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Re: THE BIGGEST MISTAKES KEEPING YOU POOR! Most People Suffer Number 2,3,4, 7,8,9,13 by temielects(m): 5:06pm On Feb 26, 2025
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Re: THE BIGGEST MISTAKES KEEPING YOU POOR! Most People Suffer Number 2,3,4, 7,8,9,13 by DestinedForGrea: 1:17am On Feb 27, 2025
rowland545:
Easy to say.... people forget we r leaving in a country were everything is against u
Stop making excuses please.

There is no place in the world without challenges. The question is, are you actually doing the things that can help you change your situation?

If not, then why make excuses? Are people not making money in this same country where everything works against us? Do they have two heads?

These excuses are the major challenges people have, and that's the very one thing that's stopping them from making a change. Please stop making excuses.
Re: THE BIGGEST MISTAKES KEEPING YOU POOR! Most People Suffer Number 2,3,4, 7,8,9,13 by DestinedForGrea: 1:24am On Feb 27, 2025
olaztek:
There are lot of Nigerians with good skills and business ideas but Nigerians are too poor to afford their services.
You can only have a few rich people in the poverty capital of the world
And the people that are making millions with their skills are using charms or what? Lol.

Those people are not thinking enough of ways to monetize their skills. It's not enough to have a skill, you must learn to market those skills.

Develop and build effective strategies that can help you reach your target audience and get good gigs. All these things seem like big grammar, but I can say this in another language to the unlearned, and they'll know exactly what I mean.

Put in the efforts, and you'll be just fine with time. Skills without a good marketing strategy is like a theoretical knowledge.
Re: THE BIGGEST MISTAKES KEEPING YOU POOR! Most People Suffer Number 2,3,4, 7,8,9,13 by Cousin9999: 5:58am On Feb 27, 2025
Instead of telling people what they're not doing, mentor them.
Re: THE BIGGEST MISTAKES KEEPING YOU POOR! Most People Suffer Number 2,3,4, 7,8,9,13 by AutomatedMoney(op): 9:18am On Feb 28, 2025
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Re: THE BIGGEST MISTAKES KEEPING YOU POOR! Most People Suffer Number 2,3,4, 7,8,9,13 by AutomatedMoney(op): 9:31am On Feb 28, 2025
whytediamond:
Your Mindsets are your biggest assets. Don't claim ignorance of the bolded, it's where everything happens.

You can't be bigger or better than your thoughts and pattern of thoughts.

The more you downplay this fact that has stood the test of time, you become the victim of your own self, for as a man thinks, so is he.

It's the same energy you used in saying the negatives that you will expend saying the positives.

You only attract the things you say and think for out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.

Don't be a victim bro.

Guard your heart with all, diligence. For out of it flows life issues.

Shalom
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Re: THE BIGGEST MISTAKES KEEPING YOU POOR! Most People Suffer Number 2,3,4, 7,8,9,13 by AutomatedMoney(op): 9:37am On Feb 28, 2025
DestinedForGrea:
And the people that are making millions with their skills are using charms or what? Lol.

Those people are not thinking enough of ways to monetize their skills. It's not enough to have a skill, you must learn to market those skills.

Develop and build effective strategies that can help you reach your target audience and get good gigs. All these things seem like big grammar, but I can say this in another language to the unlearned, and they'll know exactly what I mean.

