A message for anyone between 18 and 35 years old

The window is closing...

Hello my friend,

How are you doing?

This week, I was thinking about something that isn’t being talked about enough, and I thought to share it with you.

Today’s letter is specially for those between the ages of 18 and 35.

Earlier this week, I was applying for an opportunity and realised that this year is the last year that qualifies me for that opportunity. Right there, it dawned on me that there is an opportunity window, and it is passing very fast.

If you are in this very important age bracket, you need to know that this window closes very, very fast. Faster than you think.

And one day you’ll wake up and realise you’re at the edge of that bracket, and the time has gone.

So use this time to build something of substance. It can be a business, a career, or a company. But make sure you are building something real during this window.

When you apply for fellowships and opportunities, ensure that those fellowships are going to help you to build. Ensure that they are accelerators for what you are building, not your major focus.

These opportunities should help you build faster and better, not occupy you so that, in the end, you don’t have anything that you have built.

Because one day, you will be 35, and the eligibility for many of these opportunities will close in for your age, but it is what you have built that will be there when this window comes.

It is what you have built, in fact, that will open more doors of opportunity for you when you have crossed this age.

I am grateful that the fellowship programs I have been on have been in direct correlation with what I am building at Talent Mine Academy, and I can trace the specific improvements in my leadership journey and my organisation because of each one.

So when next you want to apply for an opportunity or fellowship program, ask yourself: Will this help me build stronger, better and faster?

That’s how you know you’re using your time right. So be intentional. Build something solid now. Let fellowships and programs serve your vision, not replace it.

Your 18-35 window is sacred time, my friend.

Use it wisely. Okay?

I’ll see you next time. 
Till then, stay fabulous.

With Love, 
Aramide.