Articulate,
focused, enthusiastic and having a beautiful mind with the eagerness of growth.
For me an emergence; a revolutionary! That fits the description of my new
friend Oluwaseun*.
If
you've been positively challenged or encountered a knowledge seeker and you are
stretched you will be left with a choice – to keep moving! Recently I was able
to evaluate my progress in terms of speed and resolved not only to put speed on
my climbing but to keep exploring other mountains.
Most
of us would remember our childhood days we were very inquisitive that some of
our parents or guardians would technically dodge some of the probing questions
we threw at them. Unfortunately they can only give what they have. If you don’t
have it then start climbing! By climbing
I mean a deliberate decision to see that in every area of your live {Spiritual,
Physical, Emotional, Business, Career, Academics, Martially etc.} you are
improving daily.
I
know many of us are already climbing. I understand that some of us are at
different plateaus in our climbing process.
I also believe that we are on different mountains by the reason of
individual needs.
Growth
is progressive as climbing is progressive. Let me share some few insights:
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Climbing
is a choice – To Climb or Not to Climb.
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You
must look up to climb – Be dissatisfied with where you are. This is not the
best I can be, I can be better.
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You
must set a goal for yourself – How high do I want to go?
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You
must shed some weight {distractions etc.} as you climb – The higher you climb
the lighter you must become.
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You
must not lose focus – Be persistent, tenacious and endure hardness.
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You
must constantly seek the help of God.
Another
crucial thing to note is that you need help on your way. I'm particular about
who you look up to on your way to the mountain top. Remember before you attach
yourself to a leader or mentor, you must ensure that he is higher than you and
he is ever climbing. If your leader or mentor is not climbing and you are
hooked to him, moving up becomes impossible when you meet at a point and he
descends while you want to ascend.
Lesson for leaders:
the moment you are not interested in climbing please resign so that those who
want to climb can continue climbing.
I'm
seeing forward thinkers as having just a choice - to climb, because we are all
wired to grow and develop. There is no honour or glory in the valley. If you
are living, an infallible proof is progression marked by continuous growth and
development. When Christ is in you, you will find yourself constantly craving to
go higher both spiritually and physically.
Whatever
your position on the mountain, you can still chart a course for yourself, make
up your mind to keep climbing, be determined to get to the peak. Be a standard
for others. Yes, there is a price to pay, challenges along the way, boisterous
winds “creating temporary setbacks” all this are meant to build in you
capacity, testimonies, sweet stories and above all to encourage the millions
coming behind you to have a ray of hope. You will triumph.
“You've
all been to the stadium and seen the athlete’s race. Everyone runs; one wins.
Run to win!” The Book of Books {1 Cor. 9:24}
Be
the light, blaze the trail and Always Think forward!
*Oluwaseun
{Yoruba name for a person meaning Thank God}
