The Igbo Tribe’s Pledge: “No”, is a forbidden word

“Accept all that comes your way and one would be the way.”

(Igbo’s represent a major tribe in Nigeria whom are popular for their extensive trading skills).

Hey…have you ever heard an Igbo man say NO. It’s almost impossible.

Just imagine this scenario.

Me: Hi, I know you sell shoes. But I need to get where I can purchase a car in this market.

Igbo Man: (Looking up excitedly). Yes I know where you can get a car to buy in this market. In fact, my brother sells cars for a living. You can get any car model you want there. (Immediately leaves his shop to take you there).

Okay, that might be a little extreme. But really, you will find it hard to see an Igbo man (trader) ever say NO. He grabs every opportunity that comes his way. Does he think before hand that you will buy the car? I don’t think so. Does he refuse to grab the next opportunity because he failed in the last one? No.

He just takes every opportunity that comes his way.

Believe me, one will eventually work.

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