SHARPEN YOUR SKILL

“Using a dull ax requires great strength, so sharpen the blade. That's the value of wisdom; it helps you succeed.”

                                                                                                                                             Ecclesiastes 10:10(NLT)

I know you are good at what you do. But I will like to say:  if you are not the best in the world, then you have lots of room for improvement. Even champions fine tune their skills. It may interest you to know, that it is much easier to become a champion, than to remain one. That is clear even from the game of football – only a few winners of the European Champions league have been able to retain their trophy.

Are you working on what you have? Are you improving yourself? No skill in its raw state will make you a world champion; every talent needs to be worked on. It is natural does not mean its gains will come naturally. You must commit time, effort and resources to it. Manny Pacquiao had to train, Messi trains, Givenchy puts in time for finesse, Obama practices his speeches. You also, need to commit to sharpening your skill.

Crude oil serves no purpose until it is refined. Palm oil needs to be processed. Silver must of a necessity go through the refiner’s pot. Gold must passed through fire. The better the process, the more refined the product. Are you undergoing the process of sharpening?

Refuse to stay just as you are. Be diligent about self development. Whatever you are now can still be improved upon.

Studies tell us that the average person only uses 11% of his brain. Think about how much more potential we all could be tapping into. Maybe you’re an accountant. That’s good, but don’t settle there. Why don’t you go get your ICAN, ACCA or CPA license? There’s a new skill you can develop. That gift will make more room for you. Maybe you’re an engineer, a mechanic, a plumber. That’s great, but what steps are you taking to improve? 

I believe in this day and age, if you are at the same skill level today as you were five years ago, you’re at a disadvantage.

We live in an ever changing social system. And a man will soon lose his relevance, who does not commit to self improvement. The only way to stay relevant, is to become more.

Fisayo Adeniyi

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