You are your greatest assets!

She walks into the building self-assured and confident. She is the picture of perfection, eloquent, friendly, smart and compassionate. She is perfectly groomed from her chic hairstyle to the soles of her custom made shoes; chances are she is a leader in her organization. She is the picture many of us have of what success is. She is a role model.

In our everyday life, what we really need to fulfil us is a decision to live for something bigger than self. That something is known as purpose. Adding value to yourself and others is a very important fact overlooked and ignored by many Africans. Take a good look at yourself in the mirror, a floor length mirror if it is possible. You look good right. The image before you is your greatest asset and it is your responsibility to always add to you. The way in which you take care and utilize all you have will determine the output, achievement and contribution you will make to your society and your generation.

One of the ways of adding value to yourself is by having a healthy self esteem, respecting your body by dressing modestly and smart. If you love and place value on yourself, you will do away with habits that do not support your purpose. Laziness is an example of a trait that can stand against your dream of one day starting your company. Another way to improve your person is to constantly upgrade on your qualifications, graduate studies, master’s degree, skills acquisition etc. learn to think, take initiative and follow instructions from the authority, your husband, your pastor and God. You can also learn skills and attend seminars that improve your skills, whatever your skills may be, be it comedy, dancing, writing, singing, public speaking, sewing, modeling or software designing, learn to constantly upgrade. The important point of note is as the years roll by; constantly add value to yourself so you do not become irrelevant to your world.

Another thing of note is that when you work to fulfil another man’s vision also trains you and you receive the skills to adequately work your own vision. It is often said that if you want to go far in far, you must cultivate mentors. It gives you a sneak peak of where you can be. Choose one of two mentor in your field that you admire, it is not necessary for you to like them; it is just necessary to learn from them. It is easier to be a millionaire when you have mentoring you and teaching you what works and what doesn’t, you will not make the mistake the mistakes they made. Like it is when you pick mannerisms and attitudes from the friends you hang with within no conscious effort, so it is when you listen and learn from mentors, you will unconsciously pick their character traits and habits and their winning spirit.

We all dream of fulfilling our dreams and visions by carrying out action. Until you actualize your dream, it is still just an idea. Remember, in your life and business, be purpose driven, and refuse to be intimidated by obstacles in the form of people or circumstance. Give time and attention to your personal growth and development and never ever forget your dreams. A person without a dream just exists. Keep your dreams alive. They are the expression of a unique person. Operate at your best this month.