“Being Broke Is a Choice” — Didi-Omah Augustine Chinazaekpere Sparks Online Debate

A recent Facebook post by businessman, industrialist and investor Didi-Omah Augustine Chinazaekpere has stirred widespread conversation after he boldly stated that “being broke is a choice.”

In his message, Didi-Omah challenged the common belief that poverty or success simply “happens” to people. According to him, life is shaped by daily decisions — the small, quiet choices that often go unnoticed.

“Life moves by choices,” he wrote, explaining that what a person repeatedly decides to do — whether to learn or to waste time, to grow or remain comfortable — gradually determines their future.

Choices Shape Destiny

Didi-Omah argued that financial struggle is not always the result of bad luck or curses, but often a result of repeated decisions. He stressed that discipline, patience, and continuous learning separate those who succeed from those who remain stuck.

Referencing teachings by Nigerian preacher Apostle Joshua Selman, he added that a person’s condition does not determine their destiny — their decisions do. According to him, two people can start from the same place in life but end in completely different situations because of the choices they consistently make.

He described destiny as “direction repeated over time,” emphasizing that greatness does not happen by accident but through daily actions.

Mixed Reactions from Followers

The post quickly drew reactions from followers, with some agreeing and others pushing back.

A Facebook user and top fan, Stephanie Jason Steyn, disagreed with the idea that being broke is a choice. He argued that access to financial capital plays a major role in success. According to him, without money to start a business or invest in an opportunity, a person may remain broke regardless of ambition.

In response, another commenter, Growth Catalyst CEO, Jackson Kingsley Samuel, expanded the discussion beyond financial capital. He suggested that money is only one form of capital and listed five types that can influence success:

Human Capital — skills and knowledge that can be monetized

Social Capital — networks, relationships, and trust

Intellectual Capital — ideas and systems that generate income

Time Capital — especially valuable for young people with energy and risk tolerance

Financial Capital — monetary resources

Samuel argued that focusing only on money can limit progress, adding that other forms of capital can create opportunities even before financial resources are available.

Stephanie later acknowledged Samuel’s explanation, describing him as “financially well educated.” Didi-Omah Augustine also responded positively, praising Samuel’s financial insight.

A Broader Conversation

The exchange highlights an ongoing debate within entrepreneurship and personal development circles: how much of financial success depends on personal responsibility, and how much depends on access to resources and opportunity.

While Didi-Omah's message centers on discipline and accountability, the responses show that many believe structural and financial barriers also play a significant role.

As engagement continues, the discussion reflects a deeper question facing many young professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs — is financial struggle mainly about mindset and decisions, or about access and circumstance?

For now, one thing is clear: the conversation has struck a nerve, and many are thinking more deeply about the role of choice, opportunity, and responsibility in shaping their future.

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