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Kayode Adegoye, ACI 🕊

@iamkayodea

Asset Management | RedGranite Africa | Chartered Multi-Asset Investment Manager | Strategy Consultant | Critical Thinker | Delicate Billionaires Club

Lagos, Nigeria Katılım Ağustos 2009
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Kayode Adegoye, ACI 🕊@iamkayodea·
Delayed Gratification Remember that exhilarating feeling of your very first paycheck? Suddenly, the world felt full of possibilities—new gadgets, trendy dinners, city breaks. It’s natural to want to taste the fruits of your labor right now. But there is a quiet power in pausing before you spend. In the world of personal finance, we call this delayed gratification. It’s not about denying yourself joy forever; it’s about prioritizing your future self. Think of it this way: every dollar you invest today is a small seed you’re planting. Over time, with the magic of compound growth, that seed can grow into a mighty tree. By choosing to invest rather than consume everything immediately, you’re building a safety net and creating genuine, long-term wealth. However, I know what you might be thinking: "What about the life I want to live now?" This is where the fear of denied gratification creeps in. But it doesn’t have to be that way. A structured approach eliminates the guilt. Automate a significant portion of your savings into your investment accounts first—pay your future self. Then, give yourself permission to enjoy the rest. Later, as your portfolio grows, you can even implement a rule: take a small, planned profit to fund a specific “vanity” purchase. That new watch or dream vacation feels infinitely better when you know your core financial foundation is still intact and growing. It’s about balance, not deprivation.
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Lagos state government needs to have more stricter punishments for those that violate environmental and sanitation laws. The monitoring should be done at LGA level, with oversight from the State govt
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@geekyjenise There's actually good cause for that. The other Gospels were written while Peter was still alive. Hence, if word got out during that time, he could have been tried and found guilty in a court of law.
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1. Drink water, put a bottle by your bedside, drink when you wake 2. Ask your friend abroad to buy your multi-vitamins. Take them daily 3. Stop taking soda and “juice”, eat the fruit with the pulp, chew an orange, don't drink orange juice. 4. Slow down on the carbs, garri, jollef and amala, and do more protein. Termites are high in protein if you can't afford beef. ( I didn't stutter) 5. Sleep longer, weekends are for sleep, not just parties and watching football. 6. Take your holidays, do not exchange them for cash and work all year round. Go to a village or slow area for a holiday once in a while to decouple. Travelling to the UK or Dubai to shop in malls and eat a burger is not a holiday 7. Slow down on salt and sugar, think more of ginger and turmeric 8. Eat suya, eat the vegetables, onions and tomatoes too, all join 9. Slow down on white bread, pasta, etc. Brown rice 👍 is Ofada rice brown? Does anyone know? 10. Have sex regularly. A blow job is not sex 11. Stretch, walk, move. Yoga is good. 12. Be happy, watch comedies, laugh 13. Have an emergency fund. Looking for urgent N10,000 on “Tuesday” will cause hypertension faster than salt. 14. Buy a plant, have a garden, sha touch soil once in a while 15. Be careful with the news you listen to, don't be naive, but don't dwell in the comfort of mockers 16. Fall in love, not mandatory but recommended. Yes, you can love the company of someone, all join. 17. Use deodorant, not Antiperspirants. 18. Guys, change your boxers daily, even if they do not smell. A beard has to be combed and maintained. It's not fallow land 19. Ladies, you also look beautiful without a wig or nail extensions, plus you save money 😉 20. Don't bleach your skin This is financial advice
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I think different audiences appreciate different things differently. When going to social groups, it’s important to knw the calibers of people there and dress accordingly. When it’s time to pull up on full drip, you would know. The temperature in the room matters.
Tune, MBA, CISSP@CartuneNetwerk

A weird experience that most people will never relate to is how embarrassing having the nicest car and watch amongst people with more wealth and IRL clout than you. It switches your perspective

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Kayode Adegoye, ACI 🕊@iamkayodea·
*The Power of Viewing Savings as Capital: Fueling Sustainable Growth* Savings and capital are often conflated, yet they represent fundamentally different mindsets. Savings are idle reserves—money parked in low-yield bank accounts for safety or short-term needs. Capital, by contrast, is dynamic wealth actively deployed to generate more wealth. The key distinction lies in purpose: savings protect what you have; capital multiplies it through productive use. People should reframe their savings as potential capital because stagnant accounts erode value. Inflation silently diminishes purchasing power, while routine bank interest rarely outpaces it. Deploying savings into sustainable investments—stocks, index funds, green bonds, or real estate—drives capital appreciation. These vehicles harness compounding, market growth, and dividends, turning static funds into engines of long-term prosperity. Instead of merely “setting money aside,” you actively build assets that appreciate over time, outpacing inflation and securing financial independence. Routine capital contribution refers to the disciplined, periodic addition of fresh funds into an investment portfolio—monthly transfers, automated salary deductions, or annual bonuses reinvested consistently. This practice is vital to capital growth because it leverages dollar-cost averaging and compounding. Even modest, regular infusions accelerate exponential appreciation: each contribution earns returns on returns, magnifying wealth far beyond lump-sum savings alone. The perspective gap is profound. Savings embody fear—hoarding against uncertainty—while capital embodies vision: calculated risk for reward. Shifting to a capital mindset fosters discipline, financial literacy, and resilience. It transforms money from a static buffer into a strategic tool, aligning daily habits with wealth creation. Ultimately, the right perspective and mindset determine financial success. Viewing savings as deployable capital cultivates proactive stewardship, turning ordinary earners into investors who achieve generational wealth. Passive saving preserves; active capital builds empires. Adopt this lens today—your future self will thank you.
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