THE FIRST STEP

A step, one step: beyond the journey of a thousand miles and it all began with that one step. The journey never starts until that first step is taken. Now, two steps, three steps, all have counted up to a thousand miles. It all started because that very first step was taken. Yes, that very first step; without it, there wouldn’t have been a second, nor a third not even a fourth. The first step began the process; it opened the door for many other steps. The first step is very crucial, it is the first of many steps that must be taken if we going to move forward. The nub is that to really move forward or go a long way in this life involves taking the first leap of courage, sacrifice and commitment. You have to take the first step, then the second, the third and all the steps that separate you from your goals. We really cannot get there without the first move, the first step, the first initiative. The giant pine tree grows from the tiny seedling. The skyscraper – a tower so high starts with a single brick. It is the process of life and it will continue to be so. Indeed, in any journey in this ocean of life; I mean to reach the other shore of our dreams and aspirations in life, we must begin with the first paddle of guts and courage. It all begins with the first step.

#TheFirstStep

Adetayo OJO.

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REMEMBER WHY YOU DO WHAT YOU DO

Remember why you do what you do when you feel discouraged and defeated. Remember why do what you do when it feels difficult to push forward even just for a little bit. It’s the only thing that will keep you going to the end. Take a pause, think about why you started the venture, reflect about the dreams you had, mull over the visions you foresaw and cogitate on the plans you made. Look back, think of the joy of saying you did it. The ecstasy of reminiscing and appreciating all the efforts you have used; they are often times worthwhile. Moments will come when everything is not going the way you would have expected, when the sun is not shining bright enough, when the stars refuse to shine in the night. You‘d have to trust on your dreams and goals; what made you start in the first place and hope they take you to the end. Consign on them, they are the only things that can keep you moving even when it feels like stopping. Remember why you do what you do. It will help you to finish the race you started. 

#RememberWhyYouDoWhatYouDo

#ItWillHelpYouToTheEnd

Adetayo OJO.

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'IF WISHES WERE HORSES'

If wishes were horses, beggars would ride. If turnips were watches, I’d wear one by my side. If you could achieve your aims simply by wishing for them, then everyone would be living in golden mansions. If one could readily have what one wanted, then life would be so damn easy but unfortunately and woefully, life is not; you must struggle, fight, tussle, strive, toil, scuffle and battle for whatever you want. If pigs had wings, they would fly but justly they don’t have wings so they must do whatever is possible if they wish to fly. So, unluckily, if you want peace, prepare for war. If you want a thing done, do it yourself. If the mountain won’t come to you, you must go to the mountain. Every gain you will ever get in life has some inches of pain attached. Life will not give you what you wish for but what you have fought for. Even the Supreme Being “God” recognizes prayers in answering to a need. You must fight for whatever you want until you have realized it. Remember wishes are not horses so beggars would never ride unless they have owned a horse.

#IfWishesWereHorses

#NoTheyAreNot

Adetayo OJO.

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