WHAT'S YOUR MISSION? 2

Flights are usually defined by their destinations; in most cases destinations are referenced to a local Airport in that City. 

In the same vein, every mission has to be fully defined. If you will make the most out of any venture, there has to be a definiteness of Purpose. 

If you have goals, Projects or aspirations: It's important you start to put Dates and times to it's planning. Don't say you need money, how much exactly are you looking for?

I need to be there early...is vague; What time do you want to be there? 7a.m. or 8a.m.

Do you want to grow your business? What is the meaning of "growth" to you within this context? Is it to double your current Clientele within 3 months? Is it to open two more shops within a six month period? 

Friends a clearly defined goal, increases your chances of hitting the mark. 

Haven't you noticed, even your residential address is fully descriptive.

How can you possibly achieve a goal when you can't even fully define what that goal is?

You will not fail!

Good morning and Happy New Week!

HOW FAR CAN YOU CLEARLY SEE? 4

A life void of direction, is a life void of clarity of vision. Being clear about your intended destination is the beginning of the journey. 

You don't board a plane before deciding your destination; you decide your destination before you board the plane. 

As a Career person, where do you see yourself 15 years from now? 

As a small scale business man, where do you see yourself in 10 years? 

If you are an employee today...do you want to remain an employee all through your active working years? Do you want to own or run a business at some point? 

Believe it or not...time is ticking. The longer you take to set your sail, the longer it takes to arrive at your desired destination. 

You can't afford to keep living for today; you can't afford to keep following what's trending. It is your definition today that makes your destination tomorrow. 

Behind every commitment is clarity of purpose; behind every discouragement is a poorly defined destination. 

How can you possibly arrive at a destination you barely even know?

You will not fail!

Good morning and Happy New Week!

HOW FAR CAN YOU CLEARLY SEE? 3

Sometimes it is very possible to not appreciate the little we have just because we don't clearly see its potential. 

The widow whose husband died leaving her heavily indebted had oil, but couldn't see clearly the usefulness of that oil not until she was advised. 

A dollar could easily be spent than saved depending on the clarity of the vision of its owner.  

David had slinging skills: he placed so much value on those skills that he literally stuck to it on the biggest battle of his life. 

Do not neglect what you have, just because it appears to be small or insignificant today. Be visionary in your analysis of what you call "little". 

It was probably not surprising to Potiphar how years later Joseph became the one whom he will depend on for Food: How do you see your domestic staff? How do you treat them? Do you know one of your employees today could be the same person buying off your entire company and its assets tomorrow? 

Are you usually only nice to your bosses at work and treat the janitors like they don't exist? 

Does it sometimes strike you that, the universe and its unfathomable resources was created just by a spoken word? And you tell me "words" don't mean anything or "words" are just syllables with which we communicate? 

It was the information released by a little maid that helped saved an Army General, Naaman the leper. 

It was a little boy's lunch that was used to feed 5000 men plus women and Children. Just imagine if the Ushers or Protocol guys didn't allow the lad into that arena where Jesus was?

What are you doing with your supposed tiny seed? 

How clearly can you see its potential? 

You will not fail!

Good morning and Happy New Week!

HOW FAR CAN YOU CLEARLY SEE? 2

"...Calling those things that be not as though they are..." Rom. 4:17

Clarity of vision is powerful; it affects every thing about the individual...but most importantly it affects one's communication and one's attitude in the pursuit of that vision. 

We have often been told "you shall have what you say" however, everyone's speech is directly proportional to the clarity of vision they see. Hence, you shall have what you clearly see. 

If your vision is messed up, your communication will be messed up. If what you see is blurry, your communication will show it. 

Joseph saw himself out of the prison, long before he met Pharaoh's former staff; that vision was so clear that, when he had the slightest of opportunities to discuss it...He communicated in very clear terms. 

We will always attract opportunities that are equivalent to the images we clearly see about ourselves. 

One of the biggest challenges man has, is to not make his current condition, the basis for his vision.

This is a difficult task because it means you will totally create images that are contrary to your present circumstance; and after creating them, you habitually focus on these new images about yourself and then walk in its consciousness.

The truth is...Nothing changes around you until your internal vision changes. 

You will not fail!

Good morning and Happy New Week!

HOW FAR CAN YOU CLEARLY SEE? 1

Life is a distinction of two classes of people: those who see ONLY what's before their eyes today and those who create something to see and keep seeing that image irrespective of their current but temporary circumstance.

What you see informs the basis for all and every move you will make. 

In the midst of a mammoth crowd plunging forward to see and hear Jesus; the woman with the issue of blood saw very clearly the possibility of touching the hem of Jesus' garment. That clarity initiated her next move. 

