​LESSONS I LEARNT FROM LAGOS BEGGARS:
1) PUNCTUALITY – they have no one to report to yet they are ever punctual. They are at their duty post as early as you won’t even imagine. Think about it…….
2) BOLDNESS – they are never afraid of approaching anyone no matter your color, size, height, gender or even age. They approach the prospective client head on. Its their job and they do it well.
3) PERSISTENCE – they never give up. They can repeat the same line 7 times over to one individual until the person is out of sight. They never stop at first try….not second…or third even.
4) TARGET MARKET/AUDIENCE – some can be very selective, they stay on the road and ask from drivers and passengers. They believe that’s their market and they work on it coming up with lines appealing to the ears and appearance that commands compassion.
5) OPTIMISM – they are hopeful, that things will get better, that it doesn’t have to be that way till the very end. they have a goal and they strive towards it. They have hopes to stumble on a pot of gold. To find mercy in the eyes of their helpers. They never give up. Optimism is their propeller.
KEEP KEEPING ON FOR WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE SUCCESSFUL EMERGES.
