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Monday 11 July 2011

THE NAIROBI HUSTLER

It is very interesting to see the number of unemployed youth and entrepreneurs who tarmac counties and cities in this country in search of that special job and business venture.  The Nairobi Hustler is one such man. Whether he/she is looking for business or employment, the man/woman never gives up.

"How are you doing people?......I hope you are all fine.....This is your captain speaking.... I just want to highlight some truths about you all. You can share your honest views via your comments.''

CHARACTERISTICS OF A NAIROBI HUSTLER.

               A NH has a sincere desire to overcome challenges. He/She never gives up. e.g This man/woman will exhaust all the avenues of applying for a job. He makes that application on the day the job is advertised. Any real hustler will tell you that there are at least three ways: via email, via the box address, via hand delivery. He might not get feedback but he/she dusts himself/herself off for another day.
             A NH is never pleased with the way organizations or governments run their businesses. They always have something to say about it. It may be positive or negative depending on how they feel about the situation at the time.
             A NH is constantly evaluating things and hoping to make them better. You will hear about those stories of solving our jam problems in the evening and mornings. They come up with very good ideas that can actually work if they are listened to.
             A NH initiates a dynamic change or should I say a paradigm shift through ideas, policy formulations and much more. A good example is the civic society that strives to fight for human rights and development through the constitution and law amendments.
             A NH works really hard. It may be putting in more hours at work to complete a task before the deadline. It may be looking for a job in all the available places.
             A NH is an opportunist. He/She will see an opportunity and grab it. He/She never loses sight of the importance of  time. He/She does not wait to be asked questions.He/She will find the solutions for those problems that might come with that opportunity.
           A NH is constantly challenging his/her knowledge through education, reading and learning. They seek help where their ability is limited. They learn from mistakes and ensure they do not repeat them.
          A NH is energized when discussing how to make a vision or a mission successful. They are passionate about issues at hand.

I urge you to pay your respects to the Nairobi Hustler. Here is how you will spot an unemployed hustler;
He walks in almost torn or old shoes, always wears the same shirt two or three times a week and if it is nice once a week on an important mission. They only unleash one of their old suits during important job interviews and by this time they need belts to hold their trousers to their waists, well, due to weight loss caused by walking  from company to company searching for those employment opportunities and without food for the whole day. When they speak, they are always hopeful. They believe in God and His utmost power.

Are you a hustler?......Well...tell your friends...........

            
           

        

4 comments:

  1. We shall never give up.nc piece

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  2. nice one,

    & yea, NEVER GIVE UP

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  3. Nice analysis. One thing though, a NH should learn how to network and turn those networks into avenues to share his / her dreams in the short term. Then build linkages that will translate the same into revenue streams in the long term.

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  4. Problem with sharing their dreams is some else steals them and make them their own and eventually patent them leaving the NH feeling used and frustrated.

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