In Streetwise episode 4, we had Usman, a cobbler and security officer who makes a living to take care of himself and his family of eight back home in the north.
He relies on the daily income from working as a cobbler to survive, while he sends his full security officer salary to his family back home.
During our conversation with Usman, he talked to us about how he had been working these two jobs for the past 7 years and how his financial priority at the moment is his family.
Is there another way to prioritize your family’s present and still save for their future? Absolutely. But with his earnings, we recognise that it’s easier said than done.
We asked him the second one of our golden questions:
“If you received 1 million naira right now, what would you do with it?”
His answer showed that he had goals for a lucrative business in Lagos other than what he currently does, and it was especially commendable that he answered the question without a second thought. He even answered it with a smile on his face and a gleam of hope.
Usman is not much of a talker, so this is the shortest episode yet, but Streetwise episode 4 is one you should watch if you love realistic human stories. Tap on the video below and get to watching! It’s only five minutes long.
Streetwise Episode 4
In case you’re curious, find out why we decided to do Streetwise here.
Have you watched this episode yet? What stood out most for you? Let me know in the comments.
Ohh, and what did your friends think when you shared it with them or when they saw Streetwise Episode 4 on your Whatsapp status? ?
Or you haven’t shared it yet? Let’s fix that now, shall we?
Ex – shopaholic here ?
Some days, it’s difficult to ignore the sales – genuinely so ??
But a locked plan plus the fear of going back to the past (the time when I had no personal savings but still thought I was living the good life??♀️) keep me going ??
No 7!!
I’m going to remove my card ASAP! :sob:
No. 4. very important
Always know your needs and your wants .. not all WANTS are NEEDS
We make that mistakes countless times , buying the things we don’t really need and later regret buying them but worse still keep repeating same mistakes again and again ??♂️.
Bye bye to buying by impulse ?
I am not sure if I am a shopaholic. You know that saying that you can’t know how you will behave in a particular situation if you haven’t been there.
I have mastered the art of taking time before buying anything. I also try to explain to a friend if I am at a crossroads of either buying or letting go.
Most times, we don’t know there is a difference between want and need because of love at first sight. Asking someone might help.
I love tips 5 & 7. 5 is important for everyone, we have been deceived to believe that we are saving money when we go for discounted goods (lol), my eyes do clear.
For 7, I have found myself several times letting go of buying something because my credit card isn’t near (this is my table)
All the tips are helpful.
Couldn’t help but scream for joy reading this article. . truly intentional limited cash develops your Survival skills . .by force!! – Lock your Funds today & Help your future finances!
As an ex – shopaholic., such habits comes with sinking emptiness and a certain point in Life it could be quite destructive.
Cowrywise indeed makes such transformation journey a lil’ easier.
????ope why did I have to open your mail just let me get this ear pod on discount in peace na ??