WHY DO WE BURY OUR DREAMS ?

 It was the late Dr. Myles Munroe who noted that the wealthiest place in the world was the cemetery. This is because so many people die with their dreams not acted upon. Did we know that the greatest companies in the world started as mere ideas. KFC which is now a global company was started by Colonel Sanders at the age of 65 years in his retirement. Was it easy for him? No. His idea was rejected by several investors but he continued to believe in his vision. Equity Bank started as a building society in Kenya and today it is one of the biggest financial conglomerates in Africa. The question is what of the founders had feared to dream big? 

In a nation where over 70% of the population is below 30years the youth have a lot of potential. Unfortunately a number of them are unaware of the enormous potential that they hold. In a Daily Monitor article that appeared on 24th May 2025 there was a head line that read that many of Uganda's youths were addicted to gambling. The youths are the future leaders of Uganda but if the majority are addicted to short cuts to progress then where is the nation heading. I normally mentor several university students but to my surprise a number of them do not believe in their dreams and the university courses that they are pursuing Some even pursue the courses for their parents. Others just read to pass exams. They have no bigger purpose beyond their university course. Did we know that Psalms Industries started as a university project? Do we know that Microsoft a company founded by Bill Gates was formed at university? Today Bill Gates is one of the wealthiest men in the world. Grameen Bank which is a pace setter in the Microfinance industry in the world started as a project in Bangladesh to support poor people.

The major lesson from the above examples is that we should never discount our ideas. Most of the greatest inventors of the world such as Thomas Edison was laughed at while trying to make a light bulb. It is said he failed over 1000 times. However he believed in his vision. Today we have the light bulb. This is to encourage the dear reader that we should not expect an instant applause for our ideas. However we should act regardless of the consequences.

HOWTO ACT ON OUR IDEAS

1.Think long term

2.Write down your ideas

3. Act on your idea

4.Start small

5. Believe in your ideas

6.Pray for your ideas

7. Associate with successful people

8.Learn from your failures

No idea is too small or insignificant. Do you know that there are entrepreneurs who have built companies out of garbage collection. When Uganda Funeral Services was starting people doubted its viability. Today we have so many funeral companies. 

For individual and corporate financial literacy training contact:

Coach Phillip Kiryowa

Personal Finance Coach(CMA)

Master Trainer, Bank of Uganda

Founder, Advanced Empowerment Link

0752615916

For Financial Freedom and Sustainable Enterprises 

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