Page 42 - Inner.cdr
P. 42

indispensable  abilities,  self-assurance   THE
             a n d   a   s t r o n g   s e n s e   o f
             independencebut not everyone should
             pursue entrepreneurship as a means of
             achieving  financial  independence.        LIFE OF
             Before  you  go  on  this  adventure,
             carefully  evaluate  your  personality,
             long-term  objectives,  financial
             resources and risk tolerance. You might
             also want to think about your passions    STRUGGLE
             and skill set. Do you have what it takes
             to  succeed  in  the  industry  youhave
             chosen  and  launch  a  profitable             KAZEVER VALENTINE TERSEER
             business?  Have  you  established  a
             sound  financial  strategy  to  manage
             risks  and  weather  any  obstacles?  Do   Help people and they will thank you
             you  have  access  to  resources  and  a   Turn your back and they will at once stab you
             robust support system that can assist      Is there really a true friend?
             you in navigating the ups and downs of     Because most friends only pretend
             entrepreneurship?  (Anosike  67).          Be strong enough to carry your burden
             Welcome  to  the  perilous  world  of      For Jesus called the heavy-laden
             entrepreneurship  and  financial
             independence if your answers to these      We often say people, are hilarious
             questions are "yes".                       Even when they try to be serious
                                                        Not as though they can't face challenges
             CONCLUSION                                 But because life is full of uncertainties
                                                        Despite the fact that we act with consciousness
             In  the  end,  your  quest  for  financial
             i n d e p e n d e n c e   t h r o u g h
             entrepreneurship  will  either  succeed    At times we just feel we are not doing well
             o r   fa i l   b a s e d   o n   yo u r   l eve l   o f   But the reason is what we cannot tell
             preparation,  diligence,  fortitude  and   Neither is it that we are not aware
             comprehension  of  the  inherent           But the struggle seems like warfare
             difficulties  as  well  as  the  potential   Even then we must stand firm to achieve the goal
             r e w a r d s .   F o r   m a n y   N i g e r i a n   With eyes wide open like an owl's
             independent  contractors,  obtaining
             financing  is  a  major  obstacle.  More    Never use people as the means to your ends
             options  are  now  available,  though,     For it is never the way to your destined end
             s u c h   a s   g o v e r n m e n t - b a c k e d   Treat people nicely while climbing theladder
             p r o g ra m m e s ,   o n l i n e   l e n d i n g   They  will  save  you  later  from  bursting  your
             marketplaces  and  microfinance             bladder
             institutions;  all  of  which  can  offer   In  life  everybody  is  important,  just  give  them  a
             much-needed  funding  for  starting  or    chance
             expanding  a  business.In  an  economy     And  never  be  reluctant  to  give  them  your
             l a c e d   w i t h   m u c h   s u f f e r i n g ,   assistance.
             entrepreneurship  is  a  vital  option.
             Every Nigerian is capable of making a      Always pray for the grace not to give up
             positive  economic  change  for  his  or   For your ability to rise when you fall makes you
             herself. Just believe and do your best.    step up
                                                        It is better to call for help when tired.,
                                                        Than regret and cry for help when tired
             Works Cited
             Anosike,  Peter.  Dangote’s  Ten  Commandments  on   Life is too short to make everyone an enemy
             Money.CreateSpace Independent Publishing, 2011.
                                                        More-so not every sickness has a remedy
             Biersteker, Thomas. Multinationals, the State, and Control
             of the Nigerian Economy. Princeton University Press, 1987.  Avoid all formş of materiality,
                                                        The bible says: "it is all vanity”
             Mamula,Chris et al. Choose FI: Your Blueprint to Financial
             Independence. Choose FI Media,Inc., 2019.  Remember God's kingdom is for the upright
             Vento, John. Financial Independence: Getting to Point X.   Not through our might or birth right.
             Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2013.
   37   38   39   40   41   42   43   44   45   46   47