(Ep. 2) WHAT EXACTLY DO YOU WANT?

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As an undergraduate in my Indian University, the Best Graduating Student (or BGS) in my college, usually gets a gold medal, amongst other things. This gold medal will usually be presented by the governor of the state

So, this particular day, as a Freshman in class, one of my lecturers came in, told us what we stood to gain as the BGS and asked a question:

'Who amongst you will be the BGS?'

I didn't say a word, but that day, I made my decision. And my decision was deep. Very deep. It came straight from my heart

Fast forward to graduation day, I got this gold medal, with my name beautifully inscribed on it.


Decisions are very important.

Yes, decisions are very important. Or better put, "deciding early enough" is very important. Taking a firm decision helps refocus your life. It is the number one step in avoiding unnecessary distractions as a student.

It's also very important you decide early enough. Late decisions are costly. The best time to decide on exactly what you want is NOW!


What exactly do you want?

What grade will you like to come out with when you graduate -- a First Class, Second or Third Classes, a pass (or Let my people go) or even a Fail. Decide today.

Or are you still among those who do not even know what exactly they want?

The Bible says, '...A double minded man is unstable in all his ways...'; James 1:8

So, be sure of exactly what you want.


Decide Today

Make your decisions today and determine to follow through. A major step to academic excellence is deciding deeply what exactly you want.

Think about this. Decide TODAY.

Remember also that if your mind can conceive it and you believe it, then you can achieve it.

Now that you are a student, what exactly do you want?

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Tochukwu Onu


Location: Ilesa, Osun, Nigeria

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