SEEK YOUR OWN PATH
Turn your liabilities into assets by blossoming where you are planted and taking everything that you have and leveraging it. Oprah Winfrey is a perfect example of this concept. Oprah (People Profiles, Time, Inc.) was born into poverty, grew up surrounded by bigotry, and got pregnant (but lost the baby) when she was fourteen. All of her early life experiences contributed to her sensitivity and enhanced her ability to relate to people of every walk of life. She blossomed from where she was planted. She blossomed with what she had.
Every experience we have; the good, the bad and the ugly, help create who we are in a moment in time. There is no accident. Nothing is wasted. There is no blame or shame. Your experiences shape you and it is your choice of how you perceive and choose to handle each challenge, situation or undesirable occurrence. It is all an illusion created in your mind. Create something wonderful.
Find a fresh perspective. Look around and get a new point of view. Explore all possibilities. Execute unconventional and outrageous strategies when you find yourself at a disadvantage. You already have what you need to take it to the next level. Don't let your Ego (lying mind), your Personality (drama, drama) or your Identity (putting on airs) get in your way. Use what you have. Create a new plan, take a new path, blaze a new trail and find a new way to do what you want to do. Do it yourself, rooted in your true self. Be natural and have fun. It will pay off.
As you can tell I have been inspired by Chin-ning Chu's, The Art of War for Women as she dispels her wisdom for winning at work. Chu's sound advice is also applicable for men. It is a must read for all who want to leverage Sun Tzu's ancient strategies on The Art of War.
To Your Success
Love
Saquina Akanni
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