When I picked up Femi Otedola’s Making It Big, I didn’t expect it to hit me the way it did. It’s not just a business book or another story of success. It’s more like sitting down with someone who has walked through fire, made mistakes, learned lessons, and is now giving you the raw truth about how to create something meaningful with your life.
One thing that struck me was how practical the book is. Otedola doesn’t paint success as a straight road. He shows you the bumps, the failures, the doubts, and how those very moments can become your greatest teachers.
For me, that’s powerful because too often we only hear about the results without understanding the process.
The book is filled with insights on courage, discipline, and the ability to dream beyond your current situation. He makes you realize that thinking small will only keep you stuck where you are, but thinking big stretches your imagination and forces you to prepare for greater opportunities.
It reminded me that big dreams aren’t just for a chosen few. They are for anyone willing to put in the work and stay consistent.
Another point that stood out is how he talks about resilience. Life will always throw challenges at us, but the difference between those who rise and those who give up is mindset. Reading his journey made me stop and ask myself, am I really giving my best to the things I say I want? Or am I letting fear and comfort hold me back?
This isn’t the kind of book you read and put aside. It’s the kind you sit with, reflect on, and then decide to take action. Because at the heart of it, Making It Big is not about Otedola’s story alone. It’s about your story, your potential, and how far you’re willing to push yourself.
Reading Making It Big leaves you with more than just stories of success. It challenges you to pause and look inward. The question that lingers is simple but deep: Am I stretching myself enough, or am I holding back out of fear or comfort? That thought alone is enough to spark a shift in how you see your own journey.
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