Find a way away from sour attitude.

Do you remember the fable of the fox and the juicy grapes? Do you know why the fox gave up and said he didn't want the grapes because they were sour? He obviously knew that getting the grapes hanging from the vine was highly unlikely, especially after several failed attempts.

Like I expect you to expect, some of your friends will act like that. They’ll put down the things you like or make them seem tasteless simply because they can't have it. If they’re interested in your career, or when they fancy your swag or have a crush on your lady or man, they’ll hide their jealousy by acting as if they don't give a fuck, knowing they don’t have what it takes to vie.

When I was a kid, I was a sneaker-head and I owned an exciting collection of elite kicks. But I observed that each time I have a new pair, I had some friends who were only interested in the price, so that when I tell them, they’ll act appalled and say it’s a waste. In the end and perhaps foolishly, I had to lower my taste and settle for Nyamba (plastic sandals); because that way I’ll fit in and I wouldn’t have to wear any substandard replica.

Today that we’re all grown and can afford our basics, I can confirm that all those friends that caused my loss of enthusiasm in sneakers are now so amnesic that they don’t buy or wear anything that is not worth a reckless amount of money. In fact some of them now flaunt the labels they wear for all to see. I wonder who’s wasteful now.

‘NDEKEH NYOM DENJ YAROO WON NDIK YORRUNJ’

But that’s what's up. If you’re so clueless or foolish like I was, people’s opinion of you will always matter, but rest assured that you’ll in time be more disappointed by what you didn't do because of them. So if you ask me, learn from my shoe experience and give every jealous critic the slip. Find a way away from their sour attitude and have a blessed week ahead!