“I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times” – Bruce Lee

Thought for the day: What’s your one kick?

It better not be something weak that cannot produce bastard money.

A kick that can’t make you rich is merely a tickle.

Learn a better, stronger, wealthier kick… and practise that one kick 10,000 times.

Got it?

So I ask again.

What’s your one kick?

— J.O.

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Most humans never learn from mistakes - that of others or their own.

I hope you’re different though.

I hope you now know that once there’s a popular movement promising wealth, it is most likely a diversion.

Not that there’s no money in NFTs, but once the ads have begun with all the podcasters talking about it, the real opportunity is gone.

The real whales have taken their positions, waiting for the masses to jump on the train so they can exit.

Same with forex, crypto, real estate, etc.

Nothing will pay you more than the ability to:
- spot opportunities before they’re popular
- ⁠take calculated risks to cash in on them
- ⁠keep your mouth shut to protect your edge
- ⁠know when the ride is over and take your money out

There is no course for this one, but it is the way to life.

— J.O.

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The old David and Goliath story has a deep lesson that most readers miss - self knowledge.

When it comes to success, there are general principles that we arrive at by studying what works for the general population.

However, some people are anomalies. Actually, everyone is, at something.

David was a freak of nature to have mastered the slingshot at his age.

And he knew to lean on that eccentricity when it mattered.

When he was offered what would work according to conventional wisdom (a full soldier’s armor), he declined that in favor of his winning formula.

What is your own winning formula that makes you an exception to the rule?

Do you know yourself well enough?

Indeed, there are no shortcuts in life, *but there are faster vehicles.*

— J.O.

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[TONIGHT] Emergency Session!

So as you might know, I just got into Lagos for “The BoyCode Conference”, but that’s not why I’m sending this.

Info on the BoyCode Conference is on my Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKPvdv_o1Wz/

The real reason I’m sending this is to invite you an unscripted, unscheduled Night School session.

It’s not even Night School like that. Just informal gist about a topic that weighed heavy on my heart on the flight here.

*Leveling Up, Getting Ahead.*

What do these terms really mean? Like… PRACTICALLY.

What’s the plan?

Unless you won the genetic lottery to have been born into a system where KINGSHIP was the norm and lowest expectation, the world will capitalize on your innocence as present you a *fugazi*.

That’s slang for ‘fake’ or ‘replica’ especially relating to watches, jewelry and similar merchandise.

And the world sells it so well - slavery cloaked as progress.

If you’re religious, y’all may have called it “dominion”.

But your current reality and future trajectory beg to differ.

This thing won’t come to you. You will have to go to it and TAKE IT.

But upon all our enthusiasm, Ogbeni Solomon cautions, “The toil of a fool wearies him out, for he knows not how to enter the city”

I’d like to engage you in this conversational session on what “Leveling Up” looks like and what you can do to force yourself into that vibration.

Things like how you look, where you live and how to engineer your income goals accordingly.

Time: 9pm TONIGHT

Access URL will be dropped here later this evening. No need to register.

Talk soon,
— J.O.

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Here’s the access URL: https://obidi.co/leveluplive

We go live at 9pm

— J.O.

Were live:

https://obidi.co/leveluplive

Though totally unplanned and unscripted, our emergency session, “Leveling Up, Getting Ahead”, showed how much such conversations are necessary.

Whenever a person like me charges people to rise to power… the system often fights back.

When I say ‘charges people’, I don’t mean the fake confessions that make you feel like you’re conquering the world, but it’s just all in your delusional mind.

Big egos, tiny pockets.

Only wealthy in your mind, but you’re still jumping buses in Lagos.

Therefore the system is tolerant of public voices that make you feel good but in practice, keep you on a motivational treadmill - inspired but running nowhere fast.

Do you remember how back in Primary/Secondary School, you’d come home with a C in Math or Chemistry, your parents would scold you and insist on an A?

Some of your parents probably saw your report card and declared an immediate state of emergency on your academics.

They swung into action and hired lesson teachers (private tutors) or sent you to after school group classes (cheaper but almost just as effective).

Remember? Good. I know you do.

All of us that grew up in Nigeria (and most of Africa) have a lot in common pertaining those early years.

Well, as an adult, your freedom and sovereignty can be a BIG PROBLEM!

Because… you have no authority in your life capable of scolding you for carrying a C on the report card of life.

Money is not everything, we know.

But it’s like O-Level Mathematics - Love it or Hate it - without it, you will not graduate.

It’s only in the school of life, that people pat you on the back for carrying an F, and if you get a C, your testimony is allowed in church.

You see why I shout?

Should I continue shouting, or should I calm down and face my front?

Do you see it now?

We will have future engagements in this matter.

Until then, remember…

You can always play a bigger game. There’s always a higher level.

Keep making the rest of your life, the best of your life.

— J.O.

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At Night School, some ask for the stream to be up for longer because they came late.

You realize you’re showing the reason for your poverty, yeah?

You’re asking for a separate set of rules to be created to accommodate your indiscipline.

How you do one thing is how you do everything.

