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Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by onegig(m): 1:56pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
rebella: Potential is all about ambition and drive for success. It is also about taking actions on those plans.Another wrong definition of what POTENTIAL is. It's not about the money or how much your job pays. I would gladly stay in a job that i am happy with than go for one with higher pay. It's about contentment. Higher salaries does not equate more happiness. There's a point where elasticity sets in and any extra penny you get won't add a pint of happiness to you. |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by pickabeau1: 1:57pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
I tire ooo No mind cococandy she does not want to agree as it makes chics out to be materialistic somewhat.. But thats the fact... a smart guy knows d score... get the dough and the chics roll in They will come here and give us some spiel about some dude they loved and he had no money etc blah blah blah The key question is DID U MARRY HIM njokusboy: 2 Likes |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by pickabeau1: 1:58pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
onegig: Another wrong definition of what POTENTIAL is. It's not about the money or how much your job pays. You are the one not getting what potential is to a woman POTENTIAL = MONEY AcTUALISATION = More MoNEY |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by Nobody: 2:04pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
I was without potential for a good 5 years after graduation and met my wife in my 2 years after graduation. she stuck with me through thick and thin.. she was not from a wealthy home and after 3 years of dating, we got married with only N300k in my account and N15k for Registry wedding and hustling (unemployed basically) after 3 years struggling to pay rent, she got pregnant and delivered a boy, 3 years later. I got a good job that pays my rent 4 times over in a month. I am now a fulfilled potential after like 15 years .. my wife must have seen some potential and decided to stick with it. 1 Like |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by stlarry001(m): 2:10pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
Why should he ask you for credits? Well, if you were going to be his partner in winning at the game of life, was it totally out of place that he should pass the ball to you sometimes? I don't usually comment on topics but your comments got me hooked. L like your line of reasoning STLARRY |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by Nobody: 2:10pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
pickabeau1: I tire ooo Lolzzz, I been no want comment before sef but the thing funny me... Most babe's I know, they just graduated, served and got married.... Naso one bomboy wey get fine car snap dem up marry dem, even though they had done nothing for themselves.. What of that their boyfriend wey sabi book for class, ask them why they didn't wait for him, abi him no get potential It's even worse among my igbo girls, Young fresh pretty girls, as soon as they graduate, they marry a gallant igbo niccur with a nice car and a big shop in Ariaria markets who may or MAY NOT have a university degree... Those that speak in pounds and Dollars, dem no get time for English... Potential ko, solar ni 1 Like |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by Nobody: 2:19pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
Feels so good to see kindred here. Viva la manosphere. |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by Opetech(m): 2:31pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
Learnt a lot on this thread! |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by poik(m): 2:40pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
ihedinobi2: Potential is not the same as guarantee, it's merely resident possibility. And just about every man has it.You have a good head sitting on your shoulders. I like apt and concise sense of judgement when I see one. Cheers man |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by Nobody: 2:48pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
Opetech: Learnt a lot on this thread! So have I, even though I am married. But it's good to know what Nigerian ladies understand by potential, so that the guys can reflect. Some posters brought up the interesting issue of women also having "potential" and not depending on the guy's "potential", but is that really valid? If the man is the head of the family, does that mean he should show more drive? Chaircover gave a basic example. If my family friend suddenly got a job in shell does that now suddenly mean he has potential? Afterall, he can now pay his bills. Cococandy, I love your contributions and honesty. A man should find something to do at all times even if he is going to start small. He should not just sit at home and hope. TV01, bro, you described exactly how I felt when I first of all heard the story. Calling off the relationship after introduction was suspect and the babe moved on very quickly. But I guess we are all learning. 1 Like |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by pickabeau1: 2:49pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
LOL.. I have no problem with that Guys in school who beefed the aristos who carried the chicks knew that they had to step up their game to get the chics we know the game..its a MONEY GAME I wonder why the ladies are calling it a POTENTIAL GAME Meanwhile these same cats will argue that its the mans duty to provide If we are equal..why do u need a man to be anything njokusboy: 1 Like |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by TV01(m): 2:54pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
pickabeau1: The key question is DID U MARRY HIM Hell-to-da-no!!!! TV **but I did introduction as a form of hedging ** |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by Nobody: 2:55pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
A guy with potential is someone who will make a good partner in future. |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by rebella(f): 2:57pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
onegig: Another wrong definition of what POTENTIAL is. It's not about the money or how much your job pays.I am sure before you reach that level of contentment you will be able to give your family the best in life, you'll be able to comfortably pay your bills right. When I talk about potential or see potential in a man, drive and ambition is what I as a female am talking about. The man may not be the next adenuga or dangote, but he strives for success. I do however get your point about contentment, but in the story above, Bros. Is not swimming in cash and with all the responsibilities he has he cannot even feed and take care of himself comfortably. When you cannot take care of your basic needs, how will you be content. |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by onegig(m): 3:14pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
