NEVER WRITE YOURSELF OFF

 Each person on earth has unlimited value. This statement seems obvious but it is not. As coach Iam observant of what happens in society and the question that I keep asking myself is whether we are aware of our exact potential in life? No body on earth knows their full potential, not even the president of the United States of America. Scientists believe that an average human being including the geniuses of the world such as Thomas Edison who invented the bulb after repeated failures only used 10% of his latent potential. Dr. Myles Munroe noted that the wealthiest place on the planet is the cemetery. This is because there are lot of unwritten books and unestablished companies that exist there. 

I have had a privilege of asking trainees in the financial literacy trainings that I conduct (including myself) a question, who has come ready to borrow one billion Uganda shillings and I get mixed reactions or responses. This means each one of us has different experiences to money matters. My mind was blown away when I read a book called Think And Grow Rich: A Black Choice. In this book Dr. Dennis Kimbro gives examples of black Americans who were born and raised in disadvantaged families but ended up very successful in society. The stories of these Americans give us hope that no matter what we go through we should not lose hope in our dreams. I normally see youths disheartened when they fail to get a decent job. Perhaps one can use this rage to create an idea that can change the world. Some of the wealthiest men and women in the world were "no bodies" before they started their companies. They were only moved by their vision to make the world a better place. If they could make it, chances are high that even us  can change our life stories.

Oprah Winfrey was not born rich but today she is one of the richest women in the world. Dr. Ben Carson was once a student who used to be the last in class but he went on to become a neurosurgeon who separated the Siamese twins ( not a mean feat at all). Dr. Myles Munroe was born in a poor family but went on to become an international preacher, author and an advisor to governments. These are all examples that show us the power of choosing to focus on the positive.

HOW TO TURN YOUR STORY.

1.Have a positive attitude

2.Think long term

3. Associate with successful people 

4.Be focused.

5. Be persistent

6.Learn from mistakes

7.Networking 

8.Humility

9.Take risks

10. Embrace your uniqueness

There are so many people who have overcome setbacks to create opportunities for a vast majority of people. We may not change the entire world but we can alter the life of a soul. When one inspires a soul they have altered a generation. Dr. Myles Munroe noted that within each seed there lies a forest. Never write yourself off. For as long as you are alive you can do amazing things in the world. Keep on dreaming.

Phillip Kiryowa

Finance and Leadership Coach

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