I'm not sure if there is something that focuses on a " college entrepreneur" but I'm glad to be doing this because I'm certain that I would have been super excited if I had an article such as this to tell me what the real deal is beyond the fore walls of school. I would have said the "real world" but better still I would just say

"THE REAL DEAL" 

If what I'm about to talk about concerns you I would advice that you stick with me till the end.

The moment you have right now is one of the best times available for you to set up a solid foundation as regards your craft, service, product or whatever the case maybe. 

I think it is very smart to do all of the hard work now than stall it till you are "An adult"

Some people might think they do not have the ability to juggle between their academics and running a small business but to be very honest, that is just an excuse to be relaxed about being ''JUST A STUDENT" 

As a sociologist, I learnt that human beings naturally have the capacity to take on multiple roles as we are all actors and life is our stage. for example we have a person that is a Medical Doctor who is also a student , Father, Pastor, Son , mentor, Teacher etc. his behavior in all of these roles are completely different from one another.

One thing I want you to know is you have more capacity than you think.

Education is important yes, but it is also as important as having something to fall back on when you leave school to a world full of uncertainties. Equip yourself with a certificate and also a brand with potential not just an Instagram page. That is Automatic immunity to anything called unemployment even for the minimum of months.

After graduation, I started imagining what my life would be at the moment without solasoles. Trust me, I don't think you would like it. Now is the time ! 

Are you already out of school?

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now !!.” – Chinese Proverb

Now is also the time for you too!!

If you think you cant do it, you wont do it 

Be intentional about building your capacity and also Believing in yourself.

While I was in the university I always tasked myself in a way that I had things under control despite the fact that I had school to deal with.

I developed a system and strategy in a school where phones are not allowed, that was working and Fetching me money as I was asleep, in class, not connected to the internet, getting food , hanging out with my friends etc. while all of these activities were going on, I was making money the whole time but I wasn't even aware. nice flex right ? I know .

But all of that wasn't  in place as at when I started in 2018. 

I started my brand at the age of 17 Became a millionaire at 18. At 17 I was in my 2nd year in the university and just like every newbie, I was trying out things in ways I thought was best and yeah I figured it out pretty much, mistakes here and there but we moveeeee and i really moved. At 400 level, my products had been shipped to the 36 states in Nigeria including the federal capital territory  and also countries outside Nigeria. All of this took me 3 years  but don’t forget “Consistency is the rule of the game” it didn't happen just like that.

Lets learn to admire Growth and not just the results. 

If Aliko Dangote sits you down and tells you what he use to do stage by stage, word for word, routine for routine, schedule after schedule, before he got as wealthy as he is right now do you think you would be as rich as he is also in lets say 20 years?

well, if you ask me I would tell you NO because how many people are willing to put in the hard work for such growth? okay lets say you do put in the hard work and you face all of the obstacles that he also faced and you conquer . What about the unique experiences that make up a person ? the things we go through that make us who we are ? I want you to understand the peculiarity of a person and their outcomes. We are all different so are our results. Know yourself and FIND what works for you. study your self with the highest level of patience that is within you and you would be a surprise to yourself.

Things I would be discussing in this season are a whole lot because with my three years going to four years of experience, ohhh there’s a lot I’m going to share with you.

Next on this season

episode 2 would be “my college strategy”. The good the bad , the great, the ugly , the sweet ,the bitter ,the absolute !

wondering why I’m having all of these words together ?????

its a roller coaster 🎢 !!!!!

Thank you for reading. 
I took my time out for you and I hope this helps you through this college stage and even beyond.

Welcome to Start up space .

My name is Aderinsola and I'm excited to have you grow with me !!

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Aderinsola Omirin -B.Sc Sociology

Covenant university #16thset