pickabeau1:oh ok. Thanks for setting me aright. I was wondering why i kept seeing money, money, money and more money everywhere on this thread from MOST ladies. Having money is good but I can now see why the society is the way it is. When everything tends towards money, no one wants to sacrifice. But wait don't we have people who's dream and ambition is to touch and help as many people as possible or a scientist who's interested in inventing a cure for a deadly disease or a teacher who's interested in raising the leaders of tomorrow? Do we say these people don't have potentials just because their life goals doesn't involve raking in the big bucks even when what they make in that cause can actually take care of the basic needs of a family? Now i see things more clearly. Apparently learning new things everyday. |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by damiso(f): 3:21pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
But Nashville Again I feel drive/potential is relative. As always I will use the two closest men in my life which are my husband and my dad.My Dad even though I love him to bits had very lofty ideas and his greatest ambition which he sadly never accomplished till his death was to become the Governor of Lagos State . Unfortunately Nigeria was and is still not ready for his brand of politics.i don't want to go into much details but that drive sometimes was an issue in my parents marriage.My mum said rhe day after their wedding she did not see him for 1 week as he was contesting for the then Lahos State House of Assembly.Lateef Jakande was his political mentor and my Dad sacrificed alot just to realise this ambition even quality family time.Am sure my mum maybe saw a potential Governor of Lagos State that sadly never materialised and sometimes even put the family finances into trouble. So it was not for want of drive or ambition or even effort it just never materialised. My husband cannot be more different and some days I ask myself if i subconsciously intentiionslly went the opposite direction.My husband has none of that ambition that my Dad had to be in the corridors of power etc I never saw a potential governor or billionaire or millionaire sef (ok milliinaire in pounds ) but I saw a man who would do (and still does) everything to make sure his family is comfortable.Now even that comfortability might be relative cos to another person 4 holidays a year is the start of being comfortable. To me therefore potential is a man who puts his family first and sadly that might not necessarily translate to a millionaire.To others potential is much better as a future governor. I agree however that a man has to do what he has to do even with meagre resources.But this your family friend sef is not just sitting at home is he? |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by onegig(m): 3:21pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
rebella:Let me now put this to you. Lets say I am aspiring to be a world renowed archeologist. Although the pay is not big but would take care of most basic needs of my family. I have the drive to seek and travel thousands of kilometers to research ancient sites and monuments which is the path to achieving my goals. Personally, would you say i have potentials given that i am willing to work extra hard for success. Remember, success does not equate to money. |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by oxtine(m): 3:36pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
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Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by bukatyne(f): 3:38pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
pickabeau1: You make me laugh I am sure all the lower staffs, bus conductors, mechanics, etc. married must have married from the moon All this talk of hypergamy is moot; everybody marries someone they think will add values to their lives whether that value is money, children, position, cooking skills, MRS. title bedmatics etc. is something else altogether. @ OP: Every woman should marry a man with the potential and drive to succeed otherwise, he will pull you down when you decide to fly. I believe potential as discussed in this thread is earning power which does not require much. Right positioning, luck, connection and hardwork etc. will do the trick. If I am lucky and secure a job in a Oil & Gas coy immediately I graduated, I have passed potentials and have manifested whether I merit it or not. The important thing is what really drives that person. And not all drives/visions result to riches. |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by pickabeau1: 3:42pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
Welcome to the world .. bro Money makes the world go round All that potential format na wash Its just that they dont want to accept onegig: oh ok. Thanks for setting me aright. I was wondering why i kept seeing money, money, money and more money everywhere on this thread from MOST ladies. So what of those who dont get oil n gas jobs or dont have the connections or dont get the breaks in life bukatyne: |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by bukatyne(f): 3:43pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
pickabeau1: Nothing wrong in this or that Those that see 'potential' has such as always done so. Men have chased beauty and elegance for ages so what is the problem? Everybody is free to make their standards... if it is potential they want to call it, then potential it is! |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by pickabeau1: 3:44pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
As usual.. your comments are real and humane I personally dont have any problem with women looking for money and comfort It means i have to step my game up However not all efforts yield success in the desired capacity.. thats the fact\ damiso: But Nashville Again I feel drive/potential is relative. As always I will use the two closest men in my life which are my husband and my dad.My Dad even though I love him to bits had very lofty ideas and his greatest ambition which he sadly never accomplished till his death was to become the Governor of Lagos State . Unfortunately Nigeria was and is still not ready for his brand of politics.i don't want to go into much details but that drive sometimes was an issue in my parents marriage.My mum said rhe day after their wedding she did not see him for 1 week as he was contesting for the then Lahos State House of Assembly.Lateef Jakande was his political mentor and my Dad sacrificed alot just to realise this ambition even quality family time.Am sure my mum maybe saw a potential Governor of Lagos State that sadly never materialised and sometimes even put the family finances into trouble. So it was not for want of drive or ambition or even effort it just never materialised. |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by pickabeau1: 3:45pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
