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Inculcating the habits below will not guarantee you to become a billionaire; it will however help you become more productive, effective and successful in your life endeavors.
1. They are Learners
Nigerian billionaires read a lot. They just don’t read for entertainment, they study trends, concepts and apply what they have learnt to become successful.
2. They Wake up Early and Exercise
Research has shown that exercising early in the morning helps boost concentration, memory and mental sharpness, which are essential traits that can have a big influence on career and success.
By waking up early, Nigerian billionaires make the best use of for exercise thereby creating time for other priorities. This early morning exercise has other benefits such as strengthening the heart, and playing a key role in increased energy and stress management. Femi Otedola, in an interview with one of the national newspapers, said he wakes up around 6:30am every morning and heads to the gym for 1 hour.
3. They Network
Nigerian billionaires know how to network. This gives them the opportunities to have exclusive rights to many things that are not offered to ordinary individuals; Speaking engagements, trips, best of meals, private and public events, and most importantly the ability to push their ideas forward by meeting the right people. Tony Elumelu on his advice to youths on what worked for him said “Never take others for granted. Nurture your relationships.
4. They surround themselves with Smart People
There is a saying “you are the average of the 5 people you spend most of your time with”. Nigerian billionaires surround themselves with the smartest people ranging from strategists, advisers, accountants, and fellow billionaires who they continually brainstorm with on ideas to keep expanding their frontiers.
5. They Diversify
They diversify their sources of income/products, they diversify the countries they invest in, and they diversify the people they surround themselves with.
