|#97 MWAVC| - Long, long, long thoughts
Moving into 2020, I’m beginning to think of what the next decade of my life would look like. It better be pretty *bleep* impressive because I can’t come and kill myself. Actually, do you realize that 2000 was 20 YEARS AGO? 😳😳😳Adonbilivit. Anyway, I’m a very strong proponent of the need to take a long term view in whatever you are trying to build. Strive is one person I’ve admired in that regard- always thinking 10, 15, 20 years down the line. It’s amazing how much you’d realize is possible when you think this way. My short reminder below are from one of Strive’s posts.
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Long term thinking will teach you, how to practice one of the key leadership qualities, of true success: humility, and by it modesty. As an entrepreneur, whether social or business, try always to take a long term view. Sometimes success comes very quickly, as you start your venture. If it’s business you might find yourself making a lot of money, just after a few months or even years of starting. This might encourage you to start spending money on your own needs, or trying to show people around you how well you are doing.... This is not wise. Personally, I have always taken a long term view whenever I start something. I have shown you in previous posts, how to take a methodical well calculated approach; how to develop a business plan; the need to find good people to work with you. The need to put everything back into the enterprise. When you have a long term view, you will realize that its a long journey you have started. Don’t take money out of the business; don’t expand recklessly; don’t try and show off with a big house, and expensive tastes......steady as she goes! This is one of the reasons, the Bible stresses the importance of humility, as an important quality for good success. Modesty which comes from humility, will make you very successful, if you embrace it fully, in your approach.
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Article List— What I’m reading (10 articles a day x 7 days x 4 weeks x 12 months = 3360 articles a year).
Two weeks after Cameroon exit, Jumia closes shop in Tanzania in pursuit of profits: “I think some countries were there for proof of geographical scale, so much of this was to package Jumia for sale.”- Rebecca Enonchong
China’s flexes speed advantage in Ghana’s bauxite for roads deal: Move fast and win.
Here’s why smartphone gambling is on the rise among African millennials: I don’t like this. Even though I understand what’s going on here and how people make money, I’m not interested in seeing people lose their and other’s savings on a couple of stats stacked against them.
Foodvisor raises $4.5 million to track what you eat using AI: Lol. Let me show Foodvisor my waakye from yesterday and let’s see if it’ll get that right.
Nigeria’s Hello Tractor Wins Bosch Africa Smart Mobility Competition: Congratulations to the team!
Why SoulCycle and Its CEO Are Suddenly Parting Ways: Welp, not a good look. Loved Elizabeth Cutler and Julie Rice interview with Guy Raz on HIBT btw. Check it out here.
Mobile Games and Ronaldo Make 39-Year-Old a Billionaire: Like I asked before, where can I find and fund any gamers, please? Or people building mobile gaming platforms? I’m already on the VR/AR wave, need gaming to complete my vision.
Nigerians are spending half a billion dollars to school in the United States: This is what happens when you don’t invest in your education system. Imagine that 500m$ going back into the Nigerian economy if quality education was the norm.
Ghana granted citizenship to over 100 African Americans and Afro-Caribbeans as part of Year of Return: Akwaaba 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭
Africa needs to industrialize before focusing on free trade: Thank you, will make my life much easier, in fact.
Fallout: SoftBank's next big crisis may be brewing in India: Haq haq haq. What do we have here? SoftBank should bring the money to Africa let’s see how it fares.
Manchester City owner nets record soccer valuation with Silver Lake deal: Well this is mighty impressive! Valuation is… open the article.
Podcast— What I’m listening to (1 podcast episode a day= 365 podcast episodes a year) — Broadening my experiences through others’ stories.
I Said What I Said: Jollz and FK are back with their consistent ways and we’re here for it. New episode released today!
Book— 1 Chapter a day x 7 days x 4 weeks x 12 months = 336 chapters. Most books have 10-12 chapters, so 1 year = 28 to 33 books. And my book list is nearing 1000 books. Send help 🌚
Venture Deals by Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson. I’m actually learning so much from this book. Highly highly highly recommend to anyone looking to get into venture investing. Might take a while to grasp all the concepts. I’ll have to read it at least 3 times to fully get it.
📱📱Quote of the day
“Africa doesn’t forgive companies without good cash flow” (Just because that’s all I’ve been looking at on this Excel sheet this morning).
Remember: “Until the lion learns to write, every story will glorify the hunter.”