No one is more amused at myself than myself everytime I find myself talking to someone or a group of persons about Entrepreneurship, about Opportunity. I'm constantly amused because my Ideas of a Career and Wealth Creation used to be very sterotype, Ideas that were based on false premises and a faulty Ideology. Today with all the buzz and activity I engage in, some pips tell me my DNA (Igbo genes, lol) is just beginning to kick into gear. But I think that more than the natural heritage I can't disclaim, it is the realization I wake with every morning that I possess the Initiative and Responsibility to make things happen that makes the Entrepreneurial process one hell of a "roller coaster", and seriously, who dosen't just love that?
I used to be an avowed critic of Multi Level Marketing (MLM) a.k.a. Network Marketing because it always appeared Ingenuine to me.I don't think my fears were unfounded cos there are many fraudulent schemes and dubious businesses people front in the name of Network Marketing, but "If it aint the Real McCoy, it aint the Real McCoy". If there's a genuine company ,with a genuine product and global aspirations with a huge potential for expansion; If there's such an opportunity and you find it friend, If you have the guts to, I can only tell you one thing, "Grab IT"! At this point , for good measure let me quote the words of one of the masters, Mr Kiyosaki. In his New York Times best selling book, "Rich Dad, Poor Dad", he says the only way to become wealthy is to go into business for yourself. In his own words, "Mind Your Own Business." I may also add that "The greatest Entrepreneurial Opportunities will be in distributing products rather than in Manufacturing products. I can say this with a great deal of conviction because on one level , I'm engaged in the Manufacturing Business and on another in the Distribution Business.I've seen enormous rewards that come from distribution without the risks and troubles of Manufacturing.
I was in Lagos about two weeks ago, and while strolling with a friend, I noticed a man with his wagon parked beside the road. The ca'sr trunk was open and he had some merchandise on display with a great number of people around him. For a moment I looked at him and was like, "Hey! this just makes sense". This dude was doing his business from his car, eliminating the option of renting a building, of employing a security staff at the door, of liring a receptionist to attend to clients, of being taxed for his business, of acquiring furniture that'd serve more as a liability than an asset. Coupled with this, he posssessed the advantage of mobility and choice of customer. Definitely as small enterprises grow, certain structures would become necessary but at that level of his business, that model's simply genius! Through direct selling, he eliminated so many over head costs of doing business. At that moment, reflecting back to Network Marketing, which is also direct selling; I began to see how through the elimination of 3rd, 4th and even 5th parties in business, Network Marketing is able to pay "Crazy Commisssions" to ordinary people enabling them to live extra- ordinary lives. This ain't fiction friends, this is fact; and I am a "True Believer".
Some pips come up with the excuse of Inadequate Capital. I believe though that compared to the reward you could make out of the business with minimal risk, the capital's negligible. The pursuit of Opportunity goes beyond the resources one currently controls, If you truly can dare to dream, you'll do.
Another problem some pips have is the negative response they get from prospective customers when they've just started the business. Truly, one of the most annoying aspects of Entrepreneurship is having to sell but there isn't an Entrepreneur who dosen't sell. It all depends on your attitude towards selling; like the masters say, "Perception is the Key". If you think it's about making quick profits off naiive pips, you're sure to fail at some point. Successful Entrepreneurs are Network Builders, selling for them is not just about initiating a transaction; it's about making and keeping a promise to a customer. It's about the pleasure of seeing pips derive value from your product. Irrespective of how awesome a product is, without good marketing, it's a Flop.
In closing, I'd love to quote the words of a legendary wise man from a distant time, A man who was king of a great nation and whose wisdom Kings and rulers, young and old, rich and poor, all sought to hear. He said:
"I have observed something else in this world of ours. The fastest runner dosen't always win the race, and the strongest warrior dosen't always win the battle. The wise are often poor, and the skillful are not necessarily wealthy. And those who are educated do not always lead successful lives. It's all decided by chance, by being at the right place at the right time".
Thank you for reading, Bye-Bye.
Dedicated to Randy Gage, truly a Legend.
