Growth in 2024 and onwards

‘Consistently punch above your weight’ - As Prosper Otemuyiwa advised when I was graduating with a Diploma in Software Engineering mid-last year.

It’s a new year, we’ve celebrated, rejoiced and made resolutions.

Sometimes, punching above your weight can be scary because it means doing what you haven’t done before, embracing uncertainties and coming out of your comfort zone.

As much as that sounds exhilarating (at least to me), it can be scary because it often necessitates making sacrifices to do what you haven’t done before.

Sometimes there are risks to it, but just like the forerunners always say, take risks, it’s worth it.

Yet, that just means, we should go ahead and take those steps to improve ourselves. Yes, examining carefully, I see that the only thing that happens really when you punch above your weight is you become better; growth.

Moreover, I’m no senior in my career to say all this I’ve written above is correct, but it was typed from my heart and concerns.

These are the concerns of a young Software Developer who wants to be good at everything he puts his hands or efforts into with the pressure of being the best at it. And who also wants to explore new ideas and be super knowledgeable about them at the same time.

I guess being excellent and mastering different subjects simultaneously is a marathon, not a sprint. We would have to realise that it takes time and dedication. A year wouldn’t be enough.

“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men” - Prov 22:29

I have just typed this as it weighed on my mind and have come to a resolution that I might not be able to take everything on in a year, but I can choose which of the weights above me I want to punch. These weights would be determined by my goals for the quarters and the years ahead.

I might be the only one with these thoughts, and if I’m not, I hope it helps someone out there.

Remember, Progress might take measured risks and be open to learning along the way.

Happy New Year 🎉.
Set milestones for each quarter and the years ahead, for it's an unceasing journey of growth and achievement.

Have a fruitful year ✨