I watched this Dr. Kingori and Abdinoor podcast and honestly, I was shocked by what I learnt about money and trust. I sat down expecting a conversation about “why Somalis have money.” I left thinking about wealth, education, work, trust and community in a completely different way. Here's what stuck with me:

1. Money isn't just meant to be kept. It's meant to move. One line from Abdinoor stayed with me: “The more you keep it, the more it will run away from you.” Money moving through businesses, investments, referrals, joint ventures and communities can create more value than money sitting still. It's not just about having money. It's about what you do with it.

2. Trust is a financial asset. He talked about being able to raise KSh 10 million in a week without collateral or a bank guarantee. Just trust built over years. That really got me thinking. Your reputation can become a financial asset. People who trust you are more willing to work with you, lend to you, partner with you and refer opportunities to you. Trust can open doors that money alone can't.

3. A degree is a tool, not a ticket. A degree can open a door. But competency keeps you in the room. Skills matter. Especially skills that solve real problems. And you don't have to wait until graduation to start developing them.

4. Work doesn't wait for graduation. This one hit home. Why do we think work begins after campus? Start early. Learn something. Practice something. Help someone. Build something. The skills stack. And eventually, you become valuable.

5. Collaboration beats solo hustle. Some of the biggest things discussed weren't built by one person. They came through partnerships. Pooling resources. Trusting people. Working together. And that may be one of the biggest lessons I took from the conversation: Wealth, learning and work all compound. They don't reward waiting for the perfect moment. They reward starting. Stacking. And building trust along the way. Maybe the real wealth isn't just the money you have. It's the value you've built, the skills you've stacked, and the people who trust you enough to build with you.