The Executive Chairman of the McDan Group, Daniel McKorley alias McDan, has urged young entrepreneurs to move beyond prayer and take decisive action towards their goals, stating that faith without work is meaningless.
Speaking at the 2025 edition of PCH Hangouts at the ICGC The New Wine Temple in East Legon, McDan stressed that success is not handed out freely but earned through hard work and persistence.
“There is nothing Pastor Okran can do for you if you are lazy. There is nothing God can do for you if you pray and fast for 100 days but fail to take a step,” he declared, drawing inspiration from James 2:17, which states that “faith without works is dead.”
McDan, who built his business empire from humble beginnings, recounted his struggles growing up, including selling kerosene, working as a driver’s mate, and experiencing financial hardship. He challenged young people to take action rather than waiting for a miracle.
“Many people pray for success, but are we ready to work for it? You cannot dream of becoming a great entrepreneur and yet fear taking the first step,” he told the audience.
He stressed that waiting on God does not mean sitting idle but actively working towards one’s goals. “Waiting means working. Waiting means taking action. Waiting means sowing seeds in faith, even when you don’t see results,” he explained.
McDan also spoke about the importance of resilience, urging young entrepreneurs to embrace failure as part of the journey.
“Never be afraid to fail. What you accept will never upset you. If you accept that failure is part of the journey, when it comes, you won’t be frustrated,” he said.
The event, themed “From Vision to Reality: Turning Business Ideas into Action,” provided an opportunity for young entrepreneurs to learn from McDan’s experiences.
His message was clear: success is for those who combine faith with hard work and bold action. “God has been good to us, but you must take a step towards your vision. If you don’t move, nothing will happen,” he concluded.
