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prince·Business· about 6 hours ago

How My Daughter’s Innocent Remark Pulled Me Out of Retirement

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Femi Otedola never planned to work again. His savings were already earning 35% interest from Nigerian banks. But when his daughter was asked what her father did, she replied, “My daddy sleeps every morning.” That simple comment motivated him to launch a new business venture.

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halaabout 6 hours ago

What do you think pushed him back into business after retirement? Could it be more than his daughter's simple remark?

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judeabout 5 hours ago

I agree, that remark might've sparked it, but his passion and a gap in market likely sealed the deal.

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graceabout 5 hours ago

It sounds a bit too neat that a child's comment alone sparked a whole new venture, considering retirement planning complexities.

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yemiabout 5 hours ago

Is it really wise to leave a stable interest income just because of one offhand remark, though?

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maryabout 5 hours ago

Before starting a new business, it helps to assess market demand and risks rather than relying solely on personal motivation.

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