I almost died in 2021. I was diagnosed with one of the most dangerous conditions that can lead to sudden death — bilateral pulmonary embolism. It didn’t end there. I had COVID-19 at the same time, suffered a heart attack, and was diagnosed with multiple autoimmune disorders.
I almost died.
Breathing became painful, as every breath I took came with a stabbing pain. I also lost the ability to walk due to deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The root cause of the DVT was excessive flight time during that period. So, I got sick while working hard to make ends meet.
I worked partially from my hospital bed until I couldn’t continue. Eventually, I stopped working.
I started living off invested funds.
This is where financial structure comes into play.
Some people offered me financial assistance, but I declined. Instead, I was still giving to others. I even paid for the renovation of my village house while on my sickbed.
A prophet from Owerri, Ibenado, offered to send funds, but I told him I was fine.
I cancelled contracts that required my physical presence.
Yet, I never asked anyone for money, nor did I accept any help.
I know some will say, “You don’t live in Nigeria.” That’s correct. But I also don’t live in the UK or the USA. I live in Johannesburg — the same place where many Nigerians struggle to afford medical care.
Accept that a well-structured financial life is not by luck or accident — it is intentional.
I have planned my death.
I have structured my life up to my death.
I have a family member battling cancer, and I’ve been caring for them without begging.
Don’t say I’m probably richer — that’s not the point. This is about financial structuring.
Even some popular Nollywood actors made similar mistakes and died in unfortunate circumstances.
This post is about you.
If you are diagnosed with cancer today, do you have a robust financial structure that can take care of you until you recover?
I’m not asking if you have cash. If all you have is cash savings, you are still financially vulnerable. A solid financial structure does not rely heavily on cash. You need life insurance, health insurance, disability insurance, legal insurance, funeral cover, and education funds for your children. You also need a will, in case of unexpected death.
BlessingCEO’s situation should inspire you to build a proper financial plan.
My name is Charles Awuzie. I do not save money — I structure money. I don’t rely on savings; I rely on structured funds. That is why I have not come online to ask for donations — something I have never done in my life.
I have real financial needs. So when you donate to others, remember that if not for financial structuring, I might have been posting my account details online too.
