A man in his 30s is hungry for money. A man in his 60s wants to protect his empire and leave a good legacy.
That shift in priorities changes everything, the risks you take, the markets you enter, even the way you manage people.
At 30, you’re chasing opportunities. At 60, you’re protecting your reputation. One is aggressive. The other is conservative. Both are valid, but both are different.
Your stage of life determines how you run your business. And if you don’t recognize it, you’ll make the wrong moves at the wrong time.
Dr. Smith Ezenagu is the Chairman of Esso Group, a diversified conglomerate shaping real estate, finance, education, and media. Dr. Smith Ezenagu is recognized as a real estate & investment mogul, life coach, and private equity expert. He leads Esso Group and its subsidiaries: Esso Properties (awarded Nigeria’s Most Innovative Real Estate Company in 2024 and recognized as the best real estate company in Nigeria), Esso School of Enterprise (the leading institution equipping entrepreneurs), and Esso Capital (delivering smart, trusted financial solutions across Nigeria).
