rozayx5:

another pessimist. i will not drop my biography cause there is no need to talk business with a pessimist and someone who believes his destiny is tied to someone.
if it pains u. go hug transformer

alabiyemmy:

I dont think any school system in the world teaches innovation or creativeness. Ask Bill Gates, ask the guys at Google or even ask Mark himself.

How can any Nigerian youth be innovative when an average youth believes he cant do anything worthwhile with himself unless he travels abroad, or unless he has someone in high places. with such minds, how can they be innovative or creative?

However, it is wrong on the part of the writer to conclude that no Nigerian youth can be a millionaire at the age of 24 legitimately - such conclusions further brings down the psyche of the youth when they are being told by those who should know better that they cant succeed.

Most will blame it on leadership - but then, is it the government that will make you broaden your mind to see endless possibilities laid before you? I like the writer to read books on success and succeeding in life. It has nothing to do with age but on how you are able to use your mind.

With such assumptions above, an average youth is already consigned to a never do well thought process. Guys, you can make it if you want.

Frank-C:
This is the very problem of the present day Nigerian youth. They believe that the government is denying them something that is stopping them from becoming self dependent.
First off, government does not provide you with drive to be self sufficient, neither does 6 figure salary does that. Looking yourself in the mirror and taking tough decisions does this.
Again, good grades does not mean anything in the world of wealth creation. For the best, it enables one to raise initial capital to start up something.
Finally, there is something inherently wrong with the mindset that makes one to place higher value on a bank manager than that guy to goes out each money to Ladipo market on ragged jeans and t-shirt. Most of those boys in Idumota and Ladipo became millonairs before they turned 20 under their boss by saving from their feeding allowance and other many legit means. They strive for 50 million and above after being set free and they are independent, self sufficient and bouyant. But the society laugh at them as 'hustlers'
I had a hard time convincing my friend to take up his dad's lucrative auto spare parts biz in Abakaliki. This guy studied mechanical engineering but feel that bank job is the place. Today, he is doing as well as his only class mate that works in Total.
There are many start up software coys in the country today. I know one formed by UNN electrical engineering graduates of the same class and they do do projects for the major telcos. The took the tough option, denied themselves of some initial pleasure and today, they are doing better than most oil coy workers.
All these people are all in Nigeria, the same environment and the same opportunities. I can't seem to see what the government did differently for them.

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.

m-ployer:
should I beleive this story?

Babzilla:
I ENDORSE THIS. ONE CAN NEVER BE A MILLIONAIRE BY DOING 9-5JOBS. ITS ABOUT VISION WHICH SADLY OUR YOUTHS LACK! ALWAYS LOOKING 4 SHORTCUT.

rozayx5:

another pessimist. i will not drop my biography cause there is no need to talk business with a pessimist and someone who believes his destiny is tied to someone.
if it pains u. go hug transformer

vivian chinaza: But I broke their limitations, God favoured me and shut their mouths!

vivian chinaza:

Yea, I made a million naira at 21 cos I worked, and I'm still working.

I wasn't born with any kinda spoon, but I worked hard. I cried day and night, you have no idea. The least I could do was become a tout or get married. People set limitations for me, no one even believed I will go to school cos my parents couldn't get me pass JSS 3. But I broke their limitations, God favoured me and shut their mouths!

My kid brother is not only a millionaire, he is also building a little house and he is 21. He is a pipeline welder and he will definitely go to school just like I did.

So pls, snap out of that mentality, it kills.

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!

troy20:
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.

vivian chinaza:

Yea, I made a million naira at 21 cos I worked, and I'm still working.

I wasn't born with any kinda spoon, but I worked hard. I cried day and night, you have no idea. The least I could do was become a tout or get married. People set limitations for me, no one even believed I will go to school cos my parents couldn't get me pass JSS 3. But I broke their limitations, God favoured me and shut their mouths!

My kid brother is not only a millionaire, he is also building a little house and he is 21. He is a pipeline welder and he will definitely go to school just like I did.

So pls, snap out of that mentality, it kills.

Saecula:
Yea, but you are still being somewhat evasive and not detailed.

OmoEziokwu:

Wow I'm actually agreeing with you on this one. Preach! Nice one!

gwas:
You need to upgrade your comprehension skill bro. Where did i say they don't exist? I said could he name them?
And am asking you too the same question: who are the Nigerians that made their millions legitimately at 24? Who are they? You and others?

vivian chinaza:

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.

vivian chinaza:

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.

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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

alabiyemmy: Ten secrets of success.

1. How You Think is Everything.
Always be positive. Think Success, not Failure. Beware of a negative environment.
This trait has to be one of the most important in the entire list. Your belief that you can accomplish your goals has to be unwavering. The moment you say to yourself “I can’t…”, then you won’t. I was always given the advice “never say I can’t” and I’d like to strike those words from the dictionary.
I’ve found that from time-to-time my attitude waivers. A mentor of mine once said “it’s ok to visit pity city, but you can’t stay and there comes a time when you need to leave”. Positive things happen to positive people.

2. Decide upon Your True Dreams and Goals: Write down your specific goals and develop a plan to reach them.
Write down my dreams and goals? Develop a plan to reach them? You mean like a project plan? Yes, that’s exactly what this means. You may have heard the old adage: A New Years resolution that isn’t written down is just a dream, and dreams are not goals.
Goals are those concrete, measurable stepping stones of achievement that track your progress towards your dreams. My goal is to start a second career as a freelance writer – what are your goals?

3. Take Action. Goals are nothing without action.
Be like Nike and “Just do it”. I took action by reaching out and started writing. Every day I try to take some action towards my goals. It may be small, but it’s still an action. Have you taken action towards your goals?

4. Never Stop Learning: Go back to school or read books. Get training & acquire skills.
Becoming a life long learner would benefit us all and is something we should instill in our kids. It’s funny that once you’re out of school you realize how enjoyable learning can be. What have you learned today?

5. Be Persistent and Work Hard: Success is a marathon, not a sprint. Never give up.
I think every story of success I read entails long hard hours of work. There is no getting around this and there is no free lunch. But, if you’re working towards something that you’re passionate about, something you love – then is it really work?

6. Learn to Analyze Details: Get all the facts, all the input. Learn from your mistakes.
I think you have to strike a balance between getting all the facts and making a decision with incomplete data – both are traits of successful people. Spend time gathering details, but don’t catch ‘analysis paralysis’.

7. Focus Your Time And Money: Don’t let other people or things distract you.
Remain laser focused on your goals and surround yourself with positive people that believe in you. Don’t be distracted by the naysayer’s or tasks that are not helping you achieve your goals.

8. Don’t Be Afraid To Innovate: Be different. Following the herd is a sure way to mediocrity.
Follow through on that break-out idea you have. Ask yourself “What would I do if I wasn’t afraid?”

9. Deal And Communicate With People Effectively: No person is an island. Learn to understand and motivate others.
Successful people develop and nurture a network and they only do that by treating people openly, fairly and many times firmly. There is nothing wrong about being firm – just don’t cross the a-hole line. How do you deal with people?

10. Be Honest And Dependable: Take responsibility, otherwise numbers 1 – 9 won’t matter.
Enough said.

http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/10-secrets-to-success/

rozayx5:

sorry. i dont have the arrival mentality.
your arguement is enough deduce your personality.
wherever you are. work on your mentality thank you.

Godogwu:

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? \______