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Oil & Gas

Production, Sale and Distribution of Lubricants and Bye Products
Another highly profitable and thriving business in the oil and gas business value chain that an entrepreneur who is looking to start a business should consider starting is a lubricant production company. There is a large market for lubricants products and it is a business that is open to entrepreneurs who are ready to compete in the industry.
So if you are serious about making money from the oil and gas industry, then you should consider starting a lubricant production business. There is a wide range of products that you can produce under this business. Just ensure that you come up with products with good quality and packaging; that is part of the strategies you must adopt if your intend penetrating the market.

Build and Sale Customized Oil and Gas Software Applications

Developing and selling of oil and gas software applications is yet another cool way of making money from the business value chain in the industry. If you are a software developer, then you should consider developing customized software applications for the oil and gas industry, software applications that will help simplify processes in the industry.
You can as well work with your client to develop tailored software application that suits perfectly into their business. In marketing your product, you would have to go out of your way to convince stakeholders in the oil and gas industry to patronize you. Be sure to also assemble the best of people who will make up your team and drive your business to greater heights.

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Lagos - London
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Lagos - Dubai
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Lagos - New york
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₦286,089

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Do Bitter Kola Trading:-
The demand for bitter kola in the international market has been on the high for some time now. This is because the seed is used in the pharmaceutical and food processing industries for the production of drugs, energy drinks, and other products. The demand is particularly high in countries such as the USA, Britain, Germany, France, Japan, India and some other Asian countries.

The above statements drive home the fact that there is a lot of money to be made in buying bitter kola and exporting it to countries where it is required industrially. So, if you are living in a country like Nigeria, where bitter kola is very abundant, then you should consider starting a business that exports the commodity. Bitter kola export business is very lucrative, as it fetches 100 percent profit or more per export sale. And anyone can venture into the business, since it does not require huge capital or technical know-how.

Wishes of a greater and prosperous new year to all our clients

Wishes of a greater and prosperous new year to all our clients

Wishes of a greater and prosperous new year to all our clients

Wishes of a greater and prosperous new year to all our clients

Wishes of a greater and prosperous new year to all our clients

Cabbage Farming, Sale And Distribution Business:-
Cabbage is a popular vegetable among Nigerians. Ignorance stands in the way despite people’s interest to cultivate this crop. Cabbage grows best on well drained sandy loam soils. But they are not like other crops such as maize where you directly plant its seeds on the ridges. Cabbage seedlings come in packs and are quite tiny. Cultivating in a nursery should be the first thing to consider. All-year round cultivation of cabbage is possible. This means that you can plant them in the rainy season as well as dry season. Irrigation holds the key for dry season cultivation. To do this, you would need a body of water nearby. This can be a pond, dam or river.

Caring for Your Crop
After planting your cabbage, continuous care should be carried out to ensure optimal conditions. This means weeding, and chemical application should be continually done. Chemicals are applied to the cabbage leaves/head/bulb to kill or ward-off destructive insects and pests. It is necessary to exercise caution in applying these chemicals. These chemicals are harmful for human consumption and should be applied only when your cabbage is not fully developed. It does not remain on the leaves for long as it wears off gradually. The cabbage is sprayed thoroughly with these insecticides/pesticides. The stem and the undersides of the plant are not left out either.

Bakery Services

The bakery business is a huge business in Nigeria. Therefore, if you are thinking of a business to invest into right now, I want you to consider starting your own bread bakery business.

Bakery Equipment You Need To Acquire
1. Baking Oven
You need to go for the industrial baking oven if you can afford it. That is what professional baker who makes bread in commercial quantity use. It cost much but well worth the price and will make your work lot easier.

Flour Mixer
Mixer is the devices that mix the flour and other ingredient into pastry ready for baking. There are local mixers and there are standard electronic mixers. Go for the one that is suitable according to the standard of bakery you are setting up.

Slicing Machine
This is important if you intend to slice your bread. Sliced bread is the most popular and most respect in Nigerian market.

Baking Pans
Some heavy ovens do come with baking pans but that may not be suitable to the size you wants to make.

Bread Wrapper Supply
You a well branded bread wrapper in constant supply. Make arrangement for this in advance before production commences.

KVA Generator
You’d always need a standby generator, very big one for that matter. Your production is sensitive and you can’t afford to joke with it.

