The Truth - 44

 

The Truth - 44

 

 

The Truth, The Whole Truth and Nothing But The Truth

 

There once were two friends - A and B.

An opportunity to start off a franchise business was presented to B by his best friend A; he told his friend that it was a nice idea and a good opportunity but that he did not have the money to come into it then (an excuse).

A offered to bear the initial cost of entry and which B would refund when he makes a profit but he turned it down on the excuse that he does not believe in taking a loan to start a business (another excuse).

After several attempts to bring B into the business, A decided to let well alone.

They still remained very good friends and each time they met up, B would always inquire from A how the business was doing and A would always reply - so, so - not willing to continue further discussion on the business with B since he was not interested.

3 years down the line and B came home one day to find an invitation card waiting for him on his dining table and it was from A his good friend who was being honoured by the Company he had taken up their franchise.

Not only was he being given a car but he also was launching his very own outlet at a busy side of the town where the rent was on top of the iroko tree

Immediately B picked up his phone and put a call through to A asking him if it was the same business he invited him to join 3 years back that was honouring him - Yes, A answered and is it the Company that was renting the shop for him - No, A answered. He explained that he got to the level in the Company where with a cash support and his own funds accumulated through his savings, he could rent the place.

I hope to see you at the ceremony, A called out but B told him that he won't be able to make it because he had prior engagements but that he would come over to the house for a drink (a dodging remark).

But the truth was that B was regretful that he did not join his friend when he was invited and did not want to feel ashamed should he be spotted by those who knew the efforts his friend had made.

Most times we never know which business would escalate and which would die but taking the first step is always essential in that process and that is why the Good Book advises us to "sow in the morning and not neglect to sow in the evening too because we do not know which seed would sprout and bear much fruits" (paraphrased)

Another opportunity is coming your way, take a good look at it and then jump in and be on the driver's seat.

Now that is *The Truth, the WHOLE Truth and nothing but the Truth*

--------------------------Jerry -the First

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