Words on The Scale✍ ⚖️

Around this time August last year, I was in the market for a car. Like many people, I wanted something reliable, decent-looking, and most importantly affordable based on the money I had at hand. As I began sharing my plans, a number of friends started offering unsolicited advice. “Why not go for something bigger?” “You should do bank auto-financing!” “How can you, a Nigerian, not drive a luxury car?” Yes, these were the actual comments I received. In their eyes, a car wasn't just a means of transportation; it was a status symbol. They couldn’t understand why I would even consider buying a modest vehicle when I could take out a loan to get something more “flashy.” But I stood my ground. I chose a Renault Captur  simple, functional, and within my budget. And when the criticism came pouring in, I calmly responded: “I cut my coat according to my size. Don’t compare me with Nigerians whose source of income you don’t know.” Some people didn’t get it. To them, life is about appearan...