I lost my job in 2021 and was without one for some time. It got to the point that I was so confused about what to do and even got depressed. I didn’t know the next right step and felt neglected. But I also knew that most things happening to me resulted from my mistakes.
Mistakes in the sense that there were people that I was actually brilliant than and they were landing good jobs, friends that I was vocal than started up something. Some even took up initiatives and were moving forward.
I had a deep reflection, and I had to ask myself certain questions. I started reading books with so much focus I started paying keen attention to things. During this period, I discovered that those relationships I failed to keep when I was in school and thought weren’t important also contributed to my frustration. Back then, I had thought school was all about studying and getting good grades. I forgot to make solid friendships.
I also realized that I prayed in places where I was meant to apply wisdom. I also wasn’t positioning myself rightly. I had this mindset of what was mine was mine without positioning myself rightly.
These were some of the basic mistakes I made, and I had no idea until I had a self-reflection. That was when it dawned on me that there were certain things I would have done better if only I had the right guidance.
A few days later, I had a random conversation with my friend Salem Emmanuel, and I asked him, “Why don’t we create a value system, a community where young people (especially those who just recently graduated) can come learn from our mistakes? Then we can make them understand the basic tools/things and show them the right path.”
We share with them the mistakes we’ve made and how to prevent them because they are common, look simple, and can keep one stagnant for a long time.
This conversation resulted in the birth of ToolBOX.
Ensuring that there are consistent commitments to goals, visions and dreams, and being able to build sustainability and relevance.
To teach practical ways to not just survive the harshness of life, leadership, business and career world. We teach you how to thrive and replicate results in all mastery, we want you to be equipped with the right knowledge to carefully pick the right tools to handle any job before you.
To create a system that allows you learn practical & tested procedures to and in achieving more!
Every career and business path has its shuffling tools. Herein ToolBOX, we sit and understand the rudiments of how these journeys could be full of making hard choices
Engr. Uche Martins, also known as Dr Martins, embodies the visionary spirit that propels STAFF (Melek Visions) forward, thus the emergence of ToolBOX.
With a fervent dedication to the growth and development of those in his sphere, he stands as a beacon of leadership and inspiration.
A Registered Engineer accredited by COREN, Uche Martins currently serves as a Procurement and Contract Analyst at one of the multinational EPCIC companies.
His expertise is rooted in Petroleum Engineering, a field in which he earned his first degree from the esteemed University of Port Harcourt. Building upon this foundation, he pursued a master’s degree in Oil and Gas Management, further enhancing his knowledge and skills.
Beyond his academic and professional pursuits, Engr. Uche Martins is a multifaceted individual. He is the accomplished author of the enlightening book, “Conflicting Mirrors,” and has lent his creative vision to numerous live theatrical productions as a Producer and Writer.
He is also the convener of the formidable Confluence, ToolBOX. A platform which he uses to not just help but to inspire youths all / round.
Uche Martins is happily married to his beloved wife, Fego Martins, and together they rejoice in the blessings of parenthood, cherishing their beautiful baby boy.
