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.
Monday, 3 September 2018
MentorAfrica: TORNADOES AND TERMITES. - LES TORNADES ET LES TERM...
MentorAfrica: TORNADOES AND TERMITES. - LES TORNADES ET LES TERM...: I heard something I find quite interesting "Tornadoes and hurricanes get more news coverage, but in reality, termites do more damage.&...
MentorAfrica: REEL IT IN! - ENROULEZ-LE!
MentorAfrica: REEL IT IN! - ENROULEZ-LE!: I sometimes watch fishermen either the ones who are in canoes with their nets or the ones with the fishing rod. Both categories strike me a...
TORNADOES AND TERMITES. - LES TORNADES ET LES TERMITES
I heard something I find quite interesting "Tornadoes and hurricanes get more news coverage, but in reality, termites do more damage." The things that are most talked about are not the ones stopping people from accomplishing their dreams or leaving the kind of impact that will make their lives an example for others. I was telling a group of youths recently that I personally would never want to study the life of those who have "successful" lives in public but are bankrupt in their private lives. There are things that can make accomplishments distasteful. We live in a world these days that is so superficial that the very fabric of society is being gradually eroded because the end now justifies the means. Trade wars, nuclear power, political tussle and the likes are taking up all the headlines while racial, gender and social profiling are growing at an alarming rate. These "termites" are destroying more lives than what we consider the main issues. There are issues that should not only wait for governments and legislation but could be tackled as individuals take responsibility of what goes on around them. We don't need positions to make a difference, we just need to be sensitive to the needs around us and empathetic enough to see what we can do to stem the tide of the decay. If we make up our minds to be solutions, we can begin to change the unpleasant situations around us one action at a time. Have a great week!

Saturday, 1 September 2018
REEL IT IN! - ENROULEZ-LE!
I sometimes watch fishermen either the ones who are in canoes with their nets or the ones with the fishing rod. Both categories strike me as very patient people. They spend time mostly in solitude trying to catch fish either for pleasure of home consumption or for business. What I admire the most is when they reel in their catch or when they pull in the net. Many times the reward is not commensurate with the hours and efforts spent but that doesn't deter from continuing until they get a good harvest. No matter how tired they get, they will reel in whatever they have caught and put away carefully before they continue. They will only throw it back into the water if of no nutritional or economic value. Many of us don't want to reel it in not because of no benefit but because it is not the kind of catch we expect. Life does not give us our expectations all at the same time, we need to learn to reel in whatever we get immediately we can feel it a the end of the rod. Our attitude should be like the fishermen see it first before you decide what to do. Some people lose their catch and go home empty handed because it is not what they envisioned and not because it has no value. Learn to celebrate each step you take towards your destination, that is what keeps you motivated, energised and driven until you get to the finish line. No matter what you get, reel it in. If it is not important for your journey throw it back and learn from the experience. If it can help you in any way, appreciate it, store it away and put back your rod for another catch. Success is a catalogue of little victories throughout life. Enjoy your day!
Wednesday, 29 August 2018
MentorAfrica: CROSS THE THRESHOLD! - TRAVERSEZ LE SEUIL!
MentorAfrica: CROSS THE THRESHOLD! - TRAVERSEZ LE SEUIL!: I watched the very interesting tennis match last night when Novak Jokovic gave everything to make a wonderful comeback and win the match....
CROSS THE THRESHOLD! - TRAVERSEZ LE SEUIL!
I watched the very interesting tennis match last night when Novak Jokovic gave everything to make a wonderful comeback and win the match. He was under so much pressure and stress due to the almost unbearable heat. As we were watching, they kept updating us on the number of people who have retired from their matches due to the heat. We were all wishing Novak would do the same because it was so bad to watch him go through the pain of staying in the game. Then all of a sudden he got a second wind in his sail and won the match against all visible odds. As I tell this story, I remember a fitness expert say that if we can get past our threshold of pain as we exercise, we keep on burning energy even when are done. The reward of getting past the threshold outweighs the pain we have to endure. No matter what you are pursuing in life, to scale to the next level, your endurance, persistence and commitment will be tested several times along the way. Only those who are courageous and determined enough will cross the threshold and enjoy the rewards. They say what could not kill you will only make you better. Do not run away from challenges, use them to break the boundaries of your limitations. If you refuse to shift, your boundaries will shift. Enjoy a great day!
J'ai
regardé le match de tennis très intéressant hier soir lorsque Novak
Jokovic a tout donné pour faire un retour en force et gagner le match. Il était tellement sous pression et stress en raison de la chaleur presque insupportable. Pendant
que nous regardions, ils ont continué à nous informer sur le nombre de
personnes qui ont pris leur retraite à cause de la chaleur. Nous
espérions tous que Novak ferait la même chose parce que c'était
tellement grave de le voir souffrir de rester dans la partie. Puis, tout à coup, il a eu un second souffle dans sa voile et a remporté le match contre toutes les chances visibles. Comme
je raconte cette histoire, je me souviens d'un expert en
conditionnement physique qui dit que si nous pouvons dépasser notre
seuil de douleur alors que nous faisons de l'exercice, nous continuons à
brûler de l'énergie même quand c'est fait. La récompense du dépassement de seuil dépasse la douleur que nous devons endurer. Peu
importe ce que vous poursuivez dans la vie, pour atteindre le niveau
supérieur, votre endurance, votre persistance et votre engagement seront
testés à plusieurs reprises. Seuls ceux qui sont suffisamment courageux et déterminés franchiront le seuil et apprécieront les récompenses. Ils disent que ce qui ne pourrait pas vous tuer ne fera que vous rendre meilleur. Ne fuyez pas les défis, utilisez-les pour dépasser les limites de vos limites. Si vous refusez de changer de poste, vos limites changeront. Profitez d'une belle journée!
Monday, 27 August 2018
MentorAfrica: USE YOUR OWN PLATFORM FIRST - FAITES ATTENTION A V...
MentorAfrica: USE YOUR OWN PLATFORM FIRST - FAITES ATTENTION A V...: The rate at which people want to be famous these days, is alarming. The unfortunate thing is that most who hurry to fame crash out and stay...
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