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Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by AlexJ1(m): 12:02pm On Dec 29, 2012 |
rozayx5:Nothing gained by that. No need for that vituperation. Point(s) made. |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by guseman(m): 1:19pm On Dec 29, 2012 |
alabiyemmy: You are so much on point. @ Op I want to correct the impression that getting first class or 2.1 is a sure banker to landing a very good job or easy life.Your Dad told you that to motivate you and ginger you to put in your best in your education. From my own point of view,it is not the grade that you graduated with in most cases determines how successful you will be but it is all about YOU that will determine where you will get to in life. Non of my course mate graduated with first class and we had only 3people with 2.1. But those with third class are even doing better too. Seriously, Mike adenuga,dangote,sanusi,Goodluck,obasanjo etc are not first class students, all they share in common is a dream of making it big some day and they started step by step,pursue and conquer their dream in Nigeria. And if you want to associate success in Nigeria with connection, Who is Jonathan's father or Obansanjo's father before they name name for their children,grand children and their name is already part of Nigerian historym As for me,I hate people that complain all the time. And I need to add that I am not lawyer so no time to agrue. See u at d top! 1 Like |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by vanstanzy(m): 1:20pm On Dec 29, 2012 |
Frank-C: U have to understand the fact that, all fingers are not equal. U are right in ur write-up and the op is right too. But watching successive govts bastardise the Nigerian institutions really does affect peoples psych, and kills dreams. Its only by rare chance that some people muster-up courage to get by. Unlike the civilized world were one is giving much opportunities to work with and make it, Nigerias case is opposite, hence the word "dream-killer". Where are our young minds that have been inventing and discovering stuffs since, lets say, the 70s'? Did our govt encourage them or discard them? I have made it today (I CLAIM IT! ) but with long-suffering and lil' help from our bastardised Nigerian system. Yes, one has to take charge of their life, but give everyone a level playing field like the civilized world does and see much more talents grow. That all we are asking. |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by slenderdude: 1:59pm On Dec 29, 2012 |
m-ployer:Believe it or not bro, all i want you to know is that this country of ours is filled with potentials.FYI a colleague of mine Nigerian also, designed an osmotic pressure power generator using the simple salty and pure water,he is here in china as well, another generates electricity from road bumps using the dug down incase method..all fellow Nigerians and are here doing well in china.The downside is that we were all given collaboratory patent with some chinese dudes in varios companies....get a life and look beyond your immediate corridor there is alot to believe in as far as NIGERIANS are concerned |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by cecegorz(m): 2:09pm On Dec 29, 2012 |
Babzilla:The way some of you make assertions are simply laughable. Are you aware that the annual pay of staff from middle mgt upwards, of all the quoted companies on the NSE and most of the ones not quoted like the telecoms, etc are well over #10m? Are you also aware that these level of staff are in their thousands? If you earn #10m and spends #4m in a year, what is your net? Saying that you can NEVER be a millionaire doing 9-5 job is a simple gimmick motivational speakers use to sell their wares. Don't buy that crap ideology. 1 Like |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by bakynes(m): 2:37pm On Dec 29, 2012 |
Nigeria is dream killer jare ,a lot of guys , saying they made millions @ d age of 21 r either born into a middle class family or a rich family or are involved in illegit things . For one to succeed u bid a friendly environment even people that has the right business ideas ow do they get capital to start |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by LeJeun3: 2:42pm On Dec 29, 2012 |
rozayx5:Thanks for the heads up! If I was pessimist I wouldn't be were I am. But you have arrived, thank God for safe journey |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by LeJeun3: 2:50pm On Dec 29, 2012 |
vivian chinaza: But I broke their limitations, God favoured me and shut their mouths!The selected portion sums up your story. Others have also laboured but it is no to him that runneth but of the Lord who showeth mercy. There is no self made man! 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by troy20(m): 2:59pm On Dec 29, 2012 |
vivian chinaza:u havent still answered hw u became a millinaire at 21. did u build a rifinary? Even if u did hw did u get ur capital.wat is ur skill.u got a job based on connection is nt d point here. |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by vivianc(f): 3:02pm On Dec 29, 2012 |
