My brothers, let me tell you something they don’t teach you in business school. A man can build a company like a mountain, but if he has no discipline, even a small wind can bring everything down.
Yes, I’m talking about womanizing.
You see, in Africa, we have a saying: “He who chases two rats at once, catches none.” But some men? They are not chasing rats—they are chasing skirts, and forgetting their business. Before they know it, the same hands that were counting profits are now scratching their heads, wondering how the empire collapsed overnight.
Let’s break it down, piece by piece.
1. When Mind Is Not at Home, the Fire Burns the Hut
A man who spends his nights chasing women and his days pretending to run a business is only fooling himself. Business requires full attention. Eyes on the numbers. Ears on the market. Hands on the wheel. But womanizing? It’s like driving a bus while watching TikTok.
Soon, mistakes happen. Clients are unhappy. Staff lose direction. Contracts are missed. Why? Because oga was busy taking someone’s daughter to the lodge instead of reviewing the financials.
Your business needs a leader, not a lover boy.
2. Money That Follows Pleasure Does Not Multiply
Womanizing is expensive. Don’t let the devil lie to you. First, you start buying gifts. Then hotel bills. Then weekend trips. Then you’re funding rent for a side chick. And maybe even giving her a job in your company just to keep her close—eh! That’s when wahala starts.
Business money is not for romance. It is meant for growth, salaries, and investment. Once you start mixing the two, it’s like fetching water with a basket—nothing stays.
I know one guy, let’s call him Mr. K. Big businessman in town. He used to drive a Prado, now he’s trekking. Why? He used company money to impress slay queens. Even borrowed from the business account to take three women to Zanzibar. When the tax man came knocking, he was broke like a church mouse. That’s how empire turned to ashes.
3. When You Eat Where You Work, the Place Smells Bad
Let’s talk about sleeping with employees. Hmmm. This one has killed many businesses in silence.
Once the boss starts romancing the secretary or making funny advances to the cleaner, trouble is loading. Maybe she agrees, maybe she doesn’t. Either way, the work environment becomes heavy like wet firewood. Favoritism enters. Gossips start. HR becomes a war zone. Talented staff begin to resign quietly.
Soon, you’re left with only those who say yes to you, not those who challenge you to do better.
Clients also notice these things, my friend. Investors will not put money where there is scandal and drama. People want to do business where there is dignity and focus—not where the boss is chasing love stories like a Nollywood actor.
4. Reputation Is Like an Egg—Once It Falls, You Can’t Pick It Up Whole.
In this digital age, one small scandal can go viral faster than a village rumour. One video. One voice note. One leaked text. And boom—your name is in the mud.
No investor wants to be associated with a “womanizer CEO.” Customers start to whisper. Partners pull out. Even your employees start calling you “the lover boy boss” behind your back.
You may think it’s just fun. But ask yourself—what does your name represent?
Even in African tradition, a man’s name is his legacy. Don’t use it to gather cheap pleasure and end up burying the business you sweat to build.
5. The Ego That Grows With the Waist Will Soon Collapse
Let’s not forget—womanizing often comes with pride. A man starts feeling untouchable. He begins to think rules don’t apply to him. “I’m the boss,” he says, “I do what I want.”
That kind of ego brings downfall. You start making bad decisions. You hire people based on beauty, not skills. You ignore red flags. You chase vanity instead of vision.
Before long, your business is just a building with no heartbeat. Your people leave. Your partners lose trust. And you sit alone, wondering where it all went wrong.
Conclusion: Hold Yourself Before the World Holds You Accountable
My brother, my sister—no one is saying you shouldn’t enjoy life. But there is time for everything. If you want to run a successful business, you must run it with discipline, focus, and respect—for yourself and for others.
Remember, “the man who climbs a tree to look for honey must first make sure he won’t fall and break his neck.” Business is the tree. Women may be the honey. But if you fall, you lose both the honey and your bones.
Build wisely. Lead with sense. And don’t let the pleasures of today destroy the legacy of tomorrow.
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