bukatyne: Exactly.. thats the game.. dont hate the player...I dont Money for women... Beauty for men Chikena!! |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by bukatyne(f): 3:48pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
pickabeau1: Welcome to the world .. bro I have not said everybody must work in Oil & Gas; at least, neither I or hubby does I am saying 'potential' as regards money is boom! With right connection, positioning, luck and hardwork; it is relatively easy. Besides, you started the Oil & Gas talk. Bros, poor people get married every day; several people will never be 'rich' no matter what they do; Some will lose their wealth etc. and yet all these men are still married/get wifey. |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by bukatyne(f): 3:50pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
pickabeau1: Do you see women chanting 'beautigamy'? they get to work fixing hair/nails/eyelashes, bleaching, wearing butt pads, dressing like Kim K, buying Brazilian hair etc. so why are men disturbing us with 'hypergamy'? Please get to work. |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by rebella(f): 3:52pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
onegig: Let me now put this to you. Lets say I am aspiring to be a world renowed archeologist. Although the pay is not big but would take care of most basic needs of my family. I have the drive to seek and travel thousands of kilometers to research ancient sites and monuments which is the path to achieving my goals.With your example, yes, you have potentials, because you are willing to work extra hard for success. By basic needs, are you including savings for a rainy day? You may not be a millionaire, but you are willing to work extra hard for success that is what potential is about |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by Olaone1: 3:59pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
Don't be deceived guys. By "potential", ladies actually mean MONEY (riches). When military boys were in charge of Naija, they all believed khaki boys had potential. They wanted soldiers by all means (they even overlooked religion). I mean ladies raised in Catholic homes. All children of the super-rich have potential in our dictionary Forget it, at the end of the day, it's all about the Benjamins |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by Nobody: 4:00pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
bukatyne: Now you finally admit the obvious... why u come dey argue since Women=money Men= fine face, nice azzzz 1 Like |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by pickabeau1: 4:03pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
bukatyne: Then we (the sexes) get each other ... no wahala bukatyne: Using O&G was an example Poor people get married..yes But the wives complain, some even leave the marriage at the end.. with kids! lets be real |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by nwababy: 4:13pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
Many people believed that a man with potential is a man who is finacially stable, though there are some lazy ass men. But, in my own opinion, a man with potentials is a hardworking man that aims higher. Is not easy for most men in Nigeria. But, will always use myself as an example. My fiance read a course that doesn't give a good job easyly in this part of the world and he knows it with well. He's life was as complicated as heaven don't want to say hell. He had issues when he was in school for years and came and started looking for job all to no avail. Then, every woman would have said he doesn't have potential. But, I saw something in him and believed in soo much. 6yrs after his NSYC and + 5 he wasted in school I was neck down with him.(Pls add it up lol) he had a job but it wasn't worth it at all and he knew. 3years one of his friends told him about a certification in oil company he started preparing for it. It took him 6months to get prepared cos it wasn't his field. Finally, he passed it and he got a good job infact, by the special grace of God his one of the best in department . Potentiality is God's grace, favor and mercy jor 1 Like |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by MenGoingThereWay: 4:26pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
Every Man has a potentials in him...Its just that Some men are busy giving priority to the wrong things and giving this said wrong things opportunity to direct there life's sail No man has any limitation except the one he set for himself. A man who has potentials is a man who has discovered himself and purpose in God, found his paSsion and has the energy, Hardwork, diScipline and driving force necessary to bring his passion to Life which in turn will make him a success. A man would reach his full potential when he is capable of playing the role of Leader, protector and provider simultaneously. its only passion and hardwork that differentiates a profeSsional from a mediocre...There are thousands of engineers, tailors and technicians but its passion And hardwork that mkes some stand out. The truth is that most girls see money as potential, most girls don't want to be with a guy at d foundational stage, they don't want to build with U(men)..that's d sad truth that some men haven't realize...and this brings me to this..do u need a woman when pursuing ur passion as a man? NO,....do u need love as a man when making ur dreams a reality? NO..What u need during ur building stage as a man is motivation and believe( someone who believes in ur passion and hardwork)...if any lady doesn't believe in ur hrdwork and paSsion then discard her, if any lady tries to b all lovey and mushy during building stage, discard her U don't need love at that time, ask whether naah love u go chop..U need motivation, encouragement and prayers...Love is a beautiful thing but it shouldn't be ur priority as a man... How will u accomplish ur plans, goals and vision if u constantly let heart breaks from a gal continue to dampen ur spirit, time which u suppose to use to better urself u use it brooding over babe...some men are where they are today becos of the way they get themselves senselessly involved with women plus d heart breaks. Remember as a man u should be willing to make necessary sacrifices to mAke ur dream a reality and it mAy include breaking up relationsips nd severing friendships. I will end with some mantras for d men in the house - Hard work beats talent when talent fails to prepare. - Those who re driven by passion do better than those who are driven by survival -Work at ur dream and goals until your idols become ur rivals For D Men MenGoingThereWay. 1 Like |
Re: Who Is A Guy With Potential? by segzicres(m): 4:29pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
[color=#990000][/color] slimzypink: Potential slimzypink: Potential slimzypink: Potential im sorry but not using the brain God gave you is just fool ish. keep listening to your pastor |
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