Men
and women have sought to understand what makes the stars in different fields shine
so blindingly bright in a short time in the very places and spaces where others
are barely visible even after many years of blood, sweat, and tears. What
really raises some to extraordinary levels while a majority live and die in the
‘ok’ level, a place of complacency and false contentment with less than average
lives devoid of enthusiasm, passion, and basic human privileges? Even the 21st
century, with all its technological advancements has not hinted as to what really separates world-class performers
from everyone else. Whereas this short article may not give the answers,
let’s begin with what studies seem to point as to how achievers seem to organize
their lives.
In
the art of living, we express ourselves differently, and I would be lying to
say that there is one way, or two-three-four ways to make the best of our short
sojourn on planet three. However, being a believer in the science of logic and
inductive reasoning, several observations strongly suggest a 3-3-3 model of organizing our lives in
a way that we can fully express our potential.
First, in what three (3) ways can you be creative?
It takes courage to be creative in a world of copy cuts trying to compete
and outdo each other. Yet, the beauty of life lies in the simple realization
that you do not shine the brightest by outshining others, but by DISCOVERING
YOUR OWN UNIQUE LIGHT, and shining in your own element. It is living by the
Sunday school rhyme mantra “this little
light of mine, I will make it shine.” I agree with DeGrasse Tyson, that may be, our cosmic curiosity is a
genetically-encoded force that we illuminate when we look up and wonder. Question what has been said to be normal, use a different
method to achieve a new end. What if the gadget you are using now could be
designed differently? Risk some curiosity, accept the idea of doing something
that wouldn’t be labelled normal. Embrace the wonder of wandering off where
others have for so long followed other people’s footsteps, and leave your own trail.
It is creativity that causes a piece of creative writing, a design, an
innovation to break through and become a sensation.
CREATIVITY IS KING, and the question ‘WHAT IF?’ is KEY!
Second, in what three (3) ways can you remain fit?
Before his death, Jim Ron, the
great American entrepreneur reminded us to take care of our bodies, for they
happen to be the only one place we have to live in. Have a fitness plan. This
could be things you start to do, things you stop doing, and being consistent
with those such commitment. You see, regular exercise has been linked to better
cognitive performance, inner-happiness and general well-being. Toughening the
body has been shown to smoothen the spirit. Walk to or/and from work, use the
stairs, ride the bicycle, enroll in a gym, take swimming classes, join a karate
club, join an online fitness platform. Whatever it is, choose at least three
suitable ways to exercise, majority of things in your life depend on your
physical fitness for AS THE BODY IS, SO IS THE SOUL.
Finally, in what three (3) ways can you make money?
Let’s address the elephant in the room by undressing it. It has been said
that the love of money is the root of all evil, I have no reason to dispute
that, however, lack of money is also the root cause of all evil. Indeed, most
problems can be traced back to money problems, but since I am no expert in
matters finance, let me say what you may already know, GIVEN A CHOICE BETWEEN
HAVING MONEY AND BEING BROKE, CHOOSE MONEY, it makes you approach problems that
can’t be solved with money in style. So, think of at least three legal ways you
can make money. What about from your creativity? Can you make a product? Can
you sell a product? What are you good at? What needs are there in your
community that you can solve. Money has no problem with problem solvers. Are
you one of them? What problem have you solved in the last few months? (Especially
the problems you didn’t cause).
Work these three in silence,
and soon your success will make the noise
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