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Wisdom Ajibola
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Life lessons from a box of LEGO
<p>"Watching my brother build LEGO was a simple but profound lesson. He had a huge pile of pieces and a picture of what he wanted to build, but instead of feeling overwhelmed, he focused on one piece at a time. He followed the instructions, patiently clicking the pieces together, even when it seemed like progress was slow.</p><p><br></p><p>At one point, he made a mistake and had to pull apart a section to fix it. He didn’t get frustrated—he just adjusted and kept going. Eventually, the small, disconnected pieces transformed into something amazing: a complete, detailed structure.</p><p><br></p><p>It hit me that life works the same way. Big goals can feel overwhelming, but if you break them down into small, manageable steps and stay consistent, you’ll get there. Mistakes are part of the process—they’re not the end, just an opportunity to adjust.</p><p><br></p><p>The key is patience, focus, and the willingness to trust the process, even when progress feels slow. Just like building LEGO, life’s best results come from connecting the small pieces one step at a time. So, what’s your next piece?"</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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