Is diligence a route to sustainable success?
Some years back, I got a young lady a job. A few weeks after starting the job, she called me that it was too demanding and that she wanted to quit. She wanted me to get her another job. The truth is that there is no job that is a roll in the hay. Every job has its demands. It takes consistent effort and diligence to keep up on any job, task, or assignment.
Think about this, the sun rises consistently every day. It has never gotten weary or given up. Many great musicians release one great hit and their careers end with it. Success can only be sustained through diligence. Diligence is careful and persistent work or effort. Many get excited about a project or job but get discouraged when the job gets tough.
People often envy the results of others but are not aware of the hours of hard work behind the scenes. If you have gone to a movie set or taken part in a movie production, you will have first-hand knowledge of the hours of practice and labour that goes on behind the scenes.
Talent must be backed up by diligence and discipline if we desire to stand out in any field or profession. The world cup has started. Many countries are participating but only the best will win.
The hall of fame is also the hall of diligence, though this is hardly mentioned. It takes diligence to pursue a cause consistently, not giving up on the way. Sustainable success is about making a difference and long-term impact.
‘No one ever became successful by chance.’
Proverbs 10: 4 says, He who has a slack hand becomes poor, But the hand of the diligent makes rich.
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Christian Youth Mentoring Initiative provides opportunities for mentorship, leadership training, growth, and development of youths. Our vision is to raise well-balanced youths, high flyers, focused, and capable of standing out in the global world. Email us: info@cymi.org.ng
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Christian Youth Mentoring Initiative (CYMI)https://cymi.org.ng/author/admin/
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Christian Youth Mentoring Initiative (CYMI)https://cymi.org.ng/author/admin/
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Christian Youth Mentoring Initiative (CYMI)https://cymi.org.ng/author/admin/
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Christian Youth Mentoring Initiative (CYMI)https://cymi.org.ng/author/admin/
Is the author of the book, titled, 'Arrival at Destiny'. She is the President and founder of the Christian Youth Mentoring Initiative (CYMI).
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Engr. Mrs. Nkese Umofiahttps://cymi.org.ng/author/engr-mrs-nkese-umofia/
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Engr. Mrs. Nkese Umofiahttps://cymi.org.ng/author/engr-mrs-nkese-umofia/
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Engr. Mrs. Nkese Umofiahttps://cymi.org.ng/author/engr-mrs-nkese-umofia/
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Engr. Mrs. Nkese Umofiahttps://cymi.org.ng/author/engr-mrs-nkese-umofia/