Joost Toornend 🌳

I arrived fashionably late to a party - actually, it was more than fashionable, it was borderline daring. As I put on my makeup and grooved to my hair straightener's rhythm, I was convinced I had all the time in the world. In just 40 minutes, I was ready, and my driver was revved up to go. But upon our grand entrance, the party was over.
 
 How?, I pondered.
 
 I double-checked the invitation, and there it was in bold: "The party doesn't wait – see you at 4 pm." It was 5:30pm, and it felt like this event should've been a marathon, not a sprint, especially for an African like me.
 
 This experience got me thinking: Why didn't I get ready on time? Why didn't I plan when I had roughly 8 hours to prepare?
 
 Here's the twist: This scenario mirrors our lives and careers. At times, we procrastinate, delaying courses or skills acquisition, believing we have an eternity. But truth is, life's opportunities doesn’t wait for anyone, just like that party.
 
 To shape the life and career you desire, it's time to be proactive. Don't wait until you're "African time late" in your career. Begin now, invest in your growth, and seize every opportunity.
 
 Remember, success smiles upon the prepared! 
 
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