- It
is the key to your greatness
- It
is not determined by your past or present location
- It
has nothing to do with your family background or standing in the society
- It
may have nothing to do with your present career or the job you are doing
now
- It
helps you to set your priorities in life and identify what is really
important and what isn’t
- It
helps you to apportion and make use of time more productively
- God
will require an account of stewardship from you on what you do with it
- It
takes an accountability system to continually live and fulfil it maximally
- It
is what you will do with joy and look forward to doing everyday
- It
will bring you great contentment in life and give you a sense of
fulfilment
The world is an educational institute and EVERYONE living, irrespective of age, race, or social status, is a student. Through this medium, I have the honour of sharing the lessons I'm learning in my evolution as a student in the Institute of Life. The pieces you read here are the products of my personal meditation and the contributions of other people that I have been blessed by. Have a nice time reading and please feel free to respond to them as you deem fit. Welcome to my World!
Followers
Wednesday, 31 May 2017
Some 22 Facts about Your Life Purpose (Part 1)
Tuesday, 30 May 2017
10 Simple Ways To Know You Are In The Job You Are Naturally Cut Out For (Part 2)
6
. You want to learn all you can about the vocation, or certain
aspects of it where you feel you can still be better.
7. You want to make everyone who comes into contact with you an
artisan in the vocation. You want to teach them, help them, guide them, and/or
instruct them on how to do it. And you will be willing to do all these, even at
no fee.
8. You want to passionately defend, justify, or clarify certain
notions about the vocation, or its operational aspects, that you feel is
wrongly bandied or misconstrued by people.
9. You are agitated when you see people who are similarly
engaged doing the same work the way it ought not be done, either by
underperforming, under-delivering, or not conforming to certain norms and
standards pertaining to it.
10. You
eagerly look forward to getting up from bed every day you have to work to get
on the task or an assignment you have in hand. And you won’t mind sleeping
late engaged in what you are doing. In the event you are busy doing something
else, you are not so excited and you can’t wait to be done with it to get back
to your love vocation.
Like I mentioned, this list is
neither authoritative nor exhaustive. You may be presently engaged in the job
you are naturally cut out for and not find yourself in any of the above bits.
We will like to learn your own slant to this.
Cheers!
Friday, 26 May 2017
10 Simple Ways To Know You Are In The Job You Are Naturally Cut Out For (Part 1)
Dear friends,
I found myself in the meditation
mode not long ago and the object of my rumination was why some people seem to derive
so much fun in their jobs – bubbling in their productivity therein – while some
only do the required rounds, watch the clock and tick the day.
I know this is a much-discussed
issue in the career industry worldwide, with various postulations and sophisticated
theories. So, I was under no illusion that I was going to come up with a
groundbreaking solution that would land me a Nobel Prize for solving a nagging
human problem. However, the Pilot of my flight of consciousness was not
discouraged, but kept on conducting me to a point where I was able to capture
some bits on what usually separates an excited worker from a placid one.
The distinguishing factor is
interest – borne out of the natural configuration of each individual. It is a
fact that we are not all wired the same way; even identical twins may not have
identical emotional sparks. Therefore, individual interest plays an important
role in job gratification, which in turn results in productivity. That does not
discountenance some external or psychological variables that may facilitate or
hinder job performance, such as remuneration, work environment, and
self-esteem, to mention a few.
So, on the fulcrum of interest only,
I came up with the following 10 submissions that will help an individual to ascertain
what kind of job s/he is naturally cut out for, and if s/he is presently
engaged in one. I’m not sure the list below can be described as authoritative,
neither is it exhaustive; so, I’ll welcome inputs from you guys.
Ok, now to the titbits: how do you
identify the job you are naturally cut out for or ascertain the one you are
doing now is it?
1. You will enjoy doing what you do, and it won’t be a drag or
drudgery to you.
2. Time will not be “of essence”, and you will not be watching
it, since you can start whenever you like and end whenever you like. I agree
that this one may be a hard pill for the apostles of structure to swallow. But,
check it out in the lives of those who are all fired up about their job.
3. You flow seamlessly into the work, with minimal or no
friction anytime, any day, and in most places. You also hands off your work
with a teeny feeling of reluctance, but a soothing sense of accomplishing
something.
4. You are doing something by which people generally hail you or
associate you whenever they see you or thoughts of you pop up on their mind.
