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Thursday, 10 July 2014

Interesting article by Jason Njoku about not giving up (must read)

Jason Njoku is the founder of iROKO which is worth millions of dollars today. Here he writes about how in 2010 he had less than N10,000 in his account and how not giving up on his dreams changed his life. He shares his story and encourages others to keep fighting. Read below...
"My wife persuaded forced me to do a little spring cleaning this weekend. As I was going through my things rubbish, I came across this old account statement for an iROKO Partners Ltd bank account in London. If you look at the date its 13 July 2010. The statement is for June 2010. That’s right. £60.25 paid in. £60.00 (my feeding money) paid out. And an ending balance of £0.25. That’s right folks. I literally had £0.25 in my account that's $0.42 or N63. Continue...
Needless to say life has improved somewhat, but as I go about trying to frame this statement, it definitely reminds me of how far in such a short time one’s life can improve. It doesn’t have to be as dramatic, but improve life can. It also should serve to demonstrate to anyone, anywhere right now toiling away in obscurity on a little project or something no one gives a flying f*** about that as long as you believe in yourself and your project then success (whatever that may mean to you) is or may be just around the corner. All you have to do is find the inner strength to stay in the game.

At this point I had toiled for 6 long years. Fast forward another 4 years and everything has changed. But then I didn’t know that. It was only pain.

Founders. Never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever give up. On yourself. You may migrate from project to project and you will never know which one is ‘the one’. But one day, someday. Your stars will align.
at 7/10/2014 08:36:00 am

94 comments:

  1. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 08:38

    Don't give up on your dreams. Nice piece. Everyone has a story to tell.









    CoolDiva speaks!

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    1. FUNMINISTA10 July 2014 at 10:06

      What is he saying?I dont understand o

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    2. Unknown10 July 2014 at 10:16

      Cus you a dumbstard!! Go bac to learn ur ABC perfectly nd come bak nd read it

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    3. Alicia says...10 July 2014 at 10:26

      This guy still lost in a major way by marrying and knocking up a Nollywood hoe because of body shape. Smh men

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    4. FUNMINISTA10 July 2014 at 12:21

      @olubukola luro monkey.u r very stupid.your entire household is a dumbbastard.

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  2. D ROCK10 July 2014 at 08:44

    Pastor's daughter nu.de pics exposed online by her internet lover. See

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  3. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 08:44

    Awwww! So 9ce of him! tosyno0074ril@yahoo.com

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  4. #Trend10 July 2014 at 08:45

    Slow down buddy uh. Jopeyemi@gmail.com

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  5. Aiteobhor leonard10 July 2014 at 08:45

    Thank you sir, just the right motivation i needed.....and God bless you Linda

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  6. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 08:45

    Sorry to deviate but Linda.. Thanks for the much better structure u have in place... I so disliked the former one

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  7. #King10 July 2014 at 08:48

    Very true..well said sir..u have made it..linda ur story too is a testimony..life aint easy but with hardwork impossible is nothing..s/o to evri1 hustling to make it in lyf..soon ur story will change....................................#KingOfKings

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    1. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 20:00

      Linda, kindly share your story. We all love to hear.

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  8. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 08:50

    I will say a big AMEN to that. My comment is just that prospective entrepreneurs should never give up on their dreams.

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  9. Naija Blog Queen Olofofo10 July 2014 at 08:52

    I am sure someone somewhere today,will be very uplifted by this little story.We all need someone to say to us once in a while,don't worry its gonna be alright.

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  10. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 08:55

    Thanks for the advice. bukoladewole@gmail.com

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  11. Unknown10 July 2014 at 08:55

    Thank you Jason Njoku I really needed this...

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  12. Debbie Chelsea10 July 2014 at 08:58

    I ♡ dis

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  13. Unknown10 July 2014 at 08:59

    dude was hardworking tho! while living here in the UK. kudos bro! nuff respect! and more blessing...

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  14. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 08:59

    Thanks sure needed those words of encouragement..

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  15. lotanna10 July 2014 at 09:00

    I'm not a fan of all these type of post. I think I enjoy gossips more. Or maybe a pic of a girl with big hips

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  16. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 09:00

    I hate to sound like a party pooper, but we need to stop this habit of defining a success story by how much money we now have after suffering or going through a lot. It makes many people see money as an end instead of just another tool to use for the kingdom of God.

    Success story is hearing that statement on that day "Weldone, good and faithful servant.". There are many people who will be great in the age to come and for eternity who never had a lot going for them financially or even materially in this age.

    What you do with your money or whatever it is God gave you, to advance His Kingdom is what makes you a success story -not the money itself.

