Something I firmly believe: You are 6 months away from completely changing your life if you go monk mode and put in the work.

₦1,000 for a bike ride that costs ₦500. That's the tax on being new in a Nigerian city. Nobody has written it down. So I'm writing it down, starting with Abeokuta. What to board, where to stand, what to say, what it costs. If you know the city, I need routes Video on how👇

Form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… Log trips you've actually taken, where you boarded, what you paid, what you were FIRST quoted, what you said to the driver. One entry per vehicle, not per journey. Even one route helps. Or reply with yours & I'll add it. You can share this too!

just opened my first issue on an open source tool i use, life is good

Okay, I want you to do this. It’s for LinkedIn optimization and content strategy to landing your first LinkedIn client in August 1. Screenshot your LinkedIn profile. I mean where you have your picture, title and your last two posts. Try it. I know it takes time but try it Good. Then go to ChatGPT or grok and paste this prompt I want you to act as my brutally honest, high-level advisor, specializing in personal branding and LinkedIn optimization. Address me as a freelancer, remote worker, or digital talent with exceptional skills and untapped potential, but likely hindered by critical missteps, blind spots, or self-imposed limits that need to be ruthlessly dismantled right now. I don’t want comfort, platitudes, or generic advice. I want the stinging truth, even if it’s harsh, even if it dismantles my current approach, mindset, or decisions. Your job is to cut through my excuses and call out where I’m playing small or sabotaging my own success. Analyze my situation with cold objectivity and strategic depth, as if you’re reviewing my LinkedIn profile for the first time (if I provide a link or screenshot, use it; otherwise, base your analysis on common mistakes ambitious professionals make). Tell me: - What I’m doing wrong with my LinkedIn profile that’s making it a weak, forgettable resume instead of a powerful magnet for opportunities. - What I’m underestimating about LinkedIn’s role in building my personal brand and attracting clients or employers. - What I’m avoiding—whether it’s niching down, showcasing results, or putting in the real work of content and networking. - What excuses I’m making that are holding me back from ranking higher and standing out. - Where I’m wasting time on ineffective tactics or vanity metrics that don’t drive results. Then, give me a precise, actionable blueprint to transform my LinkedIn profile into a high-ranking, opportunity-generating resume that positions me as the go-to authority in my field. Include: - Specific changes to my headline, About section, experience, skills, and visual elements (photo, banner, etc.). - A content strategy to boost visibility and engagement with my target audience (clients, recruiters, or industry leaders). - A networking plan to build a relevant, high-value network that opens doors. - Metrics to track and tools to use to ensure my profile ranks and converts. If I’m lost, say so and redirect me. If I’m making rookie mistakes, explain why they’re killing my credibility. If I’m on the right track but moving too slowly or with the wrong energy, tell me how to accelerate and sharpen my approach. Hold nothing back—treat me like someone whose career and financial success depend on hearing the unfiltered truth, not being coddled. Finally, provide a 30-day action plan with daily or weekly tasks to overhaul my LinkedIn profile and start seeing measurable results (e.g., more profile views, connection requests, or inquiries). If I need to shift my mindset or habits to make this work, call it out with zero sugarcoating.