5. Money is not a major consideration for doing what you are
doing. Although it is a necessity of life and a viable motivation factor, your
primary drive is derived from your sheer involvement in and satisfaction with
what you are doing.
Thursday, 25 May 2017
The Entrepreneurial Questions
1.
What do I have the resources, ability, interest and contacts to do?
2.
Do I have the necessary commitment needed to succeed in a business undertaking?
3.
Am I prepared to work extremely hard, to devote long hours of labour to my
business?
4. Do I have the mental stamina and
concentration to meet the demands my project will impose on me?
5.
Do I accept new ideas easily? Do I treat other people with respect? Am I able
to make decisions right away?
6.
How do I deal with problem solving: Am I prepared to spend time analyzing a
problem and find a solution? Or am I the type who just closes his eyes and hope
for the best?
7.
Am I ready to commit to the long term, knowing that a company’s success is
never an overnight miracle?
8.
What back-up resources do I have? Will my family members or friends invest in
my company or tide me over during a rough patch?
9.
Am I good at concentrating on details?
10.
Am I ready to sit down and write a careful analysis of my business prospects?
11.
Am I by nature an optimist? Knowing that mistakes and setbacks are bound to
occur, am I able to learn from my mistakes without getting derailed or
discouraged?
Wednesday, 24 May 2017
Becoming and Unbecoming
No man is an Island. We oftentimes feed off other people for our
excitement, love, affirmation, survival, and so on. That is why our best
moments in life are usually tied to the activities of other people; the same
way our worst times can be spin-offs from the doings or undoings of fellow
humans. Such is the dynamism of life.
For good or bad, we are all products of our environment, and that
includes the residues of our personal/virtual interactions with people in our
lives, family, work, associations, communities, and institutions. We are either
the best for mingling with these people, or we are the worse for it.
Yes, people bring out the best and the beast in us to various
ends. But we can always manage these dynamics and remain true to our ideal
self, even though it can be very difficult.
This May, the focus of discussion at Thrive Academy shall be Becoming and Unbecoming: how people bring out the best and the beast in you and how you can
hold true to your ideal self.
You simply cannot afford not to be there.
Venue:
1A, African Church Close, off Coker Road, Ilupeju, Lagos.
Date: May 26, 2017
Time: 4:00pm
Attendance
is free, but pre-registration is compulsory. To book your seat, please
click www.bit.ly/ThrivewithBabs or
call: +2348110832280, +2348188708026.
Tuesday, 23 May 2017
WHO IS A CHRISTIAN ENTREPRENEUR?
A Christian Entrepreneur is a disciple of Jesus
Christ who has chosen to “express himself” or fulfil his stewardship by setting
up a business venture to provide essential products or services that will meet
the need of, as well as add value to, an identified market (people) in the
society.
WHAT ARE THE QUALITIES OF A CHRISTIAN ENTREPRENEUR? ¡ He is a steward
1 Corinthians 4:2: Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found
faithful ¡ He is a Non-compromiser ¡ He is a Non-conformist with the popular
conventions of business practice ¡ He is a Faithful Servant Matthew 24:45-47:
Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his
household, to give them meat in due season? Blessed is that servant, whom his
lord when he cometh shall find so doing. Verily I say unto you, that he shall
make him ruler over all his goods. ¡ He is a Treasurer ¡ He is a
Minister/Evangelist in the marketplace Acts 1:8: But you shall receive power
when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in
Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. ¡ He
personifies Love in his offerings and dealings The integrative principle that
must guide Christians in the marketplace is that of love. ¡ Love compels
Christians to put their faith into action and to live what they believe. ¡ Love
will motivate Christians in the marketplace to follow the example of Christ in
the incarnation. ¡ It will move them to identify with those who are lost and
alone in a dark world. ¡ It will allow them to share in the sufferings of those
they care for and by bringing the presence of Christ into the marketplace also
bring transformation and hope.
Monday, 22 May 2017
Self-Development & Entrepreneurship (Part 2)
The
Social State of Man This is the aspect of man that describes his relationship
with the outside world. Hargie (1997:10), citing Combs and Slaby, defines
social skill as ‘the ability to interact with others in a given social context
in specific ways that are socially acceptable or valued and at the same time
personally beneficial, mutually beneficial, or beneficial primarily to others’.
The Professional/Vocational Aspect of Man This is usually an offshoot of all
the other sides of man as they affect his job or career. The professional state
of man has to do with his competence and performance at work. In other words,
this can be described by his competence and performance in relation to his job
or tasks.
