"Kìrà kìtà ò dọlà,
ká ṣiṣẹ́ bí ẹrú ò da nǹkan "-- Hurried quest does not translate to
wealth and working like a slave often achieves nothing.
Life is not a race
of who gets somewhere first. We all have our Start and Finish Lines different
from each other.
Our race tracks
differ hence we must adopt the fitting skills for each race. Sprints and long
distance races require different preparation. Usain Bolt cannot thrive in 5km
races just as the Kilpatrick brothers would not be world Champions if the tried
the 100m Dash. It is all about finding your niche and becoming great at at.
Creating an
Identity for you is crucial to your personal survival in life. In every race,
each athlete has a unique number even if they all wear Jerseys made by the same
designer. There is profit in being unique.
If you stay true
to your course, apply the right skills and techniques which of course include
patience, tolerance and passion then success will be yours.
1. Understand
the Vision
"Ọjọ́ kì í pẹ́
kó máà dé, à fi àìmọ̀ọ́kà.”-- A set date can't be so far off and not come
to pass, except there's an error in its counting.
In Habakkuk 2:2-4,
God shows the essence and connection between a vision and the faith that
propels the actualization of such vision.
A vision is the
picture of the future you want to feature in. When you envision that vista or
horizon, you write it down; you plan towards it, running towards it by breaking
the vision into smaller daily goals.
Keep the vision
alive! The gestation, manifestation, or due date may seem far, but once it's
been set, you can only but understand first the vision, then wait for its
attainment.
2. Build
a strong Character
It is often that
'Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder'. The statement is true but I dare add
that beauty stems from the heart, expressed in the form of Character. You don't
need people to tell you how beautiful you are, you already know from the
Character you exhibit if you are truly beautiful.
God
is beautiful and since we are all created in His image, we too are beautiful.
Build your Character, show your inner Beauty. When your character is
impeccable, then you attract the right people to push you to success.
3. The
power of the Charismata
Charisma is a fine
asset for anyone willing to turn out a fine leader. It isn't displayed by
everyone because the ability to influence people without the use of logic is a
true gift of the Holy Spirit.
Every leader must
pray for this gift if they truly mean well for their followers. Sometimes, we
may have good intentions but send the wrong signals. Pray to the Holy Spirit
for the manifold outpouring of the Charismata if you seek Excellence in
leadership.
4. Run
Your Race
MaryJane Okobi
writes "How often we did or still do things just because others are doing
while neglecting the fact that what they are doing at a time may be in line for
them at that point. We do things at times forgetting that trying to walk in
line with someone else's pace is suicidal because you are not running with the
same vision".
"Find your
pace and you would realize that keeping up with your goals will not be too
hard. Quit being bothered about how well A is doing it and do yours at your own
pace".
5. Be
a person of Integrity
"Ure ka uba
mma" (integrity is greater than Wealth). Igbo Proverb This is truism
especially in today's Society. What is Wealth when there is no honesty or
sincerity in the acquisition process? These days, we find people who place high
premium on mindless wealth grabbing. Have you noticed that even in the
"umunna" kindred, meetings, respect is given, to men with integrity
even in the midst of those with enormous wealth?
Integrity is
synonymous with probity, sincerity, honesty, purity, wholeness, rectitude,
depends, uprightness - the steadfast adherence to a strict set of moral or
ethical Codes.
Always remember:
riches could bring you joy and power and they are fair to see, but gold is a
sorry god to serve instead of God.
A good name is better
than gold or silver. Integrity pays!
Just
so you know
The day you start
to compare yourself to other people you begin to lose the qualities that makes
you unique and Special. There is a reason why God didn't create two people the
same. Stay true to you for there is a purpose for your uniqueness.
In whatever you
find yourself doing, put in your best, people like to get involved with those
who are responsible, who continually lend themselves to self-development.
Find your Unique
Selling Point(s), develop them and stay focused. Believe me, the glory days are
ahead!
Caveat: If you
don't learn consistently, you become obsolete. Learn something, anything. The
foundation doesn't matter; it's what you do with it that matters.
OjisiEmezie
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Another factor is knowing your strength and try not be involved in too many activities
ReplyDeleteAnother factor is knowing your strength and try not be involved in too many activities
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