Among the other big temptations that come our way everyday, there lies the hidden, albeit, very prominent one of them, the temptation to DECLARE YOUR GRANTS AS YOUR ASSET BEFORE THE PAPERWORK IS FULLY DONE.
Yes I'm a Liverpool fan, and we just completed the greatest comeback of the 21st Century in the most elite football league in the world. And yes, 24 hours later Tottenham joins us to do a comeback and seal their first ever Final in the tournament's history. BUT YES, that inner sweet temptation to tell your haters that you're already winning is real for all of us...and there's no denying it.
It has almost become like a pattern for many to have loads of people working against their dreams (actively or passively), then they begin to “shock the world” and prove their haters wrong, put up loathe-spiced “inspirational quotes” on their whatsapp, then they keep this good stint on for a while, then like the momentum of the pendulum that takes it to one far extreme and doesn't stay there, they come crashing back, and lastly, innocent individuals in the village will be pinpointed and blamed. When in fact, the problem was created by you all the while...THE PROBLEM OF TRYING TO MATCH YOUR ENEMIES' STANDARDS.
Who told us that we can't prove people wrong on our own terms? Who said we mustn't take risks only enough for our shoulders to carry? Who said we have to overcome, at their own set time, the obstacle that they themselves failed to get past?
Proving anyone wrong should be all about you.
So that if you fail: You'll acknowledge it without making excuses and try again without having to feel like someone somewhere is working against you.
So that if you succeed: You'll remember that you were your own drive from the start and no one pressured you or “threw stones at you that you used to build up your life”.
So that if you rise and then stall: You can always backtrack and take better steps to get up. Because in fact, your haters never throw stones for you to build (they hate you more than that), they throw landmines that'll cripple you if ever you get to the top at all!
#YNWA
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Here is a phenomenon which occurs everyday. People tend to ignore process and announce results. The public is informed about the tiniest ray in our lives. While the temptation to brag is there, this is where discipline and self control comes in. Success on your own terms will prevent you from blaming the innocent witches in your village even when you fall. Shalom!
ReplyDeleteThank you for bringing in more light! Success on your own terms is what really matters🙌💪
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