There are two kinds of intelligent
people in our world. Clever people analyse problems. Creative people develop
solutions. Clever people find out why it can’t be done, creative people find
out what can be done. Interestingly, both claim to be adding value to the
situation. Clever people know who should do something about it, creative people
suggest how to go about it. Clever people know what could go wrong, creative
people are not afraid to try. The majority know what the problem is while the minority
try to solve it. Since we live in a democratic world, the majority usually wins,
but the world only benefits if the minority persist.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Monday, September 2, 2019
Don't fake your confidence, create it.
I can’t help you develop your self
confidence if you do not appreciate your self-worth and raise your own self esteem.
A person who appreciates their self-worth works on it and enhances it through
evaluation, study, discipline, character and competence. Raising your self-esteem
is a measure of how much you value and utilize the investment you make in
yourself. It is also a practical and realistic assessment of your capabilities and
competence. Self-confidence, then, is not a facade, it is about your ability to step out and deploy
your worth to create value for others and benefit humanity.
No man can turn back the hands of time.
No man can turn back the hands of time, but any man can change his character, his attitude and his competence.
The buck stops here
“The buck stops here” is a quote
popularized by Harry Truman 33rd President of the USA. He also had a
plate on his desk inscribed with the same words accepting responsibility and accountability
for the decisions he made. In my books it is perhaps the highest description of
the word “ownership”. “Passing the buck” is a phrase used to express the lack
of integrity of a person in a position of responsibility in a matter that they should
handle to completion. It is also used by
fault finders to lay blame on another person for the general failure of a group
or team that lacks corporate sensibility. Such people love to clean themselves and
make themselves look good by making other people look bad. Unfortunately, we
see a lot of this every day. When work does not get done instead of seeking to
resolve the issue within our means and capability, we would rather pass the buck
to the next seemingly gullible or responsible person to handle the said problem.
It’s the reason why what should be done never gets done until somebody
responsible shows up.
I plead with you, the world is in
dire need of people who will take responsibility for their own lives, the lives
of others and the work that needs to be done. Many governments, employers and entrepreneurs
are hungry for one man or woman who can take ownership of their work, take
pride in it, put their name to it and make it a success. Taking “ownership”
will change your life, but it will also change the world around you. So dig in,
take ownership of your work and do not be found in the company of those who shirk
responsibility and pass the buck, the monkey or whatever else you would like to
call it.
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Help me say Goodbye to Joe
Have you ever met a person you
could not pick a fight with? A person who will give you everything you ask of
them? A person who will gladly give you their last shilling, pray for you and walk
away with nothing. A man with such big faith that he could go register for
a university course without money and believe that he will walk away with a
degree. A man whose hand could fit two of yours and leave a bit of space in
between. Have you ever met a man who never stopped smiling, giving, sharing and
just being himself – straight as an arrow, reliable as the sun. A man who did
not know how to tell a lie. Joe was such a man. He did not know how to give the
impression he was under pressure. Joe protected everybody from anybody. I would
have introduced you to the man save for the fact that his life was tragically cut
down in his prime by another. You are probably
wondering who Joe Orlale is. Joe is not the guy sitting at the piano – that's me 1985.
Joe, as you can imagine is the Giant in the back. That is where Joe thrived. In
the back, looking out for everyone else - keeping the peace. Taking care of family, friends, children,
rich, poor, old, young and people who never knew each other before they met
Joe. That was Joe – annoyingly humble, peaceful and relaxed. Sounds impossible, but it is true. Big Hand,
Big Heart and Big Faith. That was Joe. Joe is in Heaven now. Singing in the back
of the Angels choir. I just know he is making space for everyone. That should
make me happy, but I mourn from the depths of my soul because we still need such great men among us.
Good bye Joe - till we meet again.
Thursday, August 22, 2019
The five laws of successful employment
Five laws of employment
1. UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE OF EMPLOYMENT
· Many employees start work with no clue as to what they want from their jobs. Most people just work from paycheck to paycheck. If the paycheck is late, the rent will be paid late and so will all the bills and we may also be late to work. Employment provides an opportunity to plan and work progressively to achieve wealth, health and happiness. To achieve this you must understand the laws of money.
2. HOW TO CREATE WEALTH ON THE JOB
· To keep a job we need to create wealth for the employer first and then for ourselves. This is not a popular statement. However, we must produce value if we are to be paid and perform exceptionally well if we expect to be rewarded. Work is the process of creating wealth.
3. ESTABLISH PROSPERITY ANCHORS
· Put in place important pillars to aid your prosperity. Owning a home, a good spouse and investments that multiply your income. Many employees do not establish these anchors until very late. Living in a rented house in a slum or living in a rented house in an upmarket estate adds no value to your net worth. Neither is it proof of your prosperity.
4. DETERMINE THE ROUTE TO YOUR SUCCESS
· Nobody would think of running a successful business without a financial plan. Yet many careers and families are run on an “as where is” basis. A financial plan helps you manage income and prioritize projects that lead to wealth goals. The plan does not have to be complex. One look at your monthly budget will tell me your financial fate.
5. MAKE USE OF OPPORTUNITY TO PROSPER ON THE JOB
· Finally, a job is one of the greatest personal development opportunities get in life. It gives you a chance to be creative, to learn and grow your capabilities as a person and get paid in the process. The biggest payback from employment is that it gives you a chance to learn how an enterprise works.
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