FOR SOLUTIONS TO WEALTH CREATION – THE NEED FOR SELF-EVALUATION AND MINDSET PARADIGM SHIFT IN THE WAY WE DO THINGS IN NIGERIA
December 11, 2020 | News
I have always reiterated the fact that the Government cannot do it all when it comes to job creation and for people to be economically empowered to attain financial freedom/independence.
FOR SOLUTIONS TO WEALTH CREATION – THE NEED FOR SELF-EVALUATION AND MINDSET PARADIGM SHIFT IN THE WAY WE DO THINGS IN NIGERIA
I have always reiterated the fact that the Government cannot do it all when it comes to job creation and for people to be economically empowered to attain financial freedom/independence. This is because most developed and economically strong societies today are often driven by the private sector, but of course this was made possible by the government providing the needed infrastructure and friendly policies for private businesses to thrive. However, the latter is not my focus here.
In other words, while it is expected that the Government should ‘oil’ the economy for its growth, by providing the needed infrastructure and business-friendly policies, it is also expected that the citizenry, through the organized private sector, should drive the economic growth and create unimaginable wealth for themselves and the country, that is where various industries are born and grown. But the problem we have in this part of the world is that almost everybody is looking up to the Government to earn a living. In fact, the craze for white collar jobs and government jobs, is becoming a cause for alarm because this sniffles innovation, creativity and real wealth creation amongst the populace.
This is the reason why our Nigerian Government, across all levels, are always over bloated and overpopulated with people, most of whom practically do nothing other than to wait for salaries at the end of the month. This again, is the reason why our nation’s Recurrent Expenditure, both at the Federal and all the State levels, are always far too much than our Capital Expenditure. Everybody now sees being in Government, at any level, is the surest way for guaranteed economic empowerment for life, even after public service. But the question is, can every person be in Government? Can every graduate be appointed as one thing or the other in Government circles? Can every person be appointed as Board Director or Personal Aide of politicians in power? Can every person be in the Civil Service? Obviously not!
At times, close relatives and friends will say: Zik Gbemre, why don't you join politics instead of talking, talking and talking. And I ask them, can every person be in politics? Of course, no! And that has always been my response. Besides, our mindset of being in Government is often wrong because majority of people see being in Government as the surest way to become a billionaire overnight. Whereas, that is not the purpose of the existence of Government. The Government is the Public Service dedicated to SERVE and forge/advance society forward. So, that mindset of being in Government has to change to reflect the real reason Government exists in the first place. But the bottom line is that not every person should strive to be in Government to earn a salary and enjoy other fringe benefits of public office.
More so, this mindset will only leave us with citizens who are earning below average and across the minimum wage. It does not create room for real wealth creation and financial freedom for the people to do other economic exploits that would further empower the nation economically. As it is, especially in the world that we live in, our people should be thinking of going beyond ‘economic survival’, which only focuses on meeting one’s immediate needs and family. By striving for wealth creation that would impact and economically empower future generations. I am not talking about those who mindlessly steal from public funds which they end up not using to empower others or positively transform the society. I am talking about focusing on creativity and innovation to create wealth through hard work, patience and perseverance.
This is what we need to teach the younger generations. To teach them refocus their mindset on how to be creative, innovative, industrious, and also realize that the only limitations they have, is themselves, and not any external force. And that they can do anything they set their hearts and minds to achieve.
These were the same statements and admonition made by a Pastor in a viral video online. While talking about creating such wealth, he noted that: It is not the devil that kept you where you are but it is FEAR of the unknown. What people need to do more is to take that calculated RISK. If you win, you will be happy; if you lose, you will be wise. If you have been graduated with no job, set up a company, get a proposal, tell the world what you can do. Earning salary will not give you the breakthrough you need. Nobody has become a billionaire by earning salary. Show me a multi-billionaire and I’ll show you a man who’s not on salary.
“How come some of you want Federal Government job? Why are you pushing for that job after going to school? Is mostly because you don’t want to work. THE GREATEST PROBLEM IN THIS PART OF THE WORLD, IS THAT WE WANT TO EARN SALARY FOR WORK NOT DONE. Because to me, a typical White man, for every kobo I earn, I should work for it. But a typical Nigerian, they will say why should I work for my money? After four years or more, of leaving the University, you’re still looking for a job, it simply means you’re not properly taught in the University. After graduating. What do you do? Think! Be creative. LET THE KNOWLEDGE IMPARTED IN YOU CREATE SOMETHING TO SOLVE A PROBLEM THAT WILL GIVE YOU MONEY.
“What’s the definition of poverty? A man is poor because he has no service, he has no product. That’s why you are poor. And a man is rich, because he has service he’s rendering, and he has product that the world is looking for. The richest man in the world today, Jeff Bezos, Amazon; does not have a physical shop. But today he’s the richest man. Why? He connects buyers and sellers, and gets his commission. That’s what he does. During the period of lockdown, he made billions of dollars in one day. You can’t say you’re a graduate, and you’re looking for job for seven years, then you have a problem. Create your own job. Start from where you are. UBER is somebody’s idea. UBER does not have a taxi, he simply gets drivers and passengers connected, and gets his commission. A lot is happening today, that sitting down in the office with files, is not in vogue anymore. Whether Shell or Chevron, is not in vogue. You were sent to school to create wealth, not to look for a job. There are a lot of opportunities here in Nigeria. The problem is that you’re not thinking, you are busy thinking of a job. Whereas, everything in this part of the world is money, just think of a legitimate solution, and you’ll become wealthy.”