WHAT IS ENTREPRENEURSHIP?
Entrepreneurship is the act of mixing and turning
personal skills as well as all factors of production into a profitable business
venture that will offer goods or services to an identified market in need of
it.
Friday, 19 May 2017
Self-Development & Entrepreneurship (Part 1)
What
is Personal Development?
Personal development is a conscious,
disciplined, and sustained series of investment in the self through the
acquisition of knowledge, skills, as well as the application of acquired
knowledge and skills for enhanced lifestyle. Areas of Self-Development ¡
Spiritual Development ¡ Mental Development ¡ Emotional Development ¡ Social
Integration ¡ Physical Development ¡ Professional/Career Development The
Spiritual State of Man Man is a tripartite being. He is mainly made up of a
spirit, a soul, and a body. The spiritual side of man has to do with the state
of his spirit in relation to the Supernatural or God, his Maker.
In
other words, the spiritual aspect of man is that part of him that relates with
the supernatural. The Mental State of Man The Mental state of man is one of the
two components of his soul. The soul, which is said to be the real man,
comprises the mental faculty and the emotions. The mental faculty involves the
mind (thoughts bank) as well as the intellectual state of man. The Emotional
State of Man The emotion is the second side of man’s soul. The emotion,
according to Hargie (1997:38) has three main components; “the direct conscious
experiences or feeling of emotion, the physiological processes that accompany
emotions, and the observable behavioural actions used to express emotion”. In
simple terms, emotion comprises the feelings and desires of man in their expressed
and unexpressed form.
Thursday, 18 May 2017
15 Steps To Cultivate Lifelong Learning (Part 4)
(11) Start a Project
Set out to do something you don't
know how. Forced learning in this way can be fun and challenging. If you don't
know anything about computers, try building one. If you consider yourself a
horrible artist, try a painting.
(12) Follow Your Intuition
Lifelong learning is like wandering
through the wilderness. You can't be sure what to expect and there isn't always
an end goal in mind. Letting your intuition guide you can make self-education
more enjoyable. Most of our lives have been broken down to completely logical
decisions, to the extent that making choices on a whim has almost been stamped
out.
(13) The Morning Fifteen
Use the first fifteen minutes of
your morning as a period for education. If you find yourself too groggy, you
might want to wait a short time. Just don't put it off until later in the day
when urgent activities will push it out of the way.
(14) Reap the Rewards
Learn information you can use.
Understanding the basics of programming allows me to handle projects that other
people would require outside help to accomplish. Meeting a situation that makes
use of your educational efforts can be a source of pride.
(15) Make it a Priority
Few external forces are going to
persuade you to learn. The desire has to come from within. Once you decide you
want to make lifelong learning a habit, it is up to you to make it a priority
in your life.
Scott Young is a university student who writes
about productivity, habits and self-improvement. http://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/
Wednesday, 17 May 2017
15 Steps To Cultivate Lifelong Learning (Part 3)
(6) Teach Others
You learn what you teach. If you
have an outlet for communicating ideas to others, you are more likely to
solidify that learning. Start a blog, mentor someone or even discuss ideas with
a friend.
(7) Clean Your Input
Some forms of learning are easy to
digest, but often lack substance. I make a point of regularly cleaning out my
feed reader for blogs I subscribe to. Great blogs can be a powerful source of
new ideas. But every few months I realize I'm collecting posts from blogs that
I am simply skimming. Every few months, purify your input to save time and
focus on what counts.
(8) Learn in Groups
Lifelong learning doesn't mean
condemning yourself to a stack of dusty textbooks. Join organizations that
teach skills. Workshops and group learning events can make educating yourself a
fun, social experience.
(9) Unlearn Assumptions
You can't add water to a full cup. I
always try to maintain a distance away from any idea. Too many convictions
simply mean too few paths for new ideas. Actively seek out information that
contradicts your worldview.
(10) Find Jobs that Encourage
Learning
Pick a career that encourages
continual learning. If you are in a job that doesn't have much intellectual
freedom, consider switching to one that does. Don't spend forty hours of your
week in a job that doesn't challenge you.
Tuesday, 16 May 2017
15 Steps To Cultivate Lifelong Learning (Part 2)
(2) Keep a "To-Learn" List
We all have to-do lists. These are
the tasks we need to accomplish. Try to also have a "to-learn" list.
