In my almost 5 years of blogging, I have discussed to the best of my ability what I consider real success. One of the most important pillars of real success, for me, is investment. Success that does not reproduce itself in others is not complete. One of the burdens of success is mentoring others and helping them achieve their dreams, this is not easy and it may not be in the least convenient. If what you call success cannot does not give you the ability to guide others with lessons you learnt along your journey, then you might need to reconsider your definition of success. Only those who truly walk the path can show others the way. Success is not just about what you can achieve in your life time, it is about the steps you construct and leave behind to help those coming after you to reach their destination. Most people these days are just concerned about fame and glamour, these fade so quickly that there is nothing about them that would help even the few that would remember them to become better people. Investing in other people takes a lot of hard work and sacrifice, not everyone writes or speaks just for the money. Many recognise that one lifetime is too short to make all the impact they want so they document what they want to pass on to help others. When you come in contact with those who sincerely want to invest in others, the difference is in their passion, their commitment and their sense of urgency. For those whose objective is monetary gains, there is a emotional distance that dilutes the significance of their investment. Success that puts a demand on you to invest on the growth of others is what you should passionately pursue if you want to make any impact.
AFRICA IS A CONTINENT ON THE MOVE AND HER YOUTHS ARE HER GREATEST RESOURCE."We cannot always build a future for our youth, but we can always build our youth for the future."Franklin D. Roosevelt. MentorAfrica looks to help youths, through various life transition mentoring topics, to prepare youths for development and leadership that will help them change the African narrative whenever the opportunity arises.
Wednesday, 17 January 2018
THE BURDEN OF SUCCESS 3 - LE FARDEAU DE LA RÉUSSITE 3
Tuesday, 16 January 2018
MentorAfrica: THE BURDEN OF SUCCESS 2 - LE FARDEAU DE LA RÉUSSIT...
MentorAfrica: THE BURDEN OF SUCCESS 2 - LE FARDEAU DE LA RÉUSSIT...: The principal emotion people associate with success is pleasure, many do not imagine that success can be a burden. With success comes influ...
THE BURDEN OF SUCCESS 2 - LE FARDEAU DE LA RÉUSSITE 2
The principal emotion people associate with success is pleasure, many do not imagine that success can be a burden. With success comes influence, people want to be around successful people. Successful people become a sort of compass for those who are focusing on getting somewhere with their lives and this becomes a "burden" to the one who has to help others arrive at their destination. There is this underlying pressure on successful people that makes them project what they want others to see rather than who they really are. The only way to resist this kind of pressure is to just be yourself always. Many successful people put undue pressure on themselves trying be something to everybody. This is why it is important to understand who you are and always live in the integrity of your core values. Concentrate on your sphere of influence by remaining passionate about your purpose, do not focus on the approval of people. When you know what you are pursuing and you keep your eyes on it, people who need to follow your example will do so without your setting out to impress them. You do not need to impress to have influence, you just need to be genuine. Do not be in a hurry to succeed, just develop the passion to live with intention. Build a life on your core values and a passion for your purpose and your influence will become a lifestyle. When your influence is a lifestyle and not a need to impress, no matter the level of your success, influence becomes natural and not a burden. Enjoy your day!
Monday, 15 January 2018
MentorAfrica: THE BURDEN OF SUCCESS - LE FARDEAU DE LA RÉUSSITE
MentorAfrica: THE BURDEN OF SUCCESS - LE FARDEAU DE LA RÉUSSITE: I would like to continue a thought I considered in my last post because I have discovered that many who pursue success are really not menta...
THE BURDEN OF SUCCESS - LE FARDEAU DE LA RÉUSSITE
I would like to continue a thought I considered in my last post because I have discovered that many who pursue success are really not mentally and emotionally prepared for it. We desire success not because we understand what it is or what it weighs, most of us just want to be applauded. Many think they have it all figured out until they achieve some level of success or whatever they feel is success and they realise that it is much more demanding than they envisaged. The primary burden of success is responsibility and that is a word that a lot of us do not like to hear. We want the power and the glamour of the position bur we do not want the accompanying responsibility of increased human interactions, taking challenges that come with the wider sphere of operation and the invasion of our privacy. Some become arrogant, irritable and unapproachable because the flaws in their weak character become exposed to a larger audience. Success exposes us to people and situations that can throw up unpleasant surprises and challenges, we need strength of character to be able to handle them without losing ourselves and our core values. Success and burden are two sides of a coin, do not just wish for success prepare for success before you become successful. Have a great week!
