Principle #6

Is it not amazing that there are people here on earth that make money from doing things that we would necessary not imagine could bring them lots of money? Yesterday, there was really nothing to watch on the decoder, as all the channels were showing boring stuffs. I started tuning from one channel to another hoping to get one that will diminish my boredom and raise my spirit. In the long run, the least expected channel (Channels TV) did the trick. I can’t remember what the title of the program is right now but they were talking about dreams and goals and how our dreams are what inspire us to set goals. Two beautiful young ladies were interviewed; one was a chef and the other the managing director of jumia foods. These ladies both studied law and one of them actually practiced for few years but in the long run, she resigned from work and decided to chase her dreams. The other one (MD of jumia foods) was born and brought up in London but came back to Nigeria 3 years ago just to pursue her dream. For these two ladies, people thought they were crazy and although they took risky decisions, it’s paying off because they are doing what they love. We’ve been through 5 principles so far on how we can not just think out of the box of limitations, but actually destroy the box. Today, I am sharing with us the last principle, principle number 6 which says DO WHAT YOU LOVE.

There’s really not much to write about this. It is just as it states because in discovering yourself, there are innate abilities and endowments that were discovered. Some people claim that they do not have talents. I totally disagree because I believe that each of us on earth has that particular thing that we can do best. God has deposited something unique in you that makes you different from the person next to you. A question most people ask is: “how do I discover my talent?” The answer is as simple as ABC. It is in form of a question: “what do I enjoy doing by default?” There is that particular thing that once you start doing it, you derive pleasure. For some people, it could be singing, dancing, writing, cooking, drawing and as funny as it might sound, talking.

Like I wrote in one of my posts, most people who work today do not necessarily enjoy what they do but it is important that they make ends meet and be able to put food on their table. This is understandable and very true. However, I feel we deserve to be happy and as much as we try to exert our energy into the growth of another man’s business, organization and company, we should also try to find the space to do what we are passionate about. For instance, if you are passionate about fashion, nothing stops you from running a fashion outlet alongside the job you do.

For those who haven’t found a job yet, I believe we should not despise the time of little beginnings. So many of us are particular about making big money all at once but I feel you can derive joy, pleasure and satisfaction by doing what you love doing, alongside searching for a job (that’s if you feel your talent is not lucrative). Many of those we see out there making it from their talents, have stories to tell of their humble beginnings. As for blogging, I derive pleasure from doing what I’m doing that is why even if I am not making money from it just yet, the fact that I derive joy in what I’m doing by inspiring people, keeps me going. 

Dare to do what you love, take that decision and of course with God’s permission. If you have to quit that job that is depriving you of your happiness, please do. You should not allow someone or something rob you of your happiness and living a fulfilled life. Let people call you stupid, let them ask if you are crazy. Don’t worry, you might not have the right answer and you might not be able to convince them just yet but I promise you, as long as it is God’s plan for your life, your achievements will give people the answer. I heard Falz’ father was disappointed in him when he heard that he was going into singing and comedy but this same man dropped the money Falz used for his ‘soldier’ video.

I hope we have been able to learn or two things from the various principles that have been shared so far? I believe following these principles will go a long way in destroying the box of limitations. Please be rejuvenated and have a different attitude to life because life is beautiful and should be enjoyed. And please don’t forget: Do not always settle for the status quo, do not settle for mediocrity, discover yourself, develop yourself, do not imitate, do what you love. God bless you and I love you guys so much because you all keep me going.

Much Love,

KanyinWrites.