BORN ON A MONDAY!

With Dr Ben Wayo

I was born on a Monday in the 70s in Zaria City. I had a big heart & a big head (a story for another day 😁).

As I grew older, I learnt that I loved to work (at least my work).

Every Monday I will be sharing my experiences, knowledge & thoughts that have given birth to great Mondays so far in my Career & in things I do well.

I sincerely hope a new love for your work (& Mondays) will be born in you.

The 3 ‘L’s of Work

1. Learn the Work.

You cannot innovate what you do not understand.

Learn!

Learn over & beyond what you are taught. But be careful to only implement what you are reasonably allowed to. Remember it is first someone else’s work before it can become yours. So be patient.

Be enthusiastic but practical.

Be hungry but disciplined.

Learn!

2. Lead the Work.

Aim to be in the top 5 or top 10 of your work force or industry.

Lead the work.

Even if you are in the bottom, have a leadership mentality & develop the eyes that see from top to bottom.

Those who lead breed more opportunities.

Don’t just follow, lead! And lead responsibly.

3. Leave the Work.

Have an exit strategy. Have a succession plan. Even if you are going to do the work till you breathe your last, _you will_ breathe your last.
So prepare for it.

Always think, _“What next?”_ Then prepare adequately for it.

It can be a 5, 10 or even 50 year strategy. So don’t be distracted by today.

Tomorrow is not far, it is the very next second.

Learn to leave the work before it leaves you.

LEARN, LEAD & LEAVE.

Please remember that nobody is perfect. I am nowhere near that. So *don’t be negative* . Just make progress.

May new things be born in you this Monday & have a great week!

See you next week!

Cheers!

Dr Ben Wayo
DrBenWayo@aol.com