LADY, WHAT DO YOU DRIVE?

What do you drive? A Mercedes Benz? Ferrari? Dodge? Lamborghini? Bugatti?

There are several drivers, but what we drive differs. What we drive also reflect where we are in life.

1. Some drive cars alone: Yes, many ladies drive powerful cars. There’s something about being a lady behind the wheel of a powerful car, cruising with confidence. But if the only thing you drive is a car, then you still have a long way to go.

2. Some drive men (crazy): Yes, some take pride in the ability to sit behind the wheels of their relationships, especially with the men in their lives. To them, life is about driving men to do their biddings. They have financial muscle, and they call the shots and anyone can be ‘driven’ in their desired direction. If this describes you, you need to address a deep-seated issue.

Here are a few things you can’t go wrong driving:

1. DRIVE TOWARDS YOUR GOAL: What are you driving towards? How far have you driven it this year? Are you on the move or have you given up? Remember nothing works until you work it.

2. DRIVE OUT FEAR: Don’t let fear paralyze you. Everything you desire is on the other side of fear. It’s nothing but F-E-A-R (False Evidence Appearing Real). Don’t throw in the towel. Put your leg on the accelerator despite your fear and watch things move!

3. DRIVE HOME YOUR MESSAGE: What is that message you have for your world? How are you driving home this message? Don’t be discouraged. Keep singing, keep writing, keep speaking, keep building yourself. Stay faithful. Don't stop. Consistency compounds. In the fulness of time it will pay off.

4. DRIVE ON: It’s not over until it’s over. No matter your level of expertise, there is always the next level. As long as you are alive, there’s no end to learning. The mastery you have over your skills, career, niche should not be static. We are in a fast-changing world. Don’t rest on your oars and don’t settle for less.

Beyond all these, it’s really about who is driving you. Can you move over to the passenger’s seat and let God take the steering wheel?

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© Bisola Mogaji.

SURPRISE YOURSELF REGULARLY

Have you ever walked into a surprise party organized secretly and specially for you? Many of us wait for people to surprise us, especially on our special occasions.

These kind of surprises are great. They make us feel loved and celebrated and we are touched by the thoughtfulness of the organizers.

There are however times when you need to surprise yourself. Surprising yourself in this context does not mean taking yourself out for a lunch by yourself or taking yourself out for a dinner all by yourself.

The kind of self-surprise I am proposing to you here is to ‘break your own record’ . Look at those things you believed you could not achieve, those heights you have erroneously believed that you could not attain then go ahead and break those ceilings of limitations and go beyond them- Surprise!

You can also surprise yourself by being intentional about the habits that have been holding you captive as if you can't live without them. Go ahead and surprise yourself by breaking away from those habits one after the other as you cultivate new habits.

Imagine a person who is neck deep in debt and feels helpless, who decides to make a habit of saving a portion of his or her earnings while committing to a debt repayment plan consistently. In a matter of time, not only will the debt get paid off, but the person will also have savings. By that, the person has surprised himself or herself by creating a new future full of possibilities.

There are many things you can do to surprise yourself. Can you think of something you can do or start today to surprise yourself?

Remember, the best form of surprise is self - surprise. Go ahead and surprise yourself today. You can do it! The question is, will you do it?

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© Bisola Mogaji.

ARE YOU CHARGING?

I’m not talking about charging your phone, I’m talking about charging yourself. The same way you recharge your phone when your battery is low, you should constantly sustain a full charge to enable you function optimally.

Consciously or unconsciously, we are constantly giving out affection, energy, ideas, wisdom, counsel, attention, and several energy-draining emotions in our daily lives and as such, we must be sure to have a source to replenish the lost energy.

One of the reasons why people lose taste and relevance while still alive is because they allowed themselves to be overdrawn without paying attention to recharge or replenish. You should not just have an output point in your life, you must also have an input point.

From where do you draw power, wisdom, knowledge, grace, mentoring, strength, counsel, and inspiration? Do you just give out all these without having a replenishing structure in place?

For as long as you are valuable, people will keep thronging you. Everyone will draw from you. But hey, don’t get it twisted, it’s not about you, it’s about the value or the gift you carry. Once they see that you are dry and empty, they’ll move on to the next valuable person.

To remain in charge, you must be charged.

HOW DO YOU STAY CHARGED?

Find your tribe where iron sharpens iron, get a mentor, get a coach, read good books, attend webinars and conferences to sharpen your edge and keep it sharp. Above all, read the scriptures. It’s quick, powerful and sharper that any two-edged sword!

This is a secret of retaining mastery and relevance in life.

Stay charged!

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© Bisola Mogaji.