Supply Truck
Then a supply truck to help in your marketing. There no way you will be able to market effectively if you don’t have at least one supply vehicle.

Get NAFDAC Approval For Your Bread Bakery Business
It is very sad that no bread currently produced in Nigeria that passes international health standard according to experts report. By all means, try and meet the international standard in your bakery business.

AGRICULTURE/FOOD
The best time to start is now. There are vest opportunities in the agricultural sector. For those who have been looking for profitable business to invest, I am bringing you good news. The demand for agricultural products both in Nigeria and in the world is witnessing a positive trend not just because of the numerous opportunities it present but because it is an essential sector central to the basic needs of man.
Agricultural businesses are the most lucrative business in the world; low start-up cost, manageable working capital and opportunity to turn out huge profit of up to 100%. With increase in unemployment, mechanization and improved varieties and breeds, young people are now embracing agriculture which was considered a dirty business only for the poor.
Now, with approximately 50% of Nigerians as urban dwellers and at least 24 cities having a population of more than 100,000, it has surely created a business opportunity in food supply. This trending challenge and the impact of rural-urban migration have continued to generate hot debates since the last three decades. Urban employment problems are a result of the phenomenal growth in urbanization and the inability of these urban centers to be able to utilize or absorb the urban labour created through the process of urbanization.
Agricultural business is a profitable business which can be started with little or no training. You don’t need any degree to start, though you may need to spend some time learning about the business. Most of the products are seasonal; they can be bought at a lower price during the season, stored and then sold at a higher price when they are out of season.
On the personal level, I cannot say enough the positive benefit I have derived over the years being a player in this industry. Its numerous opportunities can get one excited. When you think investment, you think agricultural business. You get engaged, and become a part of a vibrant workforce, you leave your classrooms and office rooms to begin a new lesson, and you build wealth by creating your own business and contribute to the economy of your nation.


Abattoir & Meat Selling Business:- Abattoir is a place designed for slaughtering animals, preparing and producing meat and animal products for human consumption and other usage. Running a private abattoir is still a goldmine yet to be tapped. Abattoir can be run on a small to large depending on available capital. Common animals being slaughtered in abattoirs include; Cattle, Sheep, Goats and Pigs. Anyone going into this business should not only produce but add value to the products. Processing is simply the future of agriculture.
The common meat butcher in the open market buys a cow worthN80,000 or N100,000 and sells it in pieces making at least N150,000 or more”
He continued by giving detail analysis;
1Kg of Beef in Open market is N1, 000.
The smallest adult cattle weighs minimum of 180kg live weight. After dressing, (removing the blood, bone, hide, intestine foods), it will remain minimum of 75% live weight.
75% of 180kg =135kg, Dressed weight.
Since 1kg = N1, 000, therefore, 135kg =N135, 000.
Some other revenue will also come from sale of Blood, Bone, Hides and ‘assorted meat’. ‘Assorted meat’ isN1, 400/kg. A cow has a minimum of 10kg ‘assorted meat’.


Avocado Pea Farming, Sales and Distribution Business:-
Avocado farming in Nigeria has the potential to make you a lot of money if only you can have the patience. This is not one of those get rich quick business ventures that you can just stroll into. Very few people in Nigeria understand the profit potential of the avocado farming business, hence the reason for the few avocado farmers.

Avocado farming will not only give your money on the local front, but it also commands a high exchange rate internationally. It is actually called the “green gold” for the high exchange rates it on the internal market. You should know that even with the favorable climate and abundant water supplies in Nigeria, there are few avocado farmers. Investing in avocado farming business on the long-term will be a great agribusiness venture for you in Nigeria.

The Profitability Of Avocado Farming Business In Nigeria.
This is to douse any fears you might have concerning the profit potential of avocado farming business in Nigeria. An acre of an avocado farm has the capacity to generate between N2.8million-N5.4million. Research has shown that the importation of avocado into the European countries has doubled. This tells you that the demand for avocado on the international market is really on the increase. As it stands now, the European countries mostly import avocado from Kenya, Peru, Mexico, and Chile.
With the current high demand for avocado in the international market, you should consider investing or starting an avocado farming business. For the local market, avocado pear is also very profitable and you really need to pay attention to it.

