It's Not For Everyone.

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The common mistake most of us make is that we feel and think we can do everything. We think we can get our hands on things because we have read one motivational quote somewhere that tells us we can do anything we put our minds to. Yes, we can but there is wisdom in knowing what's within your ability and what's not.

One of the most amazing things about humans is that we can adapt to any situation but there are some areas of life that are off-limits especially when you are the type that doesn't like much drama and troubles. We can give our best to things we are fully convinced and persuaded about without having to look clueless. This is one of the many problems we are having in Nigeria because everyone wants to go into politics without understanding what service means. Just because you speak Latin doesn't mean you know how to speak neither is the fact that you took a vow, it doesn't mean you know how to love. Civilization is in danger when those who have never learned to obey are given the right to command.

It's always a disaster waiting to happen when we force ourselves into things that are not our natural traits. It's okay not to be okay. It's okay not to know everything but that which you know, make sure you learn everything there is to learn about it. This goes for those in relationships or marriages too. I've said it many times and I would say it again that marriage isn't for everyone. It doesn't mean you can't live a fulfilled life if you choose not to marry. In fact, there are some relationships that come as a distraction to the greater things you can achieve in life which is why it takes caution.

Everything is not meant for you. Someone joked and said if you desire everything where would you put it? There are some things that are not meant for everyone and understanding what works for you is the beginning of wisdom because we live in a world that wants to put pressure on us by how good others are doing in certain fields. You see parents, friends and even acquaintances looking at you in a funny way when either your wife is doing better or your friend is thriving more in certain fields. They want you to get into that space too thinking that's how you can make it without understanding your lack of strength in that area.

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I support those who build up strength and talents in other chosen fields but it would take twice as much effort from them than from those who have that natural talent to get those things done. When you see someone make creativity ooze out of what seems natural, just know that it's not force...it comes naturally for some people and trying to be like them would send you down the field of frustration with thorns playing catch-up with you. It's only a matter of time before you get choked and give up trying.

Understand your strength and know what works for you. Whatever comes naturally to you without you forcing it, make sure you hammer on it. Whatever skills you can gather to enhance it, please make sure you don't stop at it. As I said, I don't mind people taking steps into what they are not that skilled in as long as they are ready to put in the work but don't leave your natural talent unattended. Make sure you have harnessed your natural talent first and then build on it by learning about other things you have an interest in. Most people have been frustrated because they ignored their talents to start acquiring new skills. Major on your minor first but most people minor on the major.

Marriage isn't for everyone. Politics isn't for everyone. Business isn't for everyone too. These are the things you can get easily frustrated about but when you know yourself too well, it becomes easier for you to learn how to pick your battles. I know the pressure in the world is real, especially with so many people breathing down our necks because they want us to become who we are not. You don't have to answer to every name-calling because those who pressurise you into doing what you aren't meant to do are the ones waiting in the wings to mock you IF you fail.

Determination is the key to everything...in learning new skills or developing your natural talents. Determination is the primary key to achieving so many things in this life. How determined are you in discovering what you are gifted in? How well equipped are you to take it up a notch? How have you developed the capacity to add to your natural talent and other skills that can advance you? These are the questions you can ask yourself and you are the only one to answer them.

Thank you for your time.

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We live in an African country that is called Nigeria and for most of the time we are refer to as they most religious set of people in the word when it comes to Christianity and for facts am not condemning any religion whatsoever but we are just too righteous and most of these motivation codes we are usually or most at times given by the religious leaders and we are so respectful and just blindly follow the rubbish the tell us sometimes

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That's why understanding oneself and sticking with the revealed truth is better.

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That's one thing I have noticed about most Nigerians, they always feel like they can do anything. That's why you will see people rushing into a new business because they heard their neighbor is making lots of money from it. They don't even stop to think if it's something they can do, as long as it's making money for someone else then it's a good idea. By the time they fail woefully in the business, they hold village people responsible

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πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ€£πŸ€£ that's so true. Money is the motivating factor for many without understanding if they can handle it or not.

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2 years ago

honing one skill is very difficult and learning new set of skills are more difficult to do. i think to focus on what you love is best thing to do.

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Exactly the point. You nailed it right there. Better to focus on what comes naturally and develop it.

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I remember one time when I attended a mass the priest tackle about marriage. On how some suddenly decided to get married because maybe afraid of being alone, or it was family pressure. Yet he says before you decided to get married, " have you asked God if he that was what he wanted for you? Does God want you to be a wife?" And I asked myself😁.

Sometimes that what others says, its destiny. Destined to be this not that!

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2 years ago

You absolutely nailed this. A lot of people don't ask themselves questions. They just heap on pressure from others and the society without understanding who they really are.

