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2015. N1.5M to be exact, and since then there have been no turning back. Between 2015 and now I have made over N180 million. Ten years ago if anyone had said I'll ever see a million I would have laughed that person off. 15 years ago I was walking round Festac Town, sometimes barefooted selling vegetables (shokor) and okra. When the season comes I sell corn..With a trey over my head walking round Festac shouting "BUY SHOKOR". It's the most humiliating thing that can ever befall any on in secondary school as I get to see most of my classmates..girls included. I once saw a classmate and nearly ran for cover, unfortunately the trey fell on the road, and right there I had to stop and picking back the items one by one lol.

The day Nigeria played South Africa in the semi final at the Ghana Nigeria 2002 Nations Cup I wasn't even allowed to see the game. I had to go Kiri. Then, as timaya said " I dey on my own Jehovah just bless me o". God took me from rags, the bottom of the food chain in the family, the most despised and hated, God took me from that to become the richest person in the history of my family. Anyone who doubts the existence of God and his propensity to fight for and bless the underdog, the oppressed, is doing himself a major disservice. I have experienced first hand how God works. It's incredible.

This hits me hard... Dear God, I'm alone — help me so my family can breathe 😭🤲

ZUBY77:
I am redeveloping the site. small time

I was frustrated out of there, it even showed that I was banned.

Congratulations @Evb2000, I'm so proud of you ! I feel inspired, encouraged and hopeful — thank you for your diary thread and please, don't deactivate. I go back to your thread to gain motivation because I strongly believe in this biz.

1. Please how do you conduct keywords research without using any paid software? I also bought a course but I'm hoping to learn from you.

2. Do you advise I write my book as a series — that is, the first book explaining everything about the topic and the rest focusing on things related to it? It's nonfiction...

3. How long did your first book take you? Did you focus on one niche at first?

4. I lost my book when my hard disk crashed and currently writing another one, how kept you motivated when you started at first except for your Japa plan?

I don't wanna disturb you with too much questions, I wish you the best of the best and please, keep us updated.

Thank you.

javaRookie:
Sent

Hello brotha.


Please I'm a newbie on Amazon kdp and currently writing my first book, please and please, if I can get that book it will change a lot in my life.

I had to type "ilegend" on Google because I was hoping to see some topic of kdp and this thread was the second or third that popped out — please don't ignore.

Thanks.

Purvan:
I'm underage so you better tell me because I'm way too young to be in prison


I'm very light skinned


Most naija folks would mistake me for a half cast

Son, how's 23 underage?

Anyway, she's only doing that because of her own insecurities which she's transferring her aggression on you because you're better than she'd ever be!

I know her type, crushing and wondering how a guy can be so goodlooking — I've seen a lot of this type of people who try to make you feel insecure because that's exactly what they are!

It's crazy, man! Always let your confidence and high self esteem pour like water whenever she comes around to start acting stupid. Silence and composure is a strong weapon.

ambitiouschap17:
Don't buy any more course. Learn how to use ChatGpt to write for you, keep on learning and don't try to invent the wheel until you have understand the business.

May God bless you, brother. You're a real one! Your reply has just joined hundreds of other screenshots in my gallery.

Thank you once again.

Rathoreng:
borrow how to sell to nigerians: sell more of your products in the next 30 days than you did in the last 300 days https://g.co/kgs/SuzCMw


https://books.google.com/books/about/Africa_Rise_and_Shine.html?id=xD_CuAEACAAJ

https://archive.org/download/the-millionaire-fastlane-140113153049-phpapp01/the-millionaire-fastlane.pdf

Thanks brotha, will check it out.

ambitiouschap17:
Register as a Nigeria, don't use any fake id

Bro.


I'm a newbie on Amazon kdp and I've been writing my first book since March — it got lost when my hard disk crashed.

I'm writing another book and I'm asking if I can get some inspiration from you — I bought a course and went through old threads about kdp (mk82, Bros1234, ilegendd, Helioshay, Hamlak, eliok etc).

I also saw your posts when you first started and I could relate (even your now deactivated account), please give me some inspiration.

Thanks.

Ay, what's good Akwesenana. I was banned by the anti$pam.

Omoawoke:
How will African parents give birth to a child and begin to tell that child he is their hope to recuse them from poverty.
Which kind selfishness is that, did the child ask to be born.? If you can’t take of a child, why birth one?

