Life and business coach Wemi Opakunle is striking a chord across social media with a powerful message that’s resonating with dreamers, entrepreneurs, and anyone on the verge of giving up: “You planted something powerful. But you keep digging it up with doubt.”
In her latest Instagram post, the coach, author, and speaker delivered a stirring video and caption that has since gone viral for its grounded yet inspirational tone.
“Before you walk away from your dream, remember this: a man sold his land after years of frustration—three months later, they found oil,” she wrote. “What if you’re closer than you think?”
The Parable That Hit Home
In her video, Opakunle shares a story about a frustrated landowner who sold his property after years of fruitless farming—only for oil to be discovered on that very same land just three months later. The message? Don’t abandon your efforts too soon.
“Lesson number one,” she says, “do not give up until you have exhausted everything.”
She reminds viewers that not all seeds grow at the same speed. Some—like acorns—require time and depth to develop the roots needed to support an enduring, long-term vision.
Rooted in Realism and Strategy
Opakunle’s approach isn’t about blind optimism—it’s strategic. She emphasizes the importance of knowing when to pivot, not just persist. What may seem like a failed project could be the raw material for something else: a book that flops might become the framework for a podcast, or even a film.
“You never get to pivot if you quit,” she says. “The universe wastes nothing—it recycles what was to build what will be.”
A Call to Stop Digging Up Seeds with Doubt
One of the most resonant parts of Opakunle’s message is her analogy about digging up seeds too early—a metaphor for self-doubt and impatience:
“You plant a seed and check on it every five minutes. You keep digging it up with doubt, thereby destroying the very thing you’ve planted.”
Instead, she encourages viewers to give themselves and their dreams more time to grow.
Save This For the Days You Want to Give Up
As a certified life, business, and career coach, Opakunle’s mission is to empower others with tools, mindset shifts, and soulful strategy. This message, widely shared across social platforms, has become a rallying cry for those in a creative, personal, or professional rut.
“What’s meant for you won’t bloom if you quit early,” she wrote. “Some seeds need deeper roots.”
For those teetering on the edge of giving up, Opakunle’s advice is simple: hold on, pivot when necessary, and stop doubting what you’ve already planted.
