By: Kenneth Appiah Bani
Ghanaian business mogul Dr. Daniel McKorley, popularly known as McDan, has shared a powerful life lesson for today’s entrepreneurs, success is not about doing everything, but about doing one thing well.
In a Facebook post that has since caught the attention of many young business owners, the McDan Group founder cautioned against the growing culture of chasing every new business trend and showcasing “success” only on social media.
According to him, while many entrepreneurs appear busy and active, very few are actually building sustainable businesses.
“From the outside, it looks like they are doing a lot. When you look at their Facebook and LinkedIn pages, you’ll be convinced that they have achieved a lot of business success. But when you look deeper, there is little real progress,” he wrote.
For Dr. McKorley, the problem is simple: lack of focus. He explained that scattering energy across too many ventures only creates movement, not momentum.
Instead, he advised young entrepreneurs to commit deeply to one vision, one audience, and one strategy, stressing that real results come only from consistency and discipline over time.
“Real growth does not come from being everywhere. It comes from choosing one vision and committing to it until the results speak so clearly that no one can deny them,” he said.
The lifestyle of success, he added, is not about being seen to be busy but about building something that lasts. Industries, jobs, and generational growth, he noted, are only possible when entrepreneurs prioritize clarity, structure, and relentless execution.
Dr. McKorley’s words strike at a time when many young Africans are turning to entrepreneurship as a way of survival and self-expression. His message is a reminder that while ideas and ambition are important, the true lifestyle of an entrepreneur is defined by focus, discipline, and perseverance.
