Do not over-extend yourself

Brian Ngosi

WHEN you check on the progress you have made in life, you are bound to stumble on unfortunate incidents or shortcomings on your part.

This is usually where you had got into serious trouble or had a bad day.

In retrospect, you may now understand how you got into those situations.

You may also realise that you ignored your initial instincts that indicated some red flags.

When your heart tells you not to go there, listen to your instincts.

No amount of persuasion should make you bow to things that you do not believe in or subscribe to.

If you are not ready, take time to prepare. Slowing down is not a crime.

If you are out of your depth, and you do things against your, chances are that you will fail.

You cannot assume control of a situation when it is not your forte.

Attempting this may lead to ordinary results, and you may be led astray.

You may blame your environment, but the truth is you have yourself to blame if you knowingly take a wrong turn.

Always be bold enough to stand your ground against things that you don’t believe in.

Your values should not be negotiable.

There are certain places where you should not be found, if you are to protect yourself and what you believe in.

You do not need to explain yourself for not being in those places.

I have seen people take to alcohol because of pressure from peers, after they failed to properly justify their position.

Not all places are meant for you.

Because others are there does not automatically qualify you to be there too.

Remain in your lane, if it does not take anything away from the person that you truly are.

Exercise your full potential on what you know best.

Build your personal brand to become a better person.

If you do not understand something, sometimes it is better to avoid it.

If you find yourself in doubt while outside, chances are when you get inside confusion will engulf you.

The worst joke is thinking that you will figure things out when you get there.

Without a bridge, you are likely to fail to cross the river when you get to it.

Prepare to cross the river before you get to it.

Preparing gives you a chance to know what you will need.

Prepare yourself accordingly.

The foolish will rush to the river only to face the reality that they cannot cross it.

Buying a car that goes beyond your fuel and maintenance budget, in the name of status, is a death trap.

You may end up hating your own possessions.

Grow steadily and within your means; do not venture into the deep end when you not ready.

The shallow end is not for non-swimmers; it is designed for those who need to find their strokes.

With confidence and experience, the deeper end of the pool will eventually become easy for you.

I have a friend who is weighed down by the school fees he pays for his children at an elite school.

Don’t go beyond your class.

Bite what you can chew.

Being ambitious is far from being foolish, but going deep calls for a certain measure of strength.

If you hurry yourself, you will find yourself out of depth and breath.

Remain ambitious, but take care that with each step you may be risking everything you already have.

Assume full control of your life.

 

*Brian Ngosi is a life coach and motivational writer with a desire to inspire individuals to make a positive difference. He can be interacted with on: [email protected], Facebook: #BN_inspired or WhatsApp: +263772440383