$50 or a Book? The Hidden Value of Choosing Wisdom Over Cash

once asked someone a simple question:

“Would you rather take $50 in cash or a copy of Making It Big by Femi Otedola?”

Without hesitation, he grabbed the $50. 😄

That reaction says a lot about how most people think.

Fast money is attractive. It solves a need right now. It feels tangible and immediate. But here’s the part many overlook…

That book isn’t just paper and ink.

It’s packed with decades of real business lessons, failures, strategies, and breakthroughs from a man who has actually built wealth—not just imagined it.

Now think about this:

One idea, insight, or strategy from Femi Otedola could be worth far more than $50. Knowledge like that doesn’t just spend money—it multiplies it.

But here’s the reality…

Most people choose what fills their pocket today, not what transforms their life tomorrow. Cash disappears. Wisdom compounds.

Imagine what that same person could build if they understood what Otedola learned over 30+ years in business.

So, the real question isn’t “$50 or a book?”

It’s: short-term gain or long-term growth?

The next time you’re faced with a choice like that, try this:

✅ Choose growth.
✅ Choose knowledge.
✅ Choose mindset over moment.

Because money finishes…
But wisdom? Wisdom multiplies it.

Mimi Awobode 

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