CAREER: BRICKS in your BRIEFCASE ... Part 1
No one travels a
long distance without a luggage; definitely you are expected to pack for your journey
depending on your route, distance and destination. Of course, the content of
our cases are different and this is a factor of what you consider important for
your journey and what you think is not necessary. Every milestone is arrived at
with a lot of determination and effort. It’s not an easy journey for anyone.
However, this
interesting and necessary journey could perhaps be made easier if you choose to
travel light. A man travelling with a back-pack or a knapsack will find the
journey relatively easier than a man with several suit cases. Travelling light
makes the journey relatively easier less stressful and at times faster.
Many today on their
career journeys carry so much baggage and luggage hence; they are weighed down
and burdened to a point of fatigue and stagnation. The briefcase becomes too
heavy for them to carry alone then they begin to look at other travellers for
help, favours and assists.
When they don’t get
these support, they become upset, grumpy and critical of others on this journey.
To be more precise, we are talking about emotional and psychological weights
that make you less productive and mentally lump. Issues that weigh you down,
stress you to pieces and snuff out the zeal and passion in you. Mental weights,
mental pressures and psychological turmoil that paralyze your creativity,
initiative and capacity.
Let us share some
of these bricks in your briefcase
BRICK ONE:
The Opinion of people you love and respect
Naturally, we all
want to be loved and accepted. We hate loneliness and love to share our lives
with people. This conditioning has become a weakness for many to the point
where they’re willing to give up on their personal happiness, fulfillment and
passion to retain the approval and companionship of those they love.
They have become
slaves to the opinion of others and are desperately holding on to friendships,
approvals and favors from so called friends, family and loved ones who,
knowing these weakness starts to manipulate and control their victims.
Having people
around you to support, share and keep you company is good but it’s not worth it
if you've lost your original self and all support is for but your shadow. You prioritize
the opinion and interest of these people over your progress, passion and career
pursuit.
This is a bad brick
in your briefcase, you don’t need the weight; drop it off.
BRICK TWO: Self
pity
You always feel
sorry for yourself, you see yourself as a victim every time. You have a victim and
self-centered mentality such that you believe everything and everyone is
against you. But you don’t want to dare anything, risk anything or take
responsibility for anything.
Working extra hours
is not fair; working on weekends is not fair. It doesn't bother you if the job
is done or not. It’s more about you, your interest and convenience; not the
achievement of set goals and objectives of the business.
It’s raining in the
morning, you’re sad, there’s traffic, you’re upset, your work is amended or
corrected by your boss, you’re upset, you get an honest feed-back during an
appraisal, you’re sad and upset. Everything is about how you feel, how you've been treated, how you've been cheated and maltreated. The business is not fair,
your boss is unfair, the country is unfair even God is unfair to you. Come on,
get up and drop that brick.
Take responsibility
and take charge of your life and career. You are too smart and intelligent for this
kind of stinking thinking, stop pitying yourself, put the interest of others
first and you will see how happy and fulfilled you’ll become.
BRICKs THREE and FOUR (Click to
read)
BRICKs FIVE
and SIX (Click to read)
Travelling light
makes your journey easier, pleasant and full of positive adventures. You’ll be
a happy traveler no hard feelings, no grudges and hurting. You’ll take
challenges in your stride and be stronger with every passing mile. Travel
light. Get rid of all the bricks, know your destination, focus on your journey,
shun distractions and progress with energy, vitality, pace and bounce.
You will get there.
MUYIWA AFOLABI
If
you have benefited from this article, leave a comment or like naijaoptions
on facebook and follow on twitter and share with others to benefit. For
questions and enquiries, send a mail to naijaoptions@gmail.com
or check out http://naijaoptions.blogspot.com
for more options www.naijaoptions.com for more resources.
No comments: