THIS IS A STORY OF SOMEBODY WHO DECIDED TO TAKE THAT LEAP OF FAITH... Just after I received my fee structure from My University for my PhD, totalling N850,000 in 2012, I met my Dad, at Cooperative bank in Kaduna. I explained to him that I had the admission letter and he smiled. I told him however, "Baba, there is a problem. They need N850,000." He held my hands, then slowly but reassuringly, said, *"Just Begin,* my son." To ensure his point went home, he got into his account and gave me N14,000 in an account that had N20,000. I was touched. *I added N16000 and paid N30,000 into the account, and my journey to PhD began.* Today, having reached the dream, I remember the words of my father. *Just Begin....* In everything you do, always remember, *JUST BEGIN.* *Just begin, no matter how difficult it seems to be.* It appeared to be difficult, but as time lapsed, I realised dad was right. At some point before my defence, I gave up. I still had a solid N300,000 to pay and ...