AUTO
Auto means cars, 4-wheel drive that is no longer moves by a horse but rather a self propelling engine. There is business in automobile. Over the years, since invention, business opportunities has ben created in this industry. The future is pleasant as the industry is still opening up with lots of inventions. It is a large industry. It is a huge industry indeed not because it covers the automobile, locomotive and aviation industry but because a lot of people have found business opportunities and are willing to put more seed.
A large industry is a real industry. An automobile industry is a real industry as you can see with a lot of scientists and engineers, working hard to achieve precision and to ensure we enjoy the ultimate comfort and safety. Now, some cars are built to smoothy run on electricity and some on water alone and nothing more.
You will want the world to be achieving progress but the cost of this is service. You can choose to render service or create a product that will solve people’s problem and make the world a more beautiful place.
And now, more than ever, the business opportunities available in the automobile industry is vast as new people at distant places, putting their seed, exploiting these opportunities and achieving breakthrough some never even thought was possible. But let me inform you that the business opportunities available in the automotive industry ranges from low start-up capital to capital intensive businesses. For example, it is cheaper to start a car wash business but very expensive to set up a car manufacturing and assembling plant or even a airline service business. Can you begin to see there is business opportunities for everybody in the automotive industry, no matter their financial status.
Going forward, if you are thinking of this industry and are looking to start something in this line, but have no idea of what it should be, I will encourage you to consider the ideas below.


S/N Business Ideas Description Remarks
1. Auto Body Repair And Spray Painting
It is normal for car owners to carry out body works on their cars whenever they are involved in minor and major accidents. Auto body work business is a thriving and profitable business and if you are interested in starting an auto service related business, then one of your options is to open an auto body repair workshop. Please note that you would need to learn the trade before you can successfully launch this type of business.
Another profitable business an entrepreneur who is interested in starting a business in the automotive industry is automobile spraying and branding business. When the body of a car is worked upon or when there is a dent or patch on car, there is likelihood that the owner may want to have the body of the car re-sprayed, in order for the car to look new and presentable.

