One of my eternal regret will be finally getting to eternity or even aging to point where another man probably has to lead me, and realizing I could have done more, and more was given that I never acted on.
I believe there's always more to what's currently seen in a vision, and yeah, there are factors that influence fulfillment, could be resources, time and all that. But there's also always a window to get by all these and get to accomplishment.
Do more. Get as close as you can. Be fulfilled.
In your younger, formative years, many people will look down on you, and you may even be considered a nuisance or be rejected. This is especially true during your growth or building stage, when no one knows your true identity or purpose. Both the young and the old will take you for granted, though a small percentage might see your potential. Don't be surprised if the people closest to you are the ones who treat you in this unthinkable way and do certain unthinkable things to you... It happens.
Sometimes, this is the price you pay to grow. It's not just because you're doing something great, but also because great people learn a lot of lessons that shape them. Humiliation and disrespect are part of that process.
One of the biggest mistakes you can make is trying to respond to everything that's said about you, whether behind your back or to your face. Don't try to pull strings to make others pay for what they've said or done to you, especially when their goal is to tarnish your image or make your efforts seem worthless.
It's all part of the process. When you face these challenges, smile and push forward. There is a component that reveals the greatness in people, and that component is time.
Arigato
Having explored life a bit, especially concerning business and work, I've come to emphasize a crucial point: never be so busy that you neglect learning.
Sometimes, with our current knowledge and skills, we might feel like we've "arrived," especially after landing a new high-paying job or a promotion that brings in more money. However, if you're going to stay relevant and valuable, most times, you will or you should learn to say no to certain gigs or jobs if they become so demanding that they prevent you from developing yourself further. Prioritizing this self-development will make you more valuable in the long run.
Keep learning, and never exchange it for anything."
Hi there. It's been a while since I wrote something here, and getting back feels like I've been left far behind. Unfortunately, I've been caught up with so many corporate activities while trying to create a system of balance and settle properly into a new environment.
The past few months have been filled with a lot of what life has to offer: the bittersweet experiences, getting to learn something new, being spurred on to become better, and seeing the world, nature, and the expression of people's gifts in building things. I've been exposed to a new phase of life filled with people of different beliefs, characters, and values. To top it all off, concerning my faith, I've been exposed to Christians who have beliefs opposite to what we stand for according to scripture, and all of that.
Honestly, my faith has been shaken a bit, not because of people, but because I'm trying to figure things out and put them in place (which I am actively participating with God to fix). But all in all, I am consciously adapting, intentionally cutting out complaints even in the midst of difficult situations, and looking at the brighter side of life. I'm carefully associating with people with absolute scrutiny and making my stand clear on matters that concern my beliefs, values, and faith (because I'm not ashamed of Christ). I'm also putting strategic plans in place to be better, create the impact I'm made for, and most importantly, praying as much as I can. I don't mean to bore you, but...
Here's the summary of all this: The Lord is good, and this is the story of my life for the past few months of absence and silence.
Arigato
Individuals may have their differences, stemming from their culture, upbringing, and the models they were given to learn from and follow. Yet, there is always good in people.
The practice of discriminating against individuals based on preconceived notions about how they are "from around there" is a current tool of division within nations and communities.
I'll see you around. Bye.
Sometimes, there is a difficulty to tell where the path is leading, and even more the ability to preserve till the end of the path. But a thing I discovered is, many uncertainties in the lives of people, became the reason why they built so much strength to develop great things.
Twas in these moments of uncertainty, that they thought, prayed, sought counsel, subjected themselves to rigorous learnings, in order to come to light and acquire the necessary intelligence to break into something great and profound.
There's an experience of joy when certainty comes, when finally there's an assurance. But untill then, keep pressing, keep watching out for those hints and signs of the clouds changing, keep doing what needs to be done and if possible, do extra. Certainty comes.
Motivation you think… well
more than that.
Aim for discipline, not motivation.Motivation is just a feeling.Discipline is a habit.Discipline is the key to success.99% of the success I have experienced has been directly correlated with my ability to act despite how I feel.
That’s why when people say, “How do you stay motivated?”The answer is, “I don’t.”
I don’t rely on my feelings to get the job done. If anything, I can only count on my feelings to delay the job from getting done.
Feelings are fleeting and often illogical. Relying on a sensation to accomplish anything will leave you inconsistent and ultimately deter you from success.
The key is to build your “Get shit done when I feel like shit” muscle. Because that’s the truth, every ounce of your being will want to avoid or excuse… but you do it anyway.Things I tell myself to build the GSD muscle…
“If you’re going to do it eventually, you may as well do it now.” “I don’t need to feel good to stick with the plan.”
