By IFEANYICHUKWU EMMANUEL EGBO
Life is not someplace one should walk and go without making serious impacts as every individual has something unique to offer to the world; After all, we are not “mere casualties of evolution”(Pope Benedict XVI). In that case, life becomes quite serious and should be taken seriously. It is painful to the eye and bitter to heart when people walk aimlessly through the surface of the earth without actually establishing remarkable footprints in the sands of time. Do not get me wrong here, everyone must not appear on the television or become as popular as the president of the United States of America, but in your little way and in your own local environment, you have something to keep for posterity
Now, did you know you are an answer to a question? A solution to a problem? And until you step out in action, that question remains unanswered and that problem remains unsolved. In other words, the world is incomplete without you. So what are you waiting for? Kick off distractions today, go through these 15 points and start off immediately, I assure you of a very tremendous increase in your productivity.
Recognize the Shortness or ‘Longness’ of your Life: I personally consider this the most important aspect of living. There is an uncertainty as to how long one would live and because you do not know, you must take action from where you are. Stop waiting to reach a particular age before you start thinking of your success. Success has never and will never depend on age. In fact, success is better achieved when one is still young because the young is strong. Then again, know that your life may never be extended because you did not actualize your destiny and destiny is time bound. So take actions now you can because tomorrow could be too late. Live as if you were going to die the next hour.
What is your Mission Statement: So many people are so carefree about their lives that they have nothing they are looking forward to getting. They just look forward to each day without any expectation. Year in year out, their driving force remains the outcome of each day. That is a very wrong thing to do, one should have something (preferably written) that reminds him of where he is going. This serves as a motivation and keeps us going. That is your mission statement. Say it to yourself everyday and constantly remind yourself, then you will see how far you can go.
Reduce your Sleeping Time: I don’t intend to counteract what you knew about sleeping and resting, But one thing I want to let you know is that what matters is the quality of sleep, not the quantity. Try sleeping an hour or two less than usual; since there are 30 days in every month, if you sleep an hour less, you will have an extra 30 hours to work on yourself and if two hours, you have 60 hours. Imagine what your productivity is going to be.
Daily introspection and planning: The moment you wake up each day, take out time to check your progress so far. If need be, you re-strategize. Plan your day and discipline yourself about this plan. Remember to meditate, it is an effective tool in the race towards success.
Time Management: Learn to do things that matter most in your life. Do not allow trivialities to take away the time you have for important things. First things first. You should be able to give account of every hour spent. Be a prudent time manager.
Keep your mind focused and at alert: Take charge of every thought that goes on in your mind and ensure they are always affirmative; Give no room for negative thoughts. Ensure also that your mind is concentrated at all times. One of the popular ways of doing this is by counting your steps whenever you are walking, it keeps your mind at rest and at alert. Know that it is only a mind that is concentrated that can produce great ideas. A scattered mind brings forth scattered ideas which in turn yield scattered actions and results in a scattered mode of living. Beware!!!
Improve your communication skills: Some people do not just know how to communicate, both in public speaking and interpersonal conversations. Public speaking will be a topic for another day anyway, but it is very important to be developed. As for the later, hear John Lavater “He who carefully listens, pointedly asks, calmly speaks, coolly answers and ceases when he has no more to say is in possession of some of the best requisites of conversation”. Never dominate a conversation, always try to listen more because everybody you discuss with has something new to offer you no matter how little.
Consider the Reason: While you live, be careful not to put your gaze on the present, instead, put your mind on what the future will be. Do make money, fame or material things your major aim, they should be secondary. Someone rightly said, ‘stay on purpose, not on outcome’.
Consider Smiling and Laughing: A smile is a curve that sets everything straight says Phyllis Diller, if you must be a high flier you must learn the secret of smiling and laughing because as soap is to the body, so laughter to the soul. Little wonder why Tom Nansbury once said that the optimist laughs to forget while the pessimist forgets to laugh. So find your group if you intend to be successful.
Read Good Books: I pity people who are yet to discover the unquantifiable benefits of reading books-good books anyway. When you read books, you gather several years of experience within a few hours of study. For instance, when you read the biographies of great men, you learn the strategies they applied in tackling so many problems which you may be having. That is what books could do for you.
Develop Your Will-Power: Discipline and restrain yourself. Do not allow the cravings of your body to over-power you.
Choose Your Friends: The essence of carefully selecting your friends can never be given an overemphasis; friends are important but ensure that the ones you have are really friends and not wolves in sheep skin. Do not have numerous friends because it increases your responsibility and chokes your time.
Be Gentle, But Maintain Your Principle: Be a man of principle. Never let every wave of doctrine or idea push you around. Today you are black, tomorrow you become red and before long you are purple; No that is a wrong! Be stable with your character and principle so that you can at least gain the trust of others.
Honesty: Do you want the most out of life?, Then be honest. It is the best policy they say, be honest most importantly with yourself; Always tell yourself the truth. Then be honest to every individual you encounter in any way. It may not pay immediately, but certainly, it do pay.
Cultivate a Mystique: There are people who do not have secrets, everyone know everything about them. Even before the take actions, one would be able to predict what I will be. That is a horrible way of living. The author of the 48 laws of power said, “Conceal Your Intentions” Learn to be unpredictable and an aura of respect you will establish in the heart of men.
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