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Self-made man
SELF-MADE MAN

Definition: A man who has materially succeeded in life by his own efforts and capacity without advantages of influential connections, etc.
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* All ten elements should be in.


1. (Reserved.) (Inherited zilch!) (To emphasize, see definition.)

2. Earnings won't include illicit funds (no ill-gotten gains).

3. Fulfilling all due legal obligations, i.e. paying tax, etc.

4. Success attained gradually or steadily (not grass to grace).

5. Keeps reserves and savings, i.e., planning for a rainy day.

6. Still 'working', investing well (decent standard of living).

7. Doesn't hide secret of success and is able to mentor others.

8. Would be prepared for unexpected bad turn (no grace to grass)

9. Lifestyle, and/or last Will and Testament, if any, reflects the premium or value placed by this person, on working hard and dignity of honest labour.

10. Almighty God not given credit for successes achieved by the (so-called) self-made man.That is, man believes the breath he takes belongs to him.
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Quote: "He's a self-made man who worships his creator". - William Cowper.

See perfect SENSE OF MATURITY.

Quote: "Some men succeed because they are destined to, but most men succeed because they are determined to". - Greame Clegg.
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See perfect SENSE OF WRONGDOING.

Quote: "True love is like ghosts, which everybody talks about but few have seen". - William Shakespeare.
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See perfect SENSE OF CIVIC PRIDE.

Quote: "True success is about a passion to create a better world, live a life that you can look back on and be truly proud". - Dr. Ola Orekunrin.

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