I never compare myself with others even though I get inspiration from others. But daily, I try to beat Ndubuisi Ekekwe of yesterday. This construct brings calm to me, and unleashes optimism in my spirit to outperform my past. I believe that I attended the best primary school, best secondary school, best university, lived in the best village, worked in the best companies, and have the best helpful family. It shapes me to appreciate my privileges, deepening my mindset that I have everything today to become whatever, irrespective of the past.
Simply, no excuses because in any state, you are better than many; the real deal is what you can build on that position you are in today.
Yes, no matter your circumstances, do not be hard on yourself with mindless comparison because doing so freezes your energy. But do all necessary to keep improving, no matter how little. And if you do, a positive attitude will unlock opportunities because humans who will help you, directly and indirectly, are attracted to positive people.
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Indeed, no matter your circumstances, it is a privilege because millions of kids your age around the world cannot even read, including this post! Leave that vision-killing comparison, and free your mind to pursue your mission. That your classmate is a startup CEO does not mean you should resign your bank job where you are on a great path to GM.
That your buddy is now a partner in a consulting firm does not mean the academic job is doomed. There is no job in this world people have not left or resigned from. In other words, nothing is nothing. Be inspired by people but be true to YOURSELF. With that, you will enjoy life even as you work to build things that sustain life.
The greatest among us are people who stay true to their visions – and never those who are chasing other people’s calls. Obama would have picked a job in a big law firm, leaving the community organizing and state politics. But as he stayed true to that vision, he found fulfillment. But that does mean that his classmates who became partners in big law firms or Head Legal in Fortune 500 have failed? NO.
Be inspired by others – but focus on how to execute your vision, one day at a time. Indeed, you need to win over yourself before you can impact your world! #win yourself for your sake!
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Two things one should never be identified with: defeatist mindset and being a complainant. Only losers and failed creatures feature there.
Why worry about becoming someone else when you don’t have enough time to live out the fullness of your own life? When you spend plenty time thinking about what others are achieving, you end up forgetting that you equally have lots of things to accomplish.
You have gold in your possession but you are busy admiring and getting obsessed with bronze and aluminum others are carrying, can you just look inward? The very things you discount, others are craving for them, but you refused to see your own greatness…
With contentment and gratefulness, you will live your best life, and remain happily ever after.