Tony Elumelu recently had a talk with some group he refered to a RCCGWorldWide on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle.
In his speech with the "group of brilliant teens" Elumelu talked about about his career as a business man and a father that he is.
According to Tony Elumelu, in life's journey, he has learned a whole lot and he was hoping he could help inspire the teens as they gradually enter the next phases of their lives.
Tony Elumelu noted his accomplishment in life is not as a result of having wealthy parents, neither is the fact the he went to the best schools nor that he was the most brilliant in his state or country. He added that a person's circumstances must not defined who they would be in future.
In his words, Tony Elumelu said;
Yesterday, I spoke to a group of brilliant teens at the @RCCGworldwide TEAPZone Teens Career Conference. I told my story as Tony Elumelu, the business man and the father. I have learnt a lot of life lessons on this journey, and I shared with the teens - hoping to inspire them as they move to the next stage of their lives.
I didn’t become the Chairman of UBA Group and Transcorp Group because I had wealthy parents or I went to the best schools, or because I was the most intelligent in my state or country. Your circumstances today must not define your future.
Embrace hard work, discipline and sacrifice: I realized growing up that the way to get to the top is to go the extra mile. Tell yourself that there is no other way to get there if you don’t work hard. Have the discipline to say no to things that don’t serve you, and sacrifice now for future rewards. If you work hard, and are disciplined, you will get what you desire in life.
Be yourself – This was an advice I gave to Oge when she resumed at London School of Economics. There are so many distractions and influences in the world we live in. Overtime, people start to doubt their identity and act in a manner that is alien to them. Don’t go against your values because you want to be perceived as “sociable”. Anyone who doesn’t accept you the way you are, should leave.
Be careful about social Media – It is not everything you see on social media that is real. Do not be drawn in by its influence - it can be misleading at times. That is why discipline is extremely important in your life journey.
Relationships between parents and children: Have a healthy relationship with your parents - Parents correct, they nurture, they teach in different ways and styles - all done out of love and most importantly, to help create a better society for all. To parents, be flexible. Create the opportunity for dialogue with your kids and allow them to share their point of view. We must learn from each other.
Yesterday, I spoke to a group of brilliant teens at the @RCCGWorldWide TEAP Zone Teens Career Conference. I told my story as Tony Elumelu, the business man and the father. I have learnt a lot of life lessons on this journey, and I shared with the teens - hoping to inspire them… pic.twitter.com/bDOYcpKXr0
— Tony O. Elumelu, CFR (@TonyOElumelu) August 20, 2023
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