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.
Friday, 16 March 2018
MentorAfrica: WHO IS PICKING YOUR BRAIN? - QUI STIMULE VOS IDÉES...
MentorAfrica: WHO IS PICKING YOUR BRAIN? - QUI STIMULE VOS IDÉES...: Recently, I listened to a number of speakers in one day. I heard one for just about five minutes and I got more from her than I did from th...
WHO IS PICKING YOUR BRAIN? - QUI STIMULE VOS IDÉES GÉNIES?
Recently, I listened to a number of speakers in one day. I heard one for just
about five minutes and I got more from her than I did from the others whom I
listened to for a longer period of time. The difference is that she said
something in that brief moment that made me look at something I was already
familiar with in another light. Who are those picking your brain? For many,
this is a question that is difficult to answer because they are in circles
where no one motivates the other to see farther or go further. Everyone is
content with the way things are. No matter the amount of time they spend
together, no new idea is birth. Human life thrives on the challenges it can
overcome, when you always lay back and you are not excited about looking for
ways to overcome challenges around you, your brain lies fallow. We should try
to engage with people who help us to think of ways of improving our perspective to tackle challenges around us and make our societies better. When you are always around
people who are whining, complaining and looking for ways to anesthetize themselves from problems that could challenge them to do more with their lives and further develop their communities, you will exit life with all your potentials underutilized. What a shame that
would be. You do not have to be physically in the company of people who
can pick your brain, you can access many ideas through reading and other forms
of media engagement. Entertainment is overvalued in our present dispensation, that is why
many brains are lying fallow. Be intentional in the people or information you
allow into your life, if something does not challenge you mentally, it is not
worth your time. Even your emotions are improved by your mental strength. Life
is too short and your potentials are too valuable to be wasted in company of
people that add no value. Have a great weekend!
Thursday, 15 March 2018
MentorAfrica: HOW STABLE ARE YOU? - COMMENT EST LA FORCE DE VOTR...
MentorAfrica: HOW STABLE ARE YOU? - COMMENT EST LA FORCE DE VOTR...: Whenever I go Twitter, I see various topics that are trending. We now live in a fast-paced world where those who do not have a solidly foun...
HOW STABLE ARE YOU? - COMMENT EST LA FORCE DE VOTRE STABILITÉ?
Whenever I go Twitter, I see various topics that are trending. We now live in a fast-paced world where those who do not have a solidly founded of their core values are easily swayed by things that are trending. It is amusing how people will easily shift their focus because of matters that are trending that have no relation to their dream just so they can be accepted by certain groups. Artists who could have cave a niche for themselves, offered something wonderful to the world and leave a long lasting legacy, just turn around and commercialise their talents for immediate gain and ephemeral fame. Some people wonder why I do not join in trending societal discussions on or offline since I am into human and societal development. This brings out the point I am trying to share, I do not have to discuss things that are trending and flip flop all over the place, I have a vision and I will stay with it until my job is done, there is a difference between advocacy and coaching. You do not have to join in every trend so you can get people to notice you, stay your course for those who need you to be a part of their vision. Everybody does not need what you have and you do not have to appeal to every crowd. Stay in your lane, it is easier to get to the finish line that way and you will be proud of yourself and satisfied with your results at the end. You do not need to change lanes and try to do what others are excelling in, you are not them and you will fail at being yourself and accomplishing your unique purpose. It is important that you understand your vision, your route and your ultimate goal if you are to get real satisfaction from your success in life. Enjoy your day!
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Chaque fois que je vais sur Twitter, je vois divers sujets qui trend. Nous vivons maintenant dans un monde en évolution rapide où ceux qui n'ont pas une base solide de leurs valeurs fondamentales sont facilement influencés par les tendances. C'est amusant de voir comment les gens vont facilement changer d'orientation à cause de choses qui n'ont aucun rapport avec leur rêve, juste pour qu'ils puissent être acceptés par certains groupes. Des artistes qui auraient pu se tailler une place, offrir quelque chose de merveilleux au monde et laisser un héritage durable, font un demi-tour et commercialisent leurs talents pour un gain immédiat et une célébrité éphémère. Certaines personnes se demandent pourquoi je ne participe pas à des discussions des affaires de la société en ligne ou hors ligne puisque je travail dans le domaine du développement humain et de la société. Cela fait ressortir le point que j'essaie de partager, je n'ai pas besoin de discuter de choses qui trend, faisant des tours partout, j'ai une vision et je vais rester avec ça jusqu'à ce que mon travail soit terminé, il y a une différence entre le plaidoyer et le coaching. Vous n'avez pas besoin de vous joindre à toutes les tendances pour que les gens puissent vous remarquer, restez dans votre cours pour ceux qui ont besoin de vous pour faire partie de leur vision. Tout le monde n'a pas besoin de ce que vous avez et vous n'avez pas besoin de plaire à tous. Restez dans votre voie, il est plus facile d'arriver à la ligne d'arrivée de cette façon et vous serez fier de vous-même et satisfait de vos résultats à la fin. Vous n'avez pas besoin de changer de voie et d'essayer de faire ce dont les autres excelle, vous n'êtes pas eux et vous n'arriverez pas à vous vous maîtriser et à accomplir votre objectif unique. Il est important que vous compreniez votre vision, votre itinéraire et votre but ultime si vous voulez obtenir une réelle satisfaction de votre succès dans la vie. Bonne journée!
