Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has recounted on a period in his life when he borrowed money to maintain a certain lifestyle, saying he eventually realised that genuine happiness is more valuable than trying to impress others
Speaking in latest episode of the MENtality podcast, the actor admitted that he once felt pressured to keep up appearances by spending heavily on fashion, expensive accessories and other luxury items.
Timini revealed that he was an avid perfume collector with about 150 bottles but later concluded that the money could have been better invested in assets such as land.
He said:
“There will always be a newer watch, a newer car. I used to be a perfume collector. I had about 150. But I realised that I could have invested the money I spent acquiring perfumes in purchasing land… I’m not trying to talk down on having a nice car or watch. But are you doing it for yourself or because of peer pressure? Are you genuinely happy with it? And without it, would you still be happy?”
The actor encouraged people to focus less on external validation and more on finding contentment, stressing that life naturally comes with both good and difficult seasons.
According to him, he has experienced financial struggles but refused to let them define his outlook on life.
“There are times when I have been broke, but my energy is always the same because I found a way to be happy with whatever I have. For people who are watching me, I always try to let them know that there will be bad and good days. And if you dwell on the bad days and you can’t find yourself, you can’t step out or create content, that means you are living a lie. And I wonder how long you can live that lie. I used to be that guy who lived a fake life and borrowed to impress people. But not anymore,” he added.
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