BE CONFIDENT EVEN WHEN YOU THINK YOU ARE SMALL (Updated)

The greatest downfall of a man is not challenges. The greatest downfall is limiting yourself by imitating another person you think is better than you.

No man can perform his/her best when all you do is imitate someone else. No matter how small or insignificant you think you are, you still have a great deal to offer. Damn what people will say to you, they may call you good for nothing or even call you an imbecile, never give up, keep pressing on and keep improving on yourself.

A man who decides not to develop himself is in for a shocker, and it will be like a dream when he is relegated to the background. Your self confidence is tied to your mastery of the field you have chosen. Sadly many of us know that field we treasure but we are reluctant to develop ourselves.

There is a principle called the 80/20 Principle. This principal states that there is 80% strengths and 20% weakness in every man. You must have to discover the strengths that you have over other people you feel are more gifted. The only problem is that we are just too lazy to discover and develop the strengths but we rather exalt our 20% weakness. As odd as talkativeness is, it can serve as an advantage to you... What do you think is the advantage of a politician and a mass communication guru? They both have the ability to talk, but in a constructive manner.

There are 5 keys to becoming the better version of yourself which can not be over emphasized.

1. Who am I? This deals with your personality or what some other people call traits. You must have to discover it cos that's your advantage over the person you admire.

2. Who I'm I in Christ? This deals with your identity in Christ. You need to know your spiritual root and tribe.

3. What do I have? This deals with your giftings or abilities. Apostle Joshua Selman calls it graces. For instance, I once spoke about one of our dear brother who carried the fellowship's generator on his head from Natural and Applied Science Faculty to the then Fellowship Land. That's what I call ability to face a challenge and tell the challenge without fear 'I can carry you and I won't flinch.' your advantage is what create room for you.

4. What do I have that I need to develop? This entails the need or your ability to upgrade your knowledge. You must be ready to learn, re-learn, and unlearn. For instance, I can handle clients on HUB8, but I will always be ready to take both online courses and structured seminars to update both my customer support skills and programing ethics.

5. What do I need that I don't have?This  entails any and everything that you know you need to be exceptional. You must pay the price to get it. You can also honour your way to get it.

The reward system of this kingdom is built around solving problems. You are only relevant to the degree to which you solve a problem.

Have this in mind, people that laugh you to scorn today, will seek for your input tomorrow.

You are the best version of yourself.

BE CONFIDENT!!!

BE MOTIVATED!!!