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The Career Lie: Only Certain “Good Jobs” Lead to Wealth

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Key Takeaways The “only certain jobs lead to wealth” idea is a status story , not a money law. A prestigious career can still produce financial stress if there is no surplus, no protection, and no compounding plan. In unstable economies , wealth depends more on systems and adaptability than on titles alone. The real trap is not education—it’s outsourcing your financial future to one path and hoping it carries everything. You don’t need to abandon your career. You need to stop expecting your career title to do the work of a financial system.           A lot of people didn’t choose their career from desire. They chose it from fear. Fear of poverty. Fear of embarrassment. Fear of being the person in the family who “ didn’t make it. ”  So they picked the safest-sounding name: the respected course, the trusted degree, the job that gets nods at family gatherings. And for years, they carried that choice like a passport to a better life—only to arriv...
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Lessons from successful entrepreneurs: Taking a page from Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori’s (Kiekie) Playbook

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GZU’s Entrepreneur of the Month: March 2025 Edition: Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori (Kiekie)     Welcome to our Entrepreneur of the Month series , where we dive into the stories of trailblazing entrepreneurs and unpack the lessons they offer. This month, we’re spotlighting Kiekie—the Nigerian creative powerhouse, comedian, actress, and businesswoman who’s taken the entertainment and fashion world by storm. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or looking to level up your financial game, Kiekie’s journey is packed with insights to inspire you. Here’s what we can learn from her success: 1. Embrace Versatility and Confidence Kiekie’s journey proves that confidence is currency. She didn’t stay in one lane—comedy opened doors, but she boldly stepped into acting, hosting, and fashion. Don’t limit yourself.  Every skill is a stepping stone, and every room you walk into is an opportunity—own it. Because confidence isn’t just about charisma—it’s curr...
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The Brutality of Jungle Justice in Nigeria: A Mindset of Violence & Hypocrisy

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      Mob killings and what is often termed "jungle justice" in Nigeria represent a deeply troubling phenomenon that reflects a segment of society trapped in a poor, hypocritical, primitive, and barbaric mindset.  This form of extrajudicial violence, where groups take the law into their own hands to punish perceived offenders, reveals not just a failure of legal systems but also a disturbing lack of moral and intellectual progress among those who partake in it. Rather than channeling their energy into productive pursuits—these individuals waste their potential on acts of savagery that achieve nothing but destruction.  If they diverted their time and effort into achieving success, it is highly probable that such incidents would diminish significantly. One rarely, if ever, witnesses rich, educated, or simply rational individuals forming mobs to brutalize others, whether guilty or innocent.  Those who engage in these acts are not defenders of justi...
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