We
are all master strategists…at least in our minds. The minds of men have
conceived great dreams, ideas, projects, schemes and action plans, even some
documented but sadly not implemented. Various management books emphasize on the
importance of planning as crucial and as a matter of fact the first function of
any credible endeavor. This is quite true because who is the person that wants
to build a house and would not sit down to count the cost before he start lest
he abandons it in the middle of the project. In as much as planning is good, a
plan which has not been executed is just a mere dream, a wish at best. In my
few years of working with various bosses, I have come to realize that it is not
most of those that have great plans that succeed but those who work on what
they have i.e. the plans they have made for a project or exercise to take
place.
I
have so many plans of the things I really want to do, some even lying in my
folder for years that have not seen the light of the day. I am sure you do too.
We can never accomplish everything we have set our minds to and that should not
dampen our spirits. In fact it should be what to spur you to start working on
the things that are most important and which will really impact positively in
your life. You need to constantly ask yourself questions. What do I want to be
in life? What are my plans to getting there? What are the foundation steps I
need to take? I have always wanted to write to inspire, educate and motivate
people and organizations. It has always been something that I have always
wanted. I wanted to be a political scientist but my grades wouldn’t let me. I
wanted to add value to the system. I was initially studying business
administration because of my flair for commerce as well as interacting with people.
I just wanted to work where I could impact people. After so many obstacles I
settled in for Educational Management and got a certification in marketing.
What I am saying in essence is that there were a lot of things that I wanted to
do but it was while I got into the implementation process that I discovered
that things are not always as they seem on paper. If I had not ventured, I
would not have known. The most important thing now is that I am still
inspiring, educating and motivating people. I am a banker now and trainer and a
strategist. That’s awesome.
The
will to execute your plan is the major propellant you need to succeed in life.
The will to succeed drives you towards the big picture. No matter how perfect
your plans are they can never be flawless. And that is the beauty of life. Most
people get stuck not because their plans are not great. They get stuck because
they lack the will and gut to move on. If you don’t ask you can’t receive. If
you don’t knock on the door the door will not be opened and if you don’t seek
you can’t find. Desire is good but perseverance and doggedness will make things
better. If Asa Sandler did not buy the magic portion and as well start selling
there would not have been Coca Cola today. Same applies to my man Bill Gates, Steve
Jobs and a host of others. Just give it a shot. Project and propel into the
world. The world is waiting for your help. It is your turn to help make the
world a better place to live in.
Even
when we have planned and while implementing we are faced with obstacles and
setbacks like me just remember that the goal is the ultimate. It is not our
plans that keep us moving on but it is our will power, our gut level that moves
us onward. For most people it is the strength of will, the decision to take the
step of faith, to explore, to conquer that we need to take us to our paradise.
We all have our purposes and we must strive to achieve them. History and time
are there to judge us. One of my goals is to let you know that you can achieve
a lot only if you want to. It is not about me, it’s about you. It is your will
that will create a way out for you. To plan is wonderful and I sincerely
encourage it but to actualize your plan is what sets you apart to becoming an
achiever. No matter how enormous your plans are just start moving towards your
goal. A step taken today will lead you to your world. See you on top of your
riches.
Kolawole Kehinde is the C.O.O of The Idea Embassy and R.E.E.L Inc and currently lives in Abuja. He can be reached on kolamagic@gmail.com and kolayore@yahoo.com 2348055159014 for speaking events and seminars on personal development, time management and marketing business services in the 21st century.
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