Study the Values You Desire

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The law of concentration says, “whatever you dwell upon grows and increases in your life.”

Do you want to be the best? Pay attention to the best people in life. Learn from them. But how do anyone do this?

First, determine what you desire in your life which is consistent with your life’s goals. If career success is your goal, then understand the need for goal-setting, discipline, courage and determination as core values to be cultivated and or developed consistently.

Most human beings are programmed to go the easy way in life. But it’s only those who take the bull by the horn that enjoys success. Everyone wants success but not everyone is ready to pay the required price for success.

Make a list of these values you desire. This is best done when you are relaxed and free from any form of anxiety. Having determined which values you need in your life, identify stories from practical examples. At least, you should be able to see few examples around you and also lay hands on numerous books and other materials. 

What values do you have? Which ones seem far-fetched to you? Put pen to paper and scribble down your thoughts. Choose to apply your findings daily. Make decisive efforts to fulfill these goals daily. Schedule meetings with people that you admire that have these qualities. Study them as much as you can in your spare time. Do these continually until it becomes immersed in your sub-conscious.

Dr. David Oyedepo, one of Nigeria's leading Pentecostal figure has said and written on several occasions that his life and ministry was largely impacted by the ministries of the giants of faith which he read about when he was growing up. He read and studied the lives of ministers like late Kenneth Hagin Snr, Kenneth Copeland, David Yonggi Cho, Kenneth Copeland, Enoch Adeboye and others. He's a widely read man who took up tutelage under these prominent faith ministers and grew to be a success story others are emulating today.

The values that make up your life are determined by how much you have studied and imbibed practical examples.

Please do feel free to drop your comments or questions below. Enjoy the rest of your day.

The Use of the Internet in Modern-day Politics

Town halls, railroads and highways were the platform in the 19th century where political manifestos were delivered. Introduction of the electronic media started in the early 60s. Now, with the massive increase of internet users in the world, businesses are now conducted on the internet quickly and results generated with speed.

Politics which was resident in the print and electronic media in past years is now gaining an increased internet presence, especially with the advent of social media networks.

This can be seen from the run to the Presidency of US President Barrack Obama in 2007 and also in 2011. Many still argue that the then 46-year old Illinois Senator was a long-shot to the Presidency. With a tactical use of the internet, Obama and his team emphatically won the election and the re-election.

Other countries have also taken to the internet to promote and monitor their election campaigns and effects as can be seen in the recent elections of Japan and Iran and some others. 
Nigeria's President, Goodluck Jonathan, also used Facebook and other internet channels to promote his campaigns and canvass votes for the 2011 election. Stringent electoral internet-related laws are already being adjusted in several other countries to accommodate the changes in the present world.

If politics can be largely influenced by the internet, why can't any business then thrive with the efficient use of the internet?

Take A Step

It's always frightening when we want to do something new; get a new job, start a business, join a group/community. There's no best way to avoid such circumstances in life, except we don't really want to move forward.
Accomplishing new things demands sacrifices. It demands patience in the planning process, endurance in the delivery process. But in the long run, we experience a fresh breath of satisfaction when the goal is met.
Look before you leap is a common saying in our world. But how much do we really practice this?
In the course of life, some leap before they look. While some look, look and look and never leap. Both courses are not good. The proverb must be practiced: look then leap.
For a child growing up, the parents will tell him/her when crossing the streets that look right, look left and then right before you cross the road. The same is applicable to taking practical steps in life's journey. The road needs to be crossed.
Everyday we are faced with choices to make; either voluntarily or involuntarily. There's no middle ground. Indecision is in itself a decision not to make a decision.
How are you sure that the decision you are about to make is a good one?
Simply calculate with all resources at your disposal; researching, planning, preparation,
interactions and then pray. There are no guarantees.
But a step forward is better than being stagnant. Pool water stinks over time, and that's why they are constantly piped out and re-filled.
Sit down, plan and take that positive step today!