Who will Pay you for giving up?

Early last months i got a call from my longtime friend who we used to be together in different situations before we separated to face the world each on his own,in a low tone after greeting me he tells me “You know, am giving up on this struggle to so called greatness,” i first kept quite and he added “Look its a long while since i started on this idea, everyday i try but nothing seems to come out positive, do i have to borrow brains to make it work? no.. i have to let go,persistence seems not to be the road to take on this, maybe i should try giving up and see the results, whenever i think of all this i see no way through: Haters are everywhere to pull down what i build,our gov’t doesn’t support me neither, taxes are high, it seems even there is no friend to support me in this, everyone i share my ideas with expecting to give me a go ahead support, they instead steal my idea and turn it into a business of their own, i think it better the other side where u don’t have to think hard” after all this, i said “cool down dear Peter (not real name).. may be you tried to be stubborn instead of being persistent.

You may disagree with me but you have to know that Stubbornness is not persistence. Stubborn people will continue to do the same things even when there is overwhelming evidence to show that they should stop or change the way they do them. Some stubborn people fear being shown that they are wrong. Others may be convinced that they have been right all along and that they will prove it in the end. Stubbornness is like banging your head against a wall that won’t break. There’s no future in that and you won’t achieve your goals with this approach. . Remember.. your idea isn’t wrong or invalid but u are acting stubbornly to it, i think you should chose another way of approaching it other than giving up.

You had a chance of more than 300 days speaking to yourself, did u take that chance?, what major things have u discovered in yourself? What questions did the ‘Undeveloped you’ ask, what did the ‘bold You’ answer?. what did the ‘weak You’ tell & what did the ‘failing and procrastinating you’ tell? Yes, you failed to get the answers because the ‘Strong motivated, willing to learn and inspired you’ was always absent! OK,

You have started on multiple ideas and given up along the way before achieving, “Did any one pay you for giving up”? You have been complaining about the government for your failure to prosper, do u think those who are taking steps day by day are under a certain government from Mars planet? You have played and won medals in the blame game, u think someone is responsible for your failure and stagnancy , did they promise you this time to help u achieve success? “of course a big No”.

Don’t you think you have to do something?, get off that edge and heal the wounds PLEASE! I mean do something like knowing that no one owes you a living, something like knowing that no one is under the obligation to help you, , you must take 100% responsibility for your life , I mean do something like knowing that you have greatness within you, something like knowing that you have the best bright light within you that every one can stand to look at, U only need one match stick to light your candle, U only need to unleash your potential, u just need the empowerment to kick off your journey, It doesn’t matter how long you have been challenged and failed, after all no one had ever risen when already in the sky, to rise u start from down. all u need is some mentoring and motivation and remain focused, remember no seed has ever grown without being lost and dead into the ground, u need to sacrifice some good time and stay in the battle because no one could ever win if they never engaged in a battle”.

The fact he told me all this means he was probably wondering, ‘How to turn his own ideas into valuable commodities, and live well. Well it’s not that simple-.

Young creative people like him and me or tend to be possessive and impatient when it comes to turning ideas onto income and they end up making some errors. Many innovators’ problems I’ve read on over the past years are due simply to misunderstanding their roles in working upon their dreams; not knowing how to proceed rightfully and see the fruits of their ideas.

“Listen Peter” I said “There are some beginning steps for getting your idea further down the road to success.
If you have a creative idea you believe has potential, you must begin with knowing how your idea is viewed in the society if implemented. Since I am a business man I can say the safety of your idea is where you must start…
To encourage creation of valuable ideas, and protect them from being stolen u must watch intelligently the people u will share with about it.

Secondly If u can’t believe in your idea sometimes you will be discouraged by negative people who will keep telling u negatives about it, to overcome this u must always assume as if the idea is real today. Imagine a life u will live if it was true, practice it as if its real now; this will give you strength and motivation to keep going a step day by day because u will be creating hunger in u which makes you unstoppable until you reach the vantage point of your idea.

Develop the Marketing skill in you.

If you want to get that idea out of your head and into the marketplace, then be prepared to do more than dreaming but displaying your idea to those u will expect to buy your idea, make them like it, If possible change the greeting words from the normal greetings to the product or service name. Dream it,market it and speak it everywhere you go but remember to keep the intellectual property with you as people may steal your idea before u get it real, but above all never give up on an idea which u feel its valid”…

He answered after a long breath out and said let me set out, i must get, i will thank u later” its so amazing that a month after he called me telling me that his idea is now a business and he is getting more and more clients everyday, never give up because no one pays you for giving up!!!!

