7 Keys for Success in 2019

Ore Otegbade
2 min readDec 30, 2018
  1. Have quiet, meditation time daily.
  • The world is busy; Always moving. Take a step back at various points of your day. It can be in the morning before leaving the house or on the bus or train or personal vehicle. Get into your head- Think , but don’t worry or overthink things.

2. Start studying (in depth reading + reflection)

  • Study a wide genre of books, articles, news, music, films, lectures, podcasts, instead of merely reading or listening passively.

3. Sacrifice more (time + money)

  • Make sacrifices for Investments and relationships that Will Pay off in the future
  • Start Now so that 3 months from now, 6 months from now, one year from now, you’ll be happy and proud and fulfilled.
  • Say “No” to time wasters or money wasters.

4. Start being a Do-er

  • Practice what you read, practice what you learn.
  • Start Now, start Small.
  • Set realistic goals and hope/expect the best.

5. Seek counsel always.

Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success. Proverbs 15:22

  • You will get both good and bad counsel. What is good for me might be bad for you ; what is good for you might be bad for me.
  • Decide what You want to know or inquire about, get advice from numerous sources, weigh the advice
  • And take what is in line with what You want. Run with it. To the risk averse one, walk with the advice.

6. Be strong and courageous

  • Fight the Good fight. Don’t be slothful or lazy.
  • But rest. Bask in the love of friends and family. Take time for your self care, in groups and privately.
  • Take risks and Fear not. What’s the worst case? You fail. Haha. Guess what? You Learn how to do it better!
  • Also, best case is … YOU SUCCEED immensely

7. Reflect Daily on how your day went; good + bad + how to make tomorrow better than today.

How will You make your 2019 better?

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Ore Otegbade

Eclectic writings by Sociology and Education student • UofToronto "Emerging Leader Award" • Fashionista • #Learn.. #Experience..#Impact ❤