Je voudrais continuer une pensée que j'ai considérée dans mon dernier post parce que j'ai découvert que beaucoup de ceux qui poursuivent le succès ne sont vraiment pas mentalement et émotionnellement préparés pour cela. Nous désirons le succès non parce que nous comprenons ce que c'est ou ce qu'il pèse, la plupart d'entre nous veulent simplement l'acclamation. Beaucoup pensent qu'ils ont tout compris jusqu'à ce qu'ils atteignent un certain niveau de succès ou tout ce qu'ils croient être le succès et ils se rendent compte que c'est beaucoup plus exigeant qu'ils ne le prévoyaient. Le principal fardeau du succès est la responsabilité et c'est un mot que beaucoup d'entre nous n'aiment pas entendre. Nous voulons la puissance et le glamour de la position, nous ne voulons pas la responsabilité d'accompagnement des interactions humaines accrues, les défis qui viennent avec la sphère d'opération plus large et l'invasion de notre vie privée. Certains deviennent arrogants, irritables et inaccessibles parce que les défauts dans leur caractère faible deviennent exposés à un public plus large. Le succès nous expose à des personnes et des situations qui peuvent provoquer des surprises et des défis désagréables, nous avons besoin de force de caractère pour pouvoir les gérer sans nous perdre nous-mêmes et nos valeurs fondamentales. Le succès et le fardeau sont les deux faces d'une pièce de monnaie, ne souhaitez pas simplement le succès, préparez-vous pour le succès avant de réussir. Passe une bonne semaine!
Saturday, 13 January 2018
MentorAfrica: TEMPERATURE DROPS - LES CHUTES DE TEMPERATURE
MentorAfrica: TEMPERATURE DROPS - LES CHUTES DE TEMPERATURE: I watched an interview of a guy's preparation before he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, it was intense. Until that point, I really did not k...
TEMPERATURE DROPS - LES TEMPERATURES S'ABAISSENT
I watched an interview of a guy's preparation before he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, it was intense. Until that point, I really did not know that many die from attempting mountain climbs without adequate preparation. I once had an experience in Israel when I went out with a tour group to climb Mount Masada which about 450 meters from the base below sea level, to watch the rising of the sun. I had no idea of what we were going to do actually, I just asked a fellow participant at a conference to add my name to the group for the excursion. I did not bother to ask what kind of activities were lined up, I was just looking forward to having a fun day out. I had never climbed even a hill and had no idea what I had signed up for. I was inappropriately dressed, I was wearing a fitted maxi skirt with high heeled slippers. I did not read the instructions at the foot of the mountain so I did not know I was supposed to carry water. By the time I struggled to get halfway through, my group mates were nearly at the top, other groups that came after us were way ahead of me and I was out of breath. I sat down for a while in one the rest areas and went back down to wait for my group. Most of us sign up for projects that we have no clue as to what it will take to get to the finish line because we see what others have done without any knowledge of what it took them to get there. The air thins out as we climb higher, temperatures drop and if we are not prepared for that situation, we quit or even risk death. We live in an age where we have information at our fingertips, we need to have adequate mental preparation for what we intend to accomplish for whatever goals that make our dreams come true. Mental preparation helps us to understand what we need, how to access these resources and to anticipate the possible challenges that will try to stop us. Do not make a move until you have as much information as you can get on what the pursuit of your vision entails. Have a great week!
J'ai regardé une interview de la préparation d'un gars avant qu'il ne monte le Kilimandjaro, c'était intense. Jusqu'à ce point, je ne savais vraiment pas que beaucoup meurent en essayant des montées en montagne sans préparation adéquate. J'ai déjà eu une expérience en Israël quand je suis sorti avec un groupe de touristes pour monter le Mont Masada qui se trouve environ 450 mètres de la base sous le niveau de la mer, pour regarder le lever du soleil. Je n'avais aucune idée de ce que nous allions faire, je demandais simplement à un autre participant à une conférence d'ajouter mon nom au groupe pour l'excursion. Je n'ai pas pris la peine de demander quel genre d'activités étaient prévues, ce qui était mon désir principal c'était de passer simplement une bonne journée. Je n'avais jamais escaladé même une colline et je n'avais aucune idée de quoi je m'étais inscrit. J'étais habillée de façon inappropriée, je portais une jupe maxi ajustée avec des pantoufles à talons hauts. Je n'ai pas lu les instructions au pied de la montagne, donc je ne savais pas que je devais apporter de l'eau. Au moment où j'avais du mal à arriver à la moitié du chemin, mes coéquipiers étaient presque au sommet, les autres groupes qui venaient après nous étaient très en avance sur moi et j'étais à bout de souffle. Je me suis assis un moment dans l'une des aires de repos et je suis redescendu pour attendre mon groupe. La plupart d'entre nous s'inscrivent à des projets que nous n'avons aucune idée de ce qu'il faudra faire pour arriver à la ligne d'arrivée parce que nous voyons ce que les autres ont fait sans aucune connaissance de ce qu'il leur a fallu pour y arriver. L'air s'amenuise à mesure que nous montons plus haut, les températures baissent et si nous ne nous préparons pas pour cette situation, nous abandonnons ou nous risquons même la mort. Nous vivons à une époque où nous avons l'information à portée de main, nous avons besoin d'une préparation mentale adéquate si nous avons l'intention d'accomplir tous les objectifs nécessaire pour la réalisation nos rêves. La préparation mentale nous aide à comprendre ce dont nous avons besoin à accéder à ces ressources et à anticiper les défis éventuels qui tenteront de nous arrêter. Ne faites aucun mouvement tant que vous n'avez pas reçu autant d'informations que vous pouvez obtenir sur ce qu'implique la poursuite de votre vision. Passe une bonne semaine!
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