Act Now

There’s no such thing as indecision.

Indecision is a solemn decision to put up with the status quo, accept fate and refuse to change anything.

It’s the by-product of ignorance and lethargy.

It’s an abdication of responsibility.

Stop giving fluent excuses. You’ll never get anything done today if you procrastinate.

Achieve what you’ve always wanted to accomplish; now. Get past your fears, self-doubt and mental disability.

“It is only those who dare to fail greatly that can achieve greatly, you are not likely to go further than you dare” says a highly successful entrepreneur, Deolu Akinyemi. Enrol for that professional exam. Seek out new customers. Write that proposal.

Rewrite history without a pen, act on your dreams now.

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Reversing a wrong decision

Let’s face it: we all make bad decisions once in a while. It takes a dose of courage, meekness and maturity to own up to having committed an error of judgment and undoing it. Every life, great or small, is a product of decisions.

My cousin who was studying architecture in the university suddenly discovered that his passion really was for law practice. His response? He took another exam, went back to the university and got a law degree. Today he runs his own chambers and he is fulfilled.

On a more serious level, a friend, Bola, called off her wedding one month to the event because of her fiancé’s overly selfish and over-possessiveness. She figured that signing the dotted lines with him might just translate to signing up for a lifetime of misery.

How do I fix myself when I find myself in a fix?

• Accept your error: Find out where, when and how you bungled it. Own up to your errors, never pass the buck. Blaming parents, the past, the economy or supernatural forces for your setback is irresponsible.

• Retrace your steps: If you find yourself in a pit, stop digging. That’s maturity. Get back on track if you discover you’ve missed the road. It does not matter how long you’ve stayed in the wrong, turn back and do what’s right. Shut your ears to side talks by critics. Right or wrong, they’d talk anyway.

• Shun sentiments: Last September a policeman deployed to the bank opposite my office was involved in an accident and has since been in coma. He was on vacation when his boss recalled him, saying no other officer could fill in for him. This dutiful policeman was knocked down by an okada the same day he was forced to resume work. But hasn’t anyone replaced him for the last 6 months that he has been in coma?

Quit living to please others. Be bold enough to assert yourself and yield to your intuition and the voice of wisdom within.

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Go M.A.D!

Go M.A.D!

Making life decisions could be as tough as being at a crossroads, hemmed in by a cacophony of voices and not knowing where to turn. These are times when your sense of judgment is put to question and putting things in the proper perspective really becomes arduous.
This is when you need to really go Make A Decision, go M.A.D. Indecision is not an option

1. Overcome your web of confusion- usually you find it difficult making a decision because you’re confused about the options before you. You’re at a crossroads on if to get married, get a 2nd degree or travel abroad. Right? Simply prioritize. Choose the important option over the urgent.

2. Keep your goal in view- what do you really set to achieve by the decision? Self development? Then, go for 2nd degree. Adventure? Fly away. Decide your goal and make your choice. Success is immeasurable without a goal. Imagine your soccer team playing without a goalpost. Insanity!

3. Treat each factor of option individually- if your goal is to buy a shirt, don’t confuse colour options with designer options. Do you really want just any shirt or you want a red shirt or you desire a red shirt tailored by a notable designer or you just want a designer? These factors are means to an end.

4. Don’t rush, don’t fret, keep your composure- don’t make a decision when you’re hungry or desperate. Hungry people eat anything. Desperate people make desperate decisions. Be objective, sentiments produce frustrating results.

5. Make informed decision- listen to your strong voice of intuition. Perception. Seek expert advice. Or discuss with someone who has a high sense of judgment.

Bad decisions and failure are Siamese twins. The effect of a wrong attitude or a wrong career may stick on you forever.
Running on the right track could be Herculean. Receive faith and not failure, conviction and not confusion. With the insight to choose to walk to the right. Don’t get confused, go M.A.D!


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