On it you can write ideas for new areas of study. Maybe you would like to take
up a new language, learn a skill or read the collective works of Shakespeare.
Whatever motivates you, write it down.
(3) Get More Intellectual Friends
Start spending more time with people
who think. Not just people who are smart, but people who actually invest much
of their time in learning new skills. Their habits will rub off on you. Even
better, they will probably share some of their knowledge with you.
(4) Guided Thinking
Albert Einstein once said, "Any
man who reads too much and uses his own brain too little falls into lazy habits
of thinking." Simply studying the wisdom of others isn't enough; you have
to think through ideas yourself. Spend time journaling, meditating or
contemplating over ideas you have learned.
(5) Put it Into Practice
Skill based learning is useless if
it isn't applied. Reading a book on C++ isn't the same thing as writing a
program. Studying painting isn't the same as picking up a brush. If your
knowledge can be applied, put it into practice.
Monday, 15 May 2017
15 Steps To Cultivate Lifelong Learning (PART 1)
"The real voyage of discovery
consists not in seeking new lands, but in seeing with new eyes." - Marcel
Proust
"I don't think much of a man
who is not wiser today than he was yesterday." - Abraham Lincoln
"I have never let my schooling
interfere with my education." - Mark Twain
Assuming the public school system
hasn't crushed your soul, learning is a great activity.
It expands your viewpoint. It gives
you new knowledge you can use to improve your life. Even if you discount the
worldly benefits, the act of learning can be a source of enjoyment.
But in a busy world, it can often be
hard to fit in time to learn anything that isn't essential. The only things
learned are those that need to be. Everything beyond that is considered
frivolous. Even those who do appreciate the practice of lifelong learning can
find it difficult to make the effort.
Here are some tips for installing
the habit of lifelong learning:
(1) Always have a Book
It doesn't matter if it takes you a
year or a week to read a book. Always strive to have a book that you are
reading through, and take it with you so you can read it when you have time.
Just by shaving off a few minutes in-between activities in my day I can read
about a book per week. That's at least fifty each year.
Friday, 12 May 2017
10 Reasons why People Fail
1.
Holding on to the past
2.
Fear
3.
Negative Attitudes
4. Poor People Skills
5.
Lack of Focus
6.
Sin and Compromise
7.
Excuses (Focusing on Who instead of Why)
8.
Non-Adaptability to Change
9.
Lack of Plan
10.
Giving Up Too Soon
Thursday, 11 May 2017
Becoming and Unbecoming
No man is an Island. We oftentimes feed off other people for our excitement, love, affirmation, survival, and so on. That is why our best moments in life are usually tied to the activities of other people; the same way our worst times can be spin-offs from the doings or undoings of fellow humans. Such is the dynamism of life.
For good or bad, we are all products of our environment, and that includes the residues of our personal/virtual interactions with people in our lives, family, work, associations, communities, and institutions. We are either the best for mingling with these people, or we are the worse for it.
Yes, people bring out the best and the beast in us to various ends. But we can always manage these dynamics and remain true to our ideal self, even though it can be very difficult.
This May, the focus of discussion at Thrive Academy shall be Becoming and Unbecoming: how people bring out the best and the beast in you and how you can hold true to your ideal self.
You simply cannot afford not to be there.
Venue: 1A, African Church Close, off Coker Road, Ilupeju, Lagos.
Date: May 26, 2017
Time: 4:00pm
Attendance is free, but pre-registration is compulsory. To book your seat, please click www.bit.ly/ThrivewithBabs or call: +2348110832280, +2348188708026.
Wednesday, 10 May 2017
What about Asking "What do Men want"? (Part 2)
Going by the origin and the order of
creation, it is pertinent to note that a woman was created for the man, not the
other way round. I guess that requires reiteration, God created a woman because
of the man: to help and complement him in his assignments. I hope our sisters
would learn from this and not regard it as some chauvinistic positions.
Having established this foreground,
the onus then lies on the woman is to find the man whom she was created/meant
to complement; while the man has to seek the woman who will be comparable to
him in his God-given assignments.
How each party goes about doing this
is a discussion for another day. But suffice to say that this primarily hinges
on the discovery and fulfilling of one’s PURPOSE in life [You may read my blog
post on the phenomenon of purpose here http://macbethology.blogspot.com/2008/06/23-facts-about-your-purpose-in-life.html).
