Fashion icon and socialite Osebo the Zaraman has advised young people to prioritize smart thinking over sheer hard work if they want to achieve financial success.
Speaking in a recent interview at the 40th birthday celebration of renowned business mogul and serial investor Richard Nii-Armah Quaye, Osebo shared his perspective on attaining wealth.
When asked how one could achieve success like Quaye, he pointed out that many young people today are unwilling to endure the hardships that Quaye experienced on his journey.
“You can’t just be like him. I’ve listened to one of his interviews. This guy has really suffered. And what he went through, most of the young guys today will not go through. Even when you ask them to do it, they won’t do it. So, it’s not easy to be like him,” he said.
On the topic of working hard, Osebo also acknowledged the popular advice to “work smart,” adding that true success requires a combination of intelligence and effort.
“Have you seen any rich man who is foolish before? You need to get a brain. If you don’t have sense, you won’t get money. So, you need to have sense before you think about how to get money. You need to use your brain to get money.
“Not too much hard work, but then you can use your brain and get money. So, if you want to be like him (Quaye), trust me, it’s not going to be easy. You can be more than him, but you need to use your brain,” he said.
