Hey there, my friends call me “young and techy,” but that wasn’t always the case. Let me take you on a quick journey – one that transformed my ordinary life into something meaningful and impactful, just by taking a bold step into the digital space.
At one point, life got real. Bills were stacking up, expectations were rising, and I felt this silent pressure building inside me: “I need to do something with my life.” I looked at my old, beat-up laptop, it had more issues than I could count, and thought, “Is this even usable?” I was fully dependent on my parents. The occasional “urgent 2k” kept me afloat, but deep down, I knew this wasn’t sustainable. I wanted more, not just for me, but for the world around me. I wanted to live a life that mattered. So, I did something unusual. I opened my browser and typed: “How can I make my life better?”. That search changed everything. I didn’t just find answers, I found direction. It hit me: I already had the tools to start, and the only thing standing in my way… was me.
I decided to stop waiting for the perfect conditions. I embraced what I had. I researched, learned, and stumbled across the booming world of tech. I discovered that writing was a skill I already had and valuable in the digital space. I began writing consistently, turning my daily experiences into stories that resonated. Slowly, I built an audience, I became visible and grew. Webinars, free courses and online communities really helped me. I became intentional.
I invested in myself, not always with money, but with time, attention, and hunger. And as I grew, my story became someone else’s inspiration. Today, I’m still young, still learning, but now I’m winning and helping others do the same. So, here’s my message to you: Start. Use what you have, embrace the tech space. It’s not just for “the tech bros” it’s for anyone with a message, a gift, or a dream. What are you waiting for?
Win in this digital world, you’ve got this!
Written by,
Goodness Rotimi
Intern, OHR Publishing Comms. Unit