LeJeun3: The selected portion sums up your story. Others have also laboured but it is no to him that runneth but of the Lord who showeth mercy. There is no self made man! Of course. Whatever happens my life God takes the glory not me or any other man whatsoever. Cos I'm living just by his GRACE. And I know a lot of people out there have achieved a lot more too. But telling me a Nigerian can't make a decent million at the age of 24? Unless the family is rich or whatever? Is myopic and sickening. Btw, are u yet to see people from rich families that did not make it in life? 1 Like |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by vivianc(f): 3:17pm On Dec 29, 2012 |
troy20: No, I didn't build a refinery. I got a job,,,,, and the skill that was required in that job was a computer skill; a knowledge of ERP which I had. Someone told me about the chance, I sent in my CV, was called for the interview/test, I went and passed. The rest of the things I learnt on the job, just like every other person. And that was it. And I have different skills by the way and I'm still acquiring more. God helps me ok but I'm also happy and proud to be part of something special. This is Nigerian mentality; when u don't make it oh u are a loser! When u make it, oh! You made it through connection, you slept your way through bla bla bla. Nigerians are making millions at 24, take it or leave it! Have a little faith in your God and in yourself! Or you can sit on ur azz and keep on blaming the government. 2 Likes |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by Saecula: 3:56pm On Dec 29, 2012 |
vivian chinaza:Yea, but you are still being somewhat evasive and not detailed. |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by vivianc(f): 4:08pm On Dec 29, 2012 |
Saecula: Sorry, I don't think I owe you any explanation. 1 Like |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by Nobody: 4:48pm On Dec 29, 2012 |
OmoEziokwu:Lol! I can only preach,those who are willing to listen will listen while those who are likely to act the same way as our leaders who cling to positions because of money and power will also. Even example of Bill Gates is a good testament of the reason why he dropped out of school to create something that would benefit the community. And, the intention was not actually to become the richest man but to make a different and serve the community with what he has been working on. It is an advancement on technology that keeps changing our society. Not just all about trade and finding crooked ways of embezzling public funds,ect I am on about. Again, I can only preach - as you've already made me a preacher-man ! |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by ibrutex(m): 5:04pm On Dec 29, 2012 |
chai ! Hope my comment make front page too nice right up |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by tpia5: 5:16pm On Dec 29, 2012 |
Bill gates et all were from rich and/or influential families to begin with. Why do people like pretending they werent? |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by Godogwu: 5:29pm On Dec 29, 2012 |
gwas: Lol.. I should start naming all the people i know that are millionaires at 24? Aii seen. For starters my cousin is a software engr working at some company ( can't recall the name) he's 23 and worth well over N10m. His younger sis is a petrochem engr and works with shell. My other cousin is a civil engr and he works for julius berger. He's also a millionaire; drives a 2012 C63 AMG ( go figure) another finished last year at 21 and is currently working at zenith. He rents an apt in lekki for N1.5m a year ....problem? Ernm i can go on and on but well if you didnt make it early theres hope for you aii. Finally, don't diss my composition/ comprehension... I'm not writing a book or an essay that would be graded by you or anybody else.... Bench? \______ |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by anulaxad(m): 5:33pm On Dec 29, 2012 |
You lot must have heard of Jk Rowlings, if you have not I will explain. She was a poor street beggar of London but one day she was discovered. And now became the most famous author in the world.And a multi millionaire Famous for Harry potter e.g |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by Nobody: 6:26pm On Dec 29, 2012 |
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Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by try69: 7:07pm On Dec 29, 2012 |
vivian chinaza:You were opportuned to get a job and with ERP (enterprise resource planning) knowledge and you are arguing here..what's there? I believe you were jus part of the team that get info from various units so the real guys can build the codes..Do you know people, many people who will write codes to make perfect enterprise platform don't got nobody to employ them or nobody to take a look at their models? You r nt sposed to be arguing here..I know people who have better certification with no employment..op must av applied for jobs and got none,maybe not yet so be happy for yourself miss opportunist. |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by troy20(m): 7:43pm On Dec 29, 2012 |
