THE LAST QUARTER MUST COUNT CAUSE I WAN GET EVIDENCE

By Promise Odejide

Life is not easy. Sometimes, it feels like nothing is working out for me. I have been working hard to achieve my goals, but I face many challenges and obstacles along the way. I have been trying to improve myself, but I still face criticism and rejection from others. I have been trying to make a difference, but I still feel like I am not enough.

Burna Boy, a Nigerian singer and songwriter, expresses this feeling in his song "23" from his album "Twice as Tall". He says:

"You go explain explain explain explain explain tire

You go show evidence before you see retirement

You go suffer suffer suffer suffer suffer tire

You go get patience before you see enjoyment"

These lyrics resonate with me because they describe my situation. I have been explaining myself to others, but they don't understand me. I have been showing evidence of my work, but they don't appreciate me. I have been suffering from stress and frustration, but they don't empathize with me. I have been waiting for happiness and success, but they don't come to me.

But I don't give up. I don't let the negativity bring me down. I don't let the doubts stop me from dreaming. I don't let the failures define me. I believe in myself and my potential. I believe that there is a purpose for my life. I believe that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Burna Boy also expresses this optimism in his song "Way Too Big" from the same album. He says:

"Because I'm way too big

Way too big to be fucking with you

And be moving with you, mmm

Because I'm way too smart

Way too smart to be falling in your trap

Fucking with you, mmm"

These lyrics inspire me because they show me that I am bigger than my problems. I am smarter than my enemies. I am stronger than my fears. I am better than my past. I have the power to overcome any challenge that comes my way. I have the confidence to pursue any opportunity that presents itself. I have the courage to follow my passion and vision.

That's why I am determined to make the last quarter of this year count. I am determined to work harder than ever before. I am determined to learn more than ever before. I am determined to grow more than ever before. I am determined to achieve more than ever before.

I know that it won't be easy. I know that it will take time and effort. I know that it will require sacrifice and discipline. But I also know that it will be worth it. I also know that it will bring me closer to my dreams. I also know that it will make me happier and more fulfilled.

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