I Almost Thought I Made It at 18...: Tech and Everything

By Abdulrafiu Izuafa

At 16, Abdulrafiu Izuafa couldn't even touch a computer without shaking. By 18, he was one of the youngest Microsoft MVPs in the world-but the real story isn't the award. It's the messy, beautiful journey that got him there.

Born in Edo State, Nigeria, with no tech mentors and limited resources, Abdulrafiu turned curiosity into code, doubt into determination, and frustration into fuel. This isn't just another "tech genius" story-it's an honest memoir about navigating the gap between dreaming and achieving.

In I Almost Thought I Made It at 18, you'll discover:

How a boy who feared computers became a confident developer

The truth about impostor syndrome in tech (spoiler: it never really leaves)

Building communities when you feel like an outsider

Your first paycheck from code-and why it hits different

The burnout nobody warns you about (and how to survive it)

Why LinkedIn changed everything (without going viral)

The pressure to always be "building" as a young person in tech

This book speaks to every young African dreamer who's ever felt "not good enough" for the tech world. Whether you're typing your first line of code or scaling your startup, Abdulrafiu's story reminds you that growth is loud, failure is fuel, and greatness can't be rushed.

Perfect for:

Aspiring developers and tech enthusiasts

Young people fighting impostor syndrome

Anyone who's ever felt behind in life

Readers who love authentic coming-of-age stories with a tech twist

"You don't have to be perfect. You just have to begin."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FKM3VX33
• ISBN13: 9798283835297
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"