Why the Physically Challenged Can Make Money

 Have you heard of Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder and other physically challenged persons who are using their God-given talents to earn good money to make a living? Good if you have. Here let me tell you the story of Jose Feliciano who incidentally is less well known as the first two just mentioned. 

Jose Feliciano was born blind in Puerto Rico at a time and in a place where even able-bodied people had a tough time making a living. His handicap notwithstanding, he pursued his passion for music by acquiring an old guitar and teaching himself to play. His passion for music was so great that he at times practiced until his fingers bled. He moved on to become one of the greatest musicians of our time and earned millions of dollars from his works. One of the finest pieces of music ever played is a Christmas carol called “Feliz Navidad.” It was written by Jose Feliciano. 

Just like Jose Feliciano and all others, all you need is to find your passion and deploy it to good use. You too can make money even if you are physically challenged.

 

Money-Making Does not depend on How Educated You Are

This is no longer big news! The man who at some point was the richest in the world, Mr. Bill Gates dropped out of school to pursue his dreams. Many people around the world who are very rich today cannot be said to be well educated in the sense of formal schooling. Many are only well educated from experience in the business world. Back in Nigeria, Prince Samuel Adedoyin is reported to have had only secondary school education but started out in business when he was only 13 years old. He later founded Doyin Investments and started manufacturing household consumables that have been competing favorably with products of multi-nationals like Unilever. His other business interests have spanned Real Estate and Properties, Banking, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Motor Vehicles.  

These are all commendable achievements from a man who did not go beyond secondary school. His success has earned him a lot of respect and recognition at home and abroad. He has made a lot of money from his investments and businesses. As a result, he currently enjoys considerable wealth and comfort from his efforts. A large percentage of successful entrepreneurs in Nigeria have similar low educational background as Prince Adedoyin’s.