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Don't get discouraged when things happen

You have to be very honest, very strategic, and know exactly what you are doing. Don't get discouraged when things happen - there must be ups and downs in life. Once you are focused and you know what you are doing, you'll get there.

This is what I want to be remembered for

I want to be remembered as someone who freed Africa from exporting only raw materials and importing goods. I want to industrialize Africa - that's what I want to be remembered for.

God is real. Even if I just look at myself, I know God is real.

Build more than wealth

Don't build a business only to make money. Build it to leave a legacy and create wealth for other people.

What successful people have in common

Successful people are highly focused. They understand their business deeply, and that's what sets them apart.

Love your business. Know your business

I love what I do, and I know what I do very well. If you don't truly understand your business, you cannot run it.

Make your work your passion

I don't have many hobbies. My number one hobby is my business.

Success doesn't require losing your humility

I've been humble all my life. I come from a family that has always been humble. They taught me discipline and to stay very, very down to earth.

I don't really look at net worth. It's very distracting.

That's why the customer is king

Treat the customer like a king. If you don't sell your goods, you can't grow. That's why the customer is king.

Produce what you used to import.

The real future is Africa

In Africa, 70% of the population is below 30 years of age. We have 60% of the world's arable land, two-thirds of the world's mineral resources. By 2050 we'll be 2.5 billion people. The real future is Africa.

When you import everything, you're importing poverty and exporting jobs.

Asia was developed by Asians. Africa must be developed by Africans.

Create value, don't just export it

We should create productive things, not remain exporters of raw materials while importing finished products.

Do your best, leave the rest, but live life making a mark.

Think global, act local

Any business worth its onions has to think global, but I call it local - think global, act local.

Success demands sacrifice

Building a business requires sacrifice. You can't be on a business trip and at the same time be at every school dinner, school play, or family event. Something has to give.

Nothing good comes easy

People will doubt you - that's normal. Nothing good comes easy. But with the right mindset and unwavering focus, the difference becomes clear.

Understand their threshold

In every negotiation, understand what you want, then ask the other side: “Where and how do you see this deal closing?” Get a feel for their threshold.

The three steps of negotiation

Listen. Agree or disagree. Close. Those are the three steps of negotiation.

My strength was the ability to smell, see, feel, and touch a deal.

Once you can drive yourself with zeal and determination, you can always make a difference.

Success belongs to those who keep trying

Like everything in life, I've had failures. But you get up, try again, and keep trying.