You flout the rules of life & then turn beggarly, asking to be an exception to the rule.

A life-changing experience such as Night School, isn’t even asking for money - just your prompt attention.

You miss critical knowledge shared at the beginning & start begging for special treatment.

Get used to treating yourself with dignity.

If you don’t meet a criteria, walk away & acquire whatever it takes to respectably get it.

Then audit your time & resources to ensure that you meet up next time.

Don’t debase yourself & rob your soul of its elevation.

Kings trade favors. Kings negotiate deals. Kings purchase outcomes.

But Kings do not beg.

I hope I’m communicating.

— J.O.

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Arguing about Israel vs Iran is a trap and a waste of your psychic energy.

Just make money so that you can purchase real freedom of movement, defeat the limitations of your green passport and reserve the optionality to fly your family to any sane destination you choose.

Yes you can.

Now get back to work.

Rooting for you.

— J.O.

Prosperity, upward mobility, etc… are all made to look hard or out of reach for one reason - Capitalism.

Scrutinize the word - Capitalism.

Profit is made in Capitalizing on asymmetries in wisdom, knowledge and understanding.

Meaning… some people are meant to eat of the tree of knowledge, become aware… and then gatekeep it.

The other naked humans, blissfully unaware of their innocence, will continue to exist in a lower consciousness, thinking it a privilege to serve the other class.

It’s a food chain. Big eats small. Strong eats weak. Wise enslaves the ignorant.

1st world farms 3rd world 😊

Back to CAPITALISM.

To *capitalize* on the idea that most humans do not know how the game of life works - its higher principles, hidden synchronicities and forbidden wisdom.

There’s no ending the cycle. I’m not even interested.

But what if you could learn the unwritten rules of the road?

Well, that’s what we’re here for. Join me tonight at 9.

Sign up here: https://obidi.co/levelup

— J.O.

We’re live.

Get the link in your inbox or register here and head straight to the stream: https://obidi.co/levelup

We’re now preparing study notes and resources for last night’s episode of Night School.

I’m adding a superbonus to this one. Last night, I briefly touched on an idea - the 1% path for every industry.

For example, if you’re skilled at writing code, the 1% path is learning to be a founder.

You’ll get a ChatGPT prompt to decode the 1% path for your skill and across multiple industries.

These and more will be sent to those who registered for the meeting through the provided URL.

If you didn’t register or aren’t certain of your registration status, please do so at https://obidi.co/levelup

You’ll receive it as long as you register before the email is sent by 8am tomorrow (23/06).

Please note that requests for this resource will not be entertained outside of this medium or window.

Talk soon.
— J.O.

So… there’s this powerful speech I heard about 12 years ago… and I played it everyday, multiple times a day, until I broke through and ‘emerged’ in 2015.

Not your everyday aspire to perspire. You likely wouldn’t know the speaker.

He’s long dead but I’m glad I kept a piece of him.

So far, I’ve kept it private, only shared with a handful of friends when I feel they need edification for their purpose journey.

I’ll share it publicly for the first time today, only with those of you on the above list.

The link is in the message above this one.

I’ll delay sending it until 3pm. That ought to be sufficient, no?

— J.O.

Life hack for Nigerians under 25.

Don’t dress your age.
Don’t sound your age.
Don’t work (like) your age.

Mentally push your internal programming at least 10 years ahead.

Hang with those 10 years ahead of you.

You will often be the least accomplished there but you can bear the temporary discomfort.

Do not conform to 3rd world thinking that keeps youth thinking “but you’re still young”.

Those who say it are unaware of the spirit of the age that projects that idea through their words.

Yes you’re young.

But you live on a continent that is cruel and unforgiving of underachievement.

Those that tell you “take it easy” today, will shame you in 10 years if time passes you by.

I wish the world didn’t work that way, but regardless, it is what it is.

Level Up!

— J.O.

You’ve got mail!

Registrations for tomorrow’s Life Intervention Series are now open!

🕖 Time: 7 PM tomorrow (26/06)
📌 Register here: https://obidi.co/liszoom

Bring your questions — I’ll see you there!

— J.O.

😂This trend was too sweet.
I had to sha join and do my own.

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Registrations are still ongoing for tomorrow’s Life Intervention Series!

🕖 Time: 7 PM tomorrow (26/06)
📌 Register here: https://obidi.co/liszoom

Bring your questions — I’ll see you there!

— J.O.

It appears that we are already oversubscribed for this meeting.

The maximum attendance limit for any Zoom meeting is 1,000 attendees, but I see over 3,000 registrants here.

Even though not all registrants are expected to actually turn up, chances are high that we will exceed capacity.

Please show up 15 minutes ahead of time (6:45pm) to guarantee your spot (access link is in your email).

However, if you show up after all seats are taken and are therefore unable to gain entry, please look out for a Youtube streaming link here on our whatsapp channel.

It would enable you to watch the session, but you would not be able to ask questions.

See you soon.

— J.O.

The room is now open. Join in via the url in your email.

Room is full. Here’s the overflow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5DDQPQ1NEE

Room is full. Here’s the overflow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5DDQPQ1NEE