S4 | 23: An Unclad Conversation
Post-Business Masterclass w/Nancy
I didn’t write a pre-masterclass post before Nancy’s session last night.
Not because I forgot. Not because I was busy.
Because I didn’t fully understand what I was about to witness—even though I thought I did.
That gap between what I assumed and what actually unfolded was where the magic lives.
What we experienced wasn’t just a masterclass. It was a blueprint hidden inside a personal story. A journey of evolution wrapped in radical humility. A world-class mindset on full display, rooted not in hustle culture or growth hacks, but in a deliberate walk with God.
But before I talk about what happened in that room, I'd like to tell you how I met Nancy.
It Started From One Question
In Abuja, I lived with a flatmate (Nelson) who happened to be friends with Nancy (a great guy, friend, and beloved brother). We all lived in the same area and attended the same church, and most Sundays, she’d drive us there together.
Kind doesn’t even cover it.
During one of those drives, I asked her a question. I don’t even remember what it was. But it opened a door.
She started talking about who she is, what she does, and the journey she’s been on. My growth radar lit up immediately. I knew I needed to know more.
This is what baffles me about Nancy:
She’s accomplished more than most people dream of, yet she moves through the world wrapped in humility. If I hadn’t asked that one question, I probably would’ve never known the depth of what she carries.
I believe that moment was divinely orchestrated.
On the way back from church, I asked if I could ask her more questions. She said yes without hesitation.
So I shared my journey. I asked my questions.
We sat in that car for over 30 minutes after she’d already reached my destination. Add that to the 30-minute drive from church. That’s 60 minutes of unfiltered wisdom.
And I was stunned.
Not because she was sharing theories.
Because she was sharing a lived experience.
Every answer she gave was saturated with insight. The kind you can’t Google. The type you only get from someone who’s been through the fire and came out refined.
It reminded me of something my mentor always says:
Knowledge is everywhere. But wisdom is in people.
After that conversation, I went straight to my Notion dashboard and overhauled some of my strategy.
I asked her who she listens to. Who shaped her thinking.
When she shared her list, 80% of the names were people I already followed.
I had just met my tribe’s woman.
The Sunday After-Service Ritual
The next Sunday, I thanked her and offered to buy her lunch so I could ask more questions.
She said yes.
That started a ritual: every Sunday after service, we’d drive home together and talk. Business. Spirituality. Relationships. Life.
These weren’t casual chats.
If someone recorded those conversations and uploaded them as a podcast, they’d rack up millions of streams. I’m not exaggerating.
Here’s what you should take from this:
Ask more questions than you share answers. You already know everything you know. But you’ll never know what the other person knows unless you ask. And knowing it could change your entire trajectory.
When you find a valuable relationship, protect it. Build it with honour, value, and mutual respect. Don’t take it for granted.
Recognize what people have that you don’t have, and draw it out through proximity. I never shy away from telling Nancy how much she inspires me. How privileged I feel to have met her. Recognition is magnetic. It attracts more of what you need.
Most people are so busy trying to look impressive that they miss the people who could actually transform them.
Don’t be most people.
The God-Man Edge: Why Supernatural Perspective Matters
During the masterclass, you saw Nancy’s devotion to God on full display.
She’s the first woman I’ve met personally who schedules regular prayer retreats. She’ll disappear for a few days, and when she comes back, the drive home from church is otherworldly.
She’ll share what God’s been teaching her. What He’s emphasizing. What He’s shifting.
Yes, she took courses. Changed jobs. Made bold moves. But none of it was random.
It was all inspired and guided. Even when it didn’t look like it from the outside.
If you’ve been reading my Substack, you know I never skip the instruction about having a divine perspective on your journey. Most people think success is just strategy and execution. But there’s a layer most miss entirely.
What looks like a natural progression in someone’s life might have supernatural implications you’ll never know about unless they share.
Nancy’s story proves it.
Here’s what you need to understand:
You need a supernatural perspective on your journey to become.
You need people in your life who inspire you with their walk with God, not just their wins in business.
These two things shape great destinies more than any course or framework ever will.
Influence: We Become What We’re Surrounded By
As Nancy shared her story during the masterclass, you could trace the value of her influences.
Vinh Giang taught me that we’re the result of the top six people we spend the most time with. Watching Nancy, I could see exactly where her thought patterns came from. The influences that shaped her mindset were visible in every decision she described.
Here’s the truth most people don’t know:
What we call reality is determined by our environment.
Your reality is as expansive or as limited as the environment you’re surrounded by. And people (human beings) are part of that environment.
The people you interact with shape your reality more than you think.
You don’t need me to tell you how Nancy has shaped mine. You saw it at the masterclass.
But I’m emphasizing this because too many people wait for the “right” relationships to find them.
They don’t.
You have to seek them out. Build them intentionally. And if you have to pay for access, pay for it.
Everything you can become is based on what you see. What you see is limited to the environment around you. But here’s the good news: you can create your environment.
Curate a circle of people who look like where you’re going.
Watch how fast you get there.
The Transformation You Can’t Manufacture
Nancy didn’t just share her résumé at the masterclass.
She shared the internal shifts that made the external wins possible.
The moments of doubt. The recalibrations. The seasons where nothing made sense until suddenly, everything did.
That’s the part most people skip when they tell their story. They jump straight to the highlight reel.
But transformation doesn’t happen in the highlights. It happens in the mess. In the waiting. In obedience to take the next step, even when you can’t see the full staircase.
Nancy’s journey is proof that you don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to be faithful with what’s in front of you.
One decision at a time. One conversation at a time. One act of obedience at a time.
The compound effect of those small, guided steps? That’s what builds a life people call “extraordinary.”
This Is Your Arena
If you missed the masterclass, I’m tempted not to put out the recap.
But I will. Because what Nancy shared isn’t just her story. It’s a mirror.
It’s asking you:
What relationships are you ignoring because you’re too busy trying to be impressive?
What questions are you not asking because you think you already know the answers?
What supernatural perspective are you dismissing because it doesn’t fit into your five-year plan?
The people who transform their lives aren’t the ones with the best strategies.
They’re the ones who stay humble enough to learn. Curious enough to ask. And obedient enough to act on what they’re shown.
Nancy is living proof.
And if you pay attention (really pay attention) to the people God puts in your path, you’ll find your own version of what I found in that car ride home from church.
No days off.
Stay strong.
— Multidimensionally yours, JG
PS: If I get 70 likes and comments on this Substack, I will share the full recap of the masterclass in 7 hours.
You become the top 6 people you surround yourself with.
I know that a lot has changed about me because of the people I have surrounded myself with.
It's time to be more intentional and find the treasures hidden in the relationships God has blessed me with.
Honour, questions and humility: the trifactor to mining the gold in these relationships.
It's time to engage.
Thank you Sensei for investing in my growth.
The people you interact with shape your reality more than you think.
This is very true