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Lynn Ngugi urges people not to measure their progress against those born into wealth
11th July, 2026 05:16 PM
Media personality Lynn Ngugi has urged people not to compare their progress with those who were born into wealth.
On Saturday, July 11, 2026, she explained that many people feel left behind because they measure their success against individuals who started life with more opportunities and fewer financial struggles.
She said people come from different backgrounds and should remember that their journeys are not the same. According to Ngugi, the circumstances a person is born into can have a big impact on the opportunities they receive as they grow up.
“I think one of the biggest reasons so many people feel behind in life is because they’re measuring their success against people who had far more privileged starting points,” Lynn Ngugi said.
Ngugi explained that some people are raised in families that are financially stable. She said they do not have to worry about basic needs and can make important life decisions with the support of their families.
“Some people were born into wealth. They never had to worry about school fees, rent, or where the next opportunity would come from. They can go back to university whenever they want, travel with ease, build businesses with family support, and take risks knowing they have something to fall back on,” she said.
Different journeys in life
Ngugi also pointed out that some people marry into wealthy families and are able to raise their children without facing many financial challenges. She explained that there is nothing wrong with that because everyone begins life from a different place.
“Others married into wealth and are raising their children without many of the financial burdens that keep so many people awake at night. And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. It’s simply a different starting point,” she said.
She went on to explain that many other people carry heavy responsibilities while trying to improve their lives. Ngugi said some are supporting their families while also working hard to create a better future for themselves.
“Others are trying to build a life while paying siblings’ school fees, taking care of their parents, supporting relatives, and breaking a cycle that has existed for generations,” she said.
Ngugi’s message encouraged people to remember that every journey is different because each person faces different responsibilities and opportunities along the way.