Has it occurred to you, David did not second guess his own strategy before he confronted Goliath; everyone looked at his size and how heavily undefended he was...David saw clearly the very centre of Goliath's forehead...just before he decided this point was going to be my focus. 

The stone on any other part of Goliath's body wouldn't possibly make that much difference; only a clearly taken headshot would do.

The accuracy with which that sling shot was taken was simply because David saw the stone CLEARLY hitting the mark before he took it. 

Everyone is entitled to see any and everything but only what you clearly see becomes yours. 

What you clearly see, you will believe, what you believe, you will behave and what you behave continuously over a period of time, you will eventually become. 

Indecision is a function of poor vision; the business you refuse to undertake simply because someone else failed at it, is the same business your neighbour is raking millions from. Were you wrong about your facts? No...you only clearly saw what was before your eyes...He created his own image and zoomed in clearly only on that. 

There is what is before you, but that doesn't stop you from creating your own scope of vision. 

What you clearly see..you will move towards in great speed.

What do you see? How clearly can you see it?

You will not fail!

Good morning and Happy New Week!

MAY THEME: HOW FAR CAN YOU CLEARLY SEE?

Dear Friend, 

Congratulations and welcome to a brand new month. 

There is the man who is comfortable with having sliced bread for breakfast every morning; there is the man who just wants to be the bread supplier and then there is the man, who wants to own the bakery. 

The scope of your vision is what determines the size of your future. 

Destination is not speed determined but dream determined. What you can't see...you are not entitled to have.

Why not join us this month as we explore the theme: HOW FAR CAN YOU CLEARLY SEE? 
Gen. 13:14-15

Congratulations once again and Happy New Month! 

WOW INTL

YOUR KINGDOM

...For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mothers' womb; and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men; and there be eunuchs, which HAVE MADE THEMSELVES eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake... Matt. 19:12 KJV

Every glorious destiny will place a personal demand on its owner. It is therefore no coincidence that some will end up as huge successes and others end will up average. 

The 'c' part of the above text is so instructional. In every individual lies the power to make relevant changes for the sake of their dreams, purpose or goals. Success is deliberate and its pursuit is very intentional. No man can guess his way to any destination, neither can a driver assume a route to a location. 

The question is 'What are you making yourself'

A wise man once said, 'Failure to plan is planning to fail'. This simply implies that our activity or inactivity is a preparation for a destination or an outcome (positive or negative).

If a student studies, S/he is planning to pass their exams and if a student refuses to study, S/he is also planning to fail their exams.

If you decide to read one book a month, listen to tapes and CDs relevant to your assignment, What would you have made yourself in the next one year in relation to your dreams?

If you decide to work-out 30 minutes a day for the next 6 months and keep an eye on your diet, What would you have made yourself in relation to your fitness dreams?

If you keep listening to those who have failed marriages and relationship by keeping them as close allies, watch it, your relationship might just be on its way down. Interestingly, this is a circle I have witnessed a lot of times.

Those who push for higher degrees and Diplomas, if you look closely, their inner circle is filled with friends/family members with the same goals or have achieved the same goal.

Those (men and women) who eventually walked out of their marriages, most times have been in close ties with people who don't have value for qualitative family life, this could be through direct contact or TV Shows. 

It's the same for a man who hits his wife and a woman who shows disrespect to her husband. 

What are you making yourself?

I charge you today, to start being conscious and aware of the lifestyle you lead. Some people desire to be financially stable but they keep engaging in unhealthy shopping lifestyles. Would their dreams be realised? Your guess is as good as mine. 

WAY FORWARD

1. Keep your eyes continuously focused on the 'Kingdom of Heaven' (Your ultimate goal, vision, dreams and aspirations)

2. Consciously build habits that will enhance the actualisation of that Kingdom. 

The good news is, IT IS IN YOUR POWER to make the relevant changes you need. So why not accept personal responsibility and take charge of your destiny?

You will not fail!

Till when next we come your way...focus on YOUR KINGDOM.

PROTECT IT

You know, I have heard of people who can't stand criticism from either fellow competitors or from spectators. The truth is, that is life for you. There are those that will never like you, regardless of what you say or do, they just don't like your face. So, it is of no use trying to prepare a 'defence speech' neither should you feel bad for yourself. 

The painful part is, some potentially great dreams have been lost because those who had the dreams could not withstand criticism. Friends, it is your dream and in as much it is yours, ONLY YOU CAN PROTECT IT! 

If it means cutting off from certain 'do nothing and negative friends or relatives' - PLEASE PROTECT IT! If it means you stop watching certain shows, programs or even the News on TV- PLEASE PROTECT IT!

Friends, you better get ready to loose certain relationships, certain ties and certain hobbies; it's not because of you hate anyone nor you are feeling too special about yourself but for the demand that comes with the fulfilment of your dreams and purpose in life. 

