Summary
The article discusses Kimanzi Constable's journey to earning a million dollars and the unexpected challenges that came with it, particularly in managing expectations from friends and family for financial support. Constable describes how his lack of early financial education affected his spending habits and led to difficulties in maintaining relationships due to increased demands for money.
Key Facts
- Kimanzi Constable grew up with little financial education and did not learn about saving or investing as a child.
- He started making money as a young adult by driving trucks and running a successful bakery business.
- As his business grew, so did requests from family and friends for financial help, which he initially found hard to refuse.
- Constable faced pressure from family abroad to send money, using emotional tactics to guilt him into providing support.
- He eventually sold his bakery business and started an online educational course business, increasing his earnings.
- Despite earning a million dollars in 2023, Constable found that relationships were strained by the expectation that he should pay for everything.
- He experienced increased financial demands, with people often expecting him to cover costs during social outings.