Written By Enyi Emezue for millionaires secret zone
About Me
- nedubiz
- Hi everyone, I figured if you will be reading my blogyou deserve to know a little more about me. I was born in Lagos, Nigeria. But since then i have lived in Benin, Edo state. I have always dreamt of being a successful internet marketer thats what made me create this blog. So please visit more often as i will have very interesting information and offers to share with you
Friday, November 13, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Dear Viewers/Readers
I've been off this site for a while now and i must apologize for this. I know that some how you must have visited this blog site, hoping to see something new and inspirational...... I have been working on some new things(business ideas) for my self and today i'm proud to say that i have floated a company along side my business partner. Thats why i've been away for a while. Today i am proud to say that i co-own ROC-SIYD solutions. It is a baby company, almost a year old and things are getting in place. Thanks to your advice, i am adding some spice to this blog site. I guess you will find it very interesting. So keep visiting while i fill you up with motivational speeches and smashing business ideas that will be profitable to you and any other person you refer to this site..... pls do not fail to place your comments as it will be very helpful to the growth of this blog site......Thanks...
I've been off this site for a while now and i must apologize for this. I know that some how you must have visited this blog site, hoping to see something new and inspirational...... I have been working on some new things(business ideas) for my self and today i'm proud to say that i have floated a company along side my business partner. Thats why i've been away for a while. Today i am proud to say that i co-own ROC-SIYD solutions. It is a baby company, almost a year old and things are getting in place. Thanks to your advice, i am adding some spice to this blog site. I guess you will find it very interesting. So keep visiting while i fill you up with motivational speeches and smashing business ideas that will be profitable to you and any other person you refer to this site..... pls do not fail to place your comments as it will be very helpful to the growth of this blog site......Thanks...
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Why i want you to become an Entrepreneur
"All our dreams can come true -if we have the courage to pursue them". -Walt Disney.
I remember dreaming as a child of living in some really good looking white house just by the Sea.Of going out to work and coming home to meet my wife with my lovely daughters there beside.I remember of indulging in cartoons and fun stuff on TV,of wanting to fly down the stairs after watching "Power Rangers" and loving the sight of "Alaadin" and "Jasmine" together.Oh, such sweet memories,now I can understand why my dreams in infancy were not a "one night thing".Snap back to reality!The year's 2009,I'm well past adolescence.I've been through many Schools,learnt a lot of interesting stuff and mingled with some very fun people too.I'm well aware of the present reality of a global recession in this world I live in and I come from a country and continent with extreme levels of poverty.Phew!What a contrast;reality's nothing close to my dreams.Indeed the most difficult thing about growing up is coming to terms with reality.Does this mean our dreams are false?No,there's nothing wrong with building castles in the air;now we only need to place foundations and make them real.In the words of Pres. Obama,"....there's never been anything false about hope"!
I was fascinated a few days back checking out the etymology of the word "Entrepreneur".It was reportedly derived from the 13th Century French verb "entreprendre"."Entre" meaning "to enter","Prendre" meaning "to take".In Classical Nija Vocabs it simply means "Carry Go"!That Ideally describes an Entrepreneur,that ideally defines Entrepreneurship.
The most common response you'd get from a Nigerian Student on choice of career would be getting a job in Mobil,Shell or one of their kind.I think this in a great sense shows a high level of dampened Creativity and a lack of enterprise among the "literate class" in our country.But I won't blame anyone making that choice,as a matter of fact it's a pragmatic approach to choosing a career in our country today.After all our budget is almost totally dependent on Oil/Gas Sectors of the economy.One question must be asked though;"How has this nation with all it's resource (human and Material) continued to grapple with poverty after almost 49years of political Independence?No doubt there must be a link between the prosperity of a nation and it's leadership.Our Colonial Masters (the British) steered our education in the direction of Literacy Education such as Liberal Arts,History,e.t.c.The Nigerian Government at that time needed Indigenous personnel to take over from the expatriates at different levels of governance.The failure of policy makers to initiate a refocusing of our curriculum to produce manpower to address our present needs has created an unhealthy balance in the system.You've got many graduates chasing after very few jobs.Lets face it,you've been trained all this years to look for a job,not to create one.It's a lot easier taking a job that already exists than creating one that never was.This my friends marks the difference between an Entrepreneur and a regular person.An Entrepreneur is able to see the "unique" in the "familiar" and in embracing opportunity,he creates value and wealth for himself and others.While big companies are laying off workers,Entrepreneurs are hiring.New growth enterprise are the stimulus for any nation's economy,without a doubt,they are the engines of Job and Wealth creation.The regular guy drifts to the comfort of a job already granted,an allowance already secured,a Car and house already paid for.An Entrpreneur on the other hand recognizes as he wakes every morning that he possess the Initiative and Responsibility to make things happen.His proactivity is a fuction of his decision and not his condition which means he still has the courage,the guts,the unflinching audacity to build a business even when the government's budget is a deficit.The Entrepreneur is passionate about his Job.He actually enjoys his work with all the difficulties and risks it entails bcos it gives him the freedom and opportunity to pursue his dream.I don't think the average regular guy who has to go to work (again!) every morning has a true sense of comittment to what he does.He works just to thrive,just to be able to live and support his dependants.If you gave him a fair choice;he'd quit the job without second thoughts.
