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You cannot dream your way out of the trenches

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  Claudia The saying "you cannot dream your way out of the trenches" refers to the idea that simply wishing or hoping for something to happen is not enough to make it a reality. The trenches in this context can be symbolic of difficult or challenging situations that require effort, perseverance, and hard work to overcome. Dreams and aspirations are important as they can provide us with motivation and a sense of direction. However, it takes more than just dreaming to achieve our goals. We must take action, make plans, and work toward our desired outcomes. This can be applied in various aspects of life, such as relationships, education, career, and personal growth. It reminds us to be realistic about our circumstances and the obstacles we may face while also encouraging us to be proactive and take a step-by-step approach toward our goals. Nothing keeps people in the trenches like laziness. It's one thing to be physically lazy and a different thing to be mentally lazy but to...

"Divorcees do not raise responsible children"

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A happy divorcee I've heard people say "Divorcees do not raise responsible children" Lol. Must be ment or something 🤣 The worst thing that can happen to a child is to grow up in a toxic environment. Most of the bad adults out there are products of toxic  homes and bad parenting.   If their parents were not abusing each other, they would be abusing their maids or other people around them. The frequent frustration, quarrels and bitterness couples breed in their homes, live and grow with the children. The home as the bedrock of the society is where most of the damages happen. If your home is not loving and peaceful where your children wan learn love and peace from?  Your children will be shaped by your character. You are better off quietly raising your children with a belief/principles/character than in a space with conflicting ideologies. I saw DV firsthand and I know the damage it can do to children. That's why I made the decision to walk away at the slightest sign....

Do we really have efficient consumer rights in Nigeria?

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Bruhm Chest Freezer When I moved into my new apartment, my brother bought me a brand new Bruhm freezer in December 2019 from Somotex.. On the freezer there are two bold warranty stamps of 5years and 24months.   The freezer packed up in June 2021 (exactly 18 months after) I reached out to the company who now told me that the freezer is out of warranty so, I'd for their service.    Really? How? I asked. Chat with dealer   They said that in the receipt it was written that warranty is one year only and I have to pay for after sales service going forward. I kept trying to get in touch with them to fix it but no headway was made. Then today October 19th I asked a technician to check only to be told that the freezer engine is burnt. I have to replace it with ₦38,000 (naira) for a 200litre chest freezer that I bought at ₦98,000? Then I realised this is how these Chinese guys rip Nigerians off. They are completely messing with us.  Since when does electronics or...