First runner up in the 2010 Mr. Nigeria pageantry Alex Ekubo who now doubles as a model and a Nollywood actor recently clocked a new age which he celebrated with some inspiring words.

Alex who is an award winning actor and model is now 32 years of age and he has shared an insight into his life experience, what he has learned and what has taken him to this height in life.

This is really a piece any one can learn from considering the advice it passes out, it is surely inspiring.

His words read;

“Today i turn 32!!! I’m at peace with myself, everything & everyone around me, I’ve learnt not to pressure myself, Life is not a competition, economy lands the runway the same time as first class, I’ve learnt not to rush the process & to trust my timing, I’ve learnt that if i jump up i will fall down, but if i grow up I’ll stay up, I’ve learnt that hard work beats talent, when talent thinks it’s too good to work hard, I’ve learnt that not everything that counts can be counted & not everything that’s counted truly counts, I’ve learnt that hate is just a waste of emotion, I’ve learnt that you never know if the last time you see someone, is the last time you’ll ever see that person, I’ve learnt to be nice to my friends & my family, & also to strangers for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about, I’ve learnt to never criticize, but to always encourage, I’ve learnt not to worry about what others are doing, & to embrace what is different about me, I’ve learnt that once in a million chance is still a chance, I’ve learnt that patience is a virtue & all good things come to those who wait.” Alex Ekubo wrote.