It's been almost a year since I left my little diary :'(. I have been doing a lot of guest posting on other blogs/websites and I know that's not an excuse, but it's a valid reason. Lol. It feels good to be back and trust me, I'm in no hurry to leave.
Today's post is something I wrote for a different blog that a lot of people liked so I decided to share it with you. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did writing it. :)
Sometimes I wonder why people find it difficult to help others. You are in the position you are to help other people. Somebody or a couple of people once helped you, so, why don't you give back? I believe that the measure of success is not how much you're worth or how much you have built or anything like that but how many people you helped become better. Helping somebody doesn't necessarily have to be financial, you can help people in so many other ways.
Have you thought about encouraging somebody you know that really needs it? Sometimes the only thing we as human beings need is knowing that somebody else out there cares and somebody is willing to go out of their way to help. Speaking words of encouragement to somebody over and over again, day after day can actually make that person better.
Have you thought about teaching what you know to someone who could really use it? It could be Math, English, German, Chemistry, how to trade stocks, how to write a good report, etc. If you're self taught, kudos to you but you most likely learnt what you know from somebody else so, it will be nice to do another person some good by passing on the knowledge.
Have you thought of being a mentor to someone or some people who could really use you? Be selective because not everybody that applies to be mentored will be serious enough and also willing to put in the effort. Do your 'weeding out' process and select those you feel will be a great fit. Show them the ropes, encourage them along the way, help them out of their stuck. "This is what I did to get this job: A like this, B like that....". "If you really want to get into Medical School, here's what I did that worked for me.". Do you understand?
Life should never be difficult. For people who have the will and determination to succeed, make yourself a good resource to them. Never look down on people who are not where you are today. Do NOT do that because the person who you look down on today could end up being greater than you tomorrow. Remember, tables turn!
Talk soon
Chizom
XOXOXO
