@wemiopakunle: Explaining yourself is dangerous. Some of us would rather be liked than respected. We’d rather be relatable than feared, so we explain ourselves down to a size people can handle. The rooster did too. He also got eaten for dinner. #women #selfworth #folktales #lifelessons

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nefetariofficial
nefetariofficial :
I've tried being liked, I recommend being feared.
2026-07-31 07:59:12
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naana.mua
Soft💝Girlie💰 :
At my former work place my colleagues avoided offending me, I later found out there was a rumor that I was an Ogbanje and anyone who offended me would have badluck. I even encouraged it😂😂
2026-07-31 07:21:12
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trinicindy
Cindy🖤 :
rooster wanted connection so bad he didn't realize he was reaching out to an enemy
2026-07-31 10:56:47
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makhosinobenguni
Soul Direction Coach ✨ :
Learnt this the hardest of ways. Being naturally intimidating then trying to shrink yourself to be palatable and non threatening was my biggest mistake because it left interactions feeling weird for both sides. If people pedestalize you, don't try to make yourself seem harmless because you will make the whole interaction weird 💀🙂👍🏿. Learnt this through multiple weird interactions.
2026-07-31 10:17:19
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aayooba
Kenkelúke. :
"I thought you were unapproachable" I've learnt to start saying "oh yeah, I am VERY unapproachable" instead of laughing uncomfortably like a fool and trying to downplay my boundaries ☺️
2026-07-31 12:37:57
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yohonnabrewer
yohonnabrewer :
Off topic that color looks beautiful on you ❤️
2026-07-31 03:00:04
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kimmys_quick_bites
Kimmys_quick_bites :
I really needed this message at this very moment
2026-07-31 01:59:34
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whyastinrocks
Astin Rocks :
Oh this found me for a reason.
2026-07-31 03:10:29
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secondordermind
Second Order Mind :
Hii! I’m the creator of the video you referenced at the beginning! I loved how thoughtfully you expanded on the idea and also loved the visual explanation with the rooster and the fox. Grateful that my video inspired you to build on it!:)❤️
2026-07-31 12:45:00
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modelliciousone
modelliciousone :
The audacity. WOW!
2026-07-31 10:29:22
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fbi_oh_baby
Grand Aura :
Learnt the hard way...I will not be shrinking for anyone💅🏾
2026-07-31 07:33:12
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2..srusht
….srusht :
Don’t make yourself small !
2026-07-31 07:08:25
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s.c.s63
Norma :
This is what people want Olandria to do, to put herself small cuz her confidence and her elevate imagine piss them off, woman should be proud of the aura they built with hard work.
2026-07-31 12:42:03
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egodeath883
Ego Death :
learn ladies learn .never shrink yourself it will cost you so much
2026-07-31 07:33:23
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bishopolaitan
Bishop Olaitan :
Coach Wemi ! Thanks for sharing the rooster and fox story. Your Nigerian roots are truly remarkable, and they have awakened something new in me today. You are a blessing.
2026-07-31 12:54:45
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lolli.all.over.the.place
Lolli 🇧🇻 :
A man seldom shrinks himself for anything, why should we. We deserve the good things we earned, we are absolutely where we are because we are good and we worked for it. The folk tale is really good❤️
2026-07-31 11:41:07
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kingdomkat2
true_north Kat :
girl...you just solved my biggest social flaw 🥰
2026-07-31 07:21:19
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sarasimg
SaraSimg :
especially black woman in white spaces.... its hard...thank u for the story
2026-07-31 05:25:56
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annasotea
annasotea :
Can you share more folk tales?
2026-07-31 03:15:23
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truevenicelove
Ne Ne :
you're so stunning!! the fox and rooster story applied perfectly, how many stories does your mom have 😂😂😂
2026-07-31 03:33:48
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raquelnatnice
Lady Raquel 👸 :
my aunt told me same "don't dim your light because people seem uncomfortable around you"
2026-07-31 08:26:31
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appleofmyeye75
010765548788 :
You look like Venus Williams 😍
2026-07-31 01:54:30
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dzemilatu
Miilaaaaa💓💓 :
Never explaining/ belittling myself!
2026-07-31 08:27:55
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lottyco0
LottyCo. :
People sometimes find this obnoxious but I always respond with a "I know, I'm a genius". Humility is great but it doesn't mean you have to downplay a skill that took time and enormous effort to master.
2026-07-31 07:41:21
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