Hello Friends, Sweet November is here, the penultimate month of the year! If there are any unfulfilled expectations or unattained goals, don’t be discouraged. A lot can happen even in the last two months that can define the entire year. Just keep believing and working hard.
Here's a recap of #ExcerptsFromTheWeekendBite for
the month of October (runs bi-weekly on Twitter).
First we spoke about #Knowledge
Knowledge has been defined as 'facts, information
and skills acquired through experience or education'. It is also the
theoretical or practical understanding of a subject; and the application of
wisdom.
Knowledge is our arsenal in life's journey. It is
successfully gathered from our own experiences, the experiences of others and our
learning or observations from factors in our environment.
Knowledge goes beyond mere information. It is
practical and has to be applied rightly. The amount of knowledge we have can
set us apart from our peers and serve as our secret to success. People make mistakes, experience unnecessary losses and setbacks all because of the lack of knowledge. The more we
learn and expose ourselves to knowledge, the greater our ability to take
caution and make the best of opportunities that come our way. Suffice to say, with all your getting, get Knowledge.
In addition, it is important to connect yourself with mentors in your field. Read
books from experienced authors! Live to Learn! Do not go into a marriage,
business, or career blindsided! Spend time to acquire the right knowledge about
your area of interest and put it to good use!
Finally, get Knowledge only from renowned
sources. Don't eat from a decayed pot. It will only mislead or derail you.
Then we spoke about #Initiative
Initiative is the ability to assess and initiate
things independently before others.
Apart from standing out on your CV as a great
skill, initiative sets you apart and gets you noticed. A true story comes to
mind. Many people were gathered for an interview in an office. There
were several pieces of paper on the floor beside them, which many ignored while
preparing for the interview. One person, who came in late, finally picked the
papers up and put them in the bin. To the surprise of everyone, he was immediately
congratulated for getting the job.
It is a sad reality that majority of our youth today
are lacking in this area. The ability to deduce what must be done and to do it,
irrespective of time and place, seems to have become quite rare.
Imagine an environment where everyone does what
they need to; won't it be completely organised? An environment where people
take time to be thoughtful and considerate; discerning the good to do and doing
same each time.
It is one skill worth acquiring on the road towards
the fulfilment of your dreams. No more selfishness or indifference but being sensitive to your
environment and those around you and ensuring to respond appropriately.
In conclusion, learning is a life-long process and
we must ensure to acquire knowledge wherever we find ourselves. However, we must
go further to recognise opportunities to apply such knowledge in diverse
situations we find ourselves by taking the initiative to meet needs that arise in our
environment.
Wishing you all the best this month.
Cheers!
©LAW Afolabi, November 2015.
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