THE SOLUTION
We started with the pain of a prospective entrepreneur. We have also explored the fundamental problem causing the pain. Now, let us set the context for the solution in a way called solution points. The overriding purpose of this book is to give you a broad business ideas and a road map that will lead you from such pain and frustration to true success, fulfillment, relevance, significance and contribution in today’s new business environment. The solutions lie in taking a foothold on universal business principles and practices. It also involves benchmarking against world-class excellence and standards in business processes.
The first solution point of a prospective entrepreneur is to develop a sound business idea. A sound business idea is an economic opportunity that is within the reach of the individual and can provide him with a desirable value. The importance of a sound business idea cannot be overemphasized. A prospective entrepreneur who is well-grounded in the concept of a good business idea will be able to save time, money and effort. When developing a business idea, timing is of the essence and one should pick an idea that fits into one’s passions, goals, strengths, resources, and tolerance for risk. Proceed to evaluate the opportunity thoroughly like an investor in an objective and analytical way. Try as much as possible to get feedback by finding people who know the market, the business model, the competitors and predecessors; people who have been there, done that and can help you understand what works and what doesn’t in the real world and your peculiar environment.
Also, I will advise a blue ocean strategy or a radical shift in your organization and thinking from red to blue oceans. In business, a blue ocean strategy is a way to find and invest in an uncontested, growing markets called blue oceans and avoid overdeveloped, saturated markets called ‘’red oceans’’. When you invest in a blue ocean idea, you will gain a blue ocean effect; it means more success, fewer risks and an increased profit. In a corporate sense, blue ocean challenges companies to push the boundaries of their industries and offer consumers something of immense value. Imagine standing apart from the competition. Imagine achieving rapid, profitable growth and imagine creating a leap in value at a lower cost. Everybody will want this idea. You might even think this is the ultimate solution point. It sounds so good.
The solution point of the issue of finance lies in us. You might be thinking that financial struggles we see around us and that derail us from starting our business or expanding the ones we have started are beyond rescue, but what if I tell you that there is great hope in turning this around. What if that hope lies in you. To digress, let us take a quote from Albert Einstein who said, ‘’the significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them.’’ Hence, we should break our old financial habits if we are to turn things around. We should own our financial weakness and generate the necessary capital we need for our business. Take time to take a look at 60-90 days of all your spending and a picture of your financial priorities will emerge. You can find an accountability partner who can ask you tough questions. You can also explore your creative talents by setting small achievable goals. You determine the most urgent problems you need to solve and make a plan to tackle it head-on. In addition, reject all debt and think long term and with effective financial management, you will raise the necessary funds you need.
Continuing on the solution points, I think most of our problem points needed us to change our thinking. In other words, we should make a paradigm shift from our previous ways; mind-set, skillset, habits, etc. One thing I have learned in life is that if one wants to make minor, incremental changes and improvement, we work on our practices, behavior or attitude but if we want to make a significant, quantum improvement, then we work on paradigms. To explain further, a paradigm is a perception, assumption, a theory, a frame of reference or lens through which we view the world.
Take the case of poor and inadequate business skills for example. The importance of developing the right business skills cannot be overemphasized. Skills such as technical and managerial skills can make the difference between the successful and profitable enterprise and the unsuccessful ones. It is very vital in this modern era of globalization and tight competition. To improve business skills, one needs to develop his vocabulary, read business-related material, watch business-oriented programs and by consistent practice. In a more specific sense, various business skills to learn and master include delegation skills, negotiation skills, strategic planning, leadership skills, and team-building skills. Others include analytical skills, sales and marketing skills, general management skills, cash flow, and time management skills. Honestly, one needs to translate his passion into practical business endeavors.
Another problem point I highlighted earlier on is that on paper analysis does not always translate to real life and that circumstances may change. Yes, that is true but every situation is unique and different in some way. But in another sense, at bottom, challenges and problems are very similar. The key does not lie in the circumstance; rather it lies in the space between those circumstances and our response to it. We have freedom of choice. It is our fundamental human gift from birth. You may do a cost-benefit analysis of the problem and decide to do something different. If we use sound business principles, we will not just empower ourselves, we will also achieve our goal and objectives in both the short and long term.
On a final note, as a nation, we should understand that our entrepreneurship problems can be solved, our challenges can be defeated and our goals can be met. Already, Nigeria is measured to be a developing market by the world bank. It has been acknowledged as a regional influence on the African continent, a middle power in International affairs, an emerging global power. It is also a fellow of the MINT group of countries, which are commonly seen as the globe’s next ‘’BRIC-like’’ economies, registered among the ‘’Next Eleven’’ economies set to become among the biggest in the world, a member of common wealth of nations, the African union, OPEC member and united nations. And In addition, by being proactive and responsive to the need of the people and by initiating sound and supportive entrepreneurship programs, we will not just have created a financial future for our people but we will be building on a solid foundation for a more prosperous nation and our country will become a model of entrepreneurship practice among comity of nations.

