Michelle Akano

I've lived long enough to know not to put myself under unnecessary pressure.

If there's something I want and it's within my power to achieve, I put in the work and make the necessary moves. If it's beyond my ability, I take it to God in prayer. And if it still hasn't happened, I trust that it's simply not the right time yet.

I've learned that not everything is meant to happen when I want it to. As a believer, I trust that all things work together for my good because I love God and am called according to His purpose.

Be content in the season of life you're in. Stop measuring your journey against someone else's timeline. Stop watching other people's lives and putting yourself under pressure to keep up.

Your time will come. Keep growing, keep trusting, and keep moving forward. In the end, everything will align and work out the way it's meant to.

One of the worst things that can happen to you is marrying someone who is never accountable for their actions.

Woman, be grateful, but don't become complacent.

Someone else's wealth is not your achievement. Keep growing, keep working, and strive to build something of your own.