Sunday, May 3, 2020

THE GAME CHANGER by Chike G. Onyia, Esq.

Why did we not have a subject in our curricula in upper primary school and high school titled “The Reality of Challenges?” How come no one gave us a framework or formula to deal with challenges and overcome them? What a pity? 🤦‍♂️ So many people have missed out on great opportunities that challenges bring to life!!!

Let me tell you a secret of life. Life can sometimes seem unfair and painful. No one escapes challenges in this world! Absolutely NO ONE! No one is immune, exempt or inoculated from problems and pain.

Yes, I know! A lot of people do NOT want to talk about this subject. Why? Challenges can hurt and can create despair in our lives. 

However, do you know that challenges, when dealt with properly, can be one of the fastest ways to rise to greatness? If you do not believe this theory, then study the lives of great men and women. Have you read the story of Cosmos Maduka of Coscharis Motors? Have you read the autobiography of Nelson Mandela? Have you read the book titled “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl? Have you read the story of Jack Ma and how he founded the company Alibaba?

For approximately twenty five years of my life, I have studied the subject of challenges and how to overcome them. I have spent many years talking about it. Here is what I have discovered: CHALLENGES can make you GREAT!

Here are three things I have discovered about the challenges that come into our lives that can be very POSITIVE:

1. Challenges can redirect the spotlight from others to “YOU.” The spotlight, which was not on you previously, now gives you a chance to shine! Once you bounce back, you can enjoy the privileges and honour that come with the light. 

2. Challenges teach you lessons you will ordinarily NOT learn from school, your parents or through any other means. What an amazing FACT. In short, challenges make you WISER! As you move forward in life, you will learn to apply the lessons you have learned. Bottom line, you become better and better! 

3. Challenges can redirect your PATH to “GREATNESS” by leading you to “DESTINY.” A lot of times, most people do not have a sense of direction in life. Challenges have a miraculous way of setting you on a path to your destiny. 

Indeed the challenge you face is a game changer  if you apply the right strategies.

#ChallengesRock
#EditedbyOO

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