THE PAIN
Today, tens of thousands of people are considering starting their own business. For good reasons, they have understood the plethora of benefits and opportunities that arise from having a business (es) of their own. They also get inspired by successful people who have their fortune from business and living the lives of their dream.
However, starting and succeeding in a business venture is never a walk in the park. It requires due diligence, vision, discipline, a need and a positive passion to see one through. In a simple sense, one needs to find his voice. Your voice is your business unique personal significance and it is revealed as we face business challenges. It is not your talent, as your talent is your natural gifts and strengths, it is not passion as passion is things that naturally energized, excite, motivate and inspire you. Your voice is your soul’s code. Anyway, all these are fundamental and common sense principles of business success. This due diligence is what I will describe as “Pain Points”. Today, many prospective entrepreneurs in Nigeria face a lot of pain points when starting their own business. All these manifest when you hear them speak inaudibly from their heart; from statements such as “what business do I start”, “where should I invest my money”, “when should I start”, “should I do this business or a get a job”, “How will I start a business”, “can I start and manage a business to success”, “should I give the money to someone else to manage on my behalf”.
It becomes worrisome when they have eventually come up with a business idea they are so sure but they have got no capital. This is a double whammy situation. Although it is cultural for Nigerian entrepreneurs to own their business entirely, many are not able to raise the funds to execute their ideas and generate a decent cash flow. They have to look for grants and equity funding, while they are not able to access or afford bank loans.
If you think that is all, there arises another scenario. How would you describe a situation where one has finally come up with a sound business idea, and even capital to start but he has got no technical or managerial skill to get it running? I understood this; it can be frustrating and painful.
In my years of business and studies, I have seen and experienced a lot. I have met and listened to a lot of people and I can feel their frustration and dilemma of hundreds of thousands of people on business issues. My daily interactions with them through different sources over the years have been an eye-opener, the fundamental source of my learning and I can speak with deep conviction from all these experiences. Also, exposures, learning and years of relationship with these prospective and established business entrepreneurs have re-enforced this notion and have surely sustained my passion for writings on business issues.
Going back to the pain, it is felt even by people in every kind of organization. It is also felt in families, communities, and society generally. It has lead a countless number into frustrations, time wastage, low pay, delinquency, low morale and many more. However, they knew themselves inside out, they know of their great hidden business potential in them, their talent, intelligence, capabilities, and creativity but find it difficult to start and manage their dream business(es) to success. They struggle daily to make it in a new reality and a new environment. The pain is personal, and it’s deep. You and I can feel it by relating with, any of the statements yourself. As one great man, Carl Rogers once said, “what is most personal is most general. Of course, one will say, “some people are already engaged in business, contributing and energized in different areas, but I will tell you ‘’far too few” considering our peculiar situation in Nigeria. I want to let you know, this country is an open green field with a lot of business opportunities not tapped and some not fully explored.
Just think about it. Think about all these for a moment; the numerous unexplored business opportunities in the different sectors of the economy that present goldmine opportunities and our inability over the years to use our talents, capabilities, intelligence, and resources to harness them. Honestly, business data are sobering and our economy is being affected. It matches my own experience as well with business people. It is ironic to me despite all our gains in technology, innovation, and government well-meaning programs, many people are not starting and a lot are not thriving in the ones they started. They are not fulfilled. They are not excited either. They are frustrated. They are not clear on the business to start. Some still cringe on the security shell of government jobs while others don’t feel they can change things or make any difference.
Now it has metamorphosed to a bigger pain to us as a nation. Wait! Just for a moment, Now, can you imagine the personal and national cost of not fully engaging the passion, energy, talents, knowledge, and intelligence of the young population as a nation? The government is indeed providing succor to alleviate these pains but as a nation, we should understand that wealth can only be created by its people and that human resources should define the purpose and essence of our governance. Great nations are great not because they make life pay but because it’s human resources are developed and are great. Collectively, we must develop our human resources and reawaken our entrepreneurial spirit to start a business of our own and succeed in them.

INTRODUCTION
The business industry in any country usually produces the greatest benefits and opportunities. In Nigeria, it is all the same. It is an exciting journey of hopes, successes and challenges. A business is a blue ocean of vast opportunities of much industry, creating positive experiences by impacting value to ordinary people, expanding to distant places and improving our world for good. The opportunities in starting and owning your own business are immeasurable. This whole idea of people all over, making good things to happen by taking a bold step to starting and owning a business defines the very concept of entrepreneurship and today, entrepreneurship is on the rise with over 500 million entrepreneurs around the world – and that means one in every 18 person own a business.
That number is only growing as many people are leaving their nine-to-five jobs to pursue their own entrepreneurial journey. In Nigeria, the massive youthful population is beginning to understand that their destiny lies in their hands by their daily choices and they, themselves can start and succeed in a business of their own. On the other hand, the government also has a role to play by initiating programs, policies and creating an enabling environment that support entrepreneurship. They also need to understand that entrepreneurship is the pathway for wealth creation and our economy can receive a boost from startups and innovative businesses. There is a positive trend as there is renewed hope for business. This is achievable considering how entrepreneurship has helped countries as United States, UK, Canada and Asian countries to achieve a more developed business landscape

The 4 Mindset and Language of Poverty

When a group of people are placed in a room, how they think becomes evident. The poor amongst them speak a particular language because they have been brought up as such. The wealthy, on the other hand, think far differently from the others because of their exposure. Poverty is a mindset and then it becomes a character.

Mindset is cause. Every other thing is effect. Who a man is and will ever become largely depends how he has been fashioned to think. The fruits we will ever bear in this life are largely dependent on the seeds of thoughts that have been consistently sown into us. If you want to change a man, thus, first change how he thinks. His character is a reflection of his exposure.