Zik Gbemre.
December 11, 2020.
We Mobilize Others To Fight For Individual Causes As If Those Were Our Causes
I have always reiterated the fact that the Government cannot do it all when it comes to job creation and for people to be economically empowered to attain financial freedom/independence. This is because most developed and economically strong societies today are often driven by the private sector, but of course this was made possible by the government providing the needed infrastructure and friendly policies for private businesses to thrive. However, the latter is not my focus here.
In other words, while it is expected that the Government should ‘oil’ the economy for its growth, by providing the needed infrastructure and business-friendly policies, it is also expected that the citizenry, through the organized private sector, should drive the economic growth and create unimaginable wealth for themselves and the country, that is where various industries are born and grown. But the problem we have in this part of the world is that almost everybody is looking up to the Government to earn a living. In fact, the craze for white collar jobs and government jobs, is becoming a cause for alarm because this sniffles innovation, creativity and real wealth creation amongst the populace.
This is the reason why our Nigerian Government, across all levels, are always over bloated and overpopulated with people, most of whom practically do nothing other than to wait for salaries at the end of the month. This again, is the reason why our nation’s Recurrent Expenditure, both at the Federal and all the State levels, are always far too much than our Capital Expenditure. Everybody now sees being in Government, at any level, is the surest way for guaranteed economic empowerment for life, even after public service. But the question is, can every person be in Government? Can every graduate be appointed as one thing or the other in Government circles? Can every person be appointed as Board Director or Personal Aide of politicians in power? Can every person be in the Civil Service? Obviously not!
At times, close relatives and friends will say: Zik Gbemre, why don't you join politics instead of talking, talking and talking. And I ask them, can every person be in politics? Of course, no! And that has always been my response. Besides, our mindset of being in Government is often wrong because majority of people see being in Government as the surest way to become a billionaire overnight. Whereas, that is not the purpose of the existence of Government. The Government is the Public Service dedicated to SERVE and forge/advance society forward. So, that mindset of being in Government has to change to reflect the real reason Government exists in the first place. But the bottom line is that not every person should strive to be in Government to earn a salary and enjoy other fringe benefits of public office.
More so, this mindset will only leave us with citizens who are earning below average and across the minimum wage. It does not create room for real wealth creation and financial freedom for the people to do other economic exploits that would further empower the nation economically. As it is, especially in the world that we live in, our people should be thinking of going beyond ‘economic survival’, which only focuses on meeting one’s immediate needs and family. By striving for wealth creation that would impact and economically empower future generations. I am not talking about those who mindlessly steal from public funds which they end up not using to empower others or positively transform the society. I am talking about focusing on creativity and innovation to create wealth through hard work, patience and perseverance.
This is what we need to teach the younger generations. To teach them refocus their mindset on how to be creative, innovative, industrious, and also realize that the only limitations they have, is themselves, and not any external force. And that they can do anything they set their hearts and minds to achieve.
These were the same statements and admonition made by a Pastor in a viral video online. While talking about creating such wealth, he noted that: It is not the devil that kept you where you are but it is FEAR of the unknown. What people need to do more is to take that calculated RISK. If you win, you will be happy; if you lose, you will be wise. If you have been graduated with no job, set up a company, get a proposal, tell the world what you can do. Earning salary will not give you the breakthrough you need. Nobody has become a billionaire by earning salary. Show me a multi-billionaire and I’ll show you a man who’s not on salary.
“How come some of you want Federal Government job? Why are you pushing for that job after going to school? Is mostly because you don’t want to work. THE GREATEST PROBLEM IN THIS PART OF THE WORLD, IS THAT WE WANT TO EARN SALARY FOR WORK NOT DONE. Because to me, a typical White man, for every kobo I earn, I should work for it. But a typical Nigerian, they will say why should I work for my money? After four years or more, of leaving the University, you’re still looking for a job, it simply means you’re not properly taught in the University. After graduating. What do you do? Think! Be creative. LET THE KNOWLEDGE IMPARTED IN YOU CREATE SOMETHING TO SOLVE A PROBLEM THAT WILL GIVE YOU MONEY.
“What’s the definition of poverty? A man is poor because he has no service, he has no product. That’s why you are poor. And a man is rich, because he has service he’s rendering, and he has product that the world is looking for. The richest man in the world today, Jeff Bezos, Amazon; does not have a physical shop. But today he’s the richest man. Why? He connects buyers and sellers, and gets his commission. That’s what he does. During the period of lockdown, he made billions of dollars in one day. You can’t say you’re a graduate, and you’re looking for job for seven years, then you have a problem. Create your own job. Start from where you are. UBER is somebody’s idea. UBER does not have a taxi, he simply gets drivers and passengers connected, and gets his commission. A lot is happening today, that sitting down in the office with files, is not in vogue anymore. Whether Shell or Chevron, is not in vogue. You were sent to school to create wealth, not to look for a job. There are a lot of opportunities here in Nigeria. The problem is that you’re not thinking, you are busy thinking of a job. Whereas, everything in this part of the world is money, just think of a legitimate solution, and you’ll become wealthy.”
Zik Gbemre.
December 11, 2020.
We Mobilize Others To Fight For Individual Causes As If Those Were Our Causes