With all that's been said;the frequent excuse we give for our failure to Innovate is a lack of Capital.I believe though,that the pursuit of Opportunity goes beyond the resource you currently control.If you have to achieve something significantly different,something that'd have lasting value long after you're gone;then you must brace up for the challenge of moving mountains and walking on water.It's a good thing the government's beginning to respond positively by initiating Entrepreneurial Development Programs around the country.Despite the criticisms associated with the Poverty Alleviation Programme;it' still making an Impact on the nation's economy.Countries like Malaysia and India Shared a similar colonial experience like us but have been able to put their acts right and produce a workforce that meets the country's needs.It's better late than never,we still have all the time,all the momentum and the resource to turn the fortunes of this country around.How I wish we have the resolve as well.
I don't let a single day pass without stimulating the "Entrepreneurial Accumen" in me and I'd love for you to do the same.As long as we live in an imperfect world,conditions continue to exist,opportunities continue to abound;all of them screaming out,desperately begging for Innovation.Our ability to recognize and pursue these opportunities would determine if we'd ever have the luxury of living our dream or just walking the surface of the Earth as yet another mortal in the long line of the homo Sapien Species.May the fear of Falling never keep us from Flying.This my friends is why I want you to be an Enterpreneur.
Written by Enyi Emezue
I remember dreaming as a child of living in some really good looking white house just by the Sea.Of going out to work and coming home to meet my wife with my lovely daughters there beside.I remember of indulging in cartoons and fun stuff on TV,of wanting to fly down the stairs after watching "Power Rangers" and loving the sight of "Alaadin" and "Jasmine" together.Oh, such sweet memories,now I can understand why my dreams in infancy were not a "one night thing".Snap back to reality!The year's 2009,I'm well past adolescence.I've been through many Schools,learnt a lot of interesting stuff and mingled with some very fun people too.I'm well aware of the present reality of a global recession in this world I live in and I come from a country and continent with extreme levels of poverty.Phew!What a contrast;reality's nothing close to my dreams.Indeed the most difficult thing about growing up is coming to terms with reality.Does this mean our dreams are false?No,there's nothing wrong with building castles in the air;now we only need to place foundations and make them real.In the words of Pres. Obama,"....there's never been anything false about hope"!
I was fascinated a few days back checking out the etymology of the word "Entrepreneur".It was reportedly derived from the 13th Century French verb "entreprendre"."Entre" meaning "to enter","Prendre" meaning "to take".In Classical Nija Vocabs it simply means "Carry Go"!That Ideally describes an Entrepreneur,that ideally defines Entrepreneurship.
