A New Era of Beautiful Chaos - Welcome to 2025

"Excellence is not necessarily being the best; it’s doing your best."

Hello Tribeee! ??

It’s a New Year and this is officially our first TOT Newsletter for 2025! What makes this even more exciting is that we made it—myself, yourself and of course, the TOT Newsletter. ??

It’s easy to take moments like this for granted, but this year, let’s change that please. Let’s learn to celebrate every single blessing, no matter how small.

So, welcome to The One Thing Newsletter with TechBabe, where I share:

• The One Thing I’m Doing,
• The One Thing I’m Learning,
• And The One Thing I Think You Should Try.

Shall we?

The One Thing I’m Doing

Relishing moments with my family and loved ones.

This holiday, I consciously decided to balance relaxation with a bit of work here and there. Instead of the usual grind of work, work and more work, I prioritized creating memories—taking photos, recording videos and simply being present.

Looking back now, I’m incredibly grateful I chose this route. The joy of checking through those pictures and videos makes me realize the value of slowing down to connect with the people who matter most and sometimes, taking a break doesn’t make you less productive—it makes you more grateful for the things that truly count.

The One Thing I’m Learning

How to manage my finances better this year.

Funny enough, many of my recent conversations have revolved around spending, budgeting and setting up systems to track finances. One particularly remarkable chat I had was with Saviour Inyang, where we talked about investments and budgeting. He shared his Budgeting Tracker V1 with me and it’s honestly more than just a template—it’s a system for anyone who wants to save smarter, spend better and achieve their financial goals. And guess what? With his permission, I’m sharing it with you too! ??

Click here is to Download the Budget Tracker V1

Now here is an Exclusive Triber New Year Gift: If your 2025 goals include financial growth, don’t sleep on stock market investments this year! Here are a couple of resources to get you started:

1. Beginner’s Stock Market Playlist-watch it here
2. Also join the GWS Stock Community (before it’s full): Link to join the WhatsApp Group.

Disclaimer: Please this is not financial advice and I’m no expert—I’m learning just like you. So tread with caution and make informed decisions!??

The One Thing You Should Try

Imagine your 2025 self.

Last week, during an Insight Session with the LC Family (my biggest 2024 gift, by the way), we reflected deeply on our achievements for last year and this year. And the highlight for me would be Kennedy asked us to imagine ourselves at the end of 2025 and answer these questions:

1. What have you accomplished that makes you feel limitless?
2. What steps within your power helped you achieve these goals?
3. In an alternate universe, why might you have failed to reach them?

Cliché? Maybe. But when I pictured my December 31, 2025 self, I felt a deep sense of pride in who I’d become. That vision gave me a renewed drive to work toward being my best - most excellent self.

Now it’s your turn! Let go of your all monday chaos for once, close your eyes and give yourself 10 minutes or less to imagine your happiest, most accomplished self and then afterwards answer these questions too. Let that vision guide you as you tackle 2025.

Why settle for mediocrity when you can embody excellence?

Quote of the Day

"Excellence is not being the best; it’s doing your best."

This quote is a reminder that excellence isn’t about outshining everyone else—it’s about showing up and giving your all, no matter the circumstances. In a fast-paced, chaotic place like Lagos, it’s easy to get caught up in comparison. Everyone’s hustling, chasing the next big thing and trying to be the "best."

But here’s the thing: I believe true excellence is personal. It’s about staying consistent, making small wins and being proud of your progress, no matter how slow it feels.

It’s not about perfection; it’s about persistence. So, i hope that as you tackle 2025, you don’t stress about being “the best.” Just keep showing up and doing your best—that’s how you truly win. ??

Your Turn: What’s one thing you’re doing, learning or planning to try this year? Reply to this email or drop a comment—I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Here’s to a year of intentionality, gratitude and limitless possibilities. Let’s make 2025 the best year yet, together! ??

With love, Akodu Loveth - Your Favourite Tech Babe

Since it’s a “New Year, New Me” season, why not share the TOT newsletter with your friends and loved ones to kick things off ??? Let’s spread the goodnews together! Click the link below to share. Thanks a ton! ??