Put in the efforts, and you'll be just fine with time. Skills without a good marketing strategy is like a theoretical knowledge.
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Re: THE BIGGEST MISTAKES KEEPING YOU POOR! Most People Suffer Number 2,3,4, 7,8,9,13 by AutomatedMoney(op): 9:45am On Feb 28, 2025
omojeesu:
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Re: THE BIGGEST MISTAKES KEEPING YOU POOR! Most People Suffer Number 2,3,4, 7,8,9,13 by whytediamond(m): 11:40am On Feb 28, 2025
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Re: THE BIGGEST MISTAKES KEEPING YOU POOR! Most People Suffer Number 2,3,4, 7,8,9,13 by smartlad: 2:07pm On Feb 28, 2025
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Re: THE BIGGEST MISTAKES KEEPING YOU POOR! Most People Suffer Number 2,3,4, 7,8,9,13 by AutomatedMoney(op): 10:01pm On Mar 02, 2025
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Re: THE BIGGEST MISTAKES KEEPING YOU POOR! Most People Suffer Number 2,3,4, 7,8,9,13 by AutomatedMoney(op): 10:02pm On Mar 02, 2025
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Re: THE BIGGEST MISTAKES KEEPING YOU POOR! Most People Suffer Number 2,3,4, 7,8,9,13 by Pickup8: 10:27am On Mar 05, 2025
YoshihideSuga:
Maybe he should have suspended childbearing till he and his wife income increase? Or he changes jobs or work to get promoted? undecided
and how easy is that in Nigeria that have about 24m of such people?
Re: THE BIGGEST MISTAKES KEEPING YOU POOR! Most People Suffer Number 2,3,4, 7,8,9,13 by YoshihideSuga: 11:09am On Mar 05, 2025
Pickup8:
and how easy is that in Nigeria that have about 24m of such people?
How easy is it to stop childbearing? Do you want Tinubu to teach you how to do that? shocked
Re: THE BIGGEST MISTAKES KEEPING YOU POOR! Most People Suffer Number 2,3,4, 7,8,9,13 by brown3: 7:50am On Apr 09, 2025
TechCapon:
Learn a good skill. That's the only thing that got me out of poverty. Not a motivational speaker
good morning bro, please what are the good skills someone can learn
Re: THE BIGGEST MISTAKES KEEPING YOU POOR! Most People Suffer Number 2,3,4, 7,8,9,13 by TechCapon(m): 8:48am On Apr 09, 2025
brown3:
good morning bro, please what are the good skills someone can learn
I learned a tech skill. Cloud engineering
Re: THE BIGGEST MISTAKES KEEPING YOU POOR! Most People Suffer Number 2,3,4, 7,8,9,13 by MisterKennedy(m): 5:21pm On Apr 18, 2025
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Re: THE BIGGEST MISTAKES KEEPING YOU POOR! Most People Suffer Number 2,3,4, 7,8,9,13 by AutomatedMoney(op): 8:16pm On Apr 18, 2025
MisterKennedy:
Thank you so much for this sweet write-up.
You're Much Welcome!
Re: THE BIGGEST MISTAKES KEEPING YOU POOR! Most People Suffer Number 2,3,4, 7,8,9,13 by nnamdi640: 10:36pm On Apr 18, 2025
TechCapon:
Learn a good skill. That's the only thing that got me out of poverty. Not a motivational speaker
please give me example of new skin I can learn, I learned data science yet no show
Re: THE BIGGEST MISTAKES KEEPING YOU POOR! Most People Suffer Number 2,3,4, 7,8,9,13 by TechCapon(m): 11:29pm On Apr 18, 2025
nnamdi640:
please give me example of new skin I can learn, I learned data science yet no show
cloud engineering
Re: THE BIGGEST MISTAKES KEEPING YOU POOR! Most People Suffer Number 2,3,4, 7,8,9,13 by Kobranet123: 12:43am On Apr 19, 2025
GRACEGLORY:
No matter how much you cut cut expenses... Engage more side hustle, the hassle still continues. Things shall get more expensive, and many things shall pose to be problems.

Wealth Comes from Solving Problems 💡

Financial success belongs to the problem solver. You are guaranteed wealth if you can solve problems for the greatest amount of people. Problems abound. In every sphere and strata of life problems continue to be created
Your correct. But how does one find real problems to solve?
Re: THE BIGGEST MISTAKES KEEPING YOU POOR! Most People Suffer Number 2,3,4, 7,8,9,13 by GRACEGLORY: 1:34am On Apr 19, 2025
Kobranet123:
Your correct. But how does one find real problems to solve?
Observe Your Environment: Pay attention to inefficiencies, frustrations, or gaps in your daily life, work, or community. Notice what people complain about or work around. For example, repetitive tasks, broken processes, or unmet needs often signal opportunities.
Re: THE BIGGEST MISTAKES KEEPING YOU POOR! Most People Suffer Number 2,3,4, 7,8,9,13 by AlphaJazz: 10:18am On Sep 18, 2025
AutomatedMoney:
Likely Reasons MANY People Are Still POOR!


