I want us to develop the habit of taking things seriously. That's one thing that has helped me so far. I like taking things seriously. Now, I don't mean when someone tells you that you have a big head.. You'll now take it seriously. Or maybe as a lady, a guy you just met tells you, "You are the only sugar in my tea, I will cross the deepest oceans and seas for you". You'll now take it personal and rush into the whole thing. The guy could be genuine though. But generally speaking, taking life seriously can cause high blood pressure. Now let's look at it in this context. The thing is, when you conceive an idea or you are inspired to actualize a particular goal, don't trivialize it. Some of us have business ideas and skills but we don't take them to the next level. Some will tell you, "I bake as a hobby." "I just like sewing" "I only sing when I am sad" (seriously?, so when you are happy your voice will crack abi?) "I write when am lonely" "I do computer programming once a while" "I host/anchor events but 'on a low key' " Okay... Noted. So what then do you do with passion, more seriousness and on a high key?? Take things seriously. Take your business seriously. Stop shying away from greatness. You can start making a living from your hobbies. Create the right balance in your life and take your life to the next level. I am not saying you should make all your skills, talents, hobbies commercial. There are things we just do for fun and leisure but at least take it a bit seriously. Be open minded, it could be the next big thing. Now, at this stage of my life I love having children (not biological cos I ain't married yet... OK?) but I choose to have "School daughters". Just like every other person, we all have sons and daughters in our lives. But the only difference is just that mine is 31 now and more importantly I took it serious. I have a Group chat I created for us, I printed our group picture and pasted on my room, I have a customized birthday card for each of them, I created a webpage for them online, I take good care of them😍, I take them seriously. Today, to become my school daughter you'll go through series of examining and even weeks of probation 🙋. Maybe in future they'll have to be writing exams sef🏃🏃. I started web development casually. It was more like a hobby. I design websites almost for free but today, it's still my hobby but I'm paid to do it. Permit me to use the phrase "I businessed my hobby". So, my dear take things seriously. Take that relationship seriously, it could lead to marriage (abi you don't want it to?😐) . Take those skills seriously, it could make you a CEO. Take your studies, career seriously, it could pay off. Take your dreams seriously, it could give you a life. More importantly take the things of God seriously, don't just put Him over everything, make Him your everything! So finally, register that little business, create your logo/flier/complimentary card, have an office (virtual or physical, you can start from your room), have a website when the time comes (contact me for this one o😀😀), start living your dreams. Thank you... My name is Johnson Crystal Kalu. And I want you to take this article serious! 😀 P.S if you wish to meet my daughters or you need a coach and you are serious about it, let's connect johnsoncrystalkalu.com