I see money as a tool that makes life better for a person, his family, and the society at large when used in the right way. Money gives freedom and opens doors.
As an important tool, money has to be properly nurtured through judicious investments to enhance its power and ability to deliver value continuously.
Niyi Onifade (Heirs Insurance Limited)
Money means everything to me, because with plenty of money you can enjoy life to the fullest, eat and drink whatever wine, champagne you want. You can also travel to any country of choice.
Emmanuel Johnson (Transcorp Plc)
For me, money is the extra cushion that makes life sweeter. This quote summarizes how I feel about money – “the best things in life are free. The second best are expensive” – Coco Chanel.
Onyinye Chukwugbo (Transcorp Plc)
Tough one to answer, because money means a lot to me. Final answer – hmm, what does it mean to me, Money means ticking off all on my bucket list!
Humphrey Onyeukwu (Transcorp Plc)
Money is an instrument of service and influence
Kayode Tinuoye (United Capital Plc)
Money means Leadership. It gives us the freedom to choose from different options on how best to manage it for maximum impact, taking into consideration the common good of humanity.
Jude Chiemeka (United Capital Plc)
Money is a measure of value, a store of value, the reward for labour but most importantly, the quid pro quo for the exchange of goods and services
Nnamdi Azubuike (United Capital Plc)
Money means power and influence.
Olubusayo Adeniyi
Money to me is another evidence of wealth. I feel wealthy and filled with abundance because of my energy flow and love of life. Money is for exchange purposes. I enjoy giving it out as much as I enjoy receiving it!
I believe I am a money magnet because I stay in a flow of life…(laughs) When I’m at my highest flow of happiness, it’s only natural that money flows towards me in abundance.
Jewel Okwechime (Transcorp Plc)
Money is the key to unlocking opportunities
Abideen Alade (United Capital Plc)
Money to me means success, independence, freedom, security and power. Being able to do what I want to do, when I want to do and how I want to do. In a nutshell money is a measure of everything.
Goje Okamgba (Transcorp Plc)
Money makes me happy! Not the spending bit o, but the knowledge of having a handsome nest somewhere safe. Knowledge of safely hoarded money puts in a spring in my steps.
Oyinkansola Kay-Alao (Afriland Properties Plc)
Money is a means to happiness and success in life provided it is earned in legitimate ways and spent on the right course.
Mutiu Bakare (Afriland Properties Plc)
Personally, I see money as God’s reward to me on earth for hard work. Recall that the bible already told us that man shall toil before he can eat (Genesis 3:17). Like the Farmer’s reward is in the harvest of his planting (work).
This is why “Early rising, to pursue the business of the day, closing late at night while pursuing your business is vain without the Divine blessing (reward) on the labour” (Psalm 127:2).
Sam Olowojoba (Afriland Properties Plc)
To me, [money is] a tool to accomplish some of life’s goal and dreams. Money represents a primary way of staving off anxiety, method to gain importance, dominance, control, and a necessity to acquire what you want.
O.O (Afriland Properties Plc)
Money to me (According to Ecl. 7:12 means) is a defence, guard, security and shield.”
Tomiwa Hamza (Afriland Properties Plc)
Money is one of the elements in life that ought to bring joy and never pain. My mantra is “money is there to be spent”. This is not to preach that one should be reckless with spending, but don’t feel guilty or remorseful when you indulge in pleasures that money can bring you. There are certain caveats to this:
- Always save a portion of your income. I often spend more than I save because of my mantra. However, you must never go one month without putting something aside. It is your disposable income that I feel you can do with as you please.
- Never spend above your means. Do not borrow or beg to derive pleasure. Spend your disposable income and avoid debt that is unnecessary.
- If you are a big spender, try and remember to concentrate on things that will have future value. For women, buying jewellery instead of bags and shoes which depreciate. For men, buying Art instead of cars or music systems.
- Always give! This is essential to your joie de vivre. Every penny that you give is an investment in heaven. God loves the cheerful giver. Again, give from your disposable income. It doesn’t have to be cash. Do a wardrobe clean out every year and give out those outfits that you are tired of wearing or that you bought and didn’t really like afterwards. This will give pleasure to someone and to yourself for giving. It will also help you de clutter. A de cluttered wardrobe or dressing room is a de cluttered mind, free to make more money.
- Set yourself financial goals. When you will get your first mortgage or that artwork you’ve had your eye on for a while but haven’t been able to afford. For those of you with young kids, start an education plan as soon as they are born. It may be one of your biggest expenditures in life, so you need to be prepared.
- My final word is about contentment. If you are not content, then no amount of money can bring you joy. You are allowed to dream big, but be realistic. Dream your own dreams and not those of others around you. Stop looking and start be-ing.
Bola Atta (UBA)
