Think BIG! Do More!

Chris Kwekowe C. (Chris Kweks)

The Journey so far…

The Drive – Assessment

• For the past few days, I've had the most exciting experience of relinquishing what has transpired in my life over the past few years and I came up with these quite poetic lines...::Though there were bitter times, I’d rather ponder on the sweet ones, and for the unpleasant experiences, I’d rather choose to reminisce on the blissful memories, I might not have been the best yet I refuse to despair because if I were not better today, I wouldn't have known I wasn't good enough yesterday.. Indeed, the best is still ahead::.

We are solely responsible for our success.

• In life, the person that has the most to do with what happens to you is YOU!

• Whatever we think of ourselves, that is what we become.• No matter how bright the future is, it only takes someone

who makes a move in the right direction to discover what propels that brightness and how to make it even brighter.

... And I didn’t really mind.

- Born on 12th January, 1993- Schooled in Benin City- Was ‘One of those kids’ you knew

existed but never really bothered to talk to.

- Never came first, second or third at school

- Didn’t have all that my peers had.

Just before High School

- I was contended but not happy- I was challenged by my dad to see how my

mates excelled- Mum never under-estimated me (maybe a

little, lol)- My younger ones began to grow taller than

me. (Hey, I was losing command)- Now I had to do something.

...I knew I could do better

- The resolve – I discovered I could do better an got angry at how late I was realizing it.

- I channeled this anger through mentorship and turned it to inspiration.

- I was ready to learn and even quicker to apply.

- My dad laid the foundation – He got us a desktop computer.

..and that was the beginning of bliss (so I thought)

• Joined the league of result toppers• Represented my school in numerous debates and

won a huge deal of ‘em• Used the computer as a leisure commodity

(writing stories, poems, surfing the net, writing basic computer codes etc.)

• Awarded best student in Economics and Computer Science.

• Started a small I.T idea called CeyLexton

..misconception corrected

• I always wanted to study medicine – (The VOGUE crisis)

• I wrote my exams in S.S 2 here in Ogun State and passed but I was offered Bio-Chem which I refused

• I had to spend one year at home, with the computer...

• And that was the beginning of bliss

..misconception corrected

• Fore-hand computer knowledge came handy.• Came across the write guys.• Tried my hands on web design, and software

development.• Never found difficulty with any aspect of

computer science I was exposed to.• Asked God what he’s plan was for me..(God: This

is what I’ve been trying to tell you but you just wouldn’t listen...)

...School is limited, life isn’t

• Got admission to study Computer Science/Software Engineering.

• Academics should be the path to self-discovering but in most cases it isn’t enough. (Short-comings)

• Discovered that school sometimes robs us of our creativity and limits our understanding to only theories (Teachers aren’t always to blame though)

• Learnt to solve problems rather than run away from them.

• Never settled for anything less.• “You can have everything but maybe not at the

same time” theory.

..I LOVED what I was doing (and I still do).

• Pursued my passion of creating a company that is built on creativity and innovative technology and geared towards empowering teenagers and young adults towards global impact.

• Discovered the theory of business – Solving problems (and doing it fashionably with the customer in mind)

• All our products solve a need (a very challenging one) – StudyHub, OfficeSmart DNS

Living with purpose – My Basics for Success

• Mentorship and Philosophy• Personal Commitments and sacrifices• Doing MUCH with VERY LITTLE

My Charge 4 you

• We need to look around and get creative. See things that others don’t see. What opportunities are right under our noses? What lemon could we turn into lemonade? While our others are sleeping, what can we do that would really make them marvel? I challenge you all to a path of self-discovery and a strong desire to impact your generation positively. And I can assure you, the world is only too ready to celebrate you! Thank you.