"SHOW ME YOUR FRIENDS AND I WILL SHOW YOU WHO YOU ARE"
I seem not to get enough of this topic. Friends, friends, friends, they can either build you or destroy you. Bad company corrupts good morals.
I seem to be in school learning everyday....
So far my notes.
1. Time is the only difference between us, one day I might be a poor boy in the village depending on CDF and harambees to further my studies, next I am a CEO, an entrepreneur, your boss.
Lesson learnt.
Never underestimate anyone. Do not look down or mistreat anyone. Be good to the less fortunate you never know what the future holds. Your house help today may be your child's employer tomorrow.
2. Be a friend in need. If you can find opportunities to help around. It does not have to material even just being there is enough. Your wise words may save a lot. In a funeral once a preacher said "Be available to help the bereaved and committee, if you don't have money, your services may be needed. Do not shy away. You never know they may need people to fetch water or gather firewood- you will have done your part.
Lesson learnt.
Circumstances bring out the true nature of people. It is only when you are in need that you will know your true friends. I once told my friend, not to say she has many friends but to say she know many people- friendship is a big word.
Proverbs 18:24" A man who finds friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother"
3. Have a discerning eye when choosing your friends. Friends may determine your future. Choose friends who are truthful to you, we all have friends who serve different purpose e.g my friend- my prayer partner, my friend- my sound advisor, my friend- my shoulder to cry on, my friend-my mentor. They have to bring out the best in you in whatever aspect.
4.Use your time wisely. What you do now will determine your future. I like this saying from my friend "I am strategizing, I am preparing myself for I know an opportunity will come and there is nothing as bad as an opportunity which finds you not ready. I like the person I am becoming" This is an optimistic person whom when you talk to submits positive vibes your way. He already sees the bright future ahead of him- remember the law of attraction: if you can dream it and believe it you can achieve it. He is applying this law whether knowingly or unknowingly.
5. Be out there. Attend seminars, meet new people, travel the world, visit new places. It is only when you are out there that you will see and find new opportunities, a gap in a market, see trends on economy. Make friends with the young and old and see the world in their eyes. Make friends with people who are better than you- financially, education wise. In a room stand next to the smartest guy and learn. Always have a pen and paper just incase an idea pops out.
6. What works for another person may not work for you. We all have different talents don't emulate what your friend is doing just because you see them succeed. Use what you have to succeed. We all have it in us.
Still learning. Still have more on this.
For now....
With love.
the WOMAN in me.
