What will you do with your first million ? The sound of the million alone will sweep some people off their feet. If people are asked this question, you will be shocked at the answers you will receive. We all know making money these days is somehow difficult, especially with the instability in the country's economy. People are working extra hard just to keep their lives in shape and live the kind of life they desire. Many were able to secure a better life for themselves and their generation yet unborn, while others are going through repeated generational financial stress.
Making a million naira seems impossible to someone who doesn't have expectations anywhere, and one way or another, he or she got a million naira suddenly. Do you think such an individual will spend it wisely? Money is a spirit, like they say, and I have to believe the saying for now because I haven't gotten any proof to prove otherwise. I was privileged to talk with a friend yesterday who shared with me his intentions if he suddenly made a million naira. The person in question has seen the other side of life; he knew living a financial stress-free life isn't a joke; he had struggled enough just to earn a living, and this brought him to a stage where his mentality about money and financial prosperity was changed for good.
In his search for a better life, he came to understand how important investment is. According to him, "it is impossible to have the life you desire if you cannot invest and sacrifice for the future." He then made mention of his laid-out plans if, by chance, he made his first million. He already has a lucrative business idea that only needs financing; he already created an account for the business; he also already has a registered name for the business; the only thing lacking is the capital to kick start the business, which he is working towards in case he makes his first million.
After listening to his view on what he will do with his first million, I got motivated and decided to ask some random people about what they will do with their first million.
Some responses made me laugh out loud because I wondered how some people could still think of flexing first before thinking of investing. Out of five, they told me they would first flex themselves, their families, and their friends for the years they had suffered; they would make up for the times they didn't eat what they wanted or wear what they wanted. Then, after they have satisfied their spirit and body by enjoying massively, they will think of the business they can do.
The remaining two already have their plans laid out for a better future in case they come across their first million. Enjoying yourself after hitting a jackpot isn't a crime, but not having any ideas or laid-out plans for the betterment of your future is what is disappointing. You don't have to have the money first before you start making plans; if it is too big for you to dream about, it will be too big for you to achieve.
The question now is, what will you do with your first million ? I will be expecting your comments in my box.
