By Nero Ughwujabo
I am honoured to review Dr Dayo Olomu’s My 60 Life Lessons for Success and Significance, a book that lives up to its compelling title, striking cover, and powerful premise. Written to commemorate his 60th birthday, Dr. Olomu distills decades of wisdom into sixty concise yet profound chapters, each offering insights on leadership, resilience, and purposeful living. More than a milestone celebration, this book is a legacy work, a masterful blend of autobiography, motivational guidance, and strategic life coaching designed to inspire readers to pursue lives of both success and significance.
A Life of Purpose and Perseverance
From the outset, Dr. Olomu’s voice shines through, warm, authentic, and deeply reflective. His journey, from overcoming poverty, loss, and identity theft in Lagos to becoming an internationally recognised motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist in London, is not just a story of personal triumph but a testament to his core philosophy: that true fulfilment comes when success is paired with service. His rise from postal worker to thought leader is recounted with humility, reinforcing the book’s central message, that ambition and altruism must go hand in hand.
Practical Wisdom for Real Life
The book’s structure – 60 digestible chapters, each centred on a key life lesson – is brilliantly effective. Lessons like “Pursue Success and Significance Simultaneously,” “The Power of Goal Setting,” and “Making the Impossible Possible” are enriched with personal anecdotes, actionable strategies, and wisdom from thought leaders like Brian Tracy, David Schwartz, and Norman Vincent Peale.
Dr. Olomu doesn’t just preach principles; he demonstrates them through his own lived experience. Whether recalling his early days as a mail carrier, his bold foray into Nigeria’s music industry, or his charity marathon runs, he transforms abstract concepts into tangible, relatable guidance. His advice on public speaking, vision-building, journaling, and discipline is practical, battle-tested, and universally applicable.
Faith, Resilience, and Service
What truly sets this book apart is its emphasis on service as the cornerstone of a meaningful life. Dr. Olomu’s accounts of founding the Dayo Olomu Foundation, mentoring thousands, and supporting widows and orphans reveal a man driven by compassion as much as ambition. His faith subtly underpins his philosophy, not as dogma, but as a quiet, guiding force in his decisions.
A Global Journey, A Personal Touch
Written across 13 cities, from Lagos to London, Marrakesh to Vienna, the book carries a global perspective while remaining deeply personal. Whether reminiscing about childhood, paying tribute to his late brother Wale, or drawing lessons from literary and professional mentors, Dr. Olomu balances introspection with universal relevance.
Bonus Treasures
The additional sections – 60 influential quotes, 60 transformative books, and 60 reflective Q&As – elevate this from a memoir to a lifelong personal development resource. These thoughtfully curated extras offer readers even deeper avenues for growth.
Final Verdict: A Legacy of Heart and Wisdom
My 60 Life Lessons for Success and Significance is a rare gem – a book that blends vulnerability with victory, introspection with inspiration. Whether you’re a young professional seeking direction, an established leader in need of reinvigoration, or simply someone striving to live a life of impact, this book will resonate deeply.
I wholeheartedly rate it 4.5/5 and recommend it to aspiring leaders, entrepreneurs, students, and anyone committed to building a legacy of achievement and meaning.
Congratulations, Dr. Olomu, and happy 60th birthday!
— Dr. Nero Ughwujabo
Senior Strategy Adviser, The King’s Trust | Former Special Adviser to the UK Prime Minister
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