In Part 3, Derek gets ultra-practical about building a career from right where you are. We talk discipline, distractions, family pressure, money, and why skills beat titles — every time.

What you’ll learn:

- The #1 mindset shift: consistency over vibes — discipline as a daily habit

- How to start with low resources — learning on your phone, using off-peak data, landing internships

- “Don’t rush a master’s” — when grad school helps and when it delays you

- Why SQL is a universal skill for modern work (whatever your role)

- Community as a growth engine — teach, volunteer, document, and let opportunities find you

- Handling family expectations and social pressure without derailing your goals

- Skills over Job titles — how transferable skills future-proof your career

#Careers, #EarlyCareer, #Discipline, #Productivity, #LearnSQL, #DataSkills, #NoMastersYet, #Mentorship, #Community, #JobSearch, #Internships, #Focus, #AntiDistraction, #YoungProfessionals, #AfricanYouth, #TechCareers, #TransferableSkills, #PersonalGrowth, #Mindset, #LinkedIn

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Appreciations for this Episode:

Host: Andy

Guest: Derek Degbe

Video Production: Andrews Terkpertey

Video Editing: Samuel Okuadjo

Social Media Management: Pearl Kwadade

Timestamps:

00:00 | Introduction and Mentorship Question

01:36 | Challenges Faced by Young Graduates

02:59 | Overcoming Constraints and Building Skills

07:05 | Importance of Discipline and Community

14:35 | Final Thoughts and Recap