THE BIGGEST MISTAKES KEEPING YOU POOR! 💚❤️

If you are still struggling financially, read this post carefully. Many people are poor not because of bad luck, but because of BAD HABITS.

Here are the biggest mistakes that will keep you poor forever:

1️⃣ YOU SPEND MORE THAN YOU EARN:

You are earning ₦50K, but your lifestyle is ₦70K. You want iPhones, clubbing, designers, and enjoyment. My friend, you are digging your own financial grave.

2️⃣ YOU HAVE NO PLAN FOR YOUR MONEY:
Money enters your hand and disappears like magic. No savings, no investment, no budget—just vibes and enjoyment. Then when you are broke, you start disturbing friends for “urgent 2K.”

3️⃣ YOU RELY ON SALARY ALONE:

No matter how much you earn, one source of income is too risky. If they sack you today, what’s your backup plan? Rich people have multiple streams of income.

4️⃣ YOU HAVE NO SKILL THAT CAN MAKE YOU MONEY:

In 2025, your only skill is typing “good morning” on WhatsApp? Nobody pays for vibes. Learn a skill—coding, graphic design, forex, real estate, digital marketing—something that can bring money!

5️⃣ YOU ARE WAITING FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO HELP YOU:

My brother, nobody is coming to save you! If you are waiting for the government to employ you, you will wait forever. Go and find a way to make money.

6️⃣ YOU THINK EVERYONE WHO IS RICH IS DOING FRAUD:

This mentality alone will keep you poor. You see young people making millions, and instead of learning what they do, you call them scammers. That’s why you are still broke.

7️⃣ YOU HATE SELLING:

“If it’s not a government job, I can’t do it.” You are too proud to sell, but billionaires sell every day. Dangote sells cement, Elon Musk sells Tesla, Jeff Bezos sells on Amazon. Even your own village people are selling something!

8️⃣ YOU FOLLOW TRENDS INSTEAD OF MAKING MONEY:

You know all celebrity gossip, latest trends, and football news—but zero financial knowledge. When they ask you about investments, you start scratching your head.

9️⃣ YOU FEAR TAKING RISKS:

You want to make money, but you are too afraid to take a step. You overthink everything until the opportunity passes. Rich people take calculated risks. You, on the other hand, just complain.

🔟 YOU DON’T INVEST IN YOURSELF:

You will pay ₦20K for weekend enjoyment but say a ₦5K online course is too expensive. You invest in drinks, clubs, and useless things, but not in your brain.

1️⃣1️⃣ YOU KEEP BAD FRIENDS:

If your circle is full of broke people who only talk about football, women, and enjoyment, you are finished. Hang around people who push you to do better.

1️⃣2️⃣ YOU ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR FREE THINGS:

You don’t want to pay for knowledge, you don’t want to invest in yourself, you just want everything free. Bro, poverty will humble you one day.

1️⃣3️⃣ YOU GIVE UP TOO QUICKLY:

You start a business today, and after one month, you quit because you are not making millions. Success takes time. Be patient and put in the work!

1️⃣4️⃣ YOU WASTE TIME COMPLAINING INSTEAD OF WORKING:

“Country is hard,” “Economy is bad,” “No jobs.” We know! But some people are still making money daily. Instead of complaining, learn what they are doing!

1️⃣5️⃣ YOU THINK MONEY WILL FALL FROM THE SKY:

Nobody owes you anything. If you don’t go out and hustle, you will remain broke forever. The rich are working day and night. What are you doing?


🚀 If you read this and feel attacked, GOOD. Now go and hustle!
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