As the week winds down, Friday Cogitations invites you to reflect on the past, embrace the present, and shape your future through the lens of faith, hope, and your unique journey.
Does Being An Intellectual Mean Saying No To Wealth?
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Hi Reader! “Money isn’t everything!” When some people see or hear a comment like this, they have an argument ready. “But money buys you freedom, earns you respect, gives you this, gives you that,” and I'm like, hold on. I said it isn't everything. I didn't say it's nothing or that it’s not important. I want things/experiences that money can get too. I just don't believe it should be the sole, principal motivation of an adult human. A while ago, there were some comments or debates about "Olodo Uprising" which I infer refers to the ability of people getting wealthy or making money from doing non-intellectual stuff online. What's more interesting to me is how these benefactors of our (Nigerians) attention to absurdity, comedy, or profanity seem to mock intellectuals, academicians, civil servants, and bureaucrats. The usual comparison goes - “How much do you have? You don't have money like so and so on social media.” Weeelll, I know a lot of people don't exactly love their jobs and are just doing something to get, maybe temporarily. But career choices aren’t always solely motivated by money. For instance, someone might be motivated by passing down knowledge to the next generation or solving a health care challenge in the country or drawing awareness to mental health challenges and stigmas. Guess what? All these people want money too, but they'll probably choose roles, start businesses, or create content that'll allow them to satisfy their motives and pursue their interests. If they are really excellent, they'll make good money but maybe not like an influencer, comedian, or streamer. In any case, since they're not thinking "make money by any means necessary", they'll be genuinely content as long as they can realize their goals. Or, they'll find other ways to expand their wealth while pursuing their dreams. To maintain brevity, I’ll share more on this in the coming weeks. Alright, that'll be all for now, until next Friday. Light & Increase, Osose Christabel. To share this newsletter, please copy and paste this link: https://osose-friday-cogitations.kit.com/4541619a80
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Friday Cogitations
As the week winds down, Friday Cogitations invites you to reflect on the past, embrace the present, and shape your future through the lens of faith, hope, and your unique journey.
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