Good morning, fellow hive users. It's a beautiful day here and I am sure it is the same at your side. The blog for today is a prompt from hivelearners and when I saw the topic, there was a big smile on my face because the first memory that came to my mind was what I will be sharing today.
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Many people might be able to relate, while some will just smile as they read through. Now sit back and relax while you enjoy an amazing story today.
There are times we do our best but it doesn't feel like our best because of the result that comes from it. I remember the time I had just graduated from senior secondary school; in some countries, it is known as senior high school. After I was done, my aim was to get into the university, and before one can get into the university, they have to pass at least two important exams: Jamb and Post-Jamb.
I began preparing for university by reading and studying every subject that would help me in my desired course. I attended extra coaching sessions and dedicated nights to studying. When the time for the exam arrived, I took the test, but to my surprise, I received a poor result, as if I had never studied at all.
I felt so sad; it was like I lost something. While all the emotion of failure creeped in, I remember there was a girl I have always liked. I wanted her to be my girl and I have done everything to show her I loved her, even if I haven't done that with words.
"If I can't bag the result, I should be able to bag the girl," I thought.
I summoned all the courage within me; I even had to borrow some from my stupid friend, who couldn't advise me against it.
"You have always loved this girl and I am sure she loves you too. You haven't just told her; if you tell her, I am sure she would give you a positive response and boom, your first girlfriend. You can do this man; I am behind you." He said all manner of encouraging words to me and I was encouraged.
I started practicing what to tell her the night before. I put so much effort into understanding what I was saying and checked some words in the dictionary. It felt like I was preparing for another exam.
The next day came, it was in the evening I went to see her. I said everything like I practiced and even more, I spoke from the depths of my heart. After everything was said and done, she insulted me and walked away.
Ok Ok Ok, you don't have to laugh. Yeah, my effort was wasted, I guess, and I fell sick after that.
The time for the next jamb and post-jamb was around the corner. After my mom was done treating a fake malaria sickness, I was back on my feet, and this time I studied like I was going to stand jury in a court in heaven.
The minimum cutoff mark for the course I wanted to study was 180. The day of the exam came. I remember what happened again but I wiped my tears and walked straight into the exam hall. I finished my exam, then went home. The result came out and I scored 242.
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Guess who was in the university and who wasn't.
The point is, there are times things happen and if you direct that energy into the right thing, putting in so much effort, the result always turns out well. I wasn't expecting to have such result but all my effort paid off in the end.
Thanks for reading.
My name is fashtioluwa, hive's favorite alien from Mars. Let's meet in the comments.
Thia is what I call good motivation. Rather gan giving up on your dreams and visions because a girl didn't accept your proposal or because you didn't get to mark required in an exam, you can channel that sadness into motivation and be inspired.
Guess who became Mr romantic after several break ups ....? It's you boss 😂😂😂
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It’s the ending of the comment for me,
You really know how to put a smile on someone face
Thanks for this comment
You are welcome 😁😁
Yes, I quite agree with you that when we channel our energy to doing the right thing, our efforts will definitely pay off. I smiled at the title and yes, I got to read why you used that. Lol
It was win situation for you lol 😂.
Lol, it is a win win o
Wow
All that effort, just to have her insult you. That's sad. But for real, Fash, what do you mean, if you can't bag the exam you can bag the girl 😭😭😂
Thank God it ended in praise. And thank God for growth oo
Well, I suppose you went to the university and the girl who rejects you does not pass the exam 😀. If that was like that, I suppose it was a matter of karma haha.
And probably at the University you had better experiences. The important thing about all this is that you do not surrender and create your own opportunity on the other hand. So the moral is always moving forward and creating a path.