4) You are the most important person in your life. Whatever you choose to do with you is your business

I was once at a stage when the opinion of everyone around me mattered. I was young, naive and vulnerable. I had to seek the permission of others before I could get anything done. It was really bad. People, being selfish in human nature, will pass negative comments on ideas I share with them. They killed every enthusiasm that had generated within me before I shared such ideas with them. At a point, I decided I was going to make only my opinion count. To hell with whoever is not pleased with my decisions. It was a huge risk but a major milestone for me. When I set out to start an online magazine, some people I looked up to called me names and passed all the pessimistic comments they had in their arsernal. I was not moved. I worked tiredlessly, surrounded myself with positive people, made all the sacrifices I could. Although, I am yet to see my biggest dreams come true, I can say I am proud of what my team and I have achieved in the last three years. We have the number one Campus magazine in Nigeria – online and print, an online TV channel and a successful awards event that celebrates outstanding young achievers – youths making impact accross the country. If I had listened to naysayers then, maybe none of these would have ever come to life. Do not forget that the most important person in your life is you. You are the master of your fate and the captain of your soul.

5) Love comes with benefits

Well, I am aware that many people despise the phrase, ‘Friends with benefits’. They often relate it with sex. Anyways, we all are entitled to our opinion. Whichever way you decide to term it, I indomitably belief that all relationships boil down to ‘Friends with benefits’. For Christ’s sake, why will you be my friend without adding value to me. I know what I bear and I will not be a blessing to you and watch you add value to my life. Satan be gone! Sweethearts, love comes with benefits. Life is all about mutual benefits and partnerships; being able to understand each other and sort out our differences. Only God’s love is Agape!

6) Always keep an open mind

No matter what you are going through, or what you have gone through. Multiple heartbreaks, loss of close ones, or jobs or other treasures, it is time to let go and keep an open mind. It is not over until it is over!

7) Live life loud!

Yipeee! Live life loud! The message is clear. Enjoy your life. Live responsibly.

Mallam Yero