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Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by Chikarata2020(m): 6:36am On Oct 09
Riddlemark:
I went to a betting shop and while I was there in 2021 someone came to play a game and the cashier played a wrong code for him.The man refused to collect the game and he told the cashier to play his game again.I had only 300 naira on me so I told the cashier to give me the game and I gave him 150.he thanked me and played the man's game for me.my ticket was eighty nine million.i did not even follow the game.it was on Monday afternoon when I came back from my private school work that I checked the game and discovered that it entered.i applied for Us visa and japad.I didn't tell anybody but all my peeps got something from the largesse
Unbelievable, if this is true u know that u are one of the luckiest man on earth
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by olarent: 6:46am On Oct 09
you are one of the lucky person on earth,hope you blessed the mistaken person?[img][/img]
Riddlemark:
I went to a betting shop and while I was there in 2021 someone came to play a game and the cashier played a wrong code for him.The man refused to collect the game and he told the cashier to play his game again.I had only 300 naira on me so I told the cashier to give me the game and I gave him 150.he thanked me and played the man's game for me.my ticket was eighty nine million.i did not even follow the game.it was on Monday afternoon when I came back from my private school work that I checked the game and discovered that it entered.i applied for Us visa and japad.I didn't tell anybody but all my peeps got something from the largesse
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by Minjim: 7:15am On Oct 09
Mostly it should be " How you planned to escape poverty " because most of us are neck deep in it.
Youve got to have a unique plan and be consistent with it. Then pray for grace.

You will need Gods grace to escape because not all good plan work. Or some rich ppl may even steal your plan and pay your peanut because of your desparation to survive.
In all your plans to succeed, seek Gods guidiance and grace mostly
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by ElValiente(m): 7:20am On Oct 09
Motivated by my daughter's future. Farming is the way to go.
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by Flesh10: 7:32am On Oct 09
I have not escaped poverty but I am taking steps towards getting there and these are my steps

1. My first major move was quitting my job to venture into business which initially I regretted cos of hunger but after 3yrs it began to make sense

2. Lifestyle changed helped me alot because I trimmed the friends I kept to just 5 reasonable guys that don't drink, womanize or go clubbing all the time. Our weekends we only hangout to brainstorm and another move was to get married when I started making some money. You won't understand how much being single cost until you get married to a responsible and decent lady then you realize how much you've wasted. I got married to a decent and hardworking lady who helped me to cut down excessive wastes and she helps me to budget and cut down cost alot, like moving from an overpriced house to a budget friendly house, removing peer pressures like throwing parties for child dedications etc, my wife stopped all that


3. Aggressive saving and investing. Nearly everything I earn now goes into MMF and Equities and every year we purchase a plot of land to add to the plots we already have. Our goal is for the MMF and Equities to be able to match up what my business generated, when we get to that level we can pat ourselves on the back and say well done.


4. I bought back my time by empowering my younger siblings. Seeing him roam the streets without ambition pisses me off so I strategically brought him to hustle with me and in the process taught him the business. He sees money now and runs the store for me. His presence now doubles my sales because I market and he also markets as well and every transaction gets him his cut. A substantial sum and this helps buy back my time because I delegate tasks to him while I have freedom to explore other investment opportunities. Aside that he now plays a major role in catering for our aged parents, a burden that was solely on me before.


5. I know what works for me and what doesnt work. Before now I spent alot trading cryptos which only causes me losses and miseries, so I realized since 2017 all have done was waste money without making even a penny. So realized that crypto will never make me rich hence I blocked and deleted everyone and anything crypto related and focused on my business. Also with almost everything I earn going into MMF, equities and real estate, I am only left with money to feed my family so no room to be a nice guy that I used to be. If you beg me for a loan, I can only give to you if I have anything In my opay. Aside that no money and I can't kill myself for you
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by doncartel: 7:46am On Oct 09
I escaped poverty by the grace of God and by coming from a middle class family. I occasionally make big money from business deals.
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by Nteogwuija(m): 8:26am On Oct 09
I'm planning to liquidate my car. This Bolt business no be am. But I'm confused on what to use the capital for so that I don't squander the funds.
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by atmos(m): 9:02am On Oct 09
one of the best topics i have come across on nairaland so far... i will keep reading all comments, probably i will storm on a life changing advice soon.
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by Love800(m):
Are you a developer?

