Veronica went to the market and bought five mangoes but on arriving home she found only three. The next morning she rushed back to the seller’s stall, demanding to know why the two were missing. The seller argued: “Oh sorry. While I was packing, I noticed that two of the mangoes were about to get spoilt, so I threw them away for you!”
Can people like this fruit seller ever be trusted? Before you complain of lack of opportunities, first judge whether you are reliable. Do you make empty promises? Do you always fulfill all your pledges? Can people count on your word? Are you credible? You may be currently jobless because people don’t feel safe entrusting you with their money. Your shop may be lacking customers because they are not sure of the accuracy of your weighing scale. A winner makes commitments while a loser makes promises.
If you are put in an office, do not create suspicion on the way you handle your employer’s funds and property. Unfaithfulness destroys one’s platform on which to stand and pursue success. It locks the doors to opportunities. Avoid cheating, lying, masquerading and acting in a ‘slippery’ manner because these kill people’s trust.
You need to live a life that attracts people around you. When you are a trust worthy person, somehow all people around you will always conspire for your success. So avoid stepping on people’s heads as you climb up the ladder. Remember, you may need the same people the day you begin sliding backwards!
Try as much as you can to climb the stairs of success without leaving behind casualties. You don’t have to kill or bewitch someone to get rich. Someone doesn’t have to lose a job before you can get one. Your neighbor doesn’t have to stop selling before your shop can sell. Once you have succeeded without pulling others down, your relationship with them will you will keep you up there.
I share this and more inspirational messages in my book 'TAPPING GOD'S BLESSINGS: Keys to Open Doors of Success in your Life'. You can buy yourself a copy at 15,000/= from our office (Luwum Street, MM Plaza T33); St. Paul's Bookshop (Kampala Road); Makerere University Bookshop; Uganda Bookshop; Christ The King Church Bookshop; Fresh Vine Bookshop (Kampala Road, Opp Fido Dido) or call 0414691595 / 0704666851 / 0712868424 if you want your copy delivered to you.
Don't also forget mark in your diary 7th September 2011, 5-8pm so as not to miss yet another exciting Authors' Forum at the National Theatre. And as I've been communicating, this week we've been running a promotion whereby you can buy one ticket (1,500/=) and get two or pay for two (30,000/=) and get 5! If that's not an offer what is it?
Stay inspired pakalast!
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