Some people have lost brilliant opportunities not because they ain't qualified but because they lost their preparation time, practice time and rehearsal time to a 

1. Show on TV,

2. Some girl time hangout 

3. Boys night out

Anyone who does not have respect for your purpose and greatness in life is not qualified for a relationship. If they show little or no regard for your passion, you have no business chilling with them. 

Let's look at the beginning of Israel's problem which I think most of us can connect with.

...and the Children of Israel journeyed...600,000 on foot that were men...and A MIXED MULTITUDE went up also with them...Exodus 12:37-38 (KJV)

Let's see the same scripture in another translation:

...the Israelites moved on...600,000 on foot besides their dependents. There was also A CROWD OF RIFFRAFF TAGGING ALONG... Exodus 12:36-38 (The MSG) 

MIXED MULTITUDES (riffraff tagging along)

No wonder the journey was filled with so much negativity. 

How can they go up with a crowd of riffraff?

Do you remember Abraham and 'Lot' ?

The question is...

Have you been carrying a mixed multitude in the name of 'friends' from Work/Church/Childhood? 

Till when next we come your way keep PROTECTING IT.

WHAT DO YOU SEE?

As a very active child whiles growing up, I love to play a lot. I always looked forward to the next half term holiday and the next end of term holiday. It was so interesting because right from the first day of the term, I will ask my older sister about the closing date of the term and from then on, the count down begins. 

One day, the long vacation just began and I woke up very excited knowing I had 8 solid weeks to play; my sister got into the room and said to me "I know it is your right to play out the whole holiday because it is a holiday but when you get to the last day of the holiday, what would you reflect on as an achievement during this 8 week period"? 

We both saw the same thing but interpreted it differently. One of the fundamental differences between an achiever and a non achiever is "interpretation". They both have the same challenges, faced with probably the same economic circumstance but their independent interpretation of their situation is what informs what actions they both take. 

When you LOOK (vision) at a challenge, circumstance or situation, "what do you SEE (interpretation)"?

Jesus was told of a girl who was dead, in response he said, "she is asleep" Matt. 9:24

David was before Goliath, whiles everyone was scared because they saw a giant, David was excited because he saw "a bird", no wonder he told Saul, "I don't need all of your armoury, a bird only needs a sling and a stone". I Sam. 17:39

Have you just lost your job? What do you SEE?

Are you having any difficulty with your wife? What do you SEE?

Does it seem like your pay cheque is not good enough? What do you SEE? 

...but be transformed, BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND... Rom. 12:2

YOU CANNOT SEE BETTER THAN THE QUALITY OF THE RENEWAL OF YOUR MIND! 

Till when next you visit this blog, PAY ATTENTION TO HOW YOU SEE (interpret) what you look!

LIVING LIKE A SPORTS MAN

 A wise man once said, 

"Champions are not made in the ring, they are only recognised in the ring...champions are made in their everyday rehearsal" 

In the world of sports, aiming for trophies is the biggest goal for all. This is why, they submit to coaches (mentors), personal trainers (teachers), personal discipline, etc. They live everyday of their lives with a major tournament in focus. 

They sweat it out on a daily basis on the field, ring, or in the gymnasium. They might be in pain, but for the glory ahead, they endure. Some of them give up friendships and social habits that does not enhance the quality of their preparedness for the tournament. You can see it clearly in the tone of their body muscles. 

The truth is we can live the philosophy of the sports man in our pursuit of destiny.

Paul said...

Know ye not, that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 1 Corinth 9:24

It's time to set your goals as major sports tournament. Desire winning like a sports man. Enough of living like a spectator or a sports analyst. 

WHAT ARE YOU REHEARSING FOR? What disciplines would you commit to daily that would make you the best in your area of specialty. These days, people talk less of excellence and celebrate being average. Don't be caught with in that web. 

It's time to run like you want the medal. My teacher once told me, the key to unending success is PREPARE! PREPARE!!PREPARE!!! 

Some of you say, you want to be the best you can be but, the friends you keep close make you sound like a joker, your eating and sleeping  habit is contrary to the objective, what you commit to socially is amazingly ridiculous for the goals you have.

It's time to wake up! Greatness is upon you stop wasting away! Stop living like a spectator, all they know to do and all they prepare for is fun. Stop being an analyst, all they know to do, is to talk and judge those who are actively engaging in the field/ring. 

In the following week, month, quarter or year, set yourself daily goals that will make you the best. Yes! The best! Commit to the discipline that will make you become or achieve that goal, put an end to every friendship that will not feed that objective... Get a coach/mentor/Personal trainer and COMMIT TO THEIR INSTRUCTION AS IT APPLIES TO YOUR ASSIGNMENT and watch yourself become an amazement to yourself. Do you remember, it took a driving instructor to get you your Drivers License?

