In Part 3, Derek gets ultra-practical about building a career from right where you are. We talk discipline, distractions, family pressure, money, and why skills beat titles — every time.
What you’ll learn:
- The #1 mindset shift: consistency over vibes — discipline as a daily habit
- How to start with low resources — learning on your phone, using off-peak data, landing internships
- “Don’t rush a master’s” — when grad school helps and when it delays you
- Why SQL is a universal skill for modern work (whatever your role)
- Community as a growth engine — teach, volunteer, document, and let opportunities find you
- Handling family expectations and social pressure without derailing your goals
- Skills over Job titles — how transferable skills future-proof your career
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Appreciations for this Episode:
Host: Andy
Guest: Derek Degbe
Video Production: Andrews Terkpertey
Video Editing: Samuel Okuadjo
Social Media Management: Pearl Kwadade
Timestamps:
00:00 | Introduction and Mentorship Question
01:36 | Challenges Faced by Young Graduates
02:59 | Overcoming Constraints and Building Skills
07:05 | Importance of Discipline and Community
14:35 | Final Thoughts and Recap