Go wherever your talent takes you

I have observed that most of us have reasons not to shift base, try a new thing, or start a new adventure. Although some of us may have a small room for change, we typically don’t like any big disturbance, especially when we are somewhat successful. It seems like we all settle into some kind of social and economic situation, and we stop thinking of any big shift. We settle into a particular space, calling it stability. Everyone looks forward to the so-called stability, which, in most cases, is just a place of complacency.

Most of us do much less than we can do. We settle into situations that are inferior to our potential abilities. We start with lots of ambitions and drive, but once we reach a certain level of attainment, we create a plateau for ourselves. My interactions with lots of people in my circle reveal that there is still much more that we yearn for. Many of us have so much more to give, and lots of talents to use, but we are unwilling to do what it takes. We have settled down and won’t like to disrupt the flow or perturb the system. That is why lots of people will reach the end of life without releasing their potential; without fulfilling purpose.
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My message this week is to challenge someone out there to go where their talent takes them. Is that you? Do you think you have much more to give? Do you think you are not maximizing your potential? Do you think you are limited by your environment? Have you settled into circumstances that make it difficult for you to keep moving forward? Everyone has an assignment here on earth. Your gifts and talents are pointers to your purpose and your assignment. Do not allow the comfort of the moment to rob the world of your valuable contributions to humanity and deter you from finding your personal fulfilment in life. If you need to make a change to complete your assignment, do so. Go wherever your talent takes you.

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Actions for the week

1. Write three things / factors / situations that are currently preventing you from doing what you know you can do, and you really want to do. What can you do about those factors?
2. Identify an area of gift or talent you know you possess but you have not developed because of situations in your life. Then, write three steps you will take toward developing and using it.
3. Determine that you will make necessary changes and move forward. Convince yourself that you can make the move, letting nothing hold you back.

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A quote to remember
There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. – Nelson Mandela

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Until another time,
Dele Ola, Award-Winning Author of Be A Change Agent
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