WE MUST TAKE CARE OF OUR THOUGHTS

 A certain youth told me that he desired to get a job but he did not know what to do. He was at crossroads. I told him that there were people who were being head hunted by leading companies yet other youths have given up on searching for jobs. It is true that there is a scarcity of jobs. However this is not an excuse for giving up. It is only those people with hope for a better future that will keep on trying. The world blesses those who keep trying. As a financial literacy practitioner I get a rare opportunity of interacting with so many young people. They ask me interesting questions about finance and some of them have lost hope. A person who loses hope requires help. 

The condition of our mind plays a critical role on our reaction to events in life. I remember during lock down a certain youth burnt himself because he could not cope up with life. Our mind determines our destiny but many times we disregard its importance. It is said that things are created twice. First in the mind and then in the reality. The companies that employ us were once ideas of someone. The plane was developed by the Wright Brothers yet they faced a lot of criticism during their time .Thomas Edison failed over 1000 times when developing the light bulb but he never gave up. We live at  time where young people give up at the first attempt. They prefer taking the path of least resistance. That is why we are witnessing an increase in gambling. The youths prefer quick wins. Invite youths for a financial literacy training and they will put demands for transport allowance . But when there is  match between Manchester United and Arsenal, they will have the time and money( Iam in trouble for writing this).


So in a nation that has favorable weather and good soils it is important that the citizens are encouraged to think big thoughts and work hard to develop their country. The other day I saw a group of youths who wanted to beat up employees of  a sports betting company because the company had failed to pay their "dividends".

HOW TO DEVELOP OUR THOUGHTS

1.Have a long term vision for your life

2.Invest in personal development

3.Develop a positive attitude

4.Join a master mind

5. Identify positive role models

6.Identify mentors or coaches 

7.Think long term

8.Invest in financial literacy training 

9. Be confident

10. Guard your mind


Thoughts are very important. But many times the thoughts are ignored yet they play a critical role in determining our destiny. I have read a number of books that warn us to guard our mind. It is an uphill task worth considering as discussed.

Phillip Kiryowa

Finance and Leadership Coach(PCC)

+256752615916

For financial freedom and Sustainable businesses

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