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Purpose & Bravery

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I've been thinking about purpose since the beginning of this year and the steps to take in achieving my set goals. Then, it occurred to me that why I'm still at a particular stage in my career is because of fear.  I'm going through a mentorship programme and I was asked to write down my long term goals and short term goals, by the time I wrote everything, read it and reflected on my long term goals then it occurred to me that it takes strength and bravery to achieve it. There are a lot of opportunities I've missed to learn new skills because of the fear of not being perfect enough to handle these skills. Sometimes if I eventually do something I'm scared of doing I end up doing it perfectly. I believe if I'm going through something like this, then there is someone out there  having the same experience. The best way to overcome fear when fulfilling purpose is doing what you are scared of(please meditate on this line). For instance, apart from being a writer I also...

You vs. You: Constant Competition with Yourself

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Have you ever seen a throwback picture of yourself and thought, “Wow, I’ve grown so much”? That’s exactly how self-development should feel. Just as our bodies grow and develop into their full potential, our creative and personal skills should evolve the same way into something that puts us in high demand. It’s important to pause and reflect on how far you’ve come and what steps you’re willing to take to go further. True growth comes from competing with yourself, not others. Many people fail because they see someone else achieving something and immediately try to become the very best, not to excel, but to prove a point. While it’s good to be exceptional, it shouldn’t be driven by envy. The road to success is about building strategies, asking yourself “What can I do differently?”, and taking actionable steps. That’s what makes you exceptional. I’m sure many of you can relate to Ben Carson’s Gifted Hands and Think Big. As a child, reading them, I wanted to  be a neurosurgeon 🥹🤣. Fun...