Poverty is a character. It is how a man consistently lives because of how he has consistently thought. If poverty were a fruit, a man’s thought patterns would be its seed. If a people are sentenced to a life imprisonment of poverty, it is because of their mindset which has eventually translated into character.

Being broke is not being poor. One is temporary and the other, permanent. One is a lack in the pocket. The other is a lack in character. Being broke is only for a period but a man who has been caught in the web of poverty will be continuously entangled if they don’t change how their perspectives.

Poverty has little to do with the absence of money but a lot to do with the absence of character. Poverty, like culture, is a way of life. No matter the amount of money that comes to one, if they don’t have the character to manage, they’d still be poor. A poor man’s wealth is not sustainable because he will keep making life choices that will take him back into the dungeons of poverty!

A poor man is a vulnerable man just like a poor nation is a vulnerable one, too. Anything is able to walk through its door. Every nonsense can walk up to them to negotiate. And… they will have little or no say.

Every poor person speaks a distinct language because poverty, like a nation, has a language. Poverty makes people think alike. Poor people are able to identify themselves because they speak almost the same language regardless of where and who they are.

“The language of excuses.”

The poverty game is a blame game. Poverty will always find an excuse why it can’t be rich. Poverty always has a pile of excuses it dishes out to others. Poor nations will be blaming their current state on some slave trade that took place when their forefathers were just a clot of blood. Poor people will blame their circumstances on their family background and what not. Poverty is a culture of excuses!

You see, poverty never wants to own up to anything. One sign of a poverty mentality is when there’s no sense of responsibility. A man must know that his destiny lies in his hands. By his daily choices, he molds this destiny. A people must know that what their
nation will ever become largely depends on them. America is great because Americans are great. Rwanda is becoming great because Rwandans are becoming great.

Poverty always has one excuse or another to tell. It has long and boring folktales of why things are getting worse. Mr. Poverty assumes that everyone is responsible for his sorry state except him. A poor people are those who have been raised to think that they have never contributed a dime to their poverty!

“The language of waste.”

The irony of life is that the poor wastes resources more than the rich. Those who lack abuse their limited resources unlike those who have in abundance. Go to a wedding party. It is those who left nothing at the gift table who will take loads of food they can’t even eat while they go for extra plates to take home. Take a look at poor nations. Every resource that is abundant there is often left to rot while they clamor for importation of the finished product of those same resources.


Poverty reeks of waste― waste of time, resources and human capital and potential among others. It places no value on resources. A poor man may have a wealth of resources and still be as poor as a church mouse. A poor people will sit on great natural resources yet go beg from nations that rip them off these resources because they can’t manage such well. Thanks to waste and corruption.

Poverty makes a people live below their potential. It wastes resources both within and without.

Carefully observe the poor around you. There’s always something they have that they are generously wasting. There’s a resource they constantly waste while they labor in abject poverty. It’s a language they have so much proficiency in.

“The language of dependence.”

Poverty makes people assume that their help should always come from elsewhere. It makes them perpetually dependent despite all they have. When a people admit that they are indeed poor, they make others the breath of their lives. Without them, they can’t exist― literally.

A man or woman is drowning in poverty speaks the language of dependence so fluently. They are insecure in so many aspects of their lives― emotionally, financially, physically, spiritually, you name it. A mindset of poverty takes away our sense of self-reliance. A people who are bedridden with the poverty mentality are always dependent on others. Independence is only a mirage to them.

When a man wants to render a people perpetually poor, he first takes away their sense of dependence. He teaches them how to feel inferior about what they have. He fills them with thoughts that will destroy any foundation of independence in their lives. In that state, they will clutch on any straw to survive, even if it belongs to these slave masters.

“The language of ill-confidence.”

A poor people can always identify themselves with their dialect of inferiority. A mindset of poverty and pride can’t coexist. One needs to replace the other. When people are poor, their sense of confidence takes a nosedive. Nothing makes anyone more timid than poverty. Little wonder poor nations have the least say on global matters.

A language of ill-confidence buries one’s potentials. Poverty tears apart people’s gifts and talents. It makes them not even realize the great potential within them. Poverty suppresses people; a trait mistaken for humility. No poor man is truly humble.

A mindset of wealth is a mindset of confidence― great confidence. It commands. It orders. It demands what belongs to it