Aliko Dangote didn’t start with wealth — he built it from scratch. As a young boy in Kano, Nigeria, he sold newspapers and sweets just to make pocket money. While his friends spent theirs, he saved every naira. That mindset never changed. In his 20s, Dangote borrowed a small loan from his uncle to start trading cement, sugar, and rice. He didn’t waste time showing off — he worked, invested, and reinvested every profit. Years later, he didn’t just sell products — he built industries. From sugar refineries to cement factories, he turned local trade into global empire. Today, Aliko Dangote is Africa’s richest man, worth billions — but his story is more than money. It’s about vision, patience, and discipline. From selling newspapers to owning empires — that’s not luck. That’s legacy. So tell me, what’s stopping you from starting small today?