On Blind Spots...

It's day 106 of documenting 2025.

Half way past the week already!
Or is it?..... 🤔
I think it is....if we exclude the weekend days.

I can say the day before was quite eventful for me.
Before I share that, I'm going to share the last part of my conversation with Cindy....
I didn't share that in yesterday's post.

After that, I talk about how yesterday went and then share the highlights as usual.
Sounds like a plan, my friend 😊
Let's get into it!

Cindy and I talked about Christian faith....and I shared the insightful conversation in the post before this one.
It was quite an interesting one.
But after the chat, I remembered a prompt shared in a Whatsapp group I belong to.
It went like this:

Me: Now that you can remember all that I've typed so far, identify my top 5 blind spots.

Meta AI: Based on our conversation, here are some potential blind spots to consider:

1. Self-criticism: You mentioned feeling angry with yourself due to "should" statements. Being overly critical might impact your self-compassion.

2. Overemphasis on perfection in "works": You wondered if faith is valid if works are done poorly. This might lead to unnecessary stress or self-doubt.

3. Potential for rumination: Although you mentioned the feeling of anger doesn't last, it's possible to get caught up in negative thought patterns if not managed carefully.

4. Balancing faith and self-expectations: Your discussion about faith and works suggests you might sometimes struggle with balancing your beliefs with your own expectations and limitations.

5. Overthinking intentions vs. outcomes: You might sometimes get caught up in analyzing your intentions and actions, which could lead to overthinking and anxiety.

Keep in mind that these are just potential blind spots based on our conversation, and only you can truly identify your own areas for growth.

Why did I bring this up?
Because of the prompt that directed it to identify "blind spots".
So I did a dictionary search on the word.

Blind Spot
Meaning:
A subject about which you are ignorant or prejudiced and fail to exercise good judgement.
Synonyms:
Deficiency, drawback, fault, weak point, weakness

I didn't know this before.
Now I know 🙂
In my own opinion, a blind spot is an area for improvement in a particular area of one's life.
We learn everyday, my friend 🎀

Let's move to the next section.
How yesterday went.
Hmm....where do I start from?
Well, I went for the morning class at the tutorial center.
And stayed for the evening class.
Two sections....quite stressful if you ask me.

What made it eventful was the fact that I got the chance to open a bank account.
A commercial bank account.
The one I usually use is a microfinance bank account....and it has its limitations.
It's been on my mind to open one for a long time....and I've even talked to my dad about it.

I got the chance yesterday...and I just had to take it.
Some ladies from the bank came to the tutorial center and encouraged students to get an account.
I opened my account and the only thing left is the ID number for my account, which requires physical presence.
Probably, I can do it today 😌

Another eventful happening is the CBT practice exam I took on one of the computers at the tutorial center.
I noticed how easy it was for me to answer questions, especially in Biology and Chemistry.
I saw questions that I've tackled before and was sure of the answers.
I think it's because I've been focusing my study efforts on the past questions.
400 is the top score in the JAMB exam....and out of 400 in the practice exam, I scored 307!

This score did two things.
It gave me a sign that I could achieve a score higher than 300.
It also encouraged me to do more of past questions.
The more questions I know, the higher the possibility of coming across them in my exam.
This guarantees a high score.
Fingers crossed 🤞🏼

All in all, I can say that yesterday went well for me.
I hope today goes as well...or even better.
Let's get into today's highlights.
It's from the usual read only....but it's all good.
A consistency  companion is what I call the book I'm about to share quotes from.

365 Days With Self-discipline
📌 On Valuing Your Own Opinion

"I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinion of himself than on the opinion of others."
Quote by Marcus Aurelius

"Publicly refusing instant gratification — such as ordering a salad when everybody around you orders a pizza — can result in criticism from other people.
If you lack trust in yourself, this negative feedback can cause self-doubt and compromise your long-term goals."

"Usually people who are the opposite of what you want to accomplish criticize you out of fear of being inferior to you.
If you manage to reach success, what does it say about them? 

Consequently, even if they aren’t malicious by nature, you may sense resistance coming from their direction, often masquerading as good-hearted advice, but intended to make you conform to the status quo."

"Whenever somebody criticizes your choices, ask yourself if they can serve as a model for you.
If your overweight friend ridicules your resolution to stop eating fast food, is his or her opinion valuable for you? Does he or she set a positive example and have the credibility to change your mind?
If not, why listen to him or her?"

Simply put, don't take too seriously the opinion of others, especially if they're not in the position you want to reach.
What you think of yourself is more important than what others think of you.

I guess we've gone through all three sections of today's post.
This brings us to the end....the part where I draw the curtains.
Thanks for reading, my friend 😊
This isn't a "goodbye"....it's more of a "see you later".
Besides, you can read more of my posts on the main website...
Visit Documenting 2025 sometime.
I'll see you there 😉

I'm Duon Ada
I'm documenting 2025.
And I'll see you tomorrow
Ciao 💕