JB: HITTING YOUR LIFE'S TARGET

It was in primary school and I had been unfortunate enough to be made the Primary Boys Prefect. Unfortunate because my school was in a pre-dominantly Ga community and the boys in it were ruthless in dealing with those who crossed them. And cross them, I did on a regular basis. My ability to best them at the books did not come with an ability to surpass them physically. They were fierce, bullish and brutal. A part of my duties as Prefect was to write the names of those who spoke vernacular. One day after causing some of them to be punished, they ambushed me after school and gave me a good beating. I threw more punches but hit no target. I exerted more energy but still came away with a defeat. As I think about this incident, I recognize that most people are living their lives like the way I fought that battle. They are throwing more punches but hitting no target, exerting more energy but achieving little results. So how do you avoid living this way? First of all, get CLARITY. Define exactly what it is that you want out of life. What target do you want to hit? Secondly, muster COURAGE. Arguably, the main reason I lost that fight is because I couldn't muster the courage to throw my punches at my target. Like me, most people know what target they want to hit. Unfortunately, they are afraid to throw a massive punch at it because of the possibility of failure. Whatever goal you have this year, go for it! Next, CONSTANCY. Don't just hit once. Keep hitting. Keep working on your idea. Continue sharpening your gift. Dedicate yourself to your dream until it finally manifests. Don't be like the Biblical King Josiah who failed to extend his dominion because he failed to continue hitting the target. And when all fails, stage a COME-BACK. Never, never, never, never, never, never give up!

By: Jeremiah Buabeng
Motivational speaker, Author & Corporate Trainer.
Contact: +233 246 88 26 32.
Email: jeremiahbuabeng@ymail.com