PHOTOBOMBING AND THE BUSINESS OF SHOWING UP
“Jumoke's
story is that of a humble beginning not despised. One that should prong us in
our heart, to mind our business diligently, despite the ups and downs”
-Emeka Nwarulor-
Imagine you woke up one morning, going about your business and all of a sudden,
boom! You're the next big headline on every media platform. That's the story of
Olajumoke Orisaguna, a lady who photobombed a photo shoot session of celebrity
photographer, TY Bello. With just few hours opening an Instagram account she
had attracted over 10k followers, myself inclusive.
After so much buzz about this lady, I decided to read up her story myself. From a bread seller to a celebrity model, her story can be said to be one of divine orchestration.
In picture: Olajumoke Orisaguna and Tinie Tempah.
Well, for this post, I won't dwell on the 'miracle' as some might tag it, hurriedly heading for the pulpit to testify. I. will share few of my thoughts from her story that inspired me, and I hope it inspires you too.
You see, there is so much that can be said about Olajumoke, with regards to her sudden fame. Some would say it was sheer luck, favour or this and that...but here are lessons I learnt from her story.
1. Show up even in the lowest or menial place.
What do I mean, despite the fact that all she did was to sell bread, she showed up anyway. You think she just photobombed right? Well, she showed up! I don't care what job you are doing, or the dream that seems so difficult to attain or idea that seems too small to be worth the sweat, show up, do the work, you will be amazed at the window of opportunities that would be opened to you.
2. Mind your business.
She went about her bread selling business, with so much diligence that she didn't notice what was going on in her environment, but her environment noticed her.
In this time and day, where folks wait till they arrive before they start, or wait till they become an expert or so good at it, before they start, let diligent should teach you a thing or two.
Diligence will teach you that results, no matter how small is more important than perfection. "Seeth a man diligent in his business, he stand before kings..." Proverbs 22:29.
3. Face the camera, Ignore your limitations.
In orders words, embrace the opportunity and ignore the limitations. She ignored the fact that she was just a bread seller or she couldn't even speak English and faced the camera. According to reports, it was if she has been practicing how to model before a camera before ever setting her eyes on one.
What is it that you are supposed to be doing, but you are waiting for a perfect time, environment or resources to start?
Jumoke's story is that of a humble beginning not despised. One that should prong us in our heart, to mind our business diligently, despite the ups and downs.
Here's something to think about, "What opportunities could you be missing right now, because you are missing in action?"
Let me know your thoughts.
After so much buzz about this lady, I decided to read up her story myself. From a bread seller to a celebrity model, her story can be said to be one of divine orchestration.
In picture: Olajumoke Orisaguna and Tinie Tempah.
Well, for this post, I won't dwell on the 'miracle' as some might tag it, hurriedly heading for the pulpit to testify. I. will share few of my thoughts from her story that inspired me, and I hope it inspires you too.
You see, there is so much that can be said about Olajumoke, with regards to her sudden fame. Some would say it was sheer luck, favour or this and that...but here are lessons I learnt from her story.
1. Show up even in the lowest or menial place.
What do I mean, despite the fact that all she did was to sell bread, she showed up anyway. You think she just photobombed right? Well, she showed up! I don't care what job you are doing, or the dream that seems so difficult to attain or idea that seems too small to be worth the sweat, show up, do the work, you will be amazed at the window of opportunities that would be opened to you.
2. Mind your business.
She went about her bread selling business, with so much diligence that she didn't notice what was going on in her environment, but her environment noticed her.
In this time and day, where folks wait till they arrive before they start, or wait till they become an expert or so good at it, before they start, let diligent should teach you a thing or two.
Diligence will teach you that results, no matter how small is more important than perfection. "Seeth a man diligent in his business, he stand before kings..." Proverbs 22:29.
3. Face the camera, Ignore your limitations.
In orders words, embrace the opportunity and ignore the limitations. She ignored the fact that she was just a bread seller or she couldn't even speak English and faced the camera. According to reports, it was if she has been practicing how to model before a camera before ever setting her eyes on one.
What is it that you are supposed to be doing, but you are waiting for a perfect time, environment or resources to start?
Jumoke's story is that of a humble beginning not despised. One that should prong us in our heart, to mind our business diligently, despite the ups and downs.
Here's something to think about, "What opportunities could you be missing right now, because you are missing in action?"
Let me know your thoughts.
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