Choose Between a Lecture or R10,000 Today
The Dilemma: Lecture or Cash?
Having to attend a lecture by the fifth richest man in South Africa Patrice Motsepe, it must be worth more than R 10 000.
The arbitrative multi- millionaire Patrice Motsepe, the fifth richest person in South Africa, challenges such optimism. He is more famous for his achievement in the mining sector and charity. Many people face a choice: would rather sit through a five-hour lecture given by him or accept cash equivalent of R 10 000. Deciding whether to choose between self-compass and compassion for others can be confusing.
First, the lecture presents experiences of a billionaire. It is possible for the attendees to get information on entrepreneurship and or wealth creation. Motsepe has a success story to tell, of a black woman who rose from a humble background to start her own business, a business he later transformed from a mere informative one to what could arguably be termed as revolutionary.
However, R10,000 is cash on the spot In other words, it is ready cash. This can be for personal requirements or for business purposes or for investing. It can also be used for educational purposes or establish a small business with the same amount of money.
This is one of the most common questions that do and will always arise depending on a given context of discussion. Others opine that, education brings in more long time wealth. Some people think that having unlimited cash is useful in the short term only.
In the end, it all boils down to their preference and situation that a person is willing to take a risk with… However, in case you want inspiration or advice, the lecture might be a treasure. Though, if you really require some money right at the moment, it is better to take the cash.
It is very important to careful when considering your current position. There are of course advantages and disadvantages to both the outline and referential system.
