SIMPLE WAYS TO BEING USEFUL ALL THE TIME
Once upon a time,
having Primary Six Education was more than enough to help an individual build a
house. In today’s world, PhD Holders at age 65 still have landlords. Whether we
like it or not, the world is changing and anyone that wants to be successful in
this era must rearrange his or her thought pattern.
Here are some simple thoughts a young individual can hold on
to in order to become and remain relevant in today’s world.
a.
Education is good; but there is something
Better… SKILLS: SSCE School leaver,
Undergraduate, or Graduate; we have been taught to see Education or permit me
to say University Education as the key to a successful life. Well, the truth is
this… EDUCATION is just a door, Not a Key. Education will avail you to various
opportunities in life, but only SKILLS can help make the difference. Pursing
University Education is admirable, but what will set you apart from any other
educated person is the Skill you posses. The beautiful part of it is that every
man is born with a skill hidden inside them. In its natural state, it is known
as talent /potential, but when it is harnessed & fully developed, it
becomes a Skill.
b.
The World Is Selfish… Stop Waiting for Destiny
Helpers: Yes! You heard me right! Stop waiting for people to help you direct
your life. Your Life is your Responsibility, be Responsible to yourself. Many a
time, we look on other people to help us succeed. Sometimes, we wish we had
different parents who are wealthy and can help our dreams come through… Please,
Wake Up! YOU can make your dreams come through with the kind of parents you
have. Look inside you and make a move. Until you make a move, you will never
see any destiny helper. No “Destiny Helper” is looking for a “Wait-er”. You
have to be on the move. You have to keep your mind busy doing something
positive; it’s very important. Many young people waste time thereby waste their
lives waiting for JAMB, POST UME, GRADUATION, NYSC and stuff before they start
doing something meaningful with their lives. Don’t be such. If you take your
eyes off other people, and concentrate on yourself, you will discover that you
can actually do more than you imagined initially. It’s beautiful when people believe in us, but
until we start BELIEVING in ourselves, nobody/Destiny Helper will believe in you.
c.
BE at Peace with All Men: This is not just a
command by Jesus; it’s a fundamental key to long life. There are many people
that are too busy fighting everyone around them that they find it difficult or
almost impossible to move on in life. No matter how gifted, wealthy, or good
looking you are; if you are a troublesome person, you will lead a dull, lonely
and bitter life. In today’s world, it is essential you learn how to avoid
conflicts with people that come your way; and when they do occur, be humble enough
to extend a hand of friendship. One thing I have come to realize in life is
that God uses people to bless people. If you are never at peace with anyone, in
what way will God bless you? Understandably, there are certain people that
wouldn’t just like you… they have just chosen to antagonize you, well fact is…
It’s their cross… Not yours! Be civil to such and keep praying for them. Living
at Peace with all men is impossible if you don’t know how to forgive yourself
and others. Some people have so much bitterness inside them that it radiates
everywhere they go. A bitter heart hardly produces sweet results.
d.
Let Christ Be in your Heart… Not just your Head:
Funny right? We live in a world where we have more Christians and less people
living like Christ. It is pertinent that you know the difference. Don’t spend
so much time looking like a Christian and little time in being a Christian.
When you focus on being like Christ, it would show in everything you do… You won’t
try to dress, Talk, Walk, or Work like a Christian, and you will
do so effortlessly without stress and conscious effort. When Christ is truly the Lord of your life,
you’d begin to see life from an entirely different perspective; going to
church, reading your Bible, Praying, Evangelizing and stuffs will happen
naturally. God wants more than anything to glory in your life. He wants to brag
about you like he did with Job… Forget about the past, He has a beautiful plan
for your future. He wants to do in your life that which no mortal can. Trust
Him… He didn’t keep you safe till this time to now turn his back on you… You
are too precious in His sight.
Conclusively, living a successful & fulfilling life is
not impossible. There are people all
over the world who are not as blessed as you that are living and fulfilling
their destinies. You can be one of them too. Let these simple words of mine
guild you and sooner than later, we would have cause to celebrate together.
… Airhunuoje Michael
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