The Journey to Succcess

As told by Tyler Baasu
The road to success is rarely straight. Anyone who has achieved success in any area of their life will likely tell you that their journey was not an easy one. Roadblocks, dead ends disappointments, bad decisions, and failures (collectively referred to as “experience”) are often the stepping-stones that forge the path to success. Most people who have achieved success have also hit rock bottom somewhere along the way. But it was the experience of hitting rock bottom that gave these individuals the motivation they needed to make dramatic changes in their life and propel them towards success. As the attitude and achievement expert Dr. Willie Jolley once said: “a setback is a setup for a comeback.” If you wake up one day and realize that the life you’re living is not the life you want, don’t beat yourself up about it. Accept where you are, and more importantly, accept the responsibility for changing where you’re going to be.
You cannot change your life overnight, but you can most certainly change the direction of your life overnight. Here are some things you can start doing immediately to turn your life around and get back on track to achieving success:
1. Read daily.
If you want your life to get better, you need to start making better decisions. To make better decisions, you need to equip yourself with new ideas and better information. Get into the habit of reading at least 10 pages of great information every single day. At this rate, you’ll be able to finish at least 1 new book per month, for a total of 12 new books per year. Don’t read fiction. In most cases, fiction is meant to entertain you, but not empower you. You should alternate between non-fiction categories that have a direct correlation to the areas of your life you want to improve. Examples of good categories include: health, personal finance, wealth creation, relationships, business, self-help, spirituality, productivity, success, and inspirational biographies. The wisdom and ideas you will get from these types of book will undoubtedly help you to succeed.
2. Put your goals in writing
Without question, the most successful people in the world all have goals. Their goals are the benchmark against which they measure their results. People without goals often have no direction. Like a hamster on a wheel, they move but go nowhere. Turning your life around begins with identifying exactly what you want to achieve and then creating a strategy for achieving it. Give your goals deadlines, and identify the resources you will need and the actions you must take in order to accomplish them. Read your goals every morning when you wake up and every night before you go to sleep to ensure your mind stays focused on your objectives.
3. Dissolve relationships with people who hold you back
There may be some people in your life that you are better off not spending time with. Not everyone has habits or attitudes that are conducive to success, and unfortunately those habits and attitudes are contagious. Like crabs in a bucket, these people are the first to pull you down the moment they see you trying to climb to a higher level. You may have friends, coworkers, or even family members who fit this description. It is not always a good idea to abruptly cut people out of your life (doing so typically arouses resentment). Some relationships should be dissolved gently. Gradually decrease the amount of time you spend with the people who you don’t want around you as you move forward. Use the time you would otherwise be spending with them to build new relationships with positive people who support and encourage your success.
4. Stay hydrated and exercise regularly
Success doesn’t come easy. It takes a lot of hard work. In order to put in the work necessary to get to the next level without burning out, you need to build up large reserves of physical and mental energy. The first thing you can do to immediately increase your energy levels is to drink more water. Water helps replenish your system, improve digestion and eliminate waste from your body. Many people make the mistake of thinking they are tired or hungry when in reality they are just dehydrated. Drink a large glass of water as soon as you wake up, drink a few glasses throughout the day and before each meal, and drink another glass in the evening before you go to sleep. The second thing you should do is exercise for at least 30 minutes (go for a run or go to the gym) no less than 3 times per week. Regular exercise helps strengthen your heart and lungs, improves your flexibility and strength, helps manage your weight, prevents illness, decreases stress, and it even helps you to get better sleep – all of which have positive effects on your energy levels, overall health, focus and productivity.
5. Start a savings plan
There’s an old Chinese Proverb that says: “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is today.” When it comes to saving money, this philosophy is just as valid. If you haven’t been saving a portion of your income for investment and future use, the best time to start doing so is now. Most financial planners would agree that you should be saving a minimum of 10% of your monthly income on a consistent basis. Unfortunately most people spend the majority of what they earn (sometimes more) and invest very little for the future. Don’t make the mistake of working hard for money, and then using that money to pay everyone else except you. Pay yourself first. If you don’t think you have the discipline to do this, go to your bank and arrange for a percentage of the income you deposit to be immediately transferred to a savings or investment account. Learn to live off of at least 90% of your income. Your future self will thank you for it.
6. Turn your car into a classroom
If you work full-time, you probably spend somewhere between 5 and 10 hours per week commuting to and from work. Instead of listening to music or the radio during this time, start listening to inspiring and educational content. Most books have an audio version, and there are plenty of great pod casts that you can listen to for free on iTunes. With an abundance of great content on virtually every subject at your disposal, you don’t have to go back to school to get more education.
7. Stop watching TV
If you pay for a monthly cable subscription then do yourself a favor and cancel it. Seriously Watching television is arguably one of the most toxic, unproductive, time-wasting activities of modern society. Stop wasting precious hours of your day on negative news, sports, advertisements, and reality shows that add no real value to your life. Start using the hours you waste channel surfing on activities that are more productive. If for whatever reason you just can’t live without watching a specific game or episode, then add it to your schedule, watch it online (on Apple TV or Netflix, for example), and make it a social event by inviting friends or family to join you.
8. Practice public speaking
The ability to speak confidently and communicate articulately is one of the most valued and rewarded skills in the marketplace today. People who are good communicators are able to navigate their way through life with ease and enjoy more success than those who are not. They earn promotions, they build key relationships, they present their ideas clearly, they resolve disputes, and they typically earn the respect and admiration of the people around them. They are leaders in their organizations, their families, and their communities. Most people are terrified of speaking in public, and they will do almost anything to avoid it. This presents a tremendous opportunity for those who are willing to step out of their comfort zone and develop this rare skill. One of the places you can go to practice your communication skills in a non- threatening, positive environment is your local Toastmasters club. Most of these clubs host weekly meetings where anyone is welcome to attend and participate. As you become a stronger communicator, people will begin to perceive you as a leader, and more opportunities will come to you as a result.
9. Stop complaining
One of the worst habits a person can have is the habit of complaining. People who complain are usually negative and pessimistic by nature. Don’t be one of them. If you encounter problems or challenges, don’t complain about them. If you catch yourself complaining about something, bite your tongue and reframe the situation. Complaining about a situation doesn’t change it. Get proactive and focus on finding a solution. A Napoleon Hill once said: “Every adversity carries with it the seed of an equivalent or greater benefit.” Look for the benefit in each situation.
10. Learn a new skill
A great way to bring some more excitement into your life is to learn something new. Consider learning to play an instrument, learning a new skill, learning to speak a new language, joining a club, taking a class, or playing a sport you’ve never played before.
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PERSISTENT TO COMMITMENT FOR CONTENTMENT!

