As an entrepreneur, there are countless moments when you feel like not showing up. Imagine salaries are due in a week and your cash flow is airtight. Personally, these are the moments I literally feel sick. However, miracles do happen when your knees touch the ground and your prayers serenade the skies.
In 2021, My PA scheduled this interview because she believed it will be a good opportunity for our company’s brand. It was one of those moments I had zero interest in being a spokesperson. To top it off, I was only informed just the day before so I definitely decided not to show up for this interview on a Friday morning at 8am.
But I’m certainly glad I sucked it up. Since this interview — which has surprisedly accumulated over 6,000 views — I’ve spoken to aspiring entrepreneurs from all over the world who share a common interest: “Doing Business In Africa.” The beauty about my journey is that I’ve been fortunate (and stressed out 😅) to be involved in different lines of businesses as an operator and an investor on the continent. And since to whom much is given, much is expected, I’m always happy to share the few insights I’ve accumulated over the years.
Just last week, I wrapped up a call with a gentleman based in the UK. Lost, confused, yet hungry- I sensed in his tonality. It reminded me of myself from a few years ago. It then suddenly dawned on me: God puts a red carpet on our path so others can benefit from our learnings and seamlessly dance around our mistakes. The moments we are reluctant to show up could be the exact moments our service as doers are needed most.
Moving forward, I’m striving to tweak my mindset from “I’ve got to do this” to “I get to do this.” Because getting to do this [share your gift] is truly a blessing not everyone has the opportunity to experience.