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I do believe we should stop and asked ouselves from time to time Ola! This is to know what we really desire in life...

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Exactly, my darling, exactly.

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😘😘😘

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One must be aware of his abilities. and he should know what he wants for what

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Simple and short and that's the truth. We must be aware.

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We do not know what we want if we are not aware of it. He who does not know what he wants becomes a prisoner of what he does not want.

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Hahahaha I love this. That's just the truth my friend.

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I totally agree with you friend, if everything were made for everyone to do it's means our world would not complete. God knows what he did, that's while he's called the wisest God.

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God indeed blessed us all with different giftings.

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I duly agree that everything is not for everyone, we can't know it all..what might be workable for A might not work a bit out for B. Marriage isn't for everyone, business sing for everyone the moment we understand this life becomes more meaningful.

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As long as we understand this, it makes things easier and we learn to channel our energy to the right quarter.

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Yes that's true

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If I can only compile all of your articles like this in a physical book and just open the pages I'd wanna read again. 😍 You are always on point. I learned a lot from this again.

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Your words mean so much to me dear. I sincerely appreciate your appreciation of my works. I'm more than motivated to keep giving more. Thank you so much. πŸ€—

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No worries! Let me know if you're publishing a book! Hehe!

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Of course, I will and I am working on it as well. I would promote it here first. Thank you so much.

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This is just in line with what I was telling someone sometime ago that bot everyone is meant to be rich. The money they so seek may just bring them unhappiness, as they may be a family person but because of riches and wealth, spend less time with their family as a result. The ultimate goal is making money from doing what you love and what you're good at.

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Making money from doing what you love or good at...that's it. There is nothing more fulfilling than that as it trumps making money from doing what we are forcing ourselves to do

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Indeed, not everything was made equally for everyone, like talent and skills. Each one of us are unique, we are all have difference's, most specially in terms of strength and weaknesses. Forcing and pushing ourselves into our limits may only bring a heavy pressure and responsibility to us and that's makes our lives unhealthy. We are all crossing a different path and even our stages are indeed different and so we must learn to consider our inner strength to avoid frustration. Not every thing is for every one, even in terms of relationship. Some may have a successful relationship, some may have failed.

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I love how you broke this down, my friend. I love your deep understanding of this post as well. Nothing more to add...just appreciation of having you here and your valuable contribution. Thank you.

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Definitely! Some are endowed with natural skills, but some will want to try and be like them. But they don't know in-born skillls is better than an acquired skill. Some are chosen for some certain things

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I agree with that. Some people are chosen for certain skill set. We just need to find ours.

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Determination is a positive thing that makes you stay on your goal consistent but yes not everything is meant for us. We can't be Jack of all traits. We must understand our abilities and opt for things according to them rather than just thinking that if HE CAN DO I CAN DO TOO. It's a good thing but it doesn't work everytime. Sometimes we just end up making fool of ourselves

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Exactly. It doesn't always work like that and we make a fool of ourselves most of the time. Focusing on our strength is the best.

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You are so right about this. One of the enticing factors is that people are doing it and they are making money or they have attained a certain level of success so the human nature which we posses will definitely compel us to do same but we have to know that not everything is for everyone and stick to the one we are good at.

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Everyone wants to do what others are doing because they heard they are making a lot of money from it which is wrong. It shouldn't be the motivation...

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I agreed brother, we should follow what we can do. Mostly people influenced by other move on a tract for which they are not mentally prepared. Especially in Asia, parents impose their desires and decision about their sons or daughters although they didn't have taste for them.

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That imposition would always add pressure on the child and the child would feel frustrated. Being in that state of mind, nothing can be done to perfection. They should be allowed to focus on their strength.

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This right here is a very very hard pill to swallow for most people. Understanding that because something is great for MR A doesn’t make it great for MR B is the best way to go about your life will help in the long run. That way you know what and where to put your focus.

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It helps us to narrow down on the things that are important and save us wasted energy on things that we are not good at.

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We can desire everything in the world and it is certainly not all will be ours, because we have the same knowledge doesn't mean our wins will be the same thing.

It is best when we understand what's is best/what works for us and focus more on improving that.

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That's the way to go, my brother. Knowing what works for us and improving on it.

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Some people's problem is that they want to follow what others are doing which is wrong. People's gift differs and their area of specialisation likewise

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That's right. We are gifted differently. It's about doing what we are good at and focusing on it.

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I agree with you that determination is the primary key. We all should select our plan and work hard with determination to get success.

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2 years ago

That's it. Whatever our hands find to do, we must do it with the whole of our being. Determination is vital.

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