I became a millionaire at 35, and

a multi-millionaire at 37.

If you want to become a millionaire in your 30s, read this:

• Own Your Shit

Unless you win the lottery, nobody will hand you $1 million.

You have to own your life:

• Know what you want
• Understand what it takes
• Do the work. Day in. Day out

• Invest in Yourself

Wealthy people never stop learning:

• Books
• Coaches
• Online courses
• Business teachers

They spend money to make money.

The average person focuses on the $10,000 cost,

but the wealthy person focuses on the $100,000 they will make from it.

• Focus on Rare Skills

People focus on in-demand skills, instead,

focus on Rare Skills.

Rare skills are a combo of multiple skill-sets that mix into a super-power,

such as an accountant who:

• Understands leadership
• Is a public speaker
• Is a strong writer

• Outwork The Room

You have a white-collar job,

but you need to have a blue-collar work ethic.

Whether it's your business, or a 9-5, hard work gets you the reward:

• Work on the right thing
• Be smart about it
• Outwork others

Sam Walton died with a net worth over $25 billion.

But years earlier, an unforeseen threat left him with NOTHING.

Here's how to identify & neutralize risks coming for your business:🧵

Sam Walton built Wal-Mart from concept to the largest retailer on earth.

With $559B in sales & over 2.3M employees (2021), the magnitude of his creation is hard to comprehend.

But all of this success isn't random, it can be traced back to a turning point in 1950.

5 year earlier, in 1945 Walton purchased a Ben Franklin Variety franchise in Newport, Arkansas.

Undeniably ambitious, his goal was to have the most profitable Ben Franklin within 5 years.

He smashed his goal & earned $250K in revenue with $40K in profit ($400K in 2021).

With 4 young kids, a loving wife, and a thriving business, he had it all.

Until he didn't.

In 1945, an eager Walton signed a 5 year lease with an opportunistic landlord.

It had no option to renew -- Walton had unknowingly handed the landlord leverage.

Then in 1950 with the lease expiring, Walton received unexpected news.

The landlord would not renew at ANY PRICE.

Impressed by Walton's success, the shark-minded landlord used his leverage against him.

Most people suck at answering questions.

They fail to think about the question behind the question.

Here’s a framework for impactful responses:

You get asked dozens of questions per day.

Each one is an opportunity to show your credibility and build trust.

🚫 If you answer poorly?

They start doubting your competence.

✅ If you answer well?

They trust you and are grateful you’re on the team.

Answering questions is higher stakes than most people realize.

Doing it well is a competitive advantage.

The secret to increasing your effectiveness?

Always consider the "question behind the question” (QBQ).

What does this mean?

When a person asks you something, there's the surface question—but there's often a deeper layer.

A few signs you should address the QBQ:

• You have to repeat yourself
• Lots of follow-ups
• They’re still skeptical
• They ask oddly specific questions

These are all indicators that your original answer isn’t landing.

Folks don’t necessarily have ulterior motives--they're just looking for more depth.

There could be a deeper worry, concern, or simply curiosity.

And it’s usually subconscious.

HTML is for content.
CSS is for looks.
Javascript is for _______.

Javascript,

There are many Africans with a free $50k to $100k lying idle somewhere than we think. They keep cash as a contingency for many reasons. Anything can happen. Positively or negatively. Cash is sometimes worse than a dead asset. They keep it anyway. Most likely outside Africa.

I was having a chat with my best man about African investments and I could have tried to teach him ancient Sumerian instead. Dude’s mind is closed to Africa. He would rather invest in Dubai as it made more sense. Problem is there are African investments with much better returns.

I think Africa has a massive PR problem. The problems are real no doubt but the opportunities are also real. The news about the problems overshadows the details about the abundance of opportunities. I still can't forget the lady at @Ashesi who told me about African abundance.

I have seen magic done in 2001 with $285m raised all locally in a month for a deal. Over 20 years later, African startups are still hustling in a demo day abroad for thousands of dollars that other Africans already have to give but don't or can't. It is a complete mindfuck.

There is a reason African people don't believe too much of the good news. They have been brutalized and conditioned so much with bad news that it becomes their frame of reference. Where else can a train track be attacked twice in two days and nothing is said by the government?

It took me 20 yrs to start writing online. 😱

Why? Because I was:

• Not a "writer"
• Afraid to look like a fool

I am now 40.

Finally said ENOUGH. Since March 12th, I published 17 essays & now active on Twitter.

Here’s what these 20 long years taught me about Courage:

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Lesson #1: Courage unused shrinks

20 yrs ago I wanted to:
• Write about my crazy dating stories

10 years later, I wanted to:
• Write about my career change from Wall St to Michelin kitchens

Did I?

Nope.Nada.Zilch.

I didn't exercise courage and it kept shrinking & shrinking

Lesson #2: Courage doesn't mean you're no longer afraid

20 yrs ago, I was afraid to write b/c I didn't want to be judged.

Today, I write, publish & engage even though I'm still afraid of the same.

The only difference between the two is taking that uncomfortable action anyway

Lesson #3: Courage is listening to the inner voice

20 yrs ago, writing online was a big desire in my heart, but I shushed it.

Today, I can no longer shush it b/c if I kept at it, a part of me may die.

The only difference between the two is actually listening & taking action.

Lesson #4: Courage requires faith

20 yrs ago, I only relied on myself. I would've been devastated if I failed.

Today, I have a deep faith in God. Even if I fail, I'll be ok regardless.

The big difference between the two is believing & trusting in something bigger than yourself

SEVEN Algorithms that every software developer should know about 💯

Thread 🧵👇

1. Shortest Path

Distance of one particular point to another, one particular point to all other points, and each point to other points.

2. Hashing

Hashing helps in retrieving the items in a complex database easily by simple indexing rather than through original value which takes a lot of time.

3. Sorting

- Quick Sort
- Bubble Sort
- Selection Sort
- many more

4. Searching

- Binary Search
- Linear Search
- etc.

10 universal skills that are hard to learn, but will pay off forever:

1. Ability to Adapt, Improvise and Overcome Obstacles:

Life is not fair, it’s complex and your dedication to keep moving is what allows you to win.

During tough times:

Change your attitude, seek alternative routes, get creative and overcome what life throws at you.

2. Ability to Sell and Negotiate:

Everything you do is a sale or a negotiation process.

If you want a job, then you need to be able to sell your skillset over that of other hires.

Selling can be taught and it will prove to be highly useful to have under your belt.

3. Public Speaking:

Public speaking is a skill and an asset that will last for years.

You may feel uncomfortable doing it in the beginning

But with persistence and consistency, you will become perfect in it, and it will pay off in the future.

4. Having a backbone:

"People treat you the way you treat yourself, not the way you treat others"

- Do you know what you stand for?
- Who you are as a person?

Once you do, you can start acting accordingly.

You will stand your ground, you will not let others walk all over you.

Apparently the DSS had knowledge of an impending terror attack on the MKO Abiola stadium during the game and all they did was write a memo pinning it on IPOB (their usual punching bags) in advance, and they WENT AHEAD WITH THE GAME.

Buhari didn't attend the game did he?

Nigeria's government and security establishment deserve nothing but the very worst things life has to offer.

These guys are subhuman!

What’s the BEST leadership book you’ve ever read?