“If I do what’s hard now, the later will be easy.”
In December 1937, during a football match at Stamford Bridge in London between Chelsea FC and Charlton FC, the game was abandoned in the 60th minute due to heavy fog.
Unfortunately, Charlton FC goalkeeper Sam Bartram was unaware that the match had been stopped and continued to guard his goal for another fifteen minutes. He did not hear the referee's whistle because of the noise from the crowd behind him. Believing that his teammates were attacking the opposing goal, he stood with outstretched arms, fully focused on protecting his goal amidst the dense fog.
It was only fifteen minutes later when the field police approached him and informed him that the match had been abandoned fifteen minutes earlier. Sam Bartram, deeply saddened by this, famously said:
" HOW SAD THAT MY FRIENDS FORGOT ME WHEN I WAS GUARDING THEIR GATE."
Life's game is much like this. We diligently and supportively guard the goals of many around us, but when the situation becomes foggy, some may abandon us.
There will be moments when you'll lose the drive for that vision, there'll be moments when it looks uncertain, most importantly there'll be mistakes made that you will never be able to correct and will just wish you could turn the hands of the clock, but it's practically impossible.
In these moments, hold God so dear, that you include him in everything like you've never done before, take a break, refocus, rethink, speak with minds that will bring you the necessary things you need and refire again.
Sometimes the way we wish things would go, will not go that way, sometimes all you just have to do is Trust. Trust. Trust.
During a certain period of my life, I had a little issue and needed to ask God for some remedies (as much as I can remember) and even added some spiritual sacrifices to enhance the process. But the answer came quicker than I thought. You know what? I didn't believe it, because there was a certain way I wanted God to respond; there was a projected time I had in my mind for the answer to come.
Many Christians and people sometimes want to strictly dictate how God will fulfill his promises, answer their call, and bring solutions to their problems, because there are teachings flying around about how much you have to do this and that to get these and those results. The sacrifice you must put in to achieve this, and because of this, sometimes even when God communicates back, after our request, we find it difficult to agree, because it didn't come in the manner we expected or had pictured the answer to come.
God might not be in the whirlwind, earthquake, or fire, but just in a still, small voice.
I say this, not because I have a problem with spiritual exercises and sacrifices, but so we correct the notion that it's by power or by might, and let God do his thing as we adhere and obey, no matter the timing or the means He does it.
Over the years, you must have seen or heard how things that seemed impossible were proven possible. What actually happened is not that the flag of "impossible" was taken down, but that someone, or a group of people, made a rigorous effort to prove that a particular thing could become possible. If we continue to think something is impossible, or that it has never been done before, we will remain stagnant. The funny part is that someone (and it's always someone) will eventually prove it possible.
No doubt there are situations and tasks that seem impossible. However, your contribution to proving something possible, even if it doesn't work out, helps the coming generation know where to start and what to implement next to achieve it.
You can't say something is impossible if you haven't tried to make it work. If we're being honest, we experience this in every area of human life, from spirituality to career, relationships, and everything in between. We refuse to say it's impossible, especially when we know we have what it takes to dare the task and a God in whom we trust.
#impossibleisnothing #start #God
It's funny how short life is, and the fact that most people don't realize this early. I was personally thinking about how old I am currently and projecting how old I'll be in the next 10 years. I sometimes even think about how long I might live.
I know religiously (if you are a believer), we pray for long life and additionally for prosperity, but what determines "premature death"? Is it the age? The cause of death? Or what exactly?
To me, the most important thing is not necessarily the length of life, but how well I lived it. And as a believer in God, I say I'm more concerned with the impact made, more than the years lived (not as though I don't desire a long and beautiful life). I'm just concerned that we live our lives asking for longer years when there are not preparations or efforts to show that we value how far we've lived.
This is a short one, but perhaps if it draws you to think about how to live your life to fulfillment, it was worth it.
Cheers. ✌️
I believe curiosity is a fundamental human trait. From a young age, I've always been driven by a strong desire to understand how things work, replicate some results from others and explore possibilities. This often led me to experiment and attempt things that seemed impossible, finding satisfaction in the effort itself, regardless of the outcome. (though time consuming atimes)
But, one thing that we need to educate people on is the fact that it's crucial to be mindful of the potential pitfalls of misdirected curiosity, which can lead to unproductive pursuits and time-consuming endeavors.
So... be curious nevertheless, because it is a catalyst for discovery, innovation, personal growth, and it cuts across every area of our lives, physically, spiritually, and all around.
