Principle #2

Let us look through the story of this young, tall, dark and handsome guy that is every woman’s dream. His name is Fola Daniels. Fola is an employee in one of the big companies on the island and he stays in Ikotun. He has to wake up as early as 4:00 just to catch up with the staff bus; he works sometimes 7 days a week and has no time for himself at all. Apart from the fact that he works long hours, he still always has back logs of work to do at home and so he hardly gets to sleep. His monthly salary is 60k and from it, he pays his house rent, buys food stuffs, and caters for other primary needs which leave him with less than 10k as his savings. My guy Fola has so many girls flocking around him but with the way things are, he can’t see himself entering into any relationship as there is no money to cater for the babe’s needs. Meanwhile, back home, his mumsy keeps telling him to bring home a wife. Let me stop here jere, my head is not forming story again. 

Principle number 2 is NOT SETTLING FOR MEDIOCRITY. People settle for mediocrity in many aspects of their lives on a daily basis. We accept jobs we hate, we deal with friends who let us down, we accept that there are no jobs and all. Another reason why people settle for mediocrity is because they are lazy; they don't want to have to make too much of an effort even though they are unhappy in their present situation. They lack the confidence, ambition and drive necessary to succeed. Many at times, people get so frustrated with life that they feel that settling for something will create the happiness they desire. People will constantly complain about their present situations, but will do nothing about it. They just keep wishing that these situations will change. I’m sure we are not like these people.

According to the word web dictionary, mediocrity means ordinariness as a consequence of being average and not outstanding. It also means a person of second-rate ability or value. Before God, you are a first class candidate; you cannot afford to settle for less. The Bible in Deut 28:13 says “the Lord shall make you the head and not the tail…” The fact that your present situation does not look all that rosy does not mean that there can’t be a brighter tomorrow.  

Embrace your uniqueness by accepting God's unconditional love for you.  Know that you are today who you have decided to become, you can be more than you are right now, and you should be the best you can be.  Understand that your worth is based on who you are - God's beloved child - rather than what you do.  Forget who other people think you are; express yourself and become who you really are.  Be real, don't pose, or pretend to gain anything when you don’t. Respect yourself by living a life consistent with the real you.  

Focus your energy on preparing to do something great with your life.  Remember that your past and current circumstances don't have to limit your future; nothing is impossible with God.  Use your God-given talents, find things you love to do and do well, give everything you've got to everything you do, be enthusiastic, work smart by balancing work well into your life as a whole, demonstrate a positive attitude and don't listen to those who try to convince you to compromise your commitment to excellence.

Mediocrity is a place where people often get stuck and do not know how to escape. This is a mindset that can only be changed with mind renewal. In order to move from this place, one must think differently, get rid of what hasn't worked, connect with those who can give sound direction, design a plan of action and put that plan in motion. Life is way too short to settle for anything less than what we truly want. The only way to embrace your potential is to stop settling. We are only limiting ourselves and wasting our precious time. The moment we begin to settle in the most important roles of our lives is the moment we begin to die a slow death. Excellence is a place where people who refuse to settle for mediocrity live; it is where one reaps from all the hard work sown. It is a journey of continuous progression toward the goals in your life.

Mediocrity is not meant for us and as such, we are destroying this box and not just thinking outside it. I refuse to settle for mediocrity, I take charge of my present situation; I will strive to be the best at what I do. So help me God. (Say this to yourself everyday). 

Much Love,

KanyinWrites.