A man that has discovered and is
living his purpose in life will be able to identify the woman who will be
comparable to him as a wife. Similarly, a woman who knows the calling of God
upon her life will instinctively know “the man” when he surfaces in her world.
This is beyond such superficial factors, such as physical and/or mental
attributes, that are being bandied around in email forwards and other public
spaces.
My thinking is that if women
(especially those who are yet to marry) can take time to reflect on these and
do an honest appraisal/inventory, attracting and identifying the so called Mr.
Right will not be an incubus.
Please let’s take our attention off
the shadows and focus on the substance.
Shalom!
Babatunde
Tuesday, 9 May 2017
What about Asking "What do Men want"? (Part1)
This is my response to an email in the NIGERIAN CHRISTIAN
SINGLES FORUM
[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nigerianxtiansingles/message/4384]. I hope
you'll find it helpful.
Hi Guys,
I have followed some of the threads in
this House with keen interest, especially the ones that are gender-sensitive as
this particular mail. I also read with similar gusto all the arguments thrown
back and forth, nodding at some, imbibing some, and discarding some altogether.
However, am quite alarmed to realise
that since the inception this Forum some four years ago, virtually all of the
gender-sensitive mails we have received herein are more inclined in favour of
the women; it is either "How to Treat a Woman", "What Does A Woman
Want", “How To Take Care of A Woman”, "How To Love/Show Affection to
a Woman", "How to Choose Your Man" etc etc (There are about 888
mails focused on Women, what they want, desire, like, aim, should go for,
should choose, among others, on the message board). And the heated debate that
usually ensues when there is a slight counter opinion, especially when a
brother flaws some of the positions, is always amusing. No doubt, most of our
sisters here are very eloquent; they know how to marshal their arguments and
defend their folks. Perhaps this is because women are more vocal than men and
tend to express themselves more freely in comparison.
However, after reading this last
mail by our dear sister, I began to ruminate over a number of things:
1.
Aren’t the women being too self-centred
by their obsession with what/who they want, and how/where/why/when they want
him?
2.
Do women take time to find out what
the kind of man they desire want and try work on or adjust themselves to give
it/them to him the way he wants it/them?
3.
In fact, who should do the
wanting/desiring the most, is it the man or the woman? It seems that the
clamour of the wants/desires of the women have muffled the voice of some men
and bludgeoned them into trying to be desirable and acceptable to the woman at
the expense of their own distinct identity.
Monday, 8 May 2017
THE WOMAN, THE ECONOMY & THE FAMILY
The
Woman
The woman has often been described as “a man with a womb.” She is the specie of mankind whom by virtue of her peculiar physiological features (e.g. the womb) keeps the human race going.
The Role of the Woman in the Economy
The woman is the unseen influence behind every successful man in the society. Therefore, as the mother, the wife, the sister, the daughter, or a relative of the men at the corridors of power, the woman is better positioned to influence certain economic policies that will turn out in the best interest of all.
The woman, by virtue of her natural intuitiveness, is more equipped to pursue certain courses that will enhance the economy than the man who is usually more logical in reasoning and action.
The woman performs the dual role of a driver as well as a support system in the economy.
As a driver – the woman facilitates the economic chain through her enterprise in business and in the workplace. The woman also functions as a support system towards the growth and development of the economy.
The woman has often been described as “a man with a womb.” She is the specie of mankind whom by virtue of her peculiar physiological features (e.g. the womb) keeps the human race going.
The Role of the Woman in the Economy
The woman is the unseen influence behind every successful man in the society. Therefore, as the mother, the wife, the sister, the daughter, or a relative of the men at the corridors of power, the woman is better positioned to influence certain economic policies that will turn out in the best interest of all.
The woman, by virtue of her natural intuitiveness, is more equipped to pursue certain courses that will enhance the economy than the man who is usually more logical in reasoning and action.
The woman performs the dual role of a driver as well as a support system in the economy.
As a driver – the woman facilitates the economic chain through her enterprise in business and in the workplace. The woman also functions as a support system towards the growth and development of the economy.
