14/12/2024
People often believe you give them money because you have more than them. So if you wake up one day and they realise you don't have it again, they will move away from you.
This is why some debtors find it hard to pay because they believe you gave them money you don't need. Even if you explain to them, it could be your house rent, some people still won't prioritise paying you back.
In Lagos, a colleague was generous with buying lunch for four people most times. He got married and had to channel that resource elsewhere. Guess how many people still preferred to go out for lunch with him? Just one. Many realised they could cook at home and didn't fancy eating out that much.
When you are broke, people will ignore you like main commentators ignore assistant commentators during a football match.
Give and be generous, but ensure you don't empty your source.