Using African Proverbs to Address the Mess
Tunji Adebayo Jr.
Using African Proverbs to Address the MESS: 30 Days of Activating the Mind, Regulating Emotions, & Inspiring the Spirit is a powerful guide to transforming your mental, emotional, and spiritual spaces. Through the wisdom of African proverbs, it offers daily reflections and actionable steps to help you frame your reality, deepen self-awareness, and take intentional action toward holistic well-being.
"Addressing the MESS" focuses on three key areas: Mental curiosity, Emotional gratitude, and Spiritual inspiration. Each day’s proverb, message, and action guide you in creating habits that foster discipline, purpose, and personal growth. This book isn’t just about reflection—it’s about doing the work to become the healthiest, most impactful version of yourself.
Written by Tunji Adebayo, an educator, speaker, and advocate for holistic health, the book draws from his personal journey and passion for using African wisdom to inspire change. Tunji wrote this for Black men and anyone seeking a structured approach to self-improvement, community building, and living with intention. It’s for those ready to move beyond reading and into action.
Duration - 4h 33m.
Author - Tunji Adebayo Jr..
Narrator - Tunji Adebayo Jr..
Published Date - Friday, 17 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Tunji Adebayo Jr. ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Using African Proverbs to Address the MESS: 30 Days of Activating the Mind, Regulating Emotions, & Inspiring the Spirit is a powerful guide to transforming your mental, emotional, and spiritual spaces. Through the wisdom of African proverbs, it offers daily reflections and actionable steps to help you frame your reality, deepen self-awareness, and take intentional action toward holistic well-being. "Addressing the MESS" focuses on three key areas: Mental curiosity, Emotional gratitude, and Spiritual inspiration. Each day’s proverb, message, and action guide you in creating habits that foster discipline, purpose, and personal growth. This book isn’t just about reflection—it’s about doing the work to become the healthiest, most impactful version of yourself. Written by Tunji Adebayo, an educator, speaker, and advocate for holistic health, the book draws from his personal journey and passion for using African wisdom to inspire change. Tunji wrote this for Black men and anyone seeking a structured approach to self-improvement, community building, and living with intention. It’s for those ready to move beyond reading and into action. Duration - 4h 33m. Author - Tunji Adebayo Jr.. Narrator - Tunji Adebayo Jr.. Published Date - Friday, 17 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Tunji Adebayo Jr. ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:26
Dedication
Duration:00:02:46
What is “Address the MESS?”
Duration:00:02:43
Why “Address the MESS?”
Duration:00:05:37
DISCLAIMER
Duration:00:02:40
Learning the System
Duration:00:03:54
Day 1 African Proverb
Duration:00:03:00
Day 1 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:03:36
QUOTES on Self-Love/Discipline
Duration:00:03:04
Day 2 African Proverb
Duration:00:02:17
Day 2 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:01:16
QUOTES on Conquering Fear
Duration:00:03:01
Day 3 African Proverb
Duration:00:02:12
Day 3 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:01:38
QUOTES on Focus
Duration:00:03:54
Day 4 African Proverb
Duration:00:02:51
Day 4 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:01:39
QUOTES on Growth Mindset
Duration:00:03:03
Day 5 African Proverb
Duration:00:02:56
Day 5 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:01:22
QUOTES on Passion
Duration:00:02:34
Day 6 African Proverb
Duration:00:02:53
Day 6 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:01:36
QUOTES on Power of Community
Duration:00:03:09
Day 7 African Proverb
Duration:00:03:03
Day 7 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:02:51
QUOTES on HEALING/OVERCOMING
Duration:00:03:45
Day 8 African Proverb
Duration:00:02:51
Day 8 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:01:32
QUOTES on Changing Old Habits
Duration:00:02:33
Day 9 African Proverb
Duration:00:02:51
Day 9 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:01:38
QUOTES on Seeking Success and Greatness
Duration:00:02:58
Day 10 African Proverb
Duration:00:02:43
Day 10 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:01:19
QUOTES on Character
Duration:00:02:45
Day 11 African Proverb
Duration:00:03:21
Day 11 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:01:53
QUOTES on Developing Skills and Talent
Duration:00:03:06
Day 12 African Proverb
Duration:00:02:33
Day 12 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:01:10
QUOTES on the Power of Friendship
Duration:00:03:33
Day 13 African Proverb
Duration:00:03:12
Day 13 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:01:43
QUOTES on Alignment
Duration:00:02:51
Day 14 African Proverb
Duration:00:02:57
Day 14 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:01:25
QUOTES on Love/Sacrifice
Duration:00:03:05
Day 15 African Proverb
Duration:00:03:03
Day 15 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:01:37
QUOTES on Priorities
Duration:00:02:55
Day 16 African Proverb
Duration:00:02:55
Day 16 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:01:20
QUOTES on Hidden Potential
Duration:00:02:32
Day 17 African Proverb
Duration:00:03:21
Day 17 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:01:30
QUOTES on Purpose of Setting Goals
Duration:00:02:51
Day 18 African Proverb
Duration:00:02:52
Day 18 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:01:30
QUOTES on Responding to Pain
Duration:00:03:37
Day 19 African Proverb
Duration:00:02:32
Day 19 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:01:18
QUOTES on Being Gifted
Duration:00:02:48
Day 20 African Proverb
Duration:00:02:37
Day 20 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:01:37
QUOTES on Mentorship
Duration:00:03:06
Day 21 African Proverb
Duration:00:02:48
Day 21 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:01:52
QUOTES for Light & it’s Price
Duration:00:03:03
Day 22 African Proverb
Duration:00:02:54
Day 22 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:01:40
QUOTES on Taking Action
Duration:00:03:10
Day 23 African Proverb
Duration:00:02:52
Day 23 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:02:08
QUOTES on Patience
Duration:00:03:20
Day 24 African Proverb
Duration:00:03:13
Day 24 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:03:36
QUOTES on Creative Problem Solving
Duration:00:03:05
Day 25 African Proverb
Duration:00:02:55
Day 25 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:02:17
QUOTES on Benefits of Service/Purpose
Duration:00:02:54
Day 26 African Proverb
Duration:00:04:14
Day 26 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:01:54
QUOTES about Warriors, Freedom, and the Price to be Paid
Duration:00:04:12
Day 27 African Proverb
Duration:00:02:52
Day 27 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:02:13
QUOTES on Uniqueness
Duration:00:02:22
Day 28 African Proverb
Duration:00:02:40
Day 28 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:03:09
QUOTES on Time
Duration:00:03:08
Day 29 African Proverb
Duration:00:03:26
Day 29 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:01:30
QUOTES on Gratitude Practice
Duration:00:04:18
Day 30 African Proverb
Duration:00:03:26
Day 30 Message You Got For You
Duration:00:01:29
QUOTES on Leadership
Duration:00:03:36
CLOSING
Duration:00:03:39
Day 31 African Proverb
Duration:00:02:33
Message You Got For You
Duration:00:00:51
Day 32 African Proverb
Duration:00:02:47
Day 33 African Proverb
Duration:00:02:56
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:59