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When I got the notification of this post, I was like I needed to be in a calmer state of mind to read what this great mind has written again.

This is beautiful indeed. I loved the progression and of course, the growth. I remember that I had a particular experience with one of my popular newsletters: I think I'm getting married and someone I really held in high esteem made criticism about the work but also encouraged me and I felt so down. All the good comments I had gotten seemed like specks of dust next to that comment. (it was made privately.) and since then, I've had this voice in my head that I need to do better. I need to grow myself more so that I can remain relevant and people will keep liking my work. I almost lost sight of why I started in the first place. I would criticize my every idea and tear out (in my case, delete from my notepad) the pages where I wrote my random ideas.

Most of my good works are the random and not really the ones I gave myself to overthinking.

I enjoy writing. It's an escape from the world and it actually helps me express myself better than the many words I could speak. But one thing I realized is that, I've grown so much from when I first started. I use words that come to my memory from reading so many books (reading helps to improve your vocabulary and writing skills) and I've mentally taken notes of courses and other things I need to improve myself in and grow more.

Today, I appreciate that person and that comment. It's easy to get comfortable in the constant praises of how good you're doing and how people love reading your work and be stuck in the same place you started. Growth is important. Growth is exactly what you need. GROWTH CAN DO IT! But in growing, don't lose sight of yourself. Keep on filling your mind with positive affirmations of your work and believe in work before anyone else does and you'd be on top.

I admire your writing skills and icl, if I had this skill of using imagery and other beautiful figures of speech, man, Iโ€™d be so good.๐Ÿ˜‚

I love your work so much and I love that you're striving to work harder and be better and grow more. Thank you for this. It encouraged me.๐Ÿซ‚

Cheers to growth, Ganiyy.๐Ÿค

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๐ŸฅนThis is what I love to see. Comments that reflects how much the piece resonates with you and sharing your own story. You have summed all that have been said beautifully and added more and I love it! And Thank you so much for your generous words. I look forward to more of your writings too. I hope you write more love contentsโ˜บ๏ธ.

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I know rightttt. Thank youu.๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ

Awww. Definitely. ๐Ÿ˜ I canโ€™t wait either.๐Ÿ˜‚

You people and this love ehh.๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ Okay naw. I will write more love contents.๐Ÿ˜Œ

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Aug 1, 2023Liked by Abdulganiyinka ๐Ÿค—

I embraced growth during my institution days and I'm still growing..

It's a way to celebrate oneself

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Impressive!

How about the part where you finally step out of your shell by accepting yourself for who you are. Only to realize your uniqueness you have shying away from has been waiting like forever for you to notice it.

You will now be like, "ooh easier than I thought"๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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I remember a friend who was very skeptical about starting her YouTube channel. She didn't think she was ready or good enough for it. She complained about phone, whether she will get subscriber etc. She started, and gradually grew, now she has all her shooting equipment and she has over 1k subscribers with even more room for growth. It is not as easy as it seems, but it is not as difficult either. We really don't know how much promise and potential we carry until we explore them and the way to go is to grow into our full potential. Thanks for your comment Summayah โ˜บ๏ธ

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Aug 2, 2023Liked by Abdulganiyinka ๐Ÿค—

Captivating!

I like the way you progress in your writing skills.

Keep growing, sky is your beginning โค๏ธ

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Aug 2, 2023Liked by Abdulganiyinka ๐Ÿค—

Great piece

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Aug 2, 2023Liked by Abdulganiyinka ๐Ÿค—

You write intelligently beautiful.๐Ÿ˜

I would say that I like the way you make use of words in the finest of way.

I most times look forward to your next newsletter. Your write ups are not just amazing but aesthetically pleasing and didactic. To be honest I love them all.

Please never stop writing because It would be heart wrenching for we your fans ๐Ÿ˜‚.

By the way,cheers to more wonderful write ups ๐Ÿฅ‚๐Ÿคฉ.

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Thank you soo much for this generous compliment โ˜บ๏ธ... Means a lot

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Aug 1, 2023Liked by Abdulganiyinka ๐Ÿค—

This is amazing bro

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Thank you soo much Elizabeth

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Thank you soo much Elizabeth

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Donโ€™t let this be of a surprise to you brother, I am who you think it is and I most say I am pleased and impressed by this wonderful read.

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Thank you soo much for reading Fuad.. And I'm super surprised... Pleasant surprise โ˜บ๏ธ

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I thought as much, check your instagram. I have a bigger surprise for you.

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I look forward to more days of embracing growth so I can look back and say "Thank God for growth"

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