LET YOUR IDEA GROW

 While reviewing a book called Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill in a certain book club I came across a life changing idea that ideas are more important than money and we should let the ideas grow and blossom. The question to the dear reader is do we have the patience that Thomas Edison possessed when he tried over 1000 times and failed but did not quit his vision. There were many people at that time who laughed at him but he decided to learn from his failures. Today we have the light bulb. Many of the most successful men and women were doubted at the time but today have big companies. What about Colonel Sanders who was rejected by various investors who did not believe in his dream. Today KFC is a global company. It seems whenever someone starts something new they should not expect world applause. Many have their ideas indraft form because they fear to fail. This is most common among the educated and the adults. We fear to be judged by the public .We need to know that nobody can be right all the time.

Coca Cola was just an idea in the mind of an ordinary person. Today it is a global company that has changed the world. The idea that we wish to implement has the power to outlive us even when we have left the world. The biggest challenge is that we doubt ourselves and fear takes over our imagination. People who have built arcade rely on creative imagination. They do not base on what they studied or their past failures to determine their future achievements. They know that if they implement the idea that is in their mind they will change the world.

As a financial literacy trainer I have for the last 5 years witnessed countless people whose lives have been changed because they decided to change their financial habits. Financial advancement cannot be achieved overnight. It requires a long term perspective and continuous encouragement.

HOW TO HAVE A LONG TERM PERSPECTIVE TO WEALTH.

1.Have a long term vision

2.Live within your means

3.Set clear financial goals

4.Seek financial mentorship

5.Research before you invest

6.Celebrate your wins.

7.Save as you earn.


Ideas rule the world. Unfortunately we live in a generation that prefers physical money to actual ideas. All the big companies that employ thousands of people started as mere ideas. These include KFC and Coca Cola. There is a lesson that we can learn from the founders.

Coach Phillip Kiryowa

Personal Finance Coach(CMA)

Certified Master Trainer, Bank of Uganda 

Founder, Advanced Empowerment Link

0752615916

For Financial Freedom and Sustainable Enterprises


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