MAKING HEADS TURN: REPOSITIONING IS KEY

Yesterday, I met a group of colleagues who shared with me how much they enjoy my articles. I honestly do not think people realize exactly how much motivation can be imparted to someone through a little bit of appreciation. The purpose of today’s message is to encourage you.

Today is a day of second chances and opportunities to reinvent ourselves. I have always wondered why we stay at the bottom when life hits us very hard. One thing I have come to appreciate about life through my many experiences is that, you can always decide to carve out your path no matter what! As long as you are alive and breathing, you can give life to your dreams. Unless you are no longer passionate about that particular business or relationship, if you truly want to make it, you are the best driver! You can comeback despite the number of times people tell you 'no' or in spite of the number of times it gets very sour. Make a plan that reflects the lessons you have learnt. Review, reflect and make a refreshed plan that will ensure you are not repeating old mistakes and that you are making better choices to influence a different outcome. 

If you ever have to consider holding back for a while to re-energize yourself psychologically and financially, do not approach it with a mindset that you have failed. Consider all the things you are sure to learn if you open your mind and allow the people around you to teach you new things. One thing I always reiterate is the fact that soft skills are important, and they can only be learnt with intention. So, for instance if you always cave under pressure and that causes you to lose an opportunity, consider being intentional this time with self- control, comportment and patience. You will be surprised how much you will learn.

Having to transition and take a step back is not an easy decision at all. In whatever new job or position you find yourself; you must stay present and give a 100%. Be present and do what you will do if it were your own business. There is value to be gained, financial rewards to be earned and a lot of skills to be learnt when we avail ourselves and learn what we should.                                                               

We should not be stuck or distracted looking at other people's success. Instead, let us be motivated and driven to be more focused on ourselves to become the best version of ourselves.

My name is Kofi Anokye. From today, let’s all be extraordinary.