- Kelvin Diamond revealed that sometimes a person’s biggest support would come from strangers.
- He further stated that at times, so many people we call our friends doesn’t want us to be more successful or better than them.
Entrepreneur Kelvin Diamond highlights the unexpected sources of encouragement that can shape our journey to success.
Diamond revealed that sometimes, our most significant support comes from people we’ve never met before. According to him, these strangers, unburdened by personal history or biases, offer a fresh perspective and genuine encouragement than the friends we have always known.
Diamond further suggested that our friends may not always have our best interests at heart. While we rely on them for companionship and shared experiences, they might secretly harbor feelings of envy or competition, noting that sometimes when we strive for success, some friends may subtly discourage us, fearing that our achievements will overshadow their own.
He said:
“your biggest support would come from strangers. Most of your friends truly never want you to be successful or better than them.”
In another story, Nollywood actor, Sam Dede seeks financial support for bedridden filmmaker, Reginald Ebere.
The actor and another filmmaker, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen made the appeal on the set of the return of the 2001 hit film Issakaba, written by Reginald.
In a video shared by actress Iyabo Ojo on Instagram, Sam and Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen could be seen asking for financial support for the ailing filmmaker.
Sam Dede said:
“Reginald Ebere wrote the very first script of Issakaba and incidentally it was I who changed the name of the lead character to Ebube.
Today Reginald Ebere is bedridden. He suffered stroke two times but very strong-willed person. He is still moving on but he is a bad shape, If you live in that concept of truth and justice, please let us find a way to support Reginald Ebere.
If there is anything you can do to support him, please look him up to support him.”
Lancelot Oduwa immediately organised a fundraiser on set and many of his colleagues donated money to the actor. Sam Dede and Lancelot Oduwa donated N100k each to the sick actor.
