My neighbour, Desmond, lived in Enugu and was known for finding solutions to problems quickly. He graduated with excellent results and could calculate figures in his head faster than most people could use a calculator.
When he got his first job at a distribution company, his colleagues admired his intelligence. However, Desmond had one weakness: he believed he could figure out anything without asking for advice.
One afternoon, a former schoolmate introduced him to an investment opportunity promising to double his money within three months. Desmond examined the colourful presentation, calculated the promised returns, and convinced himself the numbers made sense.
He invested โฆ850,000 from his savings without checking the company's registration or understanding how it generated profits.