People who fail to discover what they are equipped for live
a life of tinkering; doing this and that; becoming masters of none, because their
focus is on financial returns than on making a difference; adding value to
humanity; a value greater than themselves. Some indeed get exponential increase
financially only to realize that money does not bring the joy and fulfillment
that we all crave for deep inside. Consequently they wither and die with
their potential still unfulfilled like undiscovered gems.
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| Tyson's talent was spotted during a street brawl |
The inability to discover one's purpose is a huge problem in
Africa, unlike in the developed world where scouts of every profession
are always scouring about for young talent. For example Mike Tyson who became
the youngest heavyweight boxing champion of the world at the age of 20 was
discovered during a street brawl. American music sensation Justin Bieber began
singing contagious tunes when he was still in his diapers, and the music scouts
immediately knew the lad was born to sing.
But in Uganda few parents and guardians have the insight
and foresight to help their children discover and nurture their talents and
gifts. A child who loves to crack jokes is reprimanded for being cheeky and
instead of watering his sense of humour to flourish he is sent to
university to study law or medicine at the expense of his natural talent.
The essential thing is to think and do everything to
discover what one is created and equipped for. Many of the unemployed people
and other frustrated lot would not be stuck in a hole of stagnation if they
discovered what they were created and equipped for because they would be busy
enjoying the fruits of using the opportunities that God throws in our way;
opportunities that have a direct connection with the potential that is in each
one of us.
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