Oyo Effiom|14 September 2017
Did you just say little things don’t matter; dear, it does? Little things make the big difference. Big breaks don't just occur, it takes paying attention to details. Most consequences suffered by people is as a result of the little things they ignored. I heard a pathetic story of a lady that died because of wrong prescription, she died out of her carelessness. That is why the Bible advice, we should “be careful of little foxes that spoil the grape”.
• Attitude: Attitude is everything. Perceived weakness in attitude should not be taken for granted because it's like rain water that creates gully out of the little path. If you don’t take it seriously, soon people will take you unserious. It was Winston Churchill, the great leader that said, “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference”. People may hear your words but they feel your attitude. Attitudes are stronger than words, attitude connects people than words. People with great attitude tend to have more people around them because attitude is a propeller. It propels the right people and repels the wrong people out of your life. Do you wonder why you have friends you don’t desire; that’s because you don’t attract what you want, you attract who you are. Your friends reflect who you are.
• Pride: The bible advice that “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall”. This is the best advise for anyone desiring greatness. Uncle Lucifer – the choir master back then in heaven has this to say, “my biggest regret in life is being a victim of pride”. Yea, he regrets so is everyone that has been a victim of Mr Pride. Pride is a man; you know why because men have a lot of egos. The thought of I am the best and every other person is inferior is the beginning of self-sabotage. It doesn’t just explode over night; it’s a gradual process that can be as slow as the movement of the snail into Noah’s Ark.
• Self Control: 2006 world cup is one football lovers won’t forget in a hurry because of the incident that occurred between Zinedine Zidane and Marco Materazzi. Zinedine Zidane was sent off in the 2006 World Cup final for headbutting Marco Materazzi in the chest. This singular action caused his nation to lose the final and he missed the most prestigious football award “Ballon D’ Or”. “God has equipped you to handle difficult things. In fact, He has already planted the seeds of discipline and self-control inside you. You just have to water those seeds with His Word to make them grow” – Joyce Meyer, Speaker, and Author. The seed of self-control needs to be watered daily because am sure you will have a need for it someday. Most importantly, you will need it for every new level attained. If you fail self-control test; I can tell virtually how long you will stay at that level. Zidane failed the test; you shouldn’t fail also.
In life everything matters. All we do is interconnected. Your failure to talk to that teenager dying on drugs today may cause you your daughter’s virginity tomorrow. We need to wake up and take things seriously and instill the right attitude towards everything.
Oyo Effiom
Is a Success Coach
