The quantity of output by any great artist far outpaces the quality they are remembered for.

While quality is thought to be their secret recipe, quantity actually is.

Little improvements made as they consistently ship out their work, compounds into greatness. Most of that quantity is below the surface, and we get drawn to the spikes of brilliance which actually rest on broad volumes of underlying work.

The interesting thing is that for long periods, “nothing” seems to come out of the consistency of shipping. This “nothing” acts as a sieve, with many impostors falling away. And then, “suddenly”, everything just seems to click. All the dots connect to form a beautiful pattern.

Quantity does not guarantee success, especially when there is no conscious effort to continually improve execution, but it is the single biggest contributor to improving the probability of success.

– Osasu Oviawe

I draw the curtain on my 2019 Theme – Proactivity, Dependability and Dedication, today.

It was a year of growth for me, spiritually, mentally, physically and habitually.

Unlike previous end year posts, I will not be sharing the books I read, the blogs I follow or the learnings from both. This is because I now share my major weekly insights from others, under the header – “Let It Be Beautiful”. This will continue in 2020.

I completed 2 major online learning programs –

1. AltMBA by Seth Godin, and
2. End-to-End Supply Chain Leadership Program by IMD.

I have decided that I will improve on this process next year, by engaging in one intensive e-learning course every quarter.

I also started daily “Meditations” on bible passages I wake up to. It has helped me better understand my God, my self, my neighbor and my faith. This will continue in 2020.

A new header will be launched in 2020 titled “A Second Look”. It will be focussed on videos of me speaking directly to you on the things I value. It will serve 2 aims –

1. A face to the story.
2. Improve my composure in front of a camera. I just might be famous one day, and the earlier I get comfortable with “lights, camera, action”, the better.

I also have another surprise launch planned for 2020, but you will have to wait for the announcement when my work is complete.

My 2020 Theme will be “Gratitude“.

Yes, just one word. A break away from my usual 3-word themes.

Gratitude is a trigger for joy and I will fully live it in 2020.

Please join me on the journey.

With joy,
Osasu Oviawe