“I WILL FIRMLY TREAD ON THIS STORMY ROAD” *I STILL HAVE IT IN MIND*”
(The song of self-made_village Boy)
Eagerly yearning for that time when echo sounds of the drums will excite the natives and the passersby over a vibrant celebrations of breakthrough after a life long journey.
who knows?, it might be rain or sunshine, cloudy or stormy but all in all i know that day is soon when reapers will start on what their garden produced.
Have passed through thorns and storms and still facing more a head, i still have it in mind that its how the journey of success looks like,i am determined and am firm i will pass via the storms and see my destiny.

I will reach my destination and celebrate, am sure because i am no longer heavy loaded, i offloaded the heaviness of procrastination,laziness and captivity of negativity.
I know i will reach though these obstacles are hitting me side by side, up and down along the way in a storm, i know it will be a single morning and all will be over.
‘I still have it in mind’ that its how winners travel their journey, i will keep on until l see the last drop of my sweat, it will be a day and all will be gone by surprise.

Even though i have no wings, i know i will fly higher one day,for my wings are growing gradually, i have to go on, after all who will pay me when i give up?
all this that strike me along my way will be no more soon, they have a deadline,

As i move i still have it in mind that the road to success is like that way, never smooth
I must tread over this narrow way, i must succeed against all odds, i will be there.
It will be a day of great joy as i tell my story about the storms i passed through,
I will tell how i lost my sweat but found a pool of cooling water, how i offered my little power but found a source of energy, i will remind all how its sweet to ‘still have it in mind’ that its the style of this way to success is like that, narrow and stormy!
**THEY WILL NAME ME SELF MADE AND INDEED IT WILL BE WORTH IT**

MYLES MONROE 10 PRINCIPLES OF SUCCESS

1. Understand crisis and use it to solve a problem. Every business is a response to a problem.
2. Initiate something; do not wait for things to be done.
3. Identify and refine your talent, skill, idea, service or knowledge to create wealth.
4. Whatever makes you angry, you must solve it.
5. Poverty is not the lack of money, but the lack of ideas.
6. God does not give cash, but ideas on how to create wealth.
7. Be in control of your mind, thoughts, perception and mentality to respond to change.
8. Be keen and take advantage of changes brought about by technology and globalisation.
9. Leave your legacy, but in the people you train, not in products or buildings.
10.Every human being was born with a treasure. Your greatest secret to success lies in discovering your treasure