I'm all for building the African continent. I've done my bit and will continue to do so.
However, I am no longer naive. In a continent where the primary currency is power, just go and get power first.
Power comes in many forms - networks, following, money, family ties, religious belief.
Whatever your tool of power is, it will be needed to build at a certain level in Africa.
Power is also needed in the west but until you become a $100m business, no one will disturb you. You are still considered small.
@Solomon_Buchi 1. Find God early. Early salvation is early preservation
2. Don't let anyone deceive you that you are still young. Take responsibility for your life.
3. Invest in your mind and spirit and build a strong and healthy character.
4. Think consequences before taking decisions.
Your vision is not at the same point as your starting point, it's ahead of you though it's within your reach, but you have to journey to get there. The gap in between your starting point and your end point is called 'work'.
You cannot control people's opinions or perspective of you. Some people just just have poor sense of judgement of character & personality. You just outgrow it and focus on your originality.
It's free to plan for your life. You may not have all the resources, still plan; you may not have all the answers, still plan. Things actually begins to make sense when you are done and your plans begins to fit into people, places and things.
Build in private
Date in private
Love in private
Win in private
Hustle in private
Rebuild in private
Be happy in private
Remember to keep it private to make it permanent.
9 rules for success:
1. Set clear goals
2. Develop a strong work ethic
3. Seek out opportunities
4. Focus on personal growth
5. Make sure to network
6. Learn from failures
7. Stay organized and prioritize tasks
8. Maintain a positive attitude
9. Continuously seek knowledge
8. Constantly encourage your self. Draw strength from your inside
9. Be positive and keep the big picture and goal alive.
10. Pray to God daily for grace to achieve what you have set to achieve.
May all your expectations and positive aspirations come through in manifolds.
10 TIPS TO HELP YOU SUCCEED ON YOUR RESOLUTIONS/ GOALS THIS YEAR.
1. Be realistic and truthful to yourself about your goals; keep it simple, don't complicate things , avoid drama. Make sure your goal is to become better than you use to be not to become better than somebody else.
5. Draw a routine that helps you to prioritize your daily activities.
6. Be very deliberate, intentional and focused.
7. Stay around serious minded people who can challenge and motivate you when you are weak, discouraged or feel like giving up on your goals.