By: Onalenna Jantjie
Bitcoin has taken the world by storm through providing a platform where people can create wealth without going into the office says Desiree Tlou-Lengwati. She is a crypto enthusiast and network marketer. “One doesn’t need qualifications to become a network marketer. You just need to understand what you are doing and what is happening around you to be able to keep up with the times,” said Lengwati. According to Lengwati, Bitcoin is a global digital currency. It’s an easy peer to peer payment system created to cut out the middle man (bank, government etc)
It was
created to make transactions easier and faster at minimal cost. Its only
limited to 21 million Bitcoins so the scarcity gives it value. You can almost
do anything with Bitcoin anywhere in the world. It is only digital until you
convert it into your host country’s currency. “To get involved one has to trade
the currency. They can mine, buy it and hold it or just use it as a payment
system,” she explains. Seeing as the world is changing and the 4th industrial
revolution is the future, Lengwati says its imperative for one to adapt to the
changes and be stakeholders as opposed to being a mere user.
Speaking
on how she was introduced to Bitcoin Lengwati said; “I have always known about
Bitcoin since 2012, but I didn’t take it seriously. However, I became an
investor in October 2016. I took it a step further by entering the network
marketing business with Bitcoin in 2017. Since then I have never looked back.
“To be
honest, I have always known that I am destined for greatness from a very young
age and swore that I would never work for anyone else in my life. “Growing up,
I have always noticed how people around me failed to live their lives because
they had to work like slaves. I decided then that I wanted a different life
where I would own my time and do what I want when I wanted to,” she said.
“Thankfully,
Bitcoin and network marketing offers us tools to generate cash flow to do what
we really want. Jobs are scarce, so it is up to us to create our own wealth and
economy,” explains Lengwati.
According
to Lengwati, there are three aspects which she regards as the pinnacle of her
job which includes meeting different people from all walks of life, helping
others become financially independent and the profits that come with the
business.
Have
you experienced any challenges?
“Yes.
When I noticed how ignorant people were of their surroundings and when they lose
out on opportunities because they are judgemental towards a person who brings
opportunities to them,” she said while mentioning that network marketing is not
for the faint-hearted. ”I am on the road most of the time but it is something
that has to happen to put bread on the table and give my children the life that
they deserve. Thankfully, my family understands the nature of my work.
“Although it’s tough leaving them behind I believe there are no short cuts in
life, you have to go for the life you want. Be a problem solver and not money
driven. Be passionate about what you are doing, because it won’t always be
rosy. Do it for the right reasons,” she said.