Wednesday, 14 March 2018
MentorAfrica: DREAMS. TALENT. OPPORTUNITIES. - RÊVES. TALENT. OP...
MentorAfrica: DREAMS. TALENT. OPPORTUNITIES. - RÊVES. TALENT. OP...: The more people hear about achieving their dreams by using their talents, the more confused some get because they have done what they think...
DREAMS. TALENT. OPPORTUNITIES. - RÊVES. TALENT. OPPORTUNITÉS.
The more people hear about achieving their dreams by using their talents, the more confused some get because they have done what they think they should and nothing is happening. A young man came to me for advice on some vision he wanted to pursue and as I was having this conversation with him, I discovered that what was driving him was just fame and money, not a passion for human development. I did not want to be rude and totally cut him off so, I tried to help him reassess his vision and redirect his passion but he believed he was on the right path. What he actually wanted was not my counsel but my partnership. I gave him permission to use the name of my organisation to boost whatever he wanted to do as a way of encouraging him. Some lessons are better learned by experience. It has been over a year now, nothing has happened and I have not seen again because he now knows that what I told him then was true. The sad thing is that most people do not want to admit they are wrong and make the necessary adjustments so, they end up abandoning their dream. Dreams, talents and opportunities are not enough, if you are not driven by the right intentions, you cannot be passionate about what you want. When you are driven by greed and an inordinate ambition, you will waste opportunities to actualise your vision. Dreams that concentrate on you are not real dreams, your talent is too important to serve only your needs. If you want to accomplish your dreams and maximise your talents and every opportunity that comes your way, you must be passionate about something that is beyond your personal satisfaction. Your world is too small for you to orbit around. Passion for change and human development is what cements your dream, talent and opportunities that life will bring across your path. Have a great day!
Plus les gens entendent comment réaliser leurs rêves en utilisant leurs talents, plus certains sont confus parce qu'ils ont fait ce qu'ils pensent qu'ils devraient faire et rien ne se passe. Un jeune homme vint me voir pour obtenir des conseils sur une vision qu'il voulait poursuivre et, alors que j'entretenais cette conversation avec lui, j'ai découvris que ce qui le motivait n'était que la gloire et l'argent et pas une passion pour le développement humain. Je ne voulais pas être grossier et le couper totalement alors j'ai essayé de l'aider à réévaluer sa vision et à rediriger sa passion, mais il croyait qu'il était sur le bon chemin. Ce qu'il voulait réellement n'était pas mon conseil mais mon partenariat. Je lui ai donné la permission d'utiliser le nom de mon organisation pour stimuler ce qu'il voulait faire pour l'encourager. Certaines leçons sont mieux apprises par l'expérience. Cela fait plus d'un an maintenant, rien ne s'est passé et il n'est plus revenu car il sait maintenant que ce que je lui ai dit était vrai. Ce qui triste est que la plupart des gens ne veulent pas admettre qu'ils ont tort et faire les ajustements nécessaires, ils finissent par abandonner leur rêve. Les rêves, les talents et les opportunités ne suffisent pas, si vous n'êtes pas motivés par les bonnes intentions, vous n'auriez pas la passion pour ce que vous voulez. Lorsque vous êtes conduit par la cupidité et une ambition démesurée, vous gaspillerez des occasions pour actualiser votre vision. Les rêves qui se concentrent sur vous ne sont pas de vrais rêves, votre talent est trop important pour ne servir que vos besoins. Si vous voulez réaliser vos rêves et maximiser vos talents et toutes les occasions qui s'offrent à vous, vous devez être passionné par quelque chose qui dépasse votre satisfaction personnelle. Votre monde est trop petit pour que vous puissiez graviter autour de vous. La passion pour le changement et le développement humain est ce qui cimente votre rêve, votre talent et les opportunités que la vie apportera sur votre chemin. Passez une bonne journée!
Tuesday, 13 March 2018
MentorAfrica: A LIFE CHANGING QUESTION - UNE QUESTION QUI CHANGE...
MentorAfrica: A LIFE CHANGING QUESTION - UNE QUESTION QUI CHANGE...: I heard a lady say something that helped shift my paradigm further, she said she has stopped asking her children what they want to become. ...
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