When I first started working as an Intensive Care Nurse in a private hospital in Enugu State, Nigeria, our ward matron called me into her office one day. She looked at me and said:
“Dee Jamisi (Bro James), if you want to succeed here, do these three things: open your eyes 👀, open your ears 👂, and close your mouth 🤐.”
That was all. She told me to go. I didn’t fully understand why at the time, but one thing was clear: my Chi (spiritual guide) wanted me to succeed.
Today, I’m sharing that same advice with you.
🎯 Keep Your Goals Private
Let your goals and intentions remain private until you accomplish them. The Bible reminds us to be quick to listen and slow to speak (James 1:19).
If you can control your tongue, you’ve already solved 80% of your problems.
🤫 What It Means to Work in Silence
Working in silence doesn’t mean cutting everyone off. It means:
- Sharing your vision only with those involved in your mission
- Practicing delayed gratification
- Allowing your results to speak for you 🔥
People don’t envy what they don’t know. Yet, many of us treat social media like a personal journal, forgetting it’s like an open market — both the wise and foolish are present.
The fish that closes its mouth avoids the hook 🎣.
🐺 In a World of Smiling Wolves…
Stay alert. Keep your eyes 👀 and ears 👂 open, and your mouth 🤐 closed.
A wise person speaks when there’s something valuable to say.
A fool speaks just for the sake of speaking.
When you announce your dreams too early, you invite criticism — even from the wrong people.
Why seek advice about your relationship from strangers online? Does that mean you have no home or family? Be wise.
💔 Not Everyone Cares
When you share your problems:
- 80% of people are just glad it’s not them
- Only about 10% genuinely care
So be selective. Be intentional.
🧠 Words Are Spells
Do not gossip. Do not slander people you barely know.
Words are powerful. Once they are out, they can’t be taken back. That’s why the Scriptures say:
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord.” — Psalm 19:14
🧩 Choose Your Company Wisely
Not everyone who shows interest is a true companion.
- Colleagues are not automatically friends
- At work, focus on work
- Keep your family life private
A fool among five wise people will be seen as the sixth wise person.
A wise man among five fools will become the sixth fool.
Choose your circle with care.
🔁 Final Thoughts
Open your eyes 👀. Open your ears 👂.
Close your mouth 🤐.
Speak only when it is necessary, and let your results do the talking.
Stay wise, stay focused.
With love,
Onuora Obodoechi
Motivational Teacher
Pen it down. 