Yian1:



It's very much possible. It's what you see, you get, though it requires intensive commitment and strong determination. But most times, it takes more years especially when one is building it from scratch.

Though I'm already building from scratch, you can mark my words, "If I live long enough, it's either I die as a billionaire or a trillionaire". No other option.

Lekute:
Yes its possible to become a billionaire. But it takes people who are convince to be in the right direction, and be consistent, persistent with patient.




Its just a pity that many people cannot endure.....

Bestchoice4me:
Mod pls do the needful.. This is the type of topic we want..

ModestGal:

Lol, since you believe, why are you not yet a billionaire? Abeg stop the lies, we will take you serious after you've become one.

Walky3:
Yes,its very possible to indeed become rich up to billionaire level...though not easy. Given the odds you mentioned, the poor background and low level economy, it will take a determined Nigerian youth with an ambitious drive towards this goal. A youth who utilizes available opportunities, gets relevant connections to build towards this dream,leverages on the strengths of others,innovative with ideas and depends on God's grace too.

My journey towards wealth finally began when I met with the right people..I mean people who are already multimillionaires and whose mode of thinking sharpened my reasoning... and of course they became my mentors.
For me,becoming extremely rich( multimillionaire,billionaire) is a journey,not a destination...and you must continuously work on it. No doubt,one is not there yet but I still meet with these guys on their online Zoom cloud meetings, despite the Lockdown. [You can whatsapp 08038780708 for more info on such meetings].

Lekute:
Owo bawo.
me i be omo Epe.

Dcnj:
Money lies with "People", in other words, "People" are money. The more people you can reach out to, the more money you can make. So also, the more valuable people you can win over the best chance of making money fast.

Look for an idea/innovation/invention/services that solves the problem of people and watch how their money gets into your account.

You need people as
a. Channel/links:
They will connect you with investors/invest in your idea/services/innovation or invention.

b. Customers:
They will pay/spend the money that will make you rich/wealthy from the idea/services etc you render

c. Marketers:
They will sell and promote your idea or services etc and bring more customers that will patronize your idea/services etc.


A typical example of this is Jack Ma... thought of a problem, seek to solve the problem and reaping from it's solution.

Truth is to become a Millionaire/Billionaire, one needs a level of exposure to people. One also needs to take advantage of the people he/she knows.

If your circle of friends aren't useful in making you who you aspire to be, then change them or prioritize them.

Best bet is, grace plays a key role in ones success in life especially if you are growing from "zero" to "hero" (ie from NOTHING to a "Billionaire"

You need to dare the odds, be unusual. Be known for something, then monetize it. Dare to be different. Once you are seen or known or publicized. Boom! It starts coming in.

Nevertheless, other ways to make it must not be the known process. There choices in life and the ones we make determines the type of Billionaire we will become - "Legal Billionaire" or "Illegal Billionaire"

TenthMan:


You become a millionaire by inheritance or by your actions ( ).

0-Wishing/Praying for something is one thing.
1-Desiring something is another.
2-Positioning your self with an adequate knowledge and plan (specialized skill or specialized persons with adequate skills) in ensuring that thing is achieved is another thing.
3-Then executing the plan is another thing entirely. Taking action. Just doing it.
4-Now should this plan fail, trying again with some modification of the plan and not giving is as a matter of fact, another thing entirely.

Many Nigerians you see are at level 0. They have not gone beyond this level. Some have gone to level 4 and quit. Becoming a billionaire is not by luck. Unless your parents bequeath wealth to you it has to come by your own action. You have to work for it or steal for it or kill for it. Whatever it is you have to take some form of action.

Please look at the worlds Billionaires. All of them. It was by their actions. Granted some had opportunities provided for them by their parents in form of a head start. However, they had something to offer and took action. They failed multiple times and tried again to achieve their aim. It is real work to rise beyond your background and your economic situation. But it is possible. Now I shall provide you an example. Real life example.

Woman A, comes from a humble background. Poor family. Nothing much to her name. Just a little educated. She was married off to a man who beat the shit out of her daily. He would leave her without any money for feeding and stuff. Eventually, he moved out of the house. Stopped caring for the kids and the woman. He told her she was bad luck and he is not interested in her anymore. Daily she would come to ask for assistance to feed herself and her kids. I knew offering her money was not the best idea. It will only solve her problem temporarily. I asked her to go into business. She complained of capital. I told her I was not going to give her capital for the business. She was distraught because I have always helped. I told her to learn a skill. A vocation. That way she can earn her own money by offering a service. And this knowledge will be with her anywhere she goes.

She decided that she would learn Tailoring and Hair Dressing. I told her to choose one and she did. She chose tailoring. Paying for the training for her was not difficult. It cost me nothing. Unknown to me, she had seen the light and learnt hair dressing on her own. While she was learning how to make clothes she caught on the hair dressing bit because she already made hair for her kids. She completed the hair dressing in no time. She eventually completed the tailoring as well. From the hair dressing, she sat in front of her house every evening and made hair for kids within the area. Especially on Saturdays and Sundays. She latter decided to rent a shop. She had some money and I gave her a loan to complete the rent. I had to lie to her that the money is a loan she must repay back. In the shop she set up a small corner with a sewing machine and had a girl help her out with the hair dressing/making section. In no time she split both businesses. Tailoring business in one shop. Hair dressing salon in another. Eventually she decided she was going to learn better designs. She wanted to learn with a good designer who designs for high class Lagos (Eko) Women. Told her to take the chance.

