HOW TO BE BROKE IN 2019...Part 2

I will do this, I will do that in 2019, the time is now. Many of us have already jumped into 2019 while others are still expecting their pastors to declare the year open on the 31st night before they can launch out.

Yesterday I told us that, one of the things you need to do to remain broke in 2019 is to surround yourself with broke people... I'm sure you read the post. If not, look for it and read it.

Today, I will take the second point I mentioned yesterday...

If you want to be broke in 2019 and beyond, AVOID PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. Yes, pay no attention to your personal development and start chasing money up and down.

Let me share this story with you, am sure it will help you understand why you need to go for personal development.
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In 2005, John Obi Mikel of Nigeria and Lionel Messi of Argentina were both at the world youth championship (FIFA U-20) in Netherlands, where they both shone like a Million Stars, to the delight of soccer fans the world over.

Both players played as creative/attacking mid fielders for their countries at the youth championship. Argentina eventually defeated Nigeria by 2-1 at the final to win the trophy; and Lionel Messi emerged the world’s best player, while John Obi Mikel was voted second best player at the U-20 level.

Five years down the line in 2010, the gulf between the two players had widened so much that one begins to wonder what has happened. The Argentine went to FC Barcelona thereafter and developed his skills further to the point of wining several domestic titles, 2 champions’ league titles, 1 club world cup, 1 Olympics gold medal, European footballer of the year, world footballer of the year, etc.

But the Nigerian made the mistake of his career by allowing his father to influence him in choosing to go to Chelsea FC of England. The only achievement he could boast of as at 2010 after five years include a few FA cups, Carling cups and community shield cup. He just won his first league title with Chelsea that year.

What went wrong?

Lionel Messi carefully chose a club side that allowed him to develop further, and brought out the best in him. John Obi Mikel, on the other hand refused a bid from Manchester United that would have enabled him maintain his position as an attacking midfielder and develop his skills further. Instead, he chose to go to Chelsea FC because of the money involved. On getting to Chelsea, Coach Jose Maurinho turned him into a defensive midfielder, and his skills nosedived. During the period he has stayed in Chelsea, Man U has won 3 league titles, 1 club world cup, 1 champions’ league title, etc. Today, he regrets his decision: he would have won 3 league titles, 1 champions’ league, 1 club world cup, several FA cups and Carling cups by now with Man U. He would have also had the opportunity to shine better than he is doing right now and perhaps be close to Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi in terms of skill. But today, he is not in the top 50 players’ list. What an Irony!

Source from #NAIRALAND
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Did you read the Mikel Obi and Lionel Messi story above? Did you learn something from it?

Now, in 2019 if you fail to go for personal development, the people that started at the same time with you will overtake you.

When others will be sharing testimonies and social proofs, you will think that your village people don't want you to progress... My brother you are your own village people.

If you're in the service sector, develop yourself, go for more training, update yourself and outshine others in your Field.

If you're selling products, develop your marketing and selling skills so you can outsell others.

Whatever you're doing, if you're not developing yourself, one day you would wake up to see that the world have left you behind.

In 2019, please I beg you in the name of whatever you believe, go for personal development.

Love you and see you at the top...

#DeMoneriaDoctor

Culled from fb