🌄 Valley of Achor

Today in Summary

• Reflection Point

• Quote for thought 

• 5 Top hard learnt lessons in 2022

• End Note

💭 Reflection Point

The tragic events at the Valley of Achor are the eventual consequence that happens when the 'ME' nature of a man thrives much more than his ability to look beyond himself, to see the zoomed-out perspective of a thing and to deny immediate gratification due to its long-time effect.

No doubt, while it’s good to be conscious about oneself, your most fulfilled moments will come as a result of the decisions you made because of the people you love, your family and friends.

For instance, I watched an interview with a famous entrepreneur with over a million dollar net worth and he was asked why he began to take exercises and consistency at the gym seriously, and these were his exact words:

"Because I want to live long enough to walk my daughter down the aisle."

The reason you're yet to pick up your desired skill path, stop smoking 🚬, stop procrastinating on pivotal steps or actions, make that decision and pay that price so as to attain a level of perfection at your craft, is all about & centred around 'YOU', but here's the thing; when the time is fully right and you get to your life's depiction of Valley of Achor, many innocent lives will be implicated, and bitterly most times.

Are you about to make a decision? or currently living off such a decision that has just 'YOU' (SELF) in view? Take a moment to reflect on these things.

Interested to know more about the Valley of Achor? checkout the book of Joshua 7.

📜 Quote for thought

“More is lost by indecision than wrong decision. Indecision is the thief of opportunity. It will steal you blind.” — Cicero

🎯 Regret is more painful than failure. Action is always the way.

🧵 6 Top hard-learnt lessons in 2022

#1: Quitters are not losers

We were told never to give up, but here's what I found out; Knowing when to quit, change direction, leave a toxic situation or entity, demand more from life, give up on something that isn't working having realized it's not yours (in whichever form best explains your case), is a very important skill that people who win at life all seem to have.

Here's Steven Bartlett's framework for quitting.

#2: When in doubt, avoid giving an immediate response.

Inherent in human nature is wanting to get things done at their timing, wanting immediate responses when they make demands for it…and, it's your duty to demand allowance. This gives you more time to reflect on your thoughts especially when you do not have immediate clearance on the subject matter.

⚠️Never succumb to the pressure generated, you'll save yourself a lot of unnecessary headaches, I found out.

#3: Don't be quick to judge.

We were all born innocent with a blank white canvas on our minds. Everyone eventually morphed into the sum total of multiple experiences while growing up which widely differs, many with little or no negative impact, while others almost became the devil himself. 

Hence, when people behave in a type of way, instead of writing them off out-rightly, pay the price to know them, as long as you maintain similar values & you see them pulling their weight to be better. 

You'll be shocked to find much honey buried within carcass.

#4: Value good relationships & nurture them.

It is your duty to build a healthy ecosystem of people you truly admire, love, share similar values and maintain similar standards. Don't settle for less. When you find them, be present when speaking to them, enjoy every moment you get to share with them and do your best to see them thrive. These things are the components of Joy money or influence cannot buy.

#5: Comparison is the thief of Joy.

The process of constantly evaluating everything about our lives with a "seemingly successful life" does more internal damage to us than we can ever recover from. It leaves us unnecessarily bitter, so do not delve into comparison, for there will always be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."

-- Albert Einstein

#6: Never think twice about investing in yourself.

Make a rule to never think twice about investing in yourself.

This will include:

• Spiritual Stability 🙏

• Books 📚

• Quality food 😋

• Fitness 🤸‍♀️ 

• Mental health 😃

• Personal development 💪

• Enriching experiences👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

These investments pay dividends for a long time and are almost always worth making.

🙂 End Note

I believe this is gonna be the last for the year, thank you for always coming back to learn, grow and become a better craftsman.

See you on the next one in 2023.

Special thanks to Tolani for always working with me on this, been a fun ride!

Please, share with friends & family.

Compliments of the Season!🎄 

You're massively loved.

Dami ✌🏼