Kindly explain these stuff below to me pls?

Front end?

Back end?

Full stack?

Mobile app?
Stephen0mozzy:
Hehe.... Una don escape?
Well, for me, i escaped "debt before small salary comes" by stopping work.

Became jobless for almost 2yrs. 😅

Well, let's just say, I'm not rich now, but that break allowed me grow my skillset, and I can beat my chest that I'm an asset to any organization where I work. Skillset spanning software to design, to mentorship, to administrative skills, etc 😁

The whole brag up there is that, you can't escape poverty by remaining comfortable in it, you need to take some crazy step out of it....if helpers no dey.
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by 9JAFULLBREED(m): 10:04am On Oct 09
grin grin grin grin cheesy cheesy cheesy

leisuretym:
Locked horn with poverty, nah me go kill am
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by Stephen0mozzy: 10:54am On Oct 09
Love800:
Are you a developer?

Kindly explain these stuff below to me pls?

Front end?

Back end?

Full stack?

Mobile app?
My response may sound weird, but I'll encourage you to google search that.

Reason being that you'll be able to understand better in the context of what you want info on i.e are you referring to those things as job titles? As parts of a digital system? Or as skills required to do them.

Cheers.
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by youngsum(m): 11:08am On Oct 09
Flesh10:
I have not escaped poverty but I am taking steps towards getting there and these are my steps

1. My first major move was quitting my job to venture into business which initially I regretted cos of hunger but after 3yrs it began to make sense

2. Lifestyle changed helped me alot because I trimmed the friends I kept to just 5 reasonable guys that don't drink, womanize or go clubbing all the time. Our weekends we only hangout to brainstorm and another move was to get married when I started making some money. You won't understand how much being single cost until you get married to a responsible and decent lady then you realize how much you've wasted. I got married to a decent and hardworking lady who helped me to cut down excessive wastes and she helps me to budget and cut down cost alot, like moving from an overpriced house to a budget friendly house, removing peer pressures like throwing parties for child dedications etc, my wife stopped all that


3. Aggressive saving and investing. Nearly everything I earn now goes into MMF and Equities and every year we purchase a plot of land to add to the plots we already have. Our goal is for the MMF and Equities to be able to match up what my business generated, when we get to that level we can pat ourselves on the back and say well done.


4. I bought back my time by empowering my younger siblings. Seeing him roam the streets without ambition pisses me off so I strategically brought him to hustle with me and in the process taught him the business. He sees money now and runs the store for me. His presence now doubles my sales because I market and he also markets as well and every transaction gets him his cut. A substantial sum and this helps buy back my time because I delegate tasks to him while I have freedom to explore other investment opportunities. Aside that he now plays a major role in catering for our aged parents, a burden that was solely on me before.


5. I know what works for me and what doesnt work. Before now I spent alot trading cryptos which only causes me losses and miseries, so I realized since 2017 all have done was waste money without making even a penny. So realized that crypto will never make me rich hence I blocked and deleted everyone and anything crypto related and focused on my business. Also with almost everything I earn going into MMF, equities and real estate, I am only left with money to feed my family so no room to be a nice guy that I used to be. If you beg me for a loan, I can only give to you if I have anything In my opay. Aside that no money and I can't kill myself for you
give me loan sir pls 150k I want to start photography business
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by adetayoonas(m): 11:12am On Oct 09
Being a banker made me escape poverty.
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by Flesh10: 11:53am On Oct 09
youngsum:
give me loan sir pls 150k I want to start photography business
Lol

So of all the people in your life, friends, families, colleagues, church/mosque members etc you think it's a stranger with no ties with you that can loan you ... Funny dude
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by sirBLUNT: 11:54am On Oct 09
gracias124:
still struggling with it, and the odds keep showing me I will not excape
And you will surely not escape it because as a man thinketh so is he, as above so below, as within so without
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by Flesh10: 11:55am On Oct 09
Nteogwuija:
I'm planning to liquidate my car. This Bolt business no be am. But I'm confused on what to use the capital for so that I don't squander the funds.
How much are you expecting and also do you have any other income stream? These two answers will determine the advice I will give to you
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by AutoTechDoyz(m): 12:28pm On Oct 09
mank1234:
3) i put 60% from 1 about in MMF, 40% in stock
Bro, what platform do you use for the MMF?
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by tobore4u(m): 1:22pm On Oct 09
If you wanna escape poverty and go far in life, stopping all form of betting is a must.
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by RillJ(m): 1:41pm On Oct 09
Outright rejection (very unacceptable) Prayers, Grace of our Lord Jesus and mercy of God.
The matter dey wan resurrect anytime but no-gree-spirit dey tackle steady!

