The Lady Painter

 

THE  LADY PAINTER

A painter was needed at Thompson Nola street near Canada Villa, Lekki. Lagos. All effort to get a painter to quickly paint the enclosed hall proved abortive yet there wasn't time left for more search.

 This part of the job was delaying other artisans. Rather than allow the work to linger for another 5days, a young woman stepped in relentlessly in her effort to ensure the work was completed in due time. 

She was on board for supervision as she came in earlier with the project manager, Mr Richard but felt the time was of the essence. A few minutes later, the workers were stunned to see the young damsel who had earlier looked classy in her lovely expensive wig and makeup, did away with her 6 inches shoes to get the painting off the road, so the ceramics and sculptural design could commence.

In no time she was up and down the building and the job was done. The project manager was overwhelmed and had to request that she assist him in the next projects. Olola the painter is no doubt different from everyone of us who see different opportunities but consider it not our "thing or style" .“Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.” Richard Branson

Instead of lamenting about the issue, Olola chose to change the narrative. The truth is, If you think you can, yes you are right and will achieve it base on your beliefs and if you think you can't, you are equally right. “Victory comes from finding opportunities in problems.” Sun Tzu.

Yet I assure that value only comes to you when you give out value. Hermann Hesse, a scholar of value and process opines, "I have always believed, and I still believe, that whatever good or bad fortune may come our way we can always give it meaning and transform it into something of value."


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