Friday, 5 May 2017
THE FEAR FACTOR IN LIFE (PART 4)
QUOTES
ON FEAR
Nothing is terrible except for fear itself. - Sir Francis Bacon
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
There are risks and costs to a program of action, but they are far less than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction. - J.F. Kennedy
The bottom line is that if you can overcome your fear, you can break the cycle and live to see the death of your ignorance and the birth of your success. Fear is that little darkroom where negatives are developed. - Michael Pritchard
Fear causes people to draw back from situations; it brings on mediocrity; it dulls creativity; it sets one up to be a loser in life. - Fran Tarkenton
Fear is interest paid on a debt you may not owe. - John Maxwell
As long as I continue to stretch my capabilities, as long as I continue to take risks in making my dreams come true, I am going to experience fear. - Dr. Susan Jeffries
The hero and the coward both feel exactly the same fear, only the hero confronts his fear and converts it into fire. - Cus D’Amato (Professional boxing manager)
The irony is that the successful person who keeps growing, taking risks, and moving forward feels the same feelings of fear as the one who allows fear to stop him. The difference comes because one doesn’t let fear dominate him while the other does. - John Maxwell
Nothing is terrible except for fear itself. - Sir Francis Bacon
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
There are risks and costs to a program of action, but they are far less than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction. - J.F. Kennedy
The bottom line is that if you can overcome your fear, you can break the cycle and live to see the death of your ignorance and the birth of your success. Fear is that little darkroom where negatives are developed. - Michael Pritchard
Fear causes people to draw back from situations; it brings on mediocrity; it dulls creativity; it sets one up to be a loser in life. - Fran Tarkenton
Fear is interest paid on a debt you may not owe. - John Maxwell
As long as I continue to stretch my capabilities, as long as I continue to take risks in making my dreams come true, I am going to experience fear. - Dr. Susan Jeffries
The hero and the coward both feel exactly the same fear, only the hero confronts his fear and converts it into fire. - Cus D’Amato (Professional boxing manager)
The irony is that the successful person who keeps growing, taking risks, and moving forward feels the same feelings of fear as the one who allows fear to stop him. The difference comes because one doesn’t let fear dominate him while the other does. - John Maxwell
Thursday, 4 May 2017
THE FEAR FACTOR IN LIFE (PART 3)
ANTIDOTES
Dream: Your dream is one of the most effective antidotes for fear. It can fuel the flames of desire within you until you are willing to confront and overcome your fear. Your dream can help you go where you are afraid to go and do what you are afraid to do. Your dream can provide the spark that will turn your fear to fire.
Action: Action is the only antidote for fear. Act in spite of fear, and the death of fear is certain. When it comes to dealing with fear, you have 3 choices:
1. Try to avoid it altogether. But that means staying away from every known or potential fear-producing person, place thing, or situation.
2. Hope that it will go away. But that’s like hoping for a fairy godmother to rescue you.
3. Face it and overcome it Discover the foundation of fear. Most of the fears we face every day are not based on facts. They are generated by our feelings. For example, a study conducted by the University of Michigan showed the following:
Dream: Your dream is one of the most effective antidotes for fear. It can fuel the flames of desire within you until you are willing to confront and overcome your fear. Your dream can help you go where you are afraid to go and do what you are afraid to do. Your dream can provide the spark that will turn your fear to fire.
Action: Action is the only antidote for fear. Act in spite of fear, and the death of fear is certain. When it comes to dealing with fear, you have 3 choices:
1. Try to avoid it altogether. But that means staying away from every known or potential fear-producing person, place thing, or situation.
2. Hope that it will go away. But that’s like hoping for a fairy godmother to rescue you.
3. Face it and overcome it Discover the foundation of fear. Most of the fears we face every day are not based on facts. They are generated by our feelings. For example, a study conducted by the University of Michigan showed the following:
- 60 percent of our fears are totally unwarranted; they
never come to pass
- 20 percent of our fears are focused on our past, which
is completely out of our control
- 10 percent of our fears are based on things so petty
that they make no difference in our lives
- Of the remaining 10 percent, only 4 to 5 percent could
be considered justifiable.
Wednesday, 3 May 2017
THE FEAR FACTOR IN LIFE (PART 2)
EFFECTS OF FEAR
No matter how foolish or humorous another person’s fears may seem to us, our own seem serious. If allowed to control our lives, fear can be a permanent detour on the success journey, stopping us from making any progress.
No matter how foolish or humorous another person’s fears may seem to us, our own seem serious. If allowed to control our lives, fear can be a permanent detour on the success journey, stopping us from making any progress.
OTHER EFFECTS OF FEAR
- Procrastination
- Sluggishness
- Not taking Initiative
- Laziness & Indecision
- Timidity
- Introversion
- Reticence (Uncommunicative)
- Inactivity
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