**LIFE IS TOO SHORT: THE PINKY PROF WAY TO ENJOYING EVERY GLORIOUS SECOND**
My Pinky Prof tribe, If you’re reading this, I want you to stop for a second and think about your life right now. Are you happy? Are you fulfilled? Do you wake up in the morning with fire in your veins, ready to crush the day—or are you just another cog in someone else’s machine, spinning endlessly without purpose?
Let me tell you something that hit me hard recently—and no, it wasn’t some philosophical BS from some guru sitting cross-legged on a mountain. It was real. Raw. Realization smacked me across the face by something my daughter wrote like a heavyweight champ throwing a knockout punch.
**Life is too short.**
Yeah, yeah, everyone says that. “Oh, enjoy every moment!” Blah blah blah. But let me ask you—how many of you actually live by those words? How many of you truly understand what it means to *enjoy* life instead of just surviving it?
I’m done playing small. And so should you be.
—
### **THE CAGE WE BUILD FOR OURSELVES**
Here’s the truth nobody wants to admit: most people are trapped in cages of their own making. They trade time for money, chase validation from society, and waste years chasing dreams they don’t even care about because “that’s what successful people do.”
You know who I’m talking about—the guy working 80-hour weeks at a job he hates so he can afford a car he doesn’t need or a house he barely spends time in. The girl scrolling Instagram all day, comparing herself to influencers living fake lives while she sits there feeling sorry for herself.
What’s the point? Seriously. What. Is. The. Point?
We’re here for such a short time, my friend. Blink, and it’s gone. One minute you’re young, full of energy, dreaming big; the next, you’re old, tired, wondering where the hell all those years went. You can’t get them back. Ever.
So why not make every single second count?
—
### **STOP ASKING PERMISSION TO LIVE**
Now, if you’re waiting around for permission to live your best life, good luck with that. Newsflash: no one’s coming to save you. Not your parents, not your boss, not your friends—not even me. This is YOUR life. Own it. Take control of it. Stop asking others how you should feel, how you should act, how you should spend your precious days.
Want to travel the world? Go. Want to start a business? Start. Want to quit that soul-sucking job? Quit. Want to tell off that toxic person draining your energy? Do it. Life doesn’t wait for anyone, and neither should you.
But here’s the side note—it’s not enough to just dream. You’ve gotta move. Action is the only thing separating the winners from the losers. The ones who thrive versus the ones who survive. So stop procrastinating, stop making excuses, and start doing.
—
### **FREEDOM IS THE ULTIMATE LUXURY**
Let me break it down for you: freedom is everything. Time freedom. Financial freedom. Emotional freedom. Without these, you’re just renting space on this planet. You’re existing, not living.
Think about it—how free are you right now? Can you wake up whenever you want, go wherever you want, do whatever you want? Or are you stuck in a routine dictated by bills, obligations, and societal expectations?
Freedom isn’t handed to you on a silver platter. You have to fight for it. Hustle for it. Sacrifice for it. But trust me, once you taste true freedom, you’ll never settle for anything less again.
And here’s the secret sauce: freedom starts in your mind. Stop letting fear dictate your decisions. Stop worrying about what other people think. Stop playing it safe. Safe gets you nowhere. Risk gets you results.
—
### **ENJOYMENT COMES FROM IMPACT**
A lot of people confuse enjoyment with material possessions. They think buying stuff will make them happy. Wrong. Dead wrong. Sure, nice cars, watches, clothes—they’re cool. But they’re fleeting. Temporary highs. Real enjoyment comes from impact.
What kind of legacy are you leaving behind? Who are you helping? What problems are you solving? When you focus on creating value—for yourself AND others—that’s when you unlock true happiness. That’s when you realize life isn’t just about taking; it’s about giving. About contributing. About being remembered.
Look, I didn’t build my empire by sitting on my bum hoping things would magically fall into place. I worked harder than anyone else. I took risks. I failed. I learned. I grew. And guess what? Now I reap the rewards. Every. Blessed. Day.
—
### **THE PINKY PROF MANIFESTO FOR LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST**
If you’re ready to take charge of your life and start enjoying it like never before, here’s my blueprint:
1. **Prioritize Your Time:** Time is the most valuable asset you have. Don’t waste it on things (or people) that don’t matter. Invest in experiences, growth, and relationships that enrich your life.
2. **Crush Limiting Beliefs:** Stop telling yourself you can’t. You can. You will. Push through the pain, the doubt, the fear. Success belongs to those who refuse to give up.
3. **Surround Yourself With Winners:** Energy is contagious. If you hang out with losers, you’ll become one. Surround yourself with ambitious, driven individuals who push you to be better.
4. **Spend Money on Experiences, Not Things:** A Lamborghini is cool, but memories last forever. Travel. Explore. Try new things. Expand your horizons.
5. **Focus on Health:** Your body is your temple. Treat it like one. Eat clean. Train hard. Sleep well. A healthy body equals a sharp mind.
6. **Create Value:** Whether it’s through your work, your relationships, or your community, always strive to add value. The more you give, the more you receive.
7. **Live Authentically:** Be unapologetically YOU. Don’t conform to societal norms. Break the mold. Blaze your own trail.
—
### **FINAL THOUGHTS**
Listen, I’m not saying life is gonna be easy if you commit to enjoying it. Far from it. There will be challenges. Setbacks. Doubters. But none of that matters if you’re living on your terms, pursuing what sets your soul on fire.
At the end of the day, we’re all gonna die. That’s the harsh reality. But how we choose to live until then is entirely up to us. Will you sit on the sidelines, watching life pass you by? Or will you step into the arena, fists raised, ready to conquer?
The choice is yours. Choose wisely.
Stay strong. Stay hungry.
– PINKY PROF
DOWNLOAD THE SHORTER VERSION OF PINKY PROF CV
Contact sales@slaynetwork.co.uk and include referred by PinkyProf in your subject, to join Slaylebrity VIP social network
You can join, me in Special Sessions of mindfulness worship & Mentorship Sit Outs, by joining ‘The Living By Design Nation, Daily activities!
Just Click to join our Daily LIVING LIFE BY DESIGN programs on Zoom!
👇👇👇👇👇👇👇
http://bit.ly/lbdwarroom
OR
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85079858028?pwd=dThLSmN3MXRLUUU4VDB0UkJJWENFQT09
Zoom ID: 850 7985 8028
Password: ZionLBD
Time: 4am to 6am daily
[WHY SO EARLY; 1)To accommodate other time zones, as we have a global community of over 600 professionals & Artisans,
3) it’s convenient Night time for some, & after work for others, & 4) for us In Nigeria, it’s early enough, not to interfere with other engagements!]
RSVP
Emeritus Professor Ifeoma Okoye
PROVOST GENERAL OF THE LIVING BY DESIGN INSTITUTE [LBDI]
And If interested in registering for our Colleges & Academy, dial the LBD Institute contact number: +2348065471098, for inquiries!
I want you to stop for a second and think about your life right now. Are you happy? Are you fulfilled? Do you wake up in the morning with fire in your veins, ready to crush the day—or are you just another cog in someone else's machine, spinning endlessly without purpose?
