JB:THE DANGER OF FALSE STARTS

The year was 2011. The location was Daegu, South Korea. The event was the World Athletics Championship. One of the most phenomenal athletes the world has ever seen, inarguably the fastest man in the world, was among a group of athletes competing in the finals of the 100m dash. Hitherto, he had won 3 gold medals at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. He is the first person in Olympic history to have won both the 100m and 200m races at world record times. He is also the first person in the world to have set 3 world records in a single Olympics competition. With all these as backdrop, the 100m final at Daegu was supposed to be another victory for the conqueror. But that was not to be. Just before the gun went off, Usain Bolt shot up and was disqualified for getting caught up in a false start. Well, Bolt is not the only one with a history of false starts. Many of us are caught up in false starts. False starts are usually characterized by having so much zeal that is not balanced by wisdom. False starts occur when you head into something with excitement that is not backed by knowledge, strategy or correct timing. If you start the year with so much enthusiasm but do not take the time to acquire wisdom and devise strategies to achieve your goals, it's a false start. If you start a new month but do not set any goals or targets to reach, it's a false start. If you start a business or a church without taking the time to get training, learning or mentoring, it's a false start. If you choose a career without finding out about yourself; your gifts, talents or passions, it's a false start. If you get married without taking the time to learn the ropes of marriage and the differences and roles of men and women, it's a false start. May you receive wisdom to avoid false starts!

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