Timini Egbuson: From Borrowed Moments To Personal Milestones

Timini Egbuson, a Nollywood actor, has disclosed that he once took out loans to support his extravagant lifestyle.

In a recent episode of the MENtality podcast, Egbuson talked about how he used to spend a lot of money on fashion and his lifestyle in general, but he eventually came to the realization that genuine happiness is more important than the continual pressure to buy the newest luxury goods and show them off online.

He said, “There will always be a newer watch, a newer car. I used to be a perfume collector. I had about 150. But I realised that I could have invested the money I spent acquiring perfumes in purchasing land…

“I’m not trying to talk down on having a nice car or watch. But are you doing it for yourself or because of peer pressure? Are you genuinely happy with it? And without it, would you still be happy?

“There are times when I have been broke, but my energy is always the same because I found a way to be happy with whatever I have. For people who are watching me, I always try to let them know that there will be bad and good days. And if you dwell on the bad days and you can’t find yourself, you can’t step out or create content, that means you are living a lie. And I wonder how long you can live that lie.

“I used to be that guy who lived a fake life and borrowed to impress people. But not anymore,” Egbuson added.

Many of the world’s wealthiest individuals have experienced difficult times early in their journeys, times when they had to borrow from friends just to make ends meet. These challenging periods served as stepping stones, shaping their resilience and determination. Today, they are enjoying incredible success and riches, standing as living proof that perseverance through hardship can lead to extraordinary achievement. Their stories inspire us all to keep pushing forward, no matter how tough the starting point may seem.