PICK THE PEAK!!!

Many years ago, my friend and I were privileged to visit the then Nigerian Ambassador to UNESCO -Prof. Michael Omolewa- in Paris while on an academic trip.

I found prof. not only to be a polyglot but also a staunch believer in God. During our stay, we visited the Eiffel tower.

As we were about leaving that morning, he encouraged us (my friend and I) not only to visit the historical monument for selfies, but to attempt climbing to the very peak of the tower. I found the advice absurd at first because for me, visiting the tower alone was as good as it could get. He went on further to say “when you get to the very top of the tower, begin to prophesy God’s covenant of zenith over your life…” I chuckled silently because I did not see any correlation between a fun-filled excursion and prophetic prayers. To cut the long story short, not only did I get to the very top of the Eiffel tower that day against all odds, I knew something shifted in my mindset as I took in the breathtaking scenery while declaring over my life. An experience i will never forget!

In life, we will always have choices to make. We make our choices and our choices come round to make us. There will always be opportunities to settle for less or aim and stay at the peak. Many people run away from picking and pitching their abode at the peak. They love to settle for the bottom in life – in career and in business. Only few people dare to pick the peak.

Do you know that where you dwell determines your daily experiences? The experience of those at the top of the Eiffel tower in the experience I relayed above, will definitely be different from those admiring the edifice from the bottom of the tower.

For you to pick the peak, consistency, persistency, and diligence are required.

The peak is the top, the zenith, the mountain top and the place of visibility. Many desire the peak, but only few pick the peak by paying the demands it calls for.

Settle it in your mind that it is either the peak or the peak! Situations of life may position you at the bottom, but you don't have to settle there. The bottom is always a good place to start from, because ground zero itself is a level. The starting level, but never the place to stop.

The peak is picking you. I urge you to pick the peak.

Reach inward. Reach outward. Reach forward. Reach upward. Those are the routes to the peak. Break yourself free. Wave to those friends and associates who are not ready to pick the peak. Wave to them as you take your gallant steps to the peak in your area of endeavor. You don’t need a crowd, go alone if you have to. Others are waiting to welcome you.

Take a look at your daily decisions, are you picking the peak?

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© Bisola Mogaji

CLASSLESSNESS IS CARELESSNESS

If you are classless, you are careless. What does it mean to have class as a woman? it doesn't necessarily mean you are born into a royal family or an elite family. It simply means you have some level of dignity for yourself, level of honor, importance and dignity you attach to your life and personality.

If you are classless, it means all friendship are good for you. All treatments are welcome, no principles, no taste, no check point in your life. You are open to everything, and to everyone. No restrain. No control. No standard.

Being classy is classic. It doesn't mean you are proud or should be proud. It doesn't mean you are a snub. It doesn't mean you look down on the less privileged around you or you segregate people. It only means you don't roll with things and people that can drag you in the mud or that can strip you of your honor, dignity and integrity.

Not everyone can be your friend. Not every offer is meant for you. Not everyone will get you.

Remember, you are one in a million and you are in a class of your own, so carry yourself as such!

To all classy ladies out there, Happy International Women’s Day 🥂!

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© Bisola Mogaji.

DON'T SAY 'I AM SORRY'

One of the most irritating habits you can find with people is when they say 'I am sorry" indiscriminately, so as to appear humble or nice. Some people just apologize even when it is not necessary.

As powerful as this expression is, you must know when to use it and when not to use it.

You should rightfully say “I am sorry" when you have caused hurt, harm or wrong through your action or inaction. When you say ' I am sorry' it means you regret your action and would behave differently if occasion permits. It expresses remorse or empathy.

Let's talk about when not to apologize. These are times you must not say "I am sorry" either verbally or through your action.

Don't apologize when you are shining your light: It is true that not everyone can stand the brightness of your light. You must not dim your light because some people can't stand the degree of your brightness. Shine more. Shine forth. Shine brighter.

Don't apologize when you are standing for the truth: It is true that people will want you to back down. Truth might not sell where you are, but stand on the truth. Stand with the truth. Don't say sorry for saying the truth or doing what's is true.

Don't apologize when you are succeeding: Never say, 'I am sorry for achieving more'. As long as you are not oppressing anyone on your path to success. As long as you are not blocking the ways of others. As long as you are not putting anyone down to rise, never apologize for attaining more, for succeeding more or for becoming more.

Go forth gallantly. Be daring. Be bold. Be courageous. Don't let anyone make you feel bad for scaling new heights. Never apologize for becoming You. Never apologize for evolving.

DON'T SAY ' I AM SORRY'.

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© Bisola Mogaji.