When I die, I will take my ideas with me. They will not be replicated as they were customised for me by the person who sent me here
My only asset in this world is my ideas. I package them, turn them into products and sell them in ice cube boxes
They are fluid and flow ceaselessly through different myriads seeking evaluation and execution
Speaking with Tayo Elesin this morning, the issue of inheritance came up
She said, ” Edgar, I like and can see what you are doing with DOS, and I wonder if you are thinking of succession planning?
Who would you hand over to, or are you grooming someone
I smiled. Tayo, when I am gone, DOS will die with me. It will, however, break into small compnents and people will take each component and grow it into huge slabs of profound ideas
I look forward to my leaving, cos I would then be able to take a well deserved rest from the constant barrage of ideas that keeps my head churning with seeking execution strategies
My ideas are simple; it’s the audacity to even have the thoughts that is the issue with people, and with me
Some of us believe that we do not have the right to envision, let alone dare to execute, and this is why we quickly bury the thoughts and move on
I do not fear my thoughts; I encourage even the weirdest and pursue them so vigorously that the courage I envisage in pushing them can power a skyscraper
Tayo wants Obey in London, and I want Zik in London, and after a bit of argument, I say let’s do both and end by saying, it will be crazy, and she says, you are mad
I was mad when we did Emir Sanusi in two cities, on the same day and at the same time.
I reminded her that I had only N30,000 in my pocket, the day I said we should swap KSA for Kashimawo in London
Life after me will be fun, cos it will give birth to so many ideas, as it will form a delta of ideas from those who have watched me closely
I really do not want successors; I do not want to train any, as I want my contributions to life to end when I’m gone, so that they can be appreciated and ensure the richness that will inspire others.
Let’s look forward to life after me, for then will you now see my true essence – when I’m no more
Hmmmm
Duke of Shomolu
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