There are moments that sneak up on you, quietly, almost casually — and then end up shifting your entire perspective.
For me, one such moment happened in the least dramatic way possible. I was attending a collage & browsing through their Library when I stumbled upon a book titled “Nothing by Chance”. It was about the origin of Lagos Business School — an inspiring tale of vision, planning, and strategic action.
As I skimmed through the pages, I couldn’t help but chuckle softly to myself.
“Nothing by chance?” I thought. In my life, it’s been the complete opposite.
If I ever wrote a memoir, I know exactly what it would be called: “Luck by Chance.”
Because that’s what it’s been — one long, magical, meaningful, unpredictable accident.
Nothing was planned. Nothing was carefully calculated. And yet… here I am, living a life more incredible than I ever dreamed of.
Here’s the story of how the dots connected — not by design, but by divine timing.
💍 Love That Happened When I Wasn’t Looking
Let me start with the most precious chapter — my marriage.
I didn’t fall in love with someone I was “supposed to” marry. There was no strategy, no matchmaking, no pressure. I fell in love with a friend. The kind of love that sneaks in slowly and suddenly becomes everything.
She was the only person outside of my family whom I ever truly loved. And the best part? That love wasn’t built in some fairy tale fantasy — it was forged in real life, through years of shared laughter, struggles, growth, and everyday joys.
Today, she’s not just my wife. She’s my anchor, my home, my chosen forever. And I’ll always be grateful that love didn’t follow a plan — it followed the heart.
🚗 A Career That Chose Me
I work in the automobile industry — arguably one of the most thrilling, glamorous, and ever-evolving sectors out there.
But I didn’t grow up dreaming of working with cars. I didn’t have a childhood obsession with engines or a life plan centered around the automotive world.
One opportunity led to another. A conversation turned into an interview, which turned into a role, which turned into a passion. I simply followed the road signs that life put in front of me — and somehow, I ended up in the driver’s seat of a career I now love.
They say, “Look out of the window and you’ll see humans or automobiles.” I get to work with both.
The path that started from two wheelers, three wheelers, passenger cars, trucks, buses, tractors……staring Domestics (PAN India) & Internationsl (PAN World)……Starting Petrol, Diesel & Electrics…..Established or Start ups……All this is romantic only now on the hind sight.
🎓 The Accidental Academic
My academic journey looks pretty deliberate on paper — an engineering degree, a diploma in marketing management, a gold medal, and a postgraduate in international business.
But behind every degree was a leap of faith, a decision made on instinct, not strategy. Sometimes I chose a course because it felt interesting. Sometimes because it was available. Sometimes just because I didn’t want to stop learning.
It wasn’t a curated CV. It was a trail of curious steps — and they somehow formed the foundation of a career that’s deeply fulfilling.
✈️ The Wanderlust I Never Chased
I never wrote “world traveler” on a vision board. But the world… oh, it came to me.
Be it for work, family, or pure whim, I’ve had the chance to see places that still take my breath away. I’ve collected passport stamps and priceless memories. From bustling metropolises to serene corners of the earth, my feet have walked on more soil than I ever imagined.
No checklist. No #travelgoals. Just chance, timing, and saying “yes” when life invited me.
And among all the travel stories, living in Mexico City for three years with my family takes the crown. It wasn’t a relocation — it was a celebration. A culture-rich, color-drenched, unforgettable chapter of life where every day felt like a festival. It felt like we were gifted a long holiday, disguised as an international assignment.
🏋️♂️ The Day I Decided to Return to Me
Losing 28 kilos wasn’t part of some carefully drawn fitness roadmap.
It started with a moment — a subtle, quiet moment of enough is enough. No external push, no influencer inspiration. Just an internal nudge.
And from that day, I began the slow, steady journey back to myself. To my energy. My health. My confidence. My clarity.
Transformation didn’t begin with a gym. It began with belief. A belief that I could do better — not for the world, but for me.
💰 Money Moves That Found Meaning
Even my financial planning was never rooted in spreadsheets and early strategies. But now, I find myself building towards financial independence with intention and pride.
I’ve started to accumulate, invest, and plan not just for comfort — but for freedom. For security. For the ability to make choices not driven by fear or compulsion.
It didn’t begin with a plan. But it’s ending with a purpose.
🧩 The Grand Design I Never Drew
Born to parents, most educated and modern in their generation & in their surroundings. Parents who have never set any boundaries….gave me confidence to take on the world. ‘Even if you accidentally do the worst, you have a house to come to’ I reallly painted the canvas without a plan….but a solid support always
Now when I look back, what amazes me isn’t how well everything turned out — it’s how unexpectedly well it all came together.
My life wasn’t constructed. It was composed. Like jazz — improvised, soulful, spontaneous, yet beautiful in its own rhythm.
Each “accident” — my marriage, my degrees, my job, my travels, my transformation — was actually a step in a song I didn’t even know I was dancing to.
🌠 Final Thoughts: Trust the Dots
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this:
We don’t always need to have a plan. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is show up, stay open, and trust that life — in its own mysterious, magical way — knows where it’s taking you.
Nothing by chance? Not for me.
Everything by chance. And I wouldn’t change a single thing!!!!
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