ELEMENTS OF SUCESS 3 - FRANK UZOR
Before
we conclude this segment and move on to Elusive Success, I would like
for us to consider some of the other elements of success. They are not
necessarily coming in any order of importance but rather so arranged to
make for easy reading and assimilation.
(5) VISION
Vision is the contemporary picture of a future event made available to people living for a purpose. It is a clear concise description of where one is heading to or what one is aiming to become. Vision is always purpose based; any vision without a purpose is mere day dreaming.
The individuals who have made it to the top regardless of their place of birth or level of education all had a vision. Vision brings tomorrow into perspective and causes the bearer to move progressively from the known to the unknown until expectation becomes a tangible reality.
Vision is the contemporary picture of a future event made available to people living for a purpose. It is a clear concise description of where one is heading to or what one is aiming to become. Vision is always purpose based; any vision without a purpose is mere day dreaming.
The individuals who have made it to the top regardless of their place of birth or level of education all had a vision. Vision brings tomorrow into perspective and causes the bearer to move progressively from the known to the unknown until expectation becomes a tangible reality.
Professor Pat
Utomi, one of Nigeria's finest economists once said, "If you cannot see
tomorrow, it may be tough to shape it and it may end up shaping you in a
way that could make you fear to look in the mirror."
Vision is the propelling force behind every great achievement.
Irrespective of age, status or gender, your vision gets you prepared
for the challenges of life and ready with answers for anyone that asks.
In fact, if you can't summarize your vision in less than two minutes, it
means you might still be a day dreamer.
Usually, when one
has a divine vision, it works to benefit a lot of others besides the
vision bearer. Hence it is always easy to distinguish between ambition
and vision. In my own words, ambition is largely self-centric while
vision is God/people-centric; that is others must benefit from the
vision. Remember, it was one man's vision by the name of Martin Luther
King Junior that turned out to be the liberating force for the Blackman
today especially in the USA. A God-breathed vision outlives its bearer.
Also never forget
that vision reproduces; that is it must spark off positive lights
(other visions)...if I heard right, Condolleza Rice (Former US Secretary
of State) said that whatever she 'is' today was sparked off by the
action of Rosa Parks.
I can't easily forget the effects the visions of men like Smith Wigglesworth, Bishop Idahosa and Bishop David Oyedepo had and still have on me because I started reading their books quite early in life.
I can't easily forget the effects the visions of men like Smith Wigglesworth, Bishop Idahosa and Bishop David Oyedepo had and still have on me because I started reading their books quite early in life.
Write down your vision, keep it alive because one day it will keep you alive.
(6) PERSISTENCE
One day in the forests of California, a very strange incident happened when unfortunately Al Hill fell a tree that landed not on the ground but on his leg. 11hours passed by and his strength was fast ebbing with no assurance of help or success in pushing out the tree from his thigh region, he had to make a decision to stay alive at all cost. Guess what? The desire to live fired up his boldness as he reached for his pocket knife and slashed off his leg from the thigh region and so managed to wriggle out from under the weight of the fallen tree.
One day in the forests of California, a very strange incident happened when unfortunately Al Hill fell a tree that landed not on the ground but on his leg. 11hours passed by and his strength was fast ebbing with no assurance of help or success in pushing out the tree from his thigh region, he had to make a decision to stay alive at all cost. Guess what? The desire to live fired up his boldness as he reached for his pocket knife and slashed off his leg from the thigh region and so managed to wriggle out from under the weight of the fallen tree.
Eventually he had
to crawl for quite a distance shouting for help with the last strength
left of him until his friend, Eric Bockey heard his shouts and came to
his rescue. Well friends, he didn't die! and deservedly so, his fame
spread round the world wherever his story gets to as the one legged
successful man who decided not to give up.
Strange? Well
that is what persistence is all about - a strong irrepressible internal
energy that keeps you going in spite of external barriers and
challenges. Persistence is the ability to continue firmly or
obstinately...sadly, that is the missing ingredient in the lives of
people who have accepted frustration and defeat.
Persistence is the antidote to frustration and hopelessness and at the same time the tonic to reach out and achieve. It is the key to the hall of fame because the door of success cannot resist it.
Everyman known to have achieved anything great in life has always been associated with it because it is one characteristic anybody desirous of success cannot live without.
Persistence is the antidote to frustration and hopelessness and at the same time the tonic to reach out and achieve. It is the key to the hall of fame because the door of success cannot resist it.
Everyman known to have achieved anything great in life has always been associated with it because it is one characteristic anybody desirous of success cannot live without.
The story above
typifies the situation many people find themselves in life today but
painfully though, many seem to choose to die under the weight of life's
burden instead of sacrificing one thing or the other in order to live no
matter how painful the experience may be.
From my experience and those of other people, I have come to see that persistence can gain a man the portal to the gate of success if he invites it - persistence is the passkey. It is a free gift from God to all men but answers only to those who place a demand on it.
From my experience and those of other people, I have come to see that persistence can gain a man the portal to the gate of success if he invites it - persistence is the passkey. It is a free gift from God to all men but answers only to those who place a demand on it.
It was
persistence that gained us independence when our founding fathers
invited it into their struggle with the colonial masters...daily,
persistence is the force that makes women not to give up in the labour
room.
Pathetically, I have come in contact with many people who are languishing in despondency today because their previous attempts failed so they gave up on themselves. Also, many potential rich people are today living in poverty because they lack the spirit of persistence.
Pathetically, I have come in contact with many people who are languishing in despondency today because their previous attempts failed so they gave up on themselves. Also, many potential rich people are today living in poverty because they lack the spirit of persistence.
One glaring fact
is that persistence goes to sleep in a man until he rouses it in the
face of challenges. Challenges act as stimulants to the spirit of
persistence in the lives of some men and at the same time they cause
persistence to peter out in the lives of others hence the high rate of
suicide records the world over. (It is a function of choice)
When roused, it can make the weak strong and fearful brave; it can turn the rejected stone into the corner stone of the house.
When roused, it can make the weak strong and fearful brave; it can turn the rejected stone into the corner stone of the house.
STEPS TO STAYING PERSISTENT
1. Ready Your Mind
It does not matter how badly you failed, the first thing to do is to make up your mind to try again till you succeed.
1. Ready Your Mind
It does not matter how badly you failed, the first thing to do is to make up your mind to try again till you succeed.
2. Failure Analysis
Carry out a mental survey of the areas you failed and ascertain the possible reasons behind it.
Carry out a mental survey of the areas you failed and ascertain the possible reasons behind it.
3. Relevant Knowledge
Seek advice from people who are succeeding in your areas of interest. Be open minded.
4. Plan Meditatively
Sit down and draw up a plan of actions. Itemize resources and personnel needed.
Seek advice from people who are succeeding in your areas of interest. Be open minded.
4. Plan Meditatively
Sit down and draw up a plan of actions. Itemize resources and personnel needed.
5. Strategize
What plans of action should come first? Which ones can be combined? What will be the best channel?
What plans of action should come first? Which ones can be combined? What will be the best channel?
6. Action
Then step out determined to succeed and nothing less. Act now! Don't delay!
Then step out determined to succeed and nothing less. Act now! Don't delay!
Final note:
Nobody recognizes a failure in spite of their efforts rather everyone
recognizes the successful in spite of their previous failed attempts.
Don't give up! For your next attempt might be the ace you are yet to play!
For more lessons on this, pick up a copy of the book; Make Success a Habit written by me.
If you would like to go through any of our learning systems or send an invitation to speak at your event, reach me at:
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Mail: uzo1276@gmail.com
Regards
Frank Uzo
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