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    1. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 16:38

      You head dey there

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    2. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 16:39

      You head dey there

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    3. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 17:26

      Anon 9:00am, But money is a starting point to start achieving that for the Glory of God. How do you encourage people now with something that is yet to happen in the age to come? This is one form of encouragement and uplifting and hope for some downtrodden/despairing peeps out there, especially those with financial troubles/problems right now. I would'nt knock it quite like that. It is true money isn't everything but does help.This is just one story and example of how determination and perseverance helped financially for this guy, you don't know his private life or how he's using his wealth to glorify God. This is just a story to inspire and encourage just like the story in the bible of the sick man in john chapter 5, who had been sick for 38yrs as he couldn't get into the pool of Bethesda to receive healing whenever it was stirred, because the first person in would be healed. He had no one to help him into the pool and others were always faster than him in getting in there. He never gave up and went home because he wasn't quick enough like others, he never threw his hands up in defeat but instead he persevered and still hung around the pool, hopeful, until one day Jesus saw him there, had mercy on him and healed him without even having to get into the pool. There was no "well done, good and faithful servant" in this story either, but it still encourages and inspires Christians and even people in general to keep at what they're doing, be hopeful and never give up. .... Just Saying

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    4. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 19:06

      Money, achievemnt is equally a measure of success while we are still on earth. Don't undermine this words on encouragement please.

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  17. Chris Okafor10 July 2014 at 09:01

    Thanks, Jason. Sometimes it's hard to continue on a project when all you encounter is gridlock. I sit back sometimes and consider the other option, backing down, but this article is an encouragement that 'giving up' is not an option. God help us all.

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  18. Unknown10 July 2014 at 09:02

    True talk.........nyc one

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  19. Kehinde10 July 2014 at 09:03

    Inspirational piece. Thanks for the encouragement.

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  20. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 09:09

    Thank God 4 d turn around...waiting 4 my own too... God bless Nigeria...

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  21. Eya Ayambem10 July 2014 at 09:09

    Wow!

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  22. Eya Ayambem10 July 2014 at 09:10

    wow!

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  23. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 09:11

    Well said. thank you!

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  24. PRETTY GIRL10 July 2014 at 09:15

    WOW! Very inspirational and short write up..Thanks for sharing your story sir, it' s a quick reminder that hardwork and perseverance sure pays#Teamnevergivinguponmyself

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  25. MOVIES WITH ASK10 July 2014 at 09:17

    God bless you Jason for this message. it was short but inspring. again, God bless you

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  26. BONARIO NNAGS10 July 2014 at 09:20

    Quite inspiring. Each new day provides a new opportunity. It takes hard work to establish coincidence with the opportunities.

    ~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

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  27. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 09:20

    Amen!!!!!!!!!

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  28. Unknown10 July 2014 at 09:24

    Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.
    Interesting article indeed!

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  29. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 09:25

    VERY VERY VERY encouraging...I just need this to push ahead the more...thank you

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  30. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 09:26

    thank you sir. am encouraged

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  31. Femiluv10 July 2014 at 09:26

    Very motivating!

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  32. Unknown10 July 2014 at 09:28

    True talk. ... thnks for d encouragement

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  33. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 09:29

    Wow !

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  34. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 09:29

    I will be there! By HIS Grace!

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  35. Unknown10 July 2014 at 09:30

    Quite inspirational!
    I cannot agree less, believe in yourself and your dreams and put God first...surely one will get there someday, though it may tarry and be rough.
    Congrats Njoku!

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    1. Anonymous11 July 2014 at 02:43

      U "cannot agree less" means u disagree.

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  36. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 09:32

    very encouraging and inspiring....

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  37. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 09:34

    WORD!! Thank God for this post cos that's my balance now. I will continue to grind and pray...so help me God.
    ...Ezinwa...

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  38. Waves of the Moment.....It takes you...to make a difference!10 July 2014 at 09:35

    Thanks. You dont know what this means to me.

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  39. Dr. Ada10 July 2014 at 09:40

    Just the kind of story I need... Tanx 4 sharing.

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  40. ary10 July 2014 at 09:40

    Truly a rags to riches story! Linda almost quite like yours! Hope is a really priceless

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  41. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 09:43

    First of all "lol"..guess what?. I don't understand anything here.

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  42. Bonita Bislam10 July 2014 at 09:46

    Yes o.Never give up on what you really know you should do.The "man of the hour" spent many days and nights getting there.

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  43. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 09:46

    NICE ONE FROM NJOKU

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  44. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 09:49

    Nice one....that was good enough inspiration brother.....K.A

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  45. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 09:49

    Thank you your write up it has encouraged me today,some day Jason I will introduce myself to you again,first time we had our issues, respect to you and your projects and future deals ,hope to see you soon ,some day or some months I have a great idea I will like to sell to you ,Respect my Bro!!!

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  46. Opelicious Morgann10 July 2014 at 09:50

    Thanks for the encouragement cuz this country is getting more hopeless by the day. Lots of talented people wasting away in one way or the other.

    I write novels and screen plays plus poetry and songs....but the platform to get out there is restricting. I did some copywriting tests in advertising agencies yet was not called due to the man-know-man syndrome. Yet there's nobody who is not impressed with my works. God dey.

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    1. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 10:20

      Ope, I know you personally and have seen some of your works. It's not the man-know-man syndrome that is affecting you, after all, you have tried it yourself! You are just not as good as you think you are. Brush up your so called writing skills instead of trying to use your looks to sell your books!!

