Embarking on My Journey to Success: A Daily Diary of Wins, Mistakes, Failures, and Principles

Picture yourself standing at the start line of a thrilling race, adrenaline pumping through your veins as you feel the anticipation of what lies ahead. You're not at a race track; this is the beginning of a journey that will lead you to the heights of success in the ever-evolving world of technology.

Welcome to "The Start Line: Dare to Dream," a blog where passion meets innovation, and dreams turn into reality. I am Ifedayo, and my story is one of curiosity, inspiration, and the relentless pursuit of creativity. Born into a family with a strong tech background, my journey into the world of technology began as an exciting adventure that continues to shape my life. And I'll tell that story to you in a second-person narrative, you'll be in my shoes and trust me, it won't be easy. Regardless, let's dive in.

Your Tech Beginnings

The Solid Foundation

As the child of parents who owned a school, You had early exposure to computers and technology. Watching your dad, a computer engineer, type exams in-house was fascinating. Soon enough, you found yourself captivated by the experience and asked if you could try your hands at typing a subject for a class. Over the next two days, you poured your heart into the task, sparking an unwavering love for technology.

The Gun Powder

At just 11 years old, your insatiable curiosity led you to explore the "Visual Basic for Applications" option in Microsoft Office 2007. Little did you know that this exploration would unlock a world of endless possibilities. The phrase "programming language" caught your eye, and from that moment on, you knew you had found your calling. Delving deeper, you stumbled upon JavaScript, C++, and other coding treasures, each leaving you hungry for more knowledge.

Back to the Present

Who Are You?

You are Ifedayo Prince Oni, a native of Ondo, Nigeria and a 15 year old techy. Born on 15th September 2007, you are still a kid wandering around unmapped terrains.

What Have You Been Up To?

You have access to a desktop PC, but you are currently serverely limited because the PC is very old.

In the meantime, you've been

• Building your resume.

• Watching self-motivation / improvement videos.

• Learning a lot about Startups.

• Building connections with established techies.

• Learning and improving your people skill.

Where Are You Now?

• You are currently an ALX Student in Cohort 17.

• You recently finished secondary school.

• You are about to write your Post UTME exams.

• You are in need of a laptop because your desktop is serverely limiting.

• You aced JAMB with a score of 278.

• You began building your first startup, Tegribyte.

• You are currently in Port Harcourt, Rivers.

• You are currently on a mission to understand yourself.

• You realized you're too young for some dreams you have and are just waiting to clock 16.

Yeah, that's you, I mean me, I mean we. You are me.

I'm Confused

What Is This About?

This blog puts you in my shoes, so you learn from my journey in a more personal way. This blog talks to you. This blog ensures you succeed.

But It's Confusing?

The guide to understanding this blog is to know these basic points.

• Forget about yourself: Come to this blog with a fresh mind, don't think about yourself. When reading this blog, You Are Me and this is Our Story.

• You must be successful: Yes, that's all this is about, I'm not yet successful and I'm not teaching how to be successful (what does a 15 year old know? 😐). If you believe that, then simply leave this blog. I won't teach success, but I'll show you a way. If I fall on the way, you hitch another ride but at least Begin the Journey.

• Don't Do As I Do: I am me, you are you, we are we. I do what helped me, you pick the lessons and run with it. Pick the points and run with it.

I'm Controversial

I'm not controversial, I'm unique. I tell my story in my unique voice.

Conclusion

What can I say? 😅. Welcome on board.