That's the mistake most of our parents made, it hurts me to see young people suffering because they got parents who believed in "it's God that gives children, he's gonna provide".

It's heartwrenching.

Lord by 2026, hopefully I'm alive, wealthy and would get to watch the world cup live.

Rathoreng:
The skill set part hit me 🤝📈! Also any teenagers that just clicked on this thread should make sure that he have read books like *How to sell to Nigerians * by Akin Alabi *Africa Rise and Shine* by Jim ovia (ceo zenith bank plc.) *Millonaire Fastlane * by mj demarco, I wish the author added this. Have a nice day and make sure you’ve crammed this books by all means before turning 18. Wise is enough for the wise. Believe it or not Nigeria = survival of the fittest. Know this and have peace .📈📈✅

Do you mind sharing any link to the books PDF version (if it's available)?

This will remain relevant forever.

By the way, I'm tired of wasting my time in that bakery — I'd rather keep writing my first book and suspend that stress tonight.

Don't know what to do 🤔

SuperOnyi:


Bonus:

14. Just because we learn from mistakes doesn't mean you should make a costly mistake.

15. Set your own goals, if you can get a book to do so— do it.

16. Own a diary, when I look at those write-ups (the ones that survived) I wrote years back; the feeling is heavenly.

17. Stop doubting yourself, build your confidence.

18. Do not allow peer pressure make you do something stupid.

19. Use your common sense.

20. You won't remain 16 forever.


I'm out!

21. Nobody cares, work harder.

odenkirk:
e don cut

are you still addicted to gambling?

If you've gone through the threads I posted the link in my previous post, you'd understand that:

1. Learning a skill is very important in today's Nigeria, the electrician that fixed my light issue charged me N2.5k — I had reduce it to 1.5k. Funny enough, he didn't do much and just walked away with an amount that'd get me 2 Mudu of beans.

2. The internet is a powerful tool, I still regret not harnessing its potential when I was younger. It was hard to navigate through the treacherous terrain with the odds against me — it wasn't my fault but I keep beating myself over that.

3. If you can afford to further your education, drop the idea for now (I know it hurts, trust me — I've been there) and hustle. Although, I've seen people who managed to push through by hustling in school but it wasn't easy especially if you got younger siblings like me.

4. Nobody cares, you are your own responsibility. Life's a short trip, expect the worst while hoping for the best. Expectations breeds disappointments.


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Firstly, start by reading these:


https://www.nairaland.com/7249793/early-20s-need-read#115134721


https://www.nairaland.com/7722738/things-wish-knew-teenager-18


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After going through hell because of nwaboi apprenticeship, I grabbed the bull by the horn and left with no settlement at 19. Not even a penny! I was broke mentally, physically and financially.

I was tired of suffering, I wanted to just cease to breathe but I couldn't do it because I could tell that my family needed me — I've got 4 younger brothers and like me, they never enjoyed that feeling of having a father and a strong family. It was taken from us at a young age!

Listen, nobody cares about you — this world is cruel and cold. Being born a poor and in Nigeria is like being born without legs, hands and still blind. It's crazy! I was forced to become an adult before I even knew what being 18 was like.

If you're young, poor and confused on the next steps to take — do this:


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Man, ever since I was a kid — I've been hearing "you're the hope of our family". The pressure and weight on my shoulders isn't anything new, it's not easy.

I wasn't even up to 10 when I started staying with people who were not my immediate family, by 11, my dad made me to go stay in some man's shop after school — especially every Saturday.

Look, it's a long story but I finished high school by 16 and was persuaded into Nwaboi apprenticeship. Man, my dream of furthering my education squashed!

I know you're wondering where exactly I'm driving at, huh? Calm down...

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My response to @Davizee...

https://www.nairaland.com/7703674/what-does-it-mean-enter

I didn't plan to do this but I decided to pause writing my book when I saw this young man's quote and his threads. It really hit me hard because I could relate to his struggles, so instead of just responding to him — I decided to make a thread so others can learn.

By the way, I'm a hustler just like you and that number 19 reminds me of my little brother and the year 2021 I decided to take one of the most dangerous decision ever!


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Happy birthday, boss.

41 🤯?

TemplarLandry:
Congrats young man.

I dedicate “40 Days 40 Nights” by Dax feat. Nasty C to you. Great jam!

The fact you know my boy Dax is legendary .

Úseless thread!