Believe it or not...IT WILL ALWAYS TAKE A COACH. Show me a man who is committed to a coach, I will show you a man on his way to the top. Only spectators and analysts live without one. 

You too can be celebrated! You too can be given an award! You too can make global headlines!

THERE ARE THOSE WHO MAKE THE NEWS, THERE ARE THOSE WHO REPORT THE NEWS! YOU WILL ALWAYS BE ONE OF THEM...Have you been reporting? It's time to switch roles. RUN THAT YOU MAY OBTAIN!

Till when next you visit this blog, keep LIVING LIKE A SPORTS MAN!

GIVE A DEFINITION TO YOUR PURSUIT

There are two types of people in the world today: there are those who go with the flow and there are those who create their flow. What difference will it make if a soccer coach tells his team 'we are going into this game to score 5 goals'? The other coach might say, 'we are going to win'...but by what margin?

Both teams will approach the game differently and it will show in the discipline with which they prepare. Whereas the '5 goals team' will not relent until they achieve the 'definition of their pursuit' the other team will simply score '2 goals' and become complacent assuming they have won but it is not always the case. 

As a business man, what exactly do you want to achieve today, this week, this month? As a team leader, where exactly are you driving your team to? As a husband, a wife...what type of family do you see yourself having? Stop doing what everyone else is doing, stop letting things take there natural course. Those who drive can attest to the fact that...if you just leave your car to drive itself for about 2 minutes, it is very likely that you would be heading for the mechanic garage, right?

Someone who desires to lose 3 stones in the next 3 months have a different type of discipline compared to someone who just want to lose weight. Why? One pursuit is more defined than the other. If you could take a look around your world, everything working are those with CLEARLY DEFINED OBJECTIVES from the start; and everything that is not working efficiently are those that had a poor definition from the start. 

 

The question is: WHAT DO YOU WANT? Don't just desire to succeed, what definition of success would you like to have? Paul said: 

1 Corinthians 9:26

...I therefore so run, NOT AS UNCERTAINLY...NOT AS ONE THAT BEATETH THE AIR...

There is a wise man who said, he desires a 'itch free' marriage, it empowered his preparation and the discipline with which he pursued his definition and today, that is his reality. There is another young couple I know...they have said they desire a 'blissful home', they are committed to it and that's their experience till date. 

What do you want?

How will you qualify (define in specific terms) what you want?

Are you willing to commit to the discipline and the sacrifice required?

The truth is you can do way better than what you are doing right now as a person (family, business, career, relationship, walk of faith, relationship with God). You will be amazed at how much your body can stretch to deliver your mandate. Why? When you clearly define your pursuit, your brain naturally sends signals to your body and your body delivers the required strength for the task. 

At 85 years a man called Caleb demanded for his inheritance...he said....'give me this mountatin'

At 17 years, a boy called David brought down a giant...he said ''I  will cut off your head''

In Gen 11:4. some group of men assigned themselves a well defined task...they said '' let us build a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven''. As unimaginable as that dream was, they moved the one who sits on the throne to take action - God moved. 

There is so much on your inside, but until you CLEARLY DEFINE YOUR PURSUIT, you might never realise how far you can go. 

Till when next you visit this blog KEEP GIVING A DEFINITION TO YOUR PURSUIT.

NO WEEKENDS 2

You will never change your life until you change something you do DAILY. The secret of your success is found in your DAILY routines (commitments). 

What you do daily, over time becomes a habit and the quality of your habits today will determine the quality of the outcomes of your life tomorrow.  

There is what I call "Passive (Unseen) Habits" and there is what I call "Active Habits". 

Passive Habits refer to your Mental/Psychological Routines; for instance, when things don't go your way...how do you feel internally? There is no one who is born "easily irritated" - I don't think so. People practice being easily irritated by being (Passive Habit) easily irritated repeatedly...and over time it now looks like a "default character".

Active Habits refer to "seen Habits". It's usually a routine action from you that is visible to all.

Our daily routine is usually a combination of both Passive (unseen) and Active (visible to all) habits. A Qualitative Commitment therefore is a product of a Qualitative Passive habits and Qualitative Active habits. 

Until both habits are in sync success is never in view. 

Hannah always prayed (Active Habit) for a child but until her countenance (a facial display of internal emotions-Passive Habit) changed, Samuel never came. 

"...so the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance WAS NO MORE....NO MORE...sad..." 1 Sam. 1:18 (KJV, paraphrase are author's). 

When your Active habits contradicts your Passive habits, your commitment will yield no fruits. 

A house divided against itself cannot stand. 

You will not fail!

Good morning and Happy New Week!