The most common response you'd get from a Nigerian Student on choice of career would be getting a job in Mobil,Shell or one of their kind.I think this in a great sense shows a high level of dampened Creativity and a lack of enterprise among the "literate class" in our country.But I won't blame anyone making that choice,as a matter of fact it's a pragmatic approach to choosing a career in our country today.After all our budget is almost totally dependent on Oil/Gas Sectors of the economy.One question must be asked though;"How has this nation with all it's resource (human and Material) continued to grapple with poverty after almost 49years of political Independence?No doubt there must be a link between the prosperity of a nation and it's leadership.Our Colonial Masters (the British) steered our education in the direction of Literacy Education such as Liberal Arts,History,e.t.c.The Nigerian Government at that time needed Indigenous personnel to take over from the expatriates at different levels of governance.The failure of policy makers to initiate a refocusing of our curriculum to produce manpower to address our present needs has created an unhealthy balance in the system.You've got many graduates chasing after very few jobs.Lets face it,you've been trained all this years to look for a job,not to create one.It's a lot easier taking a job that already exists than creating one that never was.This my friends marks the difference between an Entrepreneur and a regular person.An Entrepreneur is able to see the "unique" in the "familiar" and in embracing opportunity,he creates value and wealth for himself and others.While big companies are laying off workers,Entrepreneurs are hiring.New growth enterprise are the stimulus for any nation's economy,without a doubt,they are the engines of Job and Wealth creation.The regular guy drifts to the comfort of a job already granted,an allowance already secured,a Car and house already paid for.An Entrpreneur on the other hand recognizes as he wakes every morning that he possess the Initiative and Responsibility to make things happen.His proactivity is a fuction of his decision and not his condition which means he still has the courage,the guts,the unflinching audacity to build a business even when the government's budget is a deficit.The Entrepreneur is passionate about his Job.He actually enjoys his work with all the difficulties and risks it entails bcos it gives him the freedom and opportunity to pursue his dream.I don't think the average regular guy who has to go to work (again!) every morning has a true sense of comittment to what he does.He works just to thrive,just to be able to live and support his dependants.If you gave him a fair choice;he'd quit the job without second thoughts.
With all that's been said;the frequent excuse we give for our failure to Innovate is a lack of Capital.I believe though,that the pursuit of Opportunity goes beyond the resource you currently control.If you have to achieve something significantly different,something that'd have lasting value long after you're gone;then you must brace up for the challenge of moving mountains and walking on water.It's a good thing the government's beginning to respond positively by initiating Entrepreneurial Development Programs around the country.Despite the criticisms associated with the Poverty Alleviation Programme;it' still making an Impact on the nation's economy.Countries like Malaysia and India Shared a similar colonial experience like us but have been able to put their acts right and produce a workforce that meets the country's needs.It's better late than never,we still have all the time,all the momentum and the resource to turn the fortunes of this country around.How I wish we have the resolve as well.
I don't let a single day pass without stimulating the "Entrepreneurial Accumen" in me and I'd love for you to do the same.As long as we live in an imperfect world,conditions continue to exist,opportunities continue to abound;all of them screaming out,desperately begging for Innovation.Our ability to recognize and pursue these opportunities would determine if we'd ever have the luxury of living our dream or just walking the surface of the Earth as yet another mortal in the long line of the homo Sapien Species.May the fear of Falling never keep us from Flying.This my friends is why I want you to be an Enterpreneur.
Written by Enyi Emezue
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Becoming the successful Entrepreneur
The word Entrepreneur originates from the french words "entre " (in between) and "preneur" (job). An Entrepreneur is someone with ideas, who prepares himself for any opportunity which he acts on bearing in mind the risk associated with it. He is one who could turn his hobbies and passion into an ever growing source of income. So are you tired of working 9-5 and earning peanuts? Are you fed up with ceaseless demands for results from your "job" without getting any respect in return? If your answer is yes, them why not join the growing ranks of those who have turned their backs on earning peanuts from their 9-5 jobs to making reasonable income from their own business..... A growing number of people choose to start their own business rather than work for someone else, but most of them are faced with the fear of failure due to inexperience lack of confidence. You don't have to be experienced to become a successful entrepreneur, start from somewhere and learn as you go up....Do you want to go to the top.... Visit to read more....see you at the top
Friday, April 10, 2009
GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED......
The first steps in shaping up for success is the hardest because it is accompanied by doubt, fear and inexperience, but you have to take the bull by the horns, before you can you can take any more steps to achieving your dreams.
So you want to become a successful Enterpreneur/ Internet Marketer?
There's a popular Chinese saying.....”When the pupil is ready, the teacher will appear”
Not that i am saying am a teacher but i think i might be of reasonable help to you.
POINTS TO NOTE WHILE GETTING STARTED...
Watch the successful ones and learn from them; Before i started, i did a lot of research on successful internet marketers and got to know a little about internet marketing.... i’ve been into the game for 2 weeks now and believe it or not am earning pay from it.
Oppurtunities are around you; Dont say you dont have the oppurtunity, “Where there’s a will, there’s a way”. As long as you are determined to succeed you will find oppurtunities and take full advantage of them.
