Things we know, yet we don't do

THINGS WE KNOW, YET WE DON'T DO.

I was with a colleague a few weeks back, working on an assignment.

While we worked, we discussed. Amidst our discussion, she made a statement that struck a chord in my heart.

She said these things apply to us, we are all victims of this on daily basis. We know them, but we just let them slip by.

What was she talking about? Time management.

As she read through the article to be used in writing the assignment, she just couldn't stop showing her surprise. Are there things like time vampires? Is there a need for a to-do list? Do we have to make daily plans?

Of course, that was not her first time hearing about those things, but the fact that possessing knowledge of a thing doesn't mean one has it.

To many people, including myself and you, we know all these things. But, how well do we practice them?

Some people know a lot, such that they can lecture you on any topic, but the truth is, do they practice it?

Knowledge should beget action, this is one thing I have learnt as an individual. If you know something is bad, why don't you do away with it?

You know, you have to meet a deadline, yet you're playing with time, are you sure you're safe?

You see, it is time for every one of us to act much as we know. A time will come when that knowledge can only be shown by the results it birth.

A day will come when that knowledge will only be valid if it is useful to you.

Common, don't just read books, attend seminars and webinars or shout "deep", "word", etc. Let the world see the reflection of the knowledge you carry in your actions.

Here we go, April is about to roll out, what do you think you know yet you do not execute or practice?

Work on it, don't get yourself worked up in May, trying to acquire more knowledge when the former has not been sorted.

I hope this resonates with you.

To your growth,

Timing is important!

There was a time when phone call business thrived in some places here, Lagos as my case study. For those who couldn't afford to buy airtime or didn't have phones, they paid for each call made.

That was then. It is no longer a business that people rush into. In this age, where each house has numerous cell phones and mobile banking is within reach, what will you think of setting up such business in a place like Lagos?

Whatever your thoughts maybe, I'm sure the conclusion will be "that phase is gone, we've advanced".

That's the point!

Before venturing into anything, you have to consider the time. Is it the season to do that which you have in mind?

There are other factors such as a problem to be solved, location, etc., but, timing is a  great determining factor. However, only a few consider it, little wonder many businesses crumble immediately they launch out.

Irrespective of the level of intelligence you possess, the relevance of your idea, strategies you've put in place and your readiness to launch; if it's the wrong time, desired results will not come.

Note this, each season is different in its way, thus, what works in one season can't be guaranteed to work in another.

Knowing that time changes, the right thing must be done at the right time. It doesn't matter if you're not an entrepreneur, you also have to work with time in your career and as an individual.

This is time for self-development, an era of evolution, are you moving with the trend?

A time will come when only those who have developed themselves in chosen areas will be called out. Will you be apart?

Are you part of those who wait till the time is up before doing certain things?

Don't fail yourself and your generation by refusing to work with time. There's something you should be doing in this season which if tried in other seasons may never be recognized.

Refuse to joke with time! Don't just do things, be sure it is the right time.

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