Somehow, somewhat, I have been getting a lot of invitations for functions with each person telling me how important my presence would be. Seriously, functions are not my thing especially the ones that do not have any “learning” theme. Well, in order to maintain my friendship with these people, I got to compromise; tough luck! Ok, yesterday was a naming ceremony and I had to travel seven mountains and seven seas to get to a place in Lagos coupled with seriously bad roads. Well, I really did not find it funny until I saw the baby boy:
Just in a flash, something occurred to me; it was strange when I felt it but it was a powerful revelation. This baby boy would grow and become a man; he would also invite his friends one day to his own baby’s naming ceremony. For this baby to grow physically he needs food; for this baby to grow mentally, he needs some form of education feed; for this baby to grow spiritually, he needs to feed on spiritual diet. There is one other variable, I failed to mention: TIME. As long as the baby is healthy and he feeds well, growth is inevitable with time.
This same analogy can be used for anything your hand finds to do; as long as you continue feeding it, time is all you need. The problem with most people is time; most people are aware of the right diet to apply but cannot just wait the time. The issue is further compounded when they assume the grass is greener at the other side so they abort their present baby due to the discomfort they feel; they stop applying the right diet; they stop nurturing, they stop caring. The ability to persevere and stick to something is the only difference between success and failure.
The success we have today is a function of sticklers; when you stick to something, then the element called LUCK (right place, right time) would definitely show up. No matter how much you shadow Bill Gates; read all his books, attend his seminars, even work with him, you can never be like him. Even the sons and daughters of great men, we respect, do not become great. Your ability to become great is based on the vision you have inside of you; if the vision is clear, it’s time to start feeding it and allow time to take control.
Everybody that has become a world icon experience the LUCK (right place, right time) factor but this LUCK would not come if you do not stick to what you are doing. Some great biblical examples like Moses who was tending his father-in-law’s sheep with a stick; it was the same stick that Moses used in liberating a whole nation. Other good examples are David, who stuck to raising and defending his father’s sheep, he was also able to save the nation of Israel from Goliath and Joseph, who was a great visionary leader in Potiphah’s house and prison but was elevated to the King’s palace.
I would not attempt to convince you that these men were not tempted to boycott the process; in fact they tried to, but it ended up badly. The truth is that in as much as a pregnant lady can carry a child for 9 months despite the discomfort along the way and the eventual child bearing, there is nothing we cannot do, to give birth to our dreams. The reason the pregnant lady could easily transit the process is because she knows that a child would eventually show up and the same reason would have applied to the man with the dream except the man with the dream is not sure is dream would manifest.
At times, the issue lies with the dreamer not choosing the right dream. In chapter 8 of my free report (7 Reasons Ladies date the Wrong Guy), I emphasized on the concept of purpose and how it aligns to our choice; I used the template of how Adam chose Eve. This same template can be used for choosing career, business, dream, etc. If you are interested in getting this FREE report, please click HERE. If your dream is certain like Adam’s was when he said; This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my fleshâ€. This same assertion should apply to any dream worth chasing.
Now, after you are certain of the dream, you now have to feed it and contend with the evolving times. Feeding it is not as easy as I am making it because most people do not see result despite feeding so they get discouraged. I remember chatting with one of the highest intrapreneur of the Car Vacuum Cleaner; he worked with one of the highest paid company in Nigeria so I was curious as regards his passion for the product. His answer was simple but powerful;
“I want to learn how to sell; there is nobody that can sell that can be unemployed or broke; it is the only skill that can ensure your economic security. Despite the fact that XYZ Company has low turnover of staffs and working condition is relatively great; I can never be sure of tomorrow. My tomorrow lies with gaining the skill that cannot impoverish me and my family. Anyway, my dream is to be on my own one day doing ABC; I am not interested in the money per se though the change is useful in some instances, I am interested in feeding my future dream.”
There is also the evolving times to contend with; the world changes in a drastic way. The whole talk of sustainable energy can affect his industry greatly. Just 9 years ago, if I wanted to communicate with my fiancE, I would send a mail that took minimum of three weeks to get to her hand. Now, all I need to do is send an SMS and it would get to her in 5 seconds. The times are really evolving at an astronomical rate and nothing seemed impossible to construct as the world progresses.
I remember my growing-up days when my dad came back from Germany with a Grundig 21 inch Colored TV. At this time, all my neighbors and friends had was “black and white” TV with Betamax Player. I felt great then because the TV had remote controller which was not prevalent then. Most of the people that saw it were amazed and it was difficult to procure in Nigeria. Now, the world is not just talking of CRT, Plasma or LCD TV but High Definition Touch Screen TFT LCD TV. The world has evolved far beyond these times from VCR to VCD to DVD to Blue Ray and now to HDD players. HDD players are so awesome; they have an option of High Definition aspect ratio 16:9 and can play 720P to 1080P encoded. If you want to know more about HDD players, click HERE
Well, I am having a serious cold and a bit tired; Hope to continue on this soon. Remember, if you work smart, then you can play hard!
