Peace.

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Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by Nyanabo2: 12:38pm On Sep 07, 2020
Unfortunately, life doesn't come with a manual.

As you begin your youth life treat others the same way you would have them treat you. You just have to do all it takes to make the best decisions at all times. Make sure any decision you take impacts you ame those around you positively. That way maybe this country can be better if we all do same.

Secondly I would advice you don't take the popular road trust me its crowded. Take the unpaved road for in there lies the treasure you seek, but mind you the way is rough. It takes only the brave to overcome it.

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Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by larryking540: 12:41pm On Sep 07, 2020
Diamondvicky:
Hello nairalanders

Am 19 years of age, few months to go before I leave teen age behind.

That brings me to ask for your opinions to follow or path to follow to guarantee you being successful in life. No one wants to be unfortunately in life so its better planning ahead at least to give you hope towards the future.

Please all contribution are accepted thank you.
control your love for luxury things,
and love for women ,it's the fastest way to ruin a man ,and by 35/40 years you start regretting

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Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by Emmyloyalty: 12:43pm On Sep 07, 2020
Amotolongbo:
Please learn to leave this country with first hand IT skill(s) to the developed worlds

Are you a "tech sis"?
Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by larryking540: 12:43pm On Sep 07, 2020
ariklawani:
Is actually a good advice dear, to leave this country to a better place... This country kills dreams....
it doesn't you have to pave a road for yourself
Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by Bellotelli: 12:59pm On Sep 07, 2020
Keep off sex and alcohol.. You will prosper while doing ur hustle. shocked

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Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by Simvan: 1:00pm On Sep 07, 2020
xynerise:


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Send me a mail
You're safe.

Just want to find out more about this mobile repairs stuff cause I have plans to learn soon and why you advised him to do so
Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by MoIbrahim: 1:02pm On Sep 07, 2020
Diamondvicky:


Thanks but leaving this country is not an option

Well done.
From experience, I would say

1. Patience: Learn how to delay gratification. This is needed at all ages, as lack of it has killed many dreams. Enjoyment must never be ignored, but you must learn how to limit enjoyment to time for enjoyment.
2. Networking: Grow your network of genuinely loved friends and colleagues. People always know someone who really likes them and someone who is just looking for friends for himself and his future.
3. Understand the difference between asset and liability. Assets bring money, liabilities consume money.
4. Aquire a skill: Choose and develop a skill that you love. Instead of just having a certificate, what can you do? Repairing phone? writing article? Project management? Etc. Just be known for something, something that you genuinely love. And never stop learning more about it.
5. Be real: Always be true to yourself. The one person you should never try to deceive is yourself. Always accept and work with the truth about you.
6. No brooding over mistakes or losses. Learn and move one. There is always something to learn from every experience.

Weh done!

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Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by MrHandsome2013: 1:06pm On Sep 07, 2020
WonderWoman5775:
I have, I did it earlier this year
... But why. You should have come me to do it well.
Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by ManyThanks: 1:06pm On Sep 07, 2020
JimmyDarmody:
Lol let me drop a secret for you.

Cos I've been in your shoes and I had to study and find the real spine of your question.


1. Find something you can buy at a cheaper price and sell at a higher or slightly higher price. I can't explain more but there is either a time difference between the time of purchase and sale or the location.
Sort this out by yourself. So basically you need money to make money.

2. You must be smart and constantly evolving with the factors around you.

In making money, you must not stick to let's say shoe sales, you can always jump to food or gadgets. The only thing you need is for the stars to align and only smart people will notice this.

You can also sell your skill but wise people will hire others to do that and eat the lion share. Note that selling your skill alone is a slow journey in most cases.

Listen to advice but strategize and find your place. Nobody will give you nothing. I've read so many books and found out that luck is something you need. Get it by all means.

What is luck?
When the stars align for you at a time you are prepared. So stay prepared. If possible save capital from today for a business you have no idea about. One day the idea will come and you will be lucky.

So technically luck only exists when you are prepared.



your words are deep
Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by MrHandsome2013: 1:06pm On Sep 07, 2020
WonderWoman5775:
I have, I did it earlier this year
... But why. You should have call me to do it well.
Re: At 20, What Are Things One Needs To Learn Or Do To Be Successful In The Future? by Nobody: 1:09pm On Sep 07, 2020
Diamondvicky:
Hello nairalanders

Am 19 years of age, few months to go before I leave teen age behind.

That brings me to ask for your opinions to follow or path to follow to guarantee you being successful in life. No one wants to be unfortunately in life so its better planning ahead at least to give you hope towards the future.

Please all contribution are accepted thank you.

Learn a high income skill that you can use to offer freelance services to companies in North America and Europe (either in full-time, part-time or freelance basis) while living here in Nigeria.

You will earn in dollars, euros or pounds and improve your life.

I will give you three set of skills you can learn depending on how quickly you can make money off them.

1. Copywriting.

You can start making money from this in as little as a week after you've learned the ropes.

There's a NL topic on this. Let me know if you're interested so I can find the link for you.

2. Graphics designing, photo editing and video editing

Learn Adobe packages (Premiere Pro, PhotoShop, Illustrator, After Effects) and CorelDraw). They all go hand-in-hand.

However, they take more time and resources to learn than copywriting.

3. Coding

Coding is very lucrative but it takes time to learn and perfect. You may need to learn for up a year or two before you start making money.

Python language is hot right now and is possibly the most used language out there.

You can also Google High Income Skills to know guide you.

Just be focused and stay away from women from now. Your future self will thank you.


I advised you to go for "service" skills instead of "handwork" skills (e.g: mechanic, plumber, electrician, barber, tailor, forklift driver, etc.) because you'll need to leave Nigeria to make it in those careers.

And we all know how difficult it is to leave this country.

MODIFIED:

This is the link to the copywriting course: https://www.nairaland.com/5898215/how-build-enviable-income-email

When you're done, check the profile of the fellow who created the topic for the link to the Telegram group.

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