I started the year 2023 with so much energy. I did well to jolt down a few things I was hoping to achieve before the year came to an end and I was hopeful that I would achieve at least one of the goals I wrote down. But then life had its twist, everything went south and I was struggling to survive and stay out of debt instead of striving to achieve my set goals. Long story short, I ended up achieving none of the goals I had written down.
I had just returned from service and I had a little money with me, instead of investing the sum immediately I hesitated and soon responsibilities started to set in and I was too emotional about the whole thing that I strived to settle every problem, I felt the money would stay forever but before I knew it all my savings had gone down and the money I felt I had soon disappeared into thin air.
The president of Nigeria brought in a cashless policy, everyone was scared to drop their old currencies at home which was asked to be deposited in exchange for the new currencies. So my mum gave me #300,000 to deposit into my account and keep with me. All these led to all I learned this year and I hope they'll remain a lesson that someone will learn from and avert it before it happens.
Lessons I've learned
One of The lessons I learned this year is that we can't predict tomorrow. I had felt the year would go as smooth as it was going when I made my resolutions but little did I know that the future would unfold some vicissitudes that could hinder those goals from coming to pass. The only time we have to plan is now that we can predict because the future is not assured. Ahead of us might lie unseen obstacles , so the future is not to be dependent on 100% , a plan A & B is vital considering both the good and bad turn of events, this can put us on our feet to prepare better for the unforeseen circumstances.
The second lesson I learned this year is that I can't solve everyone's problem. Trying to do so can only drag me down. So instead of trying to solve everyone's problem, one should focus more on solving the little ones that are within his power not to cause him harm. I had thought I could solve everyone's problem, but realized the more I do, the more problems that are presented and it only drags me down to a point where I can't help anyone and myself.
The final lesson I learned is never to accept saving money for someone if we are not disciplined with money. This was my mistake this year after my mum gave me $300,000 to save for her. Problems must have perceived that I had money with me and they kept rushing until I had squandered all that was with me. I suffered to repay that money and that affected my plans. If one isn't disciplined with money, then never accept to keep money for anyone. I've resolved to apply all that I've learned this year for next year by God's grace.