LET YOUR DREAMS CONSUME YOU

See, I had this desire to complete my Ph.D. before engaging any full-time work.

So, while my colleagues were finishing up their studies, thinking of what jobs to apply for, I was tenaciously applying to various schools.

See, at the time, I had three different research proposals written out.

I emailed them to every potential supervisor in Australia and New Zealand.

I was so passionate that I was ready to tell anyone who cared to listen about my passion. I was consumed by it.

If I recall correctly, I emailed more than 20 academics across several universities - from the University of Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia to the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand.

I got so many rejections but I didn't care! I continued. I was too fired up for my dream to let any rejection bother me!

I was tenacious!

I was engaged!

I was fired up!

Finally, two professors began replying to my emails. Back and forth until the two of them agreed to work with me.

I ended up with two admissions - one in Australia, the other in New Zealand, and I was left with a choice to make!

Why am I sharing this with you?

Until your dreams consume you enough, you will always be a victim of rejection!

Please don't give up on your dreams, no matter the pain of rejection. Don't be a victim. You can still win!

I believe in you.

- Dr Samuel Ekundayo | The Purpose Preacher.