Bayode Treasures-Olawunmi

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When God gives wisdom, it changes the way you make decisions, the way you treat people, and the way you see life.

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Joshua 1:9

Opening a U.S. business bank account as an international founder is hard. Most banks require things like a U.S. address, SSN, or physical presence. For founders building global companies from outside the U.S., that’s often a major barrier. However, a few modern banks and fintech platforms are making this much easier. Here are 5 options many international founders use: 1. Mercury Great for tech startups and SaaS companies. You can open an account remotely, with no monthly fees, and in many cases no SSN required. Important note: Mercury no longer supports founders from Nigeria. 2. Brex Built for venture-backed startups. It helps companies build business credit, manage spending, and earn competitive APY on balances. 3. Wise Business Excellent for international payments. You get multi-currency accounts and significantly lower foreign exchange fees compared to traditional banks. 4. Grey Business A modern platform designed for global founders. You can create and manage USD accounts and receive international payments easily. 5. Novo A simple, low-fee banking option designed for small to medium-sized businesses. Clean interface and easy integrations with business tools. The reality is this: We’re entering a world where founders can build global companies from anywhere. But infrastructure like banking, payments, and compliance still determines how fast you can move. Knowing the right tools can save you months of friction. If you're an international founder, which banking platform has worked best for you?

99% of success in business depends on these 5 things. Gut

Data matters, but your gut decides. The best Founders trust their instincts when the numbers are unclear. Speed of Execution Everytime a new product launched there’s always an “I had that idea” in the comment section. Ideas don’t make money, execution does. The fastest mover wins the market. Distribution The best product in the world loses without attention. You must learn to sell, and build audience. Consistency Showing up every day when no one is clapping. Consistency builds trust. Customer Obsession. Listen to customers like they’re your board of directors. Adapt fast. Over-deliver. That’s how you keep winning. All the best.

I've been working for extremely wealthy people under ndas and moral turpitude Clauses my whole life and I have learned one thing = You waste most of your health trying to attain wealth, then you waste all that wealth trying to prolong your health, when you should have been focused on family and friends the entire time because you can't take any of it with you when you die and no one will appreciate what you had to do to earn it whoever you leave it to..... period. 100% truth. Take it or leave it.

“How can I lose when I came here with nothing”

Dear young Nigerian, The world gives way to a man or a woman who knows where they are heading to. To earn that right of way, you must commit to self discovery, self evaluation,and self improvement. What you put in, is what you get out. Your actions and inactions shape your life!

@Tunde_OD Hmmmm! This came from the place of contentment and reflection.

When you hear some of us talk about God, it's not that we are trying to sound holy. It's because we've seen him come through in ways words can't explain. Personally it's God always!

@asemota So sorry for this loss. My condolences.

I have just received the most shocking news in my life. My brother, my friend, my cofounder and one of the two executors of my will, died this week at age 54. Salil Narayanan has left a hole in my life and this world that will forever be empty.

"...I will be with you always, until the end of the age." Matthew 28:20

How do you get out of financial and economic doldrums? I was reading this week about Uber CEO Dara's daily routine, and something hit me. He got Uber out of a slump by optimizing his lifestyle to do as much as possible to make this happen. A lot of us would be in a financial slump, but instead of optimizing everything we have to get out of it, we either give excuses and distract ourselves or pray for miracles and helpers. The first thing to ask yourself when you are in financial doldrums is whether you are healthy and functional. If you are healthy and functional, getting out becomes exponentially easier than you think. The worst place to be is broke and in poor health. Once you have your health, check your relationships and friendships. Be brutally honest with those close to you about your situation and ask for advice on how to get out, rather than loans or handouts. The advice may also come with financial help to dig you out of the hole if you are lucky. If you are unlucky, you will have a friend who stays at your house where you are broke and have no food, but goes out to buy a Pizza to eat, then comes back to you with one slice. This really happened to me. Avoid friends who arent useful. The most important assets you have are your health, your sanity, and your skills. Don't start forcing yourself to learn new skills when you are desperate. Leverage your existing advantages first to achieve a basic level of stability before acquiring new ones. I once was so broke that I started writing articles to make money to survive. A lot of clients owed me, and there were bills to pay from the little I had already made. I was left with nothing after the bills were settled. I decided to use what I had to get more, and nothing was too little. A hundred dollars a week when you are broke does wonders. The trick is not to get stuck in survival mode. The biggest problem when coming out of financial doldrums is the comfort zone. People adapt too easily to survival mode, and they no longer lack the will to push further and beyond. You need motivation and reminders, something to look forward to. I keep picturing my kids in expensive schools I paid for, and doing very well in life afterwards. It is not about my comfort but theirs; my early comfort today will deny them of theirs tomorrow. Community is the most underrated wealth hack. A lot of people believe this trope of locking in and locking everyone out when the real thing you should do is to "Lock on" to your community. To get out of the doldrums, you need to lock on to a community that will get you out of it and even provide volunteer services to those who need it when necessary. I have seen young people come to me with sob stories of how they are in despair, and I ask them what they can do for me, and they are lost. I have even given a few of them opportunities where they could not perform up to par. You also have to be honest with yourself about your capabilities and skills. I was so annoyed by that young lady who was telling people to fake customers yesterday, because there are so many people available to help that you wouldn't need to fake anything. People pay me for consultation via @Calendly to help them today because I have volunteered and still volunteer to help a lot of people for free. Doing that has helped me develop the skill of discernment and build a community I can leverage to help others. Most of the help I give people who book to speak with me is direction and connections with those who can help them further. In summary, if you are well and alive, then get moving. Don't succumb to self-pity, and nothing is too small for you to make. Someone once paid me $50 at the right time, and it changed a lot of things for me. Optimize and grow from what you have and stop fantasizing about what you don't have yet, while still keeping a goal on the horizon. Prayers work, but you also have to realize that good health and a sound mind is the answer to many prayers already.

My favorite quote from Atomic Habits by James Clear: "It doesn't make sense to continue wanting something if you're not willing to do what it takes to get it. If you don't want to live the lifestyle, then release yourself from the desire. To crave the result but not the process is to guarantee disappointment."

@subomiplumptre @asemota Hmmm! This is so deep. May the Lord save us from the trap of Solomon. Too much money makes one god. And a god believes nor fear no god (God) because a god believes in self sufficiency! Hence a trap for us human.

"One day you will be rich enough to finance sin. When that happens, beg God to save you from yourself." ~ Leke Alder