WHY HAVING A CLEAR SENSE OF DIRECTION CAN LEAD TO A SIGNIFICANT LIFE.

 The question why are some people more successful than others has been asked for centuries. There are various views and perspectives towards it. Several books have been written and various opinions offered towards this intriguing question. One of the core reasons given towards living a purposeful life is having a clear sense of direction. Brian Tracy in his book The 100 Absolutely Unbreakable Laws of Business Success noted that successful people think long term. John Maxwell in his book The 15 invaluable Laws of Growth noted that growth is a choice. This is supported by Dr. Myles Munroe .

A few months a go a youth was killed by a mob for murdering a prominent businessman. A suspected witch doctor was arrested for murdering two innocent children in Kiboga District. A mother was arrested for dumping a child in a pit latrine in Kayunga District. All these examples point to the abuse of purpose.

A case study of a leader who had a clear sense of direction was Nelson Mandela who was imprisoned for 27 years but never lost sight of his vision for a better South Africa. What we can learn from him is that living a significant life will never be simple but it requires having a long term and clear sense of purpose.

HOW TO DEVELOP A CLEAR SENSE OF PURPOSE

1.It begins with having a personal relationship with God

2.Associate with successful people and learn from them

3.Develop clear values

4.Develop a personal mission statement

5.Have personal discipline

6.Have a positive attitude

7.Be willing to change

8.Focus on service

9.Be humble 

10.Learn from past mistakes


Every one desires a significant life and it seems it is not for a select few. However as the above article shows it does not come easily. One has to be willing to pay the price.

Phillip Kiryowa

Finance and Leadership Coach

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