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    2. Steveosky 4 Real.10 July 2014 at 13:20

      If you know her personally, why come here to give this piece ?? Am so sure she would have appreciated that in private!! My thoughts...

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    3. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 13:39

      @opelicious....why want to work for an agency as a copywriter?

      Go to amazon.com buy the following books.....


      Ogilvy on advertising......cashvertising by drew eric whiteman I think his name is

      go to www.thegaryhalbertletter.com and read everything on that site.

      If you spend one week readin and do not see ideas to make millions without needing agencies....then you need a change of career.

      I say this because I write and make millions monthly. I dont work for nobody. And I am 29.

      I say this to encourage and motivate you. Not to brag.

      You will Thank me for it later

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  47. Alozie Paschal Okwara10 July 2014 at 09:50

    I hear linda saying, "yes, it happened to me too".

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  48. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 09:53

    Encouragin words...


    MC BIGGY

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  49. Unknown10 July 2014 at 09:53

    I'm encouraged. Thanks a lot for this piece.

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  50. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 10:02

    Amen

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  51. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 10:04

    Whtever dats meant to be will definitely be. Pretex4luv@yahoo.com

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  52. MY TURN10 July 2014 at 10:13

    Yes o!The stars must align at some point

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  53. Amarachukwu.10 July 2014 at 10:14

    What will be will be.

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  54. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 10:17

    Ok ooo... nkemdirimeverista111@gmail.com

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  55. Cutest Babe10 July 2014 at 10:22

    Giving up is never an option for me.....thanks Mr Jason for this piece

    aikejiuba@yahoo.co.uk

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  56. Unknown10 July 2014 at 10:28

    Very inspiring

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  57. Unknown10 July 2014 at 10:32

    Well said.... never ever ever ever give up.. run, walk, crawl if you may but never ever sit on your bums... keep moving.. Don't Stop. Stay the course.. Heads Up.

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  58. Olubukola Ozone10 July 2014 at 10:56

    "I am determined to neva give up" in Kanu's voice

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  59. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 11:35

    The state of education is so poor in Nigeria. There are people commenting that they don't understand what he's saying. It's written in plain English. What is difficult to understand here?

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  60. Bonny10 July 2014 at 11:39

    Wow, this is quite encouraging.

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  61. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 11:45

    thanks bro, you never know, you must have touch or save some ruining soul with this.

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  62. BETTER IS BETTER10 July 2014 at 12:19

    Good story. Good lesson. Let the hustlers get inspired.

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  63. Miss Oluwaseun10 July 2014 at 12:24

    Hmmmmm, ok

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  64. APPLE10 July 2014 at 12:33

    Thank God but continue to be humble.

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  65. Fashion and Style Police10 July 2014 at 12:55

    I am so inspired. Keeping the dream alive. Check out http://fashionandstylepolice.com/ for everything fashion.

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  66. DOBY DOBY10 July 2014 at 13:08

    Yea determination leads to success

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  67. lynda Godwin10 July 2014 at 13:22

    Very very uplifting. thanks for sharing it. You have made my day. Bless u.

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  68. Boladale10 July 2014 at 13:26

    This piece touched me, I pray I will share the story one day with you Linda, meanwhile let go and start it.

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  69. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 13:34

    Article; Like a child- www.unikmindz.blogspot.com
    check this blog out

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  70. SIGGGOS10 July 2014 at 14:20

    Motivated and inspired...

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  71. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 15:17

    im inspired. hardwork pays.
    #PICCANTO#

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  72. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 15:17

    im inspired. hardwork pays.
    #PICCANTO#

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  73. Unknown10 July 2014 at 15:46

    THANKS
    i wont give up...



    BORN TO SHINE!!!

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  74. Rabeshi George10 July 2014 at 16:30

    Nice piece...Lovely article. I was really touched by this inspirational message.God bless!

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  75. Ogamazi10 July 2014 at 16:52

    Dusting up my proposal and docs to start again. I actually somehow gave up after few trials

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  76. talk talk10 July 2014 at 17:56

    Ope- I think u might wanna consider the criticism and work on it. its never too late to write a new chapter and start afresh.
    I used to feel entitled too, but I am learning that I no not what I think I know. I humble myself daily in this and I am becoming a better person. Now ppl look for me, I don't have to worry about man-know-man.
    its tough for a pretty lady who wont spread her legs, but knowing ur onions helps a lot.

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  77. Anonymous10 July 2014 at 19:31

    Amazing advice

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  78. Lordson10 July 2014 at 20:03

    Inspiring is the word for this great piece from Jason.

    Perseverance always yields the desired results. This is the message I try to preach on my blog...Never ever ever ever give up on your dreams.

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  79. Funmy Kemmy11 July 2014 at 10:36

    Lovely! Thanks for sharing. I am not giving up on MYSELF.

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  80. Michael11 July 2014 at 11:41

    Soul lifting piece from Njoku himself, i love it. With tenacity against all odds, one's dream will surely come true.
    You can start your own importation business today with this material, it's 100% FREE. Just Click on my name to have it

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