Using innate abilities to earn more money

People with innate abilities that have been developed through constant use or formal training have the opportunity to earn additional income. This ability may or may not be related to their disciplines or current jobs.

Mike Murdock, an American life coach, says money is the reward for solving others’ problems. Caleb McAfee, a successful business tycoon, says, “You can always get your needs met as long as you are able to meet other people

needs.” He believes that the more needs a person meets, the bigger the rewards he gets.

During an economic downturn, some companies prefer to give contracts to individuals with the abilities to provide services they require. Since these individuals have little or no overhead costs that small firms have, they are able to charge lesser fees for the same services.

Fayo Williams, a pharmacist, at a time began to desire to earn additional income personally. Though she owns a few retail pharmaceutical outlets and they were doing reasonably well, it occurred to her that she loved talking

and naturally she is a good speaker. She has also had the opportunity to practise public speaking through years of volunteering at events. So, she submitted applications to speak on part-time to certain organisations such as business schools and finishing schools.

Some organisations responded and she was invited to speak on certain issues. Her pharmaceutical background also came in handy. Some of the organisations asked her to speak on first aid, which she is very knowledgeable about. William says she has been able to earn much more income compared to what she earns working long hours at her office as a

pharmacist Tope Odu, a young lady, started out singing in churches, small groups and events as a volunteer. She now gets invitations to sing at company AGMs,

birthdays and other events for a fee. She has even travelled outside the country to sing at the birthday ceremony of a cabinet minister in another country. Most of these events are on weekends and public holidays, so she

still has the opportunity of having a day job or another business if she chooses.

Ijeoma Rita Obu also recounts the story of a working-class man who enjoys talking and entertaining people. He started offering to be the master of ceremony at functions. Eventually, he became well known and often gets invited as master of ceremony and has started earning additional income.

There are yet many others with the ability to sing, write, draw, cook, think, network, organise, etc. Many of these skills are inborn and are developed as one assists others, sometimes in volunteerism.

By: OLUYINKA ALAWODE