LESSONS FROM THE IROKO TREE.

Do you know?

The average life span of the Iroko tree is said to be between 200- 400 years. Many of us will be born after the Iroko tree has been planted and will exit long before it but the Iroko will still stay standing.

How is that possible?

 

The Iroko tree deepens its root as far as it can. It keeps spreading its root deeper into the soil, gaining depth and gathering momentum; knowing fully it will be around for a very long time and therefore it needs to prepare for the heavy rainfall, the storms that do come, the dry harmattan weather but the deeper its root, the better it can stand firm in the day of trouble.

Build up your strength!

The storms of life will come unannounced and it may happen at your weakest, most vulnerable point but when your roots go deep and strong, the storms will only come and go, but you will remain stable, unshaken. 

Whatever you do, please, deepen your root in rich soil that will allow you to stretch, spread and stand firm. This will enable you to withstand whatever storms that may arise! 

For your finances: Your Emergency fund is your Iroko tree when life throws its surprises at you. Imagine your child suddenly falls sick and needs to be admitted, your car developed issues and the engine has to be replaced, suddenly there is a need to downsize at the office and your name was included in the list of those asked to leave? What will you do? Who will you run to?

 Where is your Iroko tree?

Please plant one today by starting your emergency fund with just N5,000 you can build one that will stand in as your deep root but don’t wait until life shows up with its surprises.

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