Walahi, its tough to be a Nigerian in Nigeria shall!
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by youngsum(m): 2:03pm On Oct 09
Flesh10:
Lol

So of all the people in your life, friends, families, colleagues, church/mosque members etc you think it's a stranger with no ties with you that can loan you ... Funny dude
honestly sir being a stranger doesn't matter ,what matters is integrity, honesty. Besides that, most people around were all struggling too and I came from a very poor family ,my colleagues were all teachers like me always living hands to mouth.
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by mank1234(m): 2:23pm On Oct 09
AutoTechDoyz:
Bro, what platform do you use for the MMF?
STL and Myinvestar
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by Flesh10: 2:33pm On Oct 09
youngsum:
honestly sir being a stranger doesn't matter ,what matters is integrity, honesty. Besides that, most people around were all struggling too and I came from a very poor family ,my colleagues were all teachers like me always living hands to mouth.
Lol dey play grin
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by youngsum(m): 2:36pm On Oct 09
Flesh10:
Lol dey play grin
serious sir grin I am not joking I need help I swear
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by Love800(m): 3:27pm On Oct 09
I needed to get the definitions from a human like you, and i think you are a developer.
I don't want to hear the meaning from robots(goggle). Another thing is dat, goggle will give me a wide range of answers which will now look confusing.
But if it's from you, i get the answer in a simpler form.

Anyway, thanks so much for your comment.
Stephen0mozzy:
My response may sound weird, but I'll encourage you to google search that.

Reason being that you'll be able to understand better in the context of what you want info on i.e are you referring to those things as job titles? As parts of a digital system? Or as skills required to do them.

Cheers.
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by AutoTechDoyz(m): 4:07pm On Oct 09
mank1234:
STL and Myinvestar
Thanks.
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by Redman44(m): 4:23pm On Oct 09
youngsum:
honestly sir being a stranger doesn't matter ,what matters is integrity, honesty. Besides that, most people around were all struggling too and I came from a very poor family ,my colleagues were all teachers like me always living hands to mouth.
So you're a teacher 🙂? Teaching can give you good money to invest in business ventures if you know what you are doing. And you can be a freelance teacher and plan your teaching schedules at different schools. You can be a part time teacher and still earn good money. Cheers.
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by youngsum(m): 4:25pm On Oct 09
Redman44:
So you're a teacher 🙂? Teaching can give you good money to invest in business ventures if you know what you are doing. And you can be a freelance teacher and plan your teaching schedules at different schools. You can be a part time teacher and still earn good money. Cheers.
thank you
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by Nteogwuija(m): 4:28pm On Oct 09
Flesh10:
How much are you expecting and also do you have any other income stream? These two answers will determine the advice I will give to you
The other income stream isn't stable. It's AI annotation gigs. You can stay for months without having an account.

I looking to place it around 3.5 to 4m
Re: Share Your Experience On How You Escaped Poverty by Keith05cool(m): 5:16pm On Oct 09
Lopon1:
When I did my first degree, I studied what the school gave me, did my Nysc in 2013 after which there was no good paying job. I applied for teaching and did it for years. At some point, I collected a vehicle for bolt but the remittance was killing and couldn’t save a dime. At some point, I decided to go back to uni for another first degree but now in civil engineering. After graduation, I struggled a bit until poverty almost killed me. At some point, I decided to change location to Abuja. I said to myself, even if it’s to sell pure water in Abuja, I will. I sold my small tv and some other properties I had initially and relocated. My uncle helped me with 30k for transport. All this was in 2023. I went straight with the next bus. On entering Abuja, I started praying that I must be rich in this Abuja. By the grace of God, I joined a real estate company. Struggled for a few months until construction started in one of the sites and I started working there as an engineer. God really helped me break that chain by running away from my comfort zone. When I got to Abuja, all I had left on me was 2k. Now, that 2 has a lot of zeros on it. I’ve escaped. It can only be God
Bro how can I reach you? It’s construction related
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