My Dear Friend,
LIFE IS A RUTHLESS BATTLE
Let me speak to you plainly and truthfully—life is a ruthless battle. It’s not always fair, and it doesn’t wait for anyone to catch up. But there’s a powerful principle you must understand: the earlier you sweat, the less you will bleed.
In other words, the earlier you commit to growth, discipline, hard work, and personal development, the more protected you’ll be when life gets tough—and it will get tough. Challenges will come, doors may close, people might disappoint you, and seasons will change. But if you’ve trained your mind, guarded your heart, and built your strength in advance, you’ll stand when others fall.
Don’t be naive—the world is not a soft place. It can be cruel, brutal, nasty, and short. That’s why you must rise early in life—not just in age, but in wisdom. Learn quickly. Build character. Strengthen your spirit. Save, study, pray, plan, and invest in your future.
Be intentional now so that you don’t suffer unnecessarily later.
Let your “sweat” today—through prayer, learning, service, and sacrifice—prepare you for victory tomorrow.
This is not to scare you—it’s to equip you. Because you were not born to be a victim. You were born to be a warrior. And warriors prepare early.
I’m rooting for you.
Pastor/ Counselor,
Wale-Rich Oladunjoye