It is December 2014.
The year 2015 is almost here. I feel so excited! #doingmyhappydance
The new year signifies
different things to different people. Some may dread the new year but to most
of us, it represents a new dawn. Or a new chance at life. A fresh slate. An
opportunity to correct mistakes. Time to fall in love. Get out of an abusive
relationship. Buy that new house. Get promoted in our work place. Increase our
earning capacity. Get serious about God. Pass an exam. Say 'I Do' to our
significant other. A continuation of our dreams. Or an era of entirely
different dreams or perspectives. A season of new sets of dreams and goals. New
year resolutions! Never mind that I have forgotten most of my resolutions
for 2014.
Now, whether we choose
to accept it or not, when it comes to the dream department, most of us fall
into one or more of the following categories and these categories affect our
dreams and reality;
1) ALL DREAM, NO
HUSTLE
Ahh, yes. I have been
in this department for a long time now. H.O.D. Well, I do not need a tarot card
reader to explain why my ship still has not come in. Its simple. Do Nothing, be
nothing. Let us give the witches in our villages a break and put the blame on
where it truly lies. On Ourselves. Me. You are where you are because you don't proceed
after making your beautiful plans. You just hope it falls into place. How cliché.
Hey pretty lady, do
not just hope that something happens, work to ensure that it does happen.
A lazy man says there is a lion in the street. Young man, if there truly is a
lion, please use the next street. Don't just lay there. Do something. If you
can not beat them, arrange to have them beaten. By all means, Move. Fight to
make your dreams a reality.
2) HUSTLIN' HUSTLER
Singing to myself 'get
rich or die tryin'..Yeah, you know how we roll. We busier than The Creator.
Hustling'. Ok, enough. STOP ALREADY. We are often guilty of spending
quality time and resources perfecting the art of NOTHINGNESS. Do not buy into
the workaholic hype. Always choose smart work over hard work. If you don't have
a valid plan on how to achieve your dreams, you are just a time waster. A
joker. The end.
Contrary to what Dr.
Uwaila often humorously said, do not 'form busy'. Get busy, if you must, but
most importantly, be productive. If not, please go to sleep. Trust me, a
refreshing sleep can prove to be very productive. Just ask Ada.
3) WE DREAM IT, WE
HUSTLE IT
Yes, I'm usually in
the first group, but sometimes, I upgrade to this group. They told us that
dreams come true. But guess what? They lied. Dreams don't come true, rather, it
is your goals/plans that can forever change your life.You need to set goals in
order turn your dreams into reality.
What plans do you put
in place to make your dreams a reality? Do you act on these plans? What plans
have you actively put in place to start your dream business? Oh, you
have decided to buy a car? Good for you! Now, where will the funds come from?
Having you started saving towards it? Or are you taking out an auto loan? Have
you inquired about the necessary steps for which ever course of action you
choose? After making inquiries, have you started acting?
You have to hustle
your dream. Remember, the dream is free but the hustle is sold separately.
4) EXPONENTIAL
ACHIEVERS
Pray. Dream. Hustle.
Best category ever.
Phil 3:14-16
God wants you to have
dreams. To live life abundantly. But your dreams have to be consistent with His
plans. Dont ever apologise for loving God. Love Him whole heartedly. Believe
Him completely. Seek His Kingdom first. Let Him be the One who put the dreams
in your heart. Let your hustles be in line with your God given dreams. As you
think in your heart, so are you. Please, refuse to be negative towards your
Maker. Do not think godly and secular have to be separated. Pray to God about
your ideas. Be in constant communion with your Creator King. Studying the
scriptures is key. Align yourself with the will of God.
Strive. Thrive.
Achieve exponentially.
Now, take out some
time and reflect deeply and honestly. Which category do I fall in? Am I
satisfied with my present category? If no, where do I wish to get to? What
positive steps am I taking in preparation of meeting of 2015 dreams? Do you
think these steps/ plans are valid enough to make your dreams become reality? Do
your plans get you excited about the coming year? Does it make you eagerly
anticipate 2015 and beyond? When the clock strikes 12, on New Year Eve, are
you going to be able to truly smile and shout 'Its 2015!...Hello Handsome'
To Be Continued...
Be Inspired.
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Interesting. Well articulated.
ReplyDeleteDear Dauda, She said thank you!
DeleteNice one.
ReplyDeleteDear Anthonia, She said thank you!
DeleteNoted. My own dream next year is to get married o. What plan will I set to ensure that this becomes a reality?
ReplyDeleteStop making all those selection process you do, and focus on finding the good side of your guy and be submissive and let it show in your actions you are ready to settle down, the guy might just pop the one million dollar question.....
DeleteThe rest na history...
All I can say is, be yourself and hand it over to God & trust Him to take control. It will happen when you least expect.
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ReplyDeletenice and humorous write up
and for d records, sleep is really good!
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Another article that got me thinking, I can't go to bed without checking your site to get inspired....
ReplyDeleteAm sure my 2015 is gonna be great...
Thank you dear. I do appreciate your kind words.
DeleteThank you too for making me a regular visitor with your inspiring stories
Deletecan't wait for the continuation of this amazing inspirational write up...welldone aunty chi
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