How I made a million on the bed
There are journeys in life that nobody prepares you for. Mine began with an accident that left me paralysed from the neck down, a C4C5 spinal cord injury that turned even the simplest acts—like holding a cup of water—into impossibilities. At first, it felt like the end of everything I knew: my dreams, my freedom, my future. Yet, it was in that bed of limitation that I found a new beginning.
Nigeria’s economy was not encouraging either. Prices were rising, opportunities shrinking, and the average citizen felt abandoned by a system that promised little hope. It seemed laughable, even absurd, to imagine building wealth under such conditions, let alone from a hospital bed. But when life pushes you against the wall, you either surrender or push back. I chose to push back.
This book is not a tale of pity. It is a testimony of grit, resilience, creativity, and faith in action. It is proof that disability is not inability and that financial independence is possible, even when the world believes you are finished. I write not only to tell my story but to inspire millions who may be facing their own prisons of limitation—whether physical, financial, or emotional.
As the African adage says, “When the drumbeat changes, the dancer must change his steps.” My life changed, so I had to change my steps. That change became the foundation of my million-naira story.
Why I Wrote This Book
I wrote this book because I realised that many people are trapped—not by their bodies, not by the economy, but by their minds. They have accepted excuses where solutions exist. They wait for help that may never come, forgetting that true change begins within.
My journey is living proof that questions, mindset, and action can turn even the harshest limitations into platforms of success. I wrote this to tell you: you can rise, you can create, you can build—even on your bed.
The Concept of the Book
The central idea of this book is simple yet powerful: wealth and progress are not determined by physical strength or favourable circumstances, but by mindset, creativity, discipline, and the ability to leverage opportunities.
I made a million not because the economy was kind to me, nor because my condition improved, but because I learned to ask the right questions, build the right mindset, embrace integrity, and convert my skills into income.
Dimensions of the Book
Mental Dimension – Winning begins in the mind. I had to fight self-pity, silence negative thoughts, and cultivate resilience.
Emotional Dimension – I learned to love myself despite my condition, to forgive disappointments, and to respect others in communication.
Spiritual Dimension – Faith and inner conviction gave me strength to rise each day with hope, even when my body refused to cooperate.
Financial Dimension – Through savings, investments, writing, publishing, and buying assets, I created a ladder from lack to abundance.
Social Dimension – Networking, joining associations, and building friendships gave me exposure and platforms that money alone could not buy.
Importance of the Book
It teaches resilience in the face of adversity.
It proves that disability and economic hardship are not the end of productivity.
It empowers the disadvantaged to think, act, and create beyond their circumstances.
It provides practical steps for wealth creation, not just theory.
It shifts focus from begging for help to becoming a helper of others.
As another African adage says, “The child who washes his hands will dine with elders.” This book shows you how to wash your hands with integrity, discipline, and creativity so that doors open to you regardless of your background or condition.
Keys That Unlocked My Journey
Asking the right questions: What can I do to make money without showing my face?
Working on my mindset and confronting weaknesses.
Registering my company, Pikfrank Nig Limited, to operate with legitimacy.
Embracing ghostwriting and publishing as my invisible strength.
Joining writers’ associations that expanded my reach and opportunities.
Communicating with respect and intelligence.
Experimenting with business until I found my lane.
Saving 30% of all income and investing in land and shares.
Releasing expectations from others and choosing to help instead.
Building more friendships than enmities, and choosing love over bitterness.
Benefits of Applying These Principles
Financial Freedom – I moved from lack to abundance by applying discipline.
Social Influence – My associations and respectful communication built strong networks.
Emotional Fulfilment – I found joy in helping others, not just in accumulating wealth.
Spiritual Growth – I discovered the strength of faith and gratitude.
Legacy – Beyond money, I built something that will outlive me—integrity, love, and impact.
As our elders say, “Wealth is like a shadow; if you chase it directly, it runs. If you walk steadily in wisdom, it follows you.”
A Testament of Grace and Human Determination
This book is not just about making a million. It is about proving that when you refuse to give up, life must give in. It is about rewriting the narrative of disability, poverty, and limitation. It is about demonstrating that you can smile to the bank, not because you had everything working for you, but because you worked with everything you had.
✨ Final Charge:
Your condition is not your conclusion. Your environment is not your destiny. With the right mindset, integrity, and action, you too can rise from your own bed of limitation and build a life of wealth, impact, and legacy.
