2 Lessons I Learned from My Dad when I was young

My name is Patrick Nkemba. I help students at diploma, degree, master’s, and PhD levels with research writing. I also offer business mentorship to upcoming entrepreneurs, as well as advertising and digital marketing services.

My father is both a blacksmith and a farmer, and while growing up, I learned two key lessons from him that remain relevant today.

1. Capital is not just money

Many people think capital only means money. In reality, there are several factors of production: land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship (which also involves marketing). Sadly, most people focus only on financial capital, ignoring the others.

Capital can also be the knowledge you invest in yourself to prepare for business. In my case, I didn’t have much money to start with, but my dad had invested in tools and in teaching me practical skills. That knowledge was part of my capital.

Understanding the “seasons” of a business, how it operates, and how to respond to changes can be just as important as having money.

2. You don’t learn the system from outside it

If you want to understand how something works, you must be inside the system. When I was about 8 years old, I helped my dad handle customers at his workshop. I would hold sheets while he cut them or replace pot handles for clients. Those small tasks allowed me to learn the trade by being part of it.

As parents, we must teach our children the skills we have so they can survive in our absence—because we will not be here forever.

 As children, we must also be willing to learn, not just scroll endlessly on social media without gaining any real skills.

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