vivian chinaza:u got a job congrates.yet dats not d point here dear cause alota ppl hav got dose skills 2.i guess d o.p meant an enteprenure skill.a skill dat makes u creat jobs.mark zuckerbag is a job creator cause of his innovation and a good system dat alows such innovation 2 thrieve.if its ur governments responsibility then holding them 2 it doesnt make u nagative or lazy.its ur right 2 demand dat a good infrastructure b put in place.mayb u mite learn more of ur rights if u follow world events.k yea u luckily got a job bt evry skill u train 4 requirs u 2 forfiet some finance which many pple cant come up with cause of dia background having giving evrytn jst 2 aquire a university certificate.i saw alota pple like dis in my days in skul.try bieng empathetic in thought.alota viewpoints here r narrow. |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by Nobody: 8:09pm On Dec 29, 2012 |
@OP. This your write-up is an insult to Nigeria and Nigerian youths in particular. Go to onitsha,nnewi,lagos and all across the nation and you wil get to meet young successful bizness guys(millionaires) within d age bracket of 20 -25years. And also bear in mind that I made my 1st million before the age of 20. |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by tpia5: 8:35pm On Dec 29, 2012 |
Why Are Nigerians Rushing To Ghana? Why Did You Leave Nigeria? So Many Young Men in Nigeria Planning to go to the US Nigerians Representing Other Countries In The Olympics!! Why Do You Hate Nigeria, Lets Talk, No Pretence. How Much Do You Want To Leave Nigeria? |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by tpia5: 8:36pm On Dec 29, 2012 |
answers to all of the above: "its because they're making millions in nigeria!!! Yay them!!!!" |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by jasper7(m): 1:47am On Dec 30, 2012 |
spot on. like I always say "dont let your schooling interfere with your education". we need to get our priorities staightened out |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by BigBashiru: 2:17am On Dec 30, 2012 |
Most people here are arguing from a typical Nigerian mentality/ background where money is everything. Money is a lot and millions are good but let us not forget these salient points: 1.) In pursuit of millions, many people trade time and flexibility for money something many later regret; the only thing is few make those millions and still have personal time (this applies to employees). Truth is you can always make money later, but time and youth, once past cannot be recovered so use it wisely. Use your time to fulfill your purposes on earth, add the unique value that you have. 2.) Being a millionaire is easy. All you need is let income be greater than expenses and to build cash generating assets. Most achieve wealth by buying land etc. 3.) Most millionnaires at 23 who made great sacrifices to get there (not all) regret it; because of the time factor especially if they made a lot of sacrifices to get there and the time they will not get back; some were forced by circumstance. As for me, I made my first million in naira terms at 25 and I am happy with it. I could even more vigoroously pursue money right now and make more millions but I am taking it slow. I am taking time to travel, write books, do all the things I want to do and then make more money later. You can always make more money later but at the same time should not over relax, it takes striking a balance. 1 Like |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by rozayx5(m): 5:13am On Dec 30, 2012 |
LeJeun3: Thanks for the heads up! If I was pessimist I wouldn't be were I am. But you have arrived, thank God for safe journey sorry. i dont have the arrival mentality. your arguement is enough deduce your personality. wherever you are. work on your mentality thank you. |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by korres00(m): 6:14am On Dec 30, 2012 |
alabiyemmy: Ten secrets of success.diz d real deal, so op der is no excuse 4 failure..... |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by vivaciousvivi(f): 8:45am On Dec 30, 2012 |
A very well-written and concise piece. The caption really did catch my eye. |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by LeJeun3: 3:36am On Dec 31, 2012 |
rozayx5:You wish! U can never deduce my personality. |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by yommy2sure(m): 5:56am On Dec 31, 2012 |
Godogwu: Ah ah....easy now....got job last year in zenith and he's renting a house for 1.5 when zenith pays around 108 monthly |
Re: A Millionaire At 29, That’s Five Years Late! by TundE8: 8:41am On Dec 31, 2012 |
The only thing i can say is that try to read THE MILLIONAIRE FASTLANE by MJ DEMARCO. I tell you you life will never be the same again |
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