Long story short this same woman is supplying ' Afrofusion' clothing to the UK today. She sells those African Tops and Skirts that Oyibos now mix with their own clothing. She makes the handbags too. As per her hair dressing business, she progressed this into make up and beauty accessories. I encouraged her to brand it with a proper brand name. A fellow here on nairaland even made her logo for her for less than 10k. Today this woman is planning on travelling to Vietnam, China and/or Dubai to brand her own wigs, make up kits (mascara, eye pencils), artificial nails, etc. etc. I MEAN WITH HER OWN BRAND NAME AND LOGO ON IT. Picture Vlisco, Nobel, Tara, etc.

IS SHE A BILLIONAIRE YET? The answer is no. Is she getting there? The answer is a resounding yes. Who knows how much she can scale her business to? Who knows where else she can divest to and hit is bigger than she already has?

Long story short, background and baseline economic situation can be a challenge, but it does not mean it cannot be surmounted. Wisdom and Knowledge properly applied to achieve a goal, through consistent action can overcome any challenge(s).

By the way, like you I am a motivator, mentor, influencer, coach and guide on entrepreneurship. I am also behind the MacBriggsons CIGI (Conglomerate Industries Group Incorporated) Limited brand.

OYENIYIJK:
lamb101 and ModestGal and freesoul and grandstar and op and others, God bless all. I love this thread.
I love to become one - a billionaire but I can see it requires some level of craziness and arrogance. Well, let us make everything legit. And mind you those calling lala, it doesn't need because whoever needs something like this will be surfing the business section. It can't go to the front page with 4 pages when not celeb news or gossip.

ModestGal:

I'm glad you like it, we will surely get there together by Gods grace. We will lift the Nation out of poverty by fire by force

OYENIYIJK:
lamb101 and ModestGal and freesoul and grandstar and op and others, God bless all. I love this thread.
I love to become one - a billionaire but I can see it requires some level of craziness and arrogance. Well, let us make everything legit. And mind you those calling lala, it doesn't need because whoever needs something like this will be surfing the business section. It can't go to the front page with 4 pages when not celeb news or gossip.

OYENIYIJK:
lamb101 and ModestGal and freesoul and grandstar and op and others, God bless all. I love this thread.
I love to become one - a billionaire but I can see it requires some level of craziness and arrogance. Well, let us make everything legit. And mind you those calling lala, it doesn't need because whoever needs something like this will be surfing the business section. It can't go to the front page with 4 pages when not celeb news or gossip.

grandstar:


It requires no craziness or arrogance. You just need to know how to get there. That is all.

grandstar:


It requires no craziness or arrogance. You just need to know how to get there. That is all.

grandstar:


It requires no craziness or arrogance. You just need to know how to get there. That is all.

OYENIYIJK:
@grandster, thanks for that. I wouldn't like to quote your comment may be you don't like that.
Thanks sir. Also,a
I love real estate and wished to go into that, can it also be franchised? And for someone whose goal is to become a billionaire, does rushing into the university really matters?

optm:
Learnt some things here. Thanks to the contributors . Anticipating more

OYENIYIJK:
Thanks for taking your time to explain this for me and actually I don't know when I was developing some interest and feelings for USA. A great country indeed. From your write up,I can conclude that if someone has a burning desire for wealth; he can easily make it there - not that he will just sleep there ooo D.
Also sir, For that Pinterest you talk about, I'm actually not a fan of it - I cherish google and podcast. However, I registered there this night to search for that statement but most of the thing I see is pics and they redirect me to YouTube but na run I run ooo .
So my last question is, is it necessary to go and waste money in the university these days We from humble background that their is no assurance of fat salary or high paying jobs for us.
THANKS SIR

EzzyCarter:
1. Grind
2. Grind
3. Grind
4. Grind
5. Grind
6. Grind
7. Grind
8. Grind no salary gang I see you!





Repeat till infinty

Samakus:



I'm interested in this

grandstar:


The university isn't a waste of time. Not all those who drop out strike it rich. And if I'm correct, you're more likely to strike gold as a graduate than without a degree.

A uni degree isn't necessary but it's beneficial. Before dropping out of uni however, be 100% sure that you're already making money and possibility of your dreams coming to pass is very high. Zuckerberg and other billionaires who dropped were already making money when they made the decision. You've already achieved the purpose of a uni education which is to make money.

Also, read books on entrepreneurship and marketing. Attend seminar and go for courses especially in industries and niches you want to specialist in. Also read books related to those industries.

I would advise you attend, even if it's online. It will open does for you in the business world and socially. Some parents will never allow their wards to marry someone without a degree no matter how much money he or she has.

If you have the money, you can further your education leisurely.