Star footballer Victor Osimhen recently shared a raw and honest story that perfectly illustrates a growing problem: the sense of entitlement.He spoke about a childhood friend who, despite receiving €5,000 for a business, was ungrateful and demanded a much larger sum, based on a rumor he read in the news. Osimhen was rightly frustrated, noting that €5,000 is a huge amount of money in Nigeria, even if it’s considered a smaller sum in Europe.
The core of his message is a powerful one. He pointed out that nobody ever gave him a single dollar when he was hustling to make it, and that his success came from his own hard work. This makes his message about appreciation even more meaningful.
His words resonate deeply. It’s easy to look at successful people and feel they owe us something, or that their wealth makes our demands for financial help insignificant. Osimhen’s experience is a strong reminder that gifts, no matter the size, should be met with gratitude, not expectations. We should respect the hustle and sacrifices that led to that success, and not see it as a limitless resource for our own benefit.
