Living in Nigeria may be interesting or frustrating. Survival in Nigeria is based on how you think and act. When you begin to think differently, you will begin to act differently, and eventually, achieve different results.Success, in the context of this article, is the attainment of your goals in life, by developing your talents and being fulfilled in the process. I will be sharing with you, three key strategies you can use to achieve your dreams.
1. Don't work hard
Work smarter, not harder. Some of the most 'hardworking' people in Nigeria earn the least amount of money. A bus 'conductor' wakes up early in the morning, shouting on top of his voice to get passengers into his car, and might retire at night with some bottles of beer and marijuana. Some of them sleep under the bridge, 'because they are working hard.'
Use your sense, more than your physical strength. Here's a question. "How many bus conductors do you know that are millionaires, here in Nigeria?" The person who uses his/her sense, will employ those that are using their strength.
Work your brain. I realized that the difference between the rich and the poor people in Nigeria is dependent on how they run their brain. In the 21st century, ideas rule the world. A sound idea will make you become successful overnight.
Get specialized knowledge. It is not what you have that makes the difference, but what you have that others do not have, and how you are able to market it, and brand yourself. Anytime there is an uncommon problem, people look for people who are experts and specialized, to solve the problem. Decide to be an expert in your field.
Smart people develop their talents into skill. Your talent is what you can do. A skill on the other hand, is what you can do perfectly. It is not enough to have a flare for singing. It is important to perfect the act of singing. It is not enough to have a flare for writing. You have to perfect the act of writing.
Smart people strive to achieve excellence. A young man met with an artist to draw his favourite music 'idol.' The artist drew it in ten minutes, and charged a hundred thousand naira. A woman here in Nigeria charges a million naira for a cake. D'banj claimed to earn ten million in a week, because he is excellent with his songs.
Smart people pay attention to detail. In everything you do, try to build from 'bottom-up.' First, you need to set a solid foundation, by getting the basic training, then, you need to learn all you can about your chosen craft.
2. Don't do what you use to do.
If you do what you did in the past, then, you may be where you are today, in the future. Doing the same thing over and over, is like sitting on the 'proverbial barber's chair.' You can swirl round, you can stretch your body, move your hands, and legs, but one thing is certain: 'You wont leave that position.' If you don't change your approach, you will be stagnated.
Be result oriented. Understand that activity is not equal to accomplishment. It is not how long you work that counts, but how skilled you are at work.
3. Don't blame the government.
We all can complain about our leaders. You can say 'Nigeria jaga jaga' or say 'our government bad o, they no want give gentle man job o' but the reality is that the government can not solve your personal problems for you.
Make something out of nothing. It is your responsibility to make it in Nigeria. If some people are making it here in Nigeria, then you can also succeed here in Nigeria. Remember that it is your perception about Nigeria that determines your reality.
Nigeria is a land of opportunities. We have bad roads, poor electric power supply, and our education system may be bad. These problems are the opportunities you can exploit to make it in Nigeria. If you can solve any of these problems, then you are on your way to wealth.
Provide solutions. If you can solve a single problem for a million Nigerian, then you are on your way to wealth. You have all it takes to make it in Nigeria, which is the land of opportunities. Take charge!
Agbolade OmowoleAgbolade Omowole runs Interpersonal Skills Trainings for corporate organizations. He trains for Terry E. Gillen, Institute of Personnel and Development UK. He is also a financial adviser at Aims Asset Management Limited.
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