One time, I sent my 82-year-old granddad money on a Sunday. He called me back, amazed, saying my generation was truly blessed. Back in his day, he would have had to wait until Monday, hop on Bus 282, queue at Barclays, and only then complete a transaction that now takes me less than two minutes on my phone. Time saved, cost cut—efficiency at its finest.
Or take 2022, when my blog post We Are All Vain earned me thousands of pounds in South Africa. How? A complete stranger stumbled upon it, resonated with my words, and bought my merchandise—all from a thought I had while sitting in the corner of my room. Then there are the countries I’ve never set foot in, yet my blog ranks there, my voice reaching places my feet never have.
A woman from the East Coast of the U.S. recently wrote to me about how much an article on my blog helped her. Decades ago, reaching such an audience would have cost me a leg and an arm. Today, all it takes is an internet connection and a platform.
No more barriers. No more gatekeepers. No matter the industry, if you have the guts and determination, you can build something for yourself.
Yes, people debate the downsides of the digital age, but let’s be real—the opportunities outweigh the bad. The internet, the digital revolution, this boundless world of connection and creation—it is, without a doubt, the greatest invention of my lifetime.
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Michael Okunloro | Elevate Your Style 