A Blessing in Disguise: The Humble Start That Paid Off

Do you know that sometimes the setbacks we face are blessings in disguise?

As the firstborn, I’ve walked the lonely path of entrepreneurship, pouring every single penny into building something meaningful.

I once faced a tough season, needing a loan just to keep my business afloat. But no help came. I had to find another way.

I managed. I scaled through.

Just two weeks ago, a friend wanted to start a POS business. He got a location and planned to build a wooden kiosk.

When he told me the plan, I said, “This might cost a lot more than you think.”

He went ahead to ask a carpenter and came back with a quote: ₦100,000.
“Maybe ₦80k,” he hoped.

I simply said:
“Why not just get a table, a chair, and an umbrella to start?”

He laughed and replied,
“That’s too local. I want something that looks serious.”
I respected his choice and left it at that.

But guess what?
Three days later, I saw him under the umbrella of the business that had started.

No kiosk. No paparazzi.
It’s been two weeks now, and his POS business is thriving.

The customers?
They don’t care if it’s a kiosk or an umbrella; they want service.

The lesson?
Sometimes we delay success by chasing appearance over impact.
Start where you are. Use what you have. The world will adjust.