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Step Into The Unknown
By Felix | August 25, 2008
I actually wrote and posted this article last week, but was shocked to see that it somehow disappeared, i hope it stays this time around…
I was given an opportunity to add value at a training session organized by PFI for UAC foods staff and a few other people, the meeting was fantastic, it was tagged Work Place Heroes. I was mandated to share in two hours or there about on How You To Stand Out! In your place of work.
It seemed a herculean task at first when I was given the topic 3days before the training, but as usual I went to tap inspiration from my mentor, and while sourcing for materials online and it dawned on me that I was capable to deliver on this, else I wouldn’t have been sourced for. What I really had to do was share from my experiences in my place of work, which( trust me) is a highly competitive environment that sharpens you to the point where you become an authority in whatever field of endeavor you are given to handle.
After about two and half hours of an exciting experience for the trainees and myself, I left the place fulfilled because I didn’t have to give text book examples and it made all the difference in the training as they had easy next steps to buying into and delivering the vision of their various places of endeavor. During the course of the meeting, I also had one of the principles I try to live by reinforced into my psyche which is the power you get in trusting in your abilities even when the road ahead looks uncertain.
I shared with them how I offered to work for free in my current place of work just to improve myself and look for opportunities and till date, I don’t earn salary, but make money from the opportunities that exist around me, this move was actually inspired by a book I read by Robert Kiyosaki and till date I have not regretted one minute of it.
It was to me more or less like driving at night with the headlights showing you only a few meters ahead, yet I’m shifting into higher gears because I am certain my destination is sure. If we are able to add this perspective to how we handle issues, tasks and life in general, I am certain we’ll definitely get ahead. I’ll share a story here that that has also inspired me as it compliments this post. It’s By Alan Cohen Author of Dare to Be Yourself, and Paul Bauer.
Enjoy…
“In the Indiana Jones movie, The Quest for The Holy Grail, Indy finds himself at the precipice of a bottomless chasm. On the other side of the abyss stands the sacred temple in which the cup of Christ awaits him. Indy has searched the entire world for the Holy Grail, defied all kinds rats, skeletons and villains, nearly lost his father, and risked death many times to come to this point.
Now he is so close and yet so far. Standing alone, looking down into this endless gorge, he remembers the instruction that was foretold to help him when he reached this point in his journey: Faith. Indy takes a deep breath and steps out over the chasm. He sees nothing to stand on, but he decides to follow the advice to *Trust*.
As soon as he leans out over the abyss, a bridge appears and he finds himself fully supported on a solid mass. The entire chasm, which seemed quite impossible to mortal eyes, was but a test of Faith. The bridge was there all along, but it could only be seen by those who stepped onto it. Faith is the vision of things unseen. Only those who see the invisible can do the impossible. Jesus instructed, Blessed are those who see and believe, and even more blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe”
How many bridges have you not crossed because you couldn’t see them? How can you view things differently this time and notice the hidden gold within every fear or obstacle? Will you give yourself the permission to leap across the chasm of your fears?, knowing that when you do, you’ll transform not only yourself, but your world as well?
How many missed opportunities for joy and fulfillment are waiting for you, right now as you read this? Can you see the possibilities of daring to Dream a bigger Dream for yourself, your family, your community, your world?
The possibilities are endless! As you become the co-creator of your world, you’ll realize how incredible your power really is. As you share your Dream with others, you’ll liberate them as well!
Dare to Dream my friend, DARE to Dream! and you’ll build a bridge to your Dreams and in ways you haven’t imagined!
Peace n a Fist!
Topics: life lessons, motivation, success principles |
August 25th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
Good to read from you again…sorry i went off on skype…”I shared with them how I offered to work for free in my current place of work just to improve myself and look for opportunities and till date, I don’t earn salary, but make money from the opportunities that exist around me, this move was actually inspired by a book I read by Robert Kiyosaki and till date I have not regretted one minute of it.” This is great…More power to your elbow
August 25th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
We have known eachother now for what .. 4 yrs.. Get on a plane n come see me.. thats my dream is to someday see my friend face to face to look him in the eyes .. wink.. hagd luv good post xxx
August 26th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
You can only be sure of ur dreams, destnation or should i say unknown destiny,if you make God the master planner. He created u and knows all about u. He can give u your architectural frame as a guide for u to build with. purpose gives direction and certainty as u thread the path of life.
September 1st, 2008 at 6:40 pm
This is what I mean when I told u an hour ago when we are chatting on yahoo messenger that I have been missing a lot all this while wey I go they online and I no check out your website….Nice work and please keep it up!
September 1st, 2008 at 7:50 pm
oh sorry forgot a part in my post…
thats my dream is to someday see my friend face to face to look him in the eyes…
so i can crack him for all hes put me threw.. lol jk.. xxx