Nigeria, July 3 -- "When you do more than you're paid to do, you will eventually be paid more for what you do."

James was a young administrative officer who believed he had discovered the secret to work. His philosophy was straightforward: I am compensated for eight hours, so I will give exactly eight hours of service. Nothing more, nothing less. If a task fell outside his job description, he disregarded it. If a colleague sought his assistance, he would courteously refuse them. If an assignment demanded additional effort, he performed only the bare minimum required to avoid criticism. To him, going the extra mile was unwise, as it implied working without immediate reward. For three years, James remained in the same role. While he observ...