It's Not What You Think.
By: Prince Alegeh
Tags: Nigeria, Congress, Rccg, USA, Pastor Adeboye

It's Not What You Think.

I am receiving so many feedbacks from our last week's post - The Broken Hanger. Thank you guys. I do not take them for granted.

This past Saturday was a learning point for me, and in some few seconds I will share how. You know how we just have some initial fears or concerns over something only to discover that, it was nothing after all.

So Baby J was hungry and became clingy; I thought, it was a simple arrangement: prepare her meal and feed her. But here is the problem, after preparing her meal, she started running. This was almost always normal, so I played a little with her, caught and sat her down.

Somehow, she was still scared of the meal I had prepared. Now, understand that this wasn't the first time she will be having this particular meal, so I couldn't understand why she was still resisting. She also can't talk, yet. So the whole situation became awkward.

But you know how we African parents run these shows, right? Lol. I carried her and placed her in between my legs, case solved. She cried, but couldn't get away. Remind me who is the boss again? #winks

Now, when I gave her the first spoon, she ate it and stopped crying immediately, even joyfully waiting for the next. I was dazed. So why were you scared of eating when you haven't even tasted the food in the first place? Why fear that it will be a bitter experience, when you have not started the process?

Are you seeing what I saw yet? Why get scared, stay docile, or totally avoid taking an action for fear that you won't like the outcome, you will fail, or you will mess yourself up without starting it to be sure it is even true? So what happens if you were wrong, how will you ever confirm it if you never started?

You were scared of WAEC, but had no option, so you took it. It came out fine. You passed. You then was scared of tertiary institution (I mean, you have heard so many scary stories about bad lecturers and all), you still got admission, passed in flying colors and graduated. In between, there are some lecturers who you are still friends with years after graduation. So exactly why were you scared then?

Most folks never fulfill potential just because they were scared to begin. My friend (or 'fren' as we call ourselves), Esther Ughoro, CEO Star's Reflections will say, "do it afraid". To this, I totally agree.

It is never as it seems from afar. You might have heard stories about relationships that failed; it shouldn't stop you from giving that guy a chance. You also might have heard that, starting a business enterprise or becoming an entrepreneur is no jokes. But the guys who are today's leading entrepreneurs have not died from the work load 'abi'?

So many folks have missed amazing opportunities only because they are scared to begin or take action. When I was to relocate to Lagos, I still remember how my boss then would tell me gory stories about Lagos. I still relocated nonetheless; and if I am given the chance again, I most likely will do same. Don't get me wrong. He didn't hate me, neither was he an 'enemy of progress'. He was only sharing "his opinion".

Don't let the opinion of others, or their experience to determine yours. It is good to take lessons from others. Even Isaac Newton said he saw very far, only because he stood on the shoulders of giants (paraphrased). But never chicken out until you have started, and given it your best shot. Build on your fear. Understand why you are afraid and plan your way out.

Great men are not people who have no fear. They are people who even though they get scared, still go ahead to get the job done. See your fear as a tide on the sea - you either allow it to drown you, or you ride and glide on it. Every single time, promise yourself, that your fear will be your motivation. Let your fear be your driving force. Go ahead and succeed. Go on and enjoy life.

Baby J almost denied herself of that wonderful meal I had prepared (even if it was just to add milk to cereals, you can't deny that I 'prepared' it. Lol). Don't deny youself of the great opportunity in front of you. Do it afraid. Most often than not, you will realize that, there was nothing to be afraid of in the first place.

Thank you for reading; I trust you got value.

Just to remind you that, I am sincerely rooting for you! The top is where you belong. It starts now!

I call you blessed. And guess what? I love you, and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it.

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