What defines happiness?
When a radio host asked Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedol in a phone interview, "Sir, what do you remember that made you the happiest person in your life?"
Femi said:
"I went through the four stages of happiness in life and finally understood what true happiness is."
The first stage was the accumulation of wealth and means. But at this stage, I did not get the happiness that I wanted.
Then came the second stage of collecting valuables and objects. But I realized that the effect of this thing is also temporary and the shine of valuable things does not last long.
Then came the third stage of getting big projects. This was when I held 95% of the diesel supply to Nigeria and Africa. I was also the largest ship owner in Africa and Asia. But even here I did not get the happiness I dreamed of.
At the fourth stage, my friend asked me to buy a wheelchair for disabled children. There are about 200 children in total.
At the request of a friend, I immediately bought wheelchairs.
But a friend insisted that I go with him and give the strollers to the children. I got up and went with him.
There I personally presented these strollers to these children. I saw a strange glow of happiness on the faces of these children. I saw them all sitting in wheelchairs, moving around and having fun.
It's like they've arrived at a picnic spot where they're splitting the jackpot win.
I felt REAL joy inside of me. When I decided to leave, one of the children grabbed my legs. I tried to carefully release my legs, but the child looked at my face and held my legs tightly.
I leaned over and asked the child, "Do you need anything else?"
The answer that this child gave me completely turned my mind around and changed my attitude to life. This child said:
"I want to remember your face so that when I meet you in heaven, I can recognize you and thank you again."
By what deeds will you be remembered,
after your departure, no matter where, whether from the office, or to another world?
Would anyone want to see your face again where it all matters?
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