Na Who Dey Chop Breakfast Fit Run Marathon: The Hidden Math of Naija Hustle
HUSTLE MATHEMATICS
"Na who dey chop breakfast go fit run marathon"
- Lagos Food Vendor Wisdom
Street Calculus: Hustle requires fuel. 3 hidden energy systems of Lagos street hawkers:
1. "The Peak Hour Algorithm"
How "pure water" sellers maximize ₦500 daily capital:
- 6-8AM: Target bus stops (workers buying for office)
- 12-2PM: School zones (students buying lunch)
- 5-7PM: Traffic jams (stressed drivers)
2. "The Load Carrying Economy"
Why "alabaru" (market porters) earn more than graduates:
- Rate Card: ₦50 per 10kg load × 100 trips = ₦5,000 daily
- Upsell: Extra ₦20 for "careful handling"
- Secret: Partner with 3 sellers for steady work
Market Data: Top 10% of Mile 12 Market porters earn ₦210k/month (NBS Informality Report 2024).
3. "The Nightshift Dividend"
How "suya" spots operate 24/7 without burnout:
- Shift 1 (5PM-12AM): Main chef + 1 salesboy
- Shift 2 (12AM-5AM): Wife handles clubgoers
- Daytime: Children prep ingredients
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