They say you can’t have too much of a good thing. I disagree, you absolutely can.
In life, too much of anything tilts the balance.
Food? Too much, and you’re a glutton.
Sex? Too much, and you become a nympho.
Wealth? Without generosity, it curdles into greed.
Ever wondered why so many of the world’s billionaires eventually turn to charity and set up foundations? They’ve learned that keeping everything to themselves leaves a bitter taste.
Even wisdom, yes, wisdom can be overdone. Pile it too high, and it can harden into pride. Too much of it, and you might start to believe you know it all. And that’s a dangerous place to be.
We need to talk about addiction, not just to substances, but to anything.
When your happiness or identity becomes tied to a thing, a hobby, a person, a status, or a possession, what happens when it’s gone? It can ruin you.
The ones who should be especially careful are the so-called wise ones. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m not suggesting anyone aspire to foolishness. But there’s a danger in being “wise in your own eyes.” It breeds arrogance, a subtle narcissism that blinds you to other perspectives.
Even King Solomon, the wisest man in the Bible, wasn’t immune. His wisdom was legendary, but his heart still strayed. The lesson? Balance. The goal isn’t to throw away the gifts we’ve been given, but to hold them lightly, remembering they’re not all there is to life.
The truth is simple: moderation is underrated.
Too much light blinds the eyes.
Too much sugar rots the teeth.
Too much self-confidence turns into hubris.
And too much of anything, even the good can quietly become the bad.
So maybe the real wisdom isn’t in having more, but in knowing when to stop.
Born as Titilayo Oladimeji, I have been known by the nickname Titipetral for nearly two decades. I am a Financial Advisor at a reputable financial institution in Lagos, Nigeria, with over 10 years of experience in Financial Advisory and Credit Analysis. I am also an author and the founder of Titipetral Publishers, a duly registered publishing company.
In addition, I lead the Titipetral Empowerment and Development Network (TEDN), a duly registered philanthropic initiative dedicated to supporting underprivileged girls, boys, women, and men in the Alimosho area, Nigeria’s most populated local government, focusing on serving the underserved.
For inquiries or collaboration, you can reach me at Titilayooladimeji@titipetral.com or titipetral@gmail.com.