Face your fears; This is a very important point in succeeding. Everything in life has a begining, so dont be afraid, start from somewhere, anywhere. Put the fear of failing behind you and i promise you will see the difference...Dont be afraid of your ideas
Patience; Business is not always about the money. So many young ones are looking for the get rich quick scheme, thats why they sometimes fail. ‘It takes time to succeed because success is merely the natural reward of taking time to do any thing well......Joseph Ross
Mentors; mentors are vital to your success. ‘People seldom improve when they have no other model but them selvesto copy......Olivia Goldsmith. Having someone you will look up to and hope to become like them one day is very important. Before i got where i am today, i had a lot of people i looked up to and these people inspired me.
You will definitely experience set backs, but the most important thing is how to bounce back from them...... I have a friend who i introduced into blogging, and today he has made about $70 and counting
So what are you waiting for......
Visit and you’ll learn more about internet marketing, Thanks
The first steps in shaping up for success is the hardest because it is accompanied by doubt, fear and inexperience, but you have to take the bull by the horns, before you can you can take any more steps to achieving your dreams.
So you want to become a successful Enterpreneur/ Internet Marketer?
There's a popular Chinese saying.....”When the pupil is ready, the teacher will appear”
Not that i am saying am a teacher but i think i might be of reasonable help to you.
POINTS TO NOTE WHILE GETTING STARTED...
Watch the successful ones and learn from them; Before i started, i did a lot of research on successful internet marketers and got to know a little about internet marketing.... i’ve been into the game for 2 weeks now and believe it or not am earning pay from it.
Oppurtunities are around you; Dont say you dont have the oppurtunity, “Where there’s a will, there’s a way”. As long as you are determined to succeed you will find oppurtunities and take full advantage of them.
Face your fears; This is a very important point in succeeding. Everything in life has a begining, so dont be afraid, start from somewhere, anywhere. Put the fear of failing behind you and i promise you will see the difference...Dont be afraid of your ideas
Patience; Business is not always about the money. So many young ones are looking for the get rich quick scheme, thats why they sometimes fail. ‘It takes time to succeed because success is merely the natural reward of taking time to do any thing well......Joseph Ross
Mentors; mentors are vital to your success. ‘People seldom improve when they have no other model but them selvesto copy......Olivia Goldsmith. Having someone you will look up to and hope to become like them one day is very important. Before i got where i am today, i had a lot of people i looked up to and these people inspired me.
You will definitely experience set backs, but the most important thing is how to bounce back from them...... I have a friend who i introduced into blogging, and today he has made about $70 and counting
So what are you waiting for......
Visit and you’ll learn more about internet marketing, Thanks
Friday, March 27, 2009
Shaping up for success
One of the first things to in successfully shaping up for success is by "starting right where you are". I once read a story from a book written by Dennis Hunt, about a tourist travelling in rural Ireland who stopped to ask a farmer the best way to get to Dublin. The farmer thought for a minute and then he replied
If the answers to the question is yes, Then WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?????
"If i was you sir I wouldn't start from here"
Thats the truth in most cases, as people start to develop the fear of failing before they even start. In order to succeed, we must first face that fear, and start from 'here', wherever we are. One should also think he can and wants to succeed.
A friend of mine who is the CEO of his company once told me a story of Mr. A and Mr. B. Mr. B had a lot of business ideas, but had the fear of executing his ideas. So he ran to Mr. A for help. While discussing with Mr. A he revaeled some of his ideas. After a month Mr. A became the talk of town and when Mr. B asked, he replied "i just listened to some of your ideas, remodified it and put it into action.
This story seems funny but Mr. A put his words and thoughts into action immediately. So here is some shaping up checklist
- Have you thought of an idea?
- Have you worked out a plan for it?
- Do you believe in your self that you can do it?
- Have you thought about executing the plan?
Start from here..........., Wherever you are, put your thoughts and words into a MONEY MAKING MACHINE, and when you do, you will find yourself landing among the stars, because that's what Millionaires Secret Zone is all about, Leading tou to a better financial status.
Norman Vincent Peale was right when he said "We can but only whan we think we can"
Its better to have tried and failed than to have never tried at all...Dennis D. Hunt
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