intrinsicniyi:
If we fight we might win, if we don't we have already been defeated.....#Alutaism

...So far, I've being defeated in my pursuit of becoming a better man times without number (Unsuccessful job application, Scholarship application amongst others) but I know d only way out is to keep improving myself and never back down.

#Kee your head up.

bare1:
Positive action is key

ipeg34yahooco:
There is one thing stronger than all the armies of the world,and that is an idea whose time has come - VICTOR HUGO


It's not that I am smart,it's just that I stay with problems longer - ALBERT EINSTEIN


The signature of mediocrity is not an unwillingness to change ; the signature of mediocrity is chronic inconsistency - JIM COLLINS (GOOD TO GREAT)

Have a fantastic evening!

bare1:
Personal development involves to a large extent, conscious thinking and self-awareness. Sometimes we might be moving with a zeal to get ahead but without self-awareness we cannot tell if we are moving forward or backward, or even going round in circles.

I have this friend who in 2013 gave me a book "Why you act the way you do" by Tim LaHaye. I am grateful to him for that book till date as it served as a foundation for me. The book speaks about temperaments, so my friend had become so proficient in telling people through their behaviour, which is rather impressive and gained him praises from friends in the neighbourhood.

However, I got tired of playing it small and realised the need to go on to a larger scale to reach out to the world. The good thing is that vision served as a challenge to make me want to be better at all cost and when I realised that being in those places I used to only pulled me back, I had to stop going there. Yes, it pulled me back because being there only made me seem accomplished. Secondly, most folks there do not see the need for change and are happy in their comfort zones so I had no mission being there.

The problem my friend faces now is that being around people who do not see his vision or possess their own vision, he isn't motivated to do more than he is doing now. He could be a counsellor but he cannot unless he rises above ordinary thinkers to think extraordinarily. The mind is very delicate and so what you feed it consciously is what you produce subconsciously, hence the need to always feed it positive influences to produce positive thoughts. They say 'Show me your friends and I'll tell you who you are'. You cannot expect to think differently from the crowd you hang with. Even if you tried, your mind would take in some alien thoughts that would take more efforts to purge. Why do you think successful people like to be around themselves and far from poor people?

This isn't an easy journey but it's exciting and most rewarding than the ordinary lifestyle as it puts you in control of yourself and the things you do. The key to personal development is learning. I have lots of books that I might not even read. I access several trainings that I don't even complete and I intend to continue to acquire because learning is a necessity if I desire to achieve my dream of helping people. That's enough fun for me because there's a passion in helping people become who they desire to be.

dearpreye:


You've written a brilliant minibook!

bare1:



Thank you Sir! I just came across this photo and thought to share it to crown it all.

dearpreye:


We are the kind of friends we keep!

bare1:


Absolutely! Are you into any coaching programs of any kind?

dearpreye:


No sir. I'm just developing myself and learning a lot .

Why?

bare1:
"You will only ever live the life you create for yourself... Others can try to persuade you but they can't decide for you. They can walk with you, but not in your shoes. Remember, it's always better to be at the bottom of the ladder you want to climb than the top of the one you don't."

Marc Chernoff, Personal Development Author

dearpreye:


Preach on, brother.

I was so fortunate to have learned the above many years back. You're the captain of the ship of your life. No one can chart it for you. You're alone are responsible for your life and decisions. All man for himself.

To fail at something is better than to succeed at nothing.

Happy weekend sir.

menzo4u:
My VISION is my mission, my VISION is my hope. It keeps me going in the face of challenges....Oh GOD! Give me the power to achieve my vision on earth.

The above has always been the anthem that I recite each time I wakeup everyday.

menzo4u:
My VISION is my mission, my VISION is my hope. It keeps me going in the face of challenges....Oh GOD! Give me the power to achieve my vision on earth.

The above has always been the anthem that I recite each time I wakeup everyday.

menzo4u:
Tomorrow (Monday), my motivational speech will be titled "TALENT". Though I already have my own planned speech on mind, I believe you guys will enable me to be able to do more justice to the topic.

So I need your suggestions on what areas, what ways and how the topic can best be treated.i.e. If you are to motivate people on this topic how would you go about it?

Others, including myself, can learn from what you write.

KUDOS! To you all "motivators" in the house.

Cc:
@bare1
@dearpreye
@adamat7
@intrinsicniyi
Et al...

Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.
-----Swami Sivananda

dearpreye:


You keep going bro. Keep the spirit going. Don't fail to ask a friend to score your performance whenever you talk. Ask them to be honest with you.

Talent is our natural advantage over others when it comes to performing certain things. It could be in writing, machines, drawing, mathematics, football, music, piano, Guitar, swimming, speaking, counselling. Whatever. Everyone has one talent or the other.

But talent is overrated and inadequate when it comes to making our lives successful. We can't rely on our talents alone. We must add determination, perseverance and hard work to our talents if we must succeed.

Late Bob Nestor Marley was no doubt a talented musician but before he became a phenomenal success he was reported to have spent over 10000 hours practising behind the screen. The same is prominent with the likes of Bill Gates, The Beatles, etc.

We must add other character to our talents before we can succeed.

menzo4u:

Thanks a lot, I never fail to ask fellow peers abou my performance as you advised.

Nice piece, keep up the good work.

dearpreye:


We're together.

menzo4u:

I created this thread about talent
https://www.nairaland.com/2514468/look-beyond-school-develop-talent

dearpreye:


Good morning.

I'll read and contribute as soon as I'm through with the one I'm on ATM! Thanks bro.

menzo4u:
Tomorrow (Monday), my motivational speech will be titled "TALENT". Though I already have my own planned speech on mind, I believe you guys will enable me to be able to do more justice to the topic.

So I need your suggestions on what areas, what ways and how the topic can best be treated.i.e. If you are to motivate people on this topic how would you go about it?

Others, including myself, can learn from what you write.

KUDOS! To you all "motivators" in the house.

Cc:
@bare1
@dearpreye
@adamat7
@intrinsicniyi
Et al...

Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.
-----Swami Sivananda