Unlock your greatness


"You were designed for accomplishment, engineered for success and endowed with the seeds of greatness" ~ Zig Ziglar. I can't express how i felt when i came across this quote, i had always seen greatness as something that is a rare feat amongst special people. The truth of the matter is everyone can be great, everyone can achieve greatness and everyone can live a great life it all depends on your definition of great.Greatness comes from the desire to do extraordinary things—to reach beyond the status quo and relentlessly chase your dreams.

In the 1950's there was a universal belief that man was physically unable to run a mile in under 4 minutes. This belief stemmed from the fact that no one had done it before, this fact stood until a man called Roger Bannister ran a mile in under 4 minutes. The funny thing is since that time up until now close to 20000 people including high school students have run a mile in under 4 minutes. The distance was still the same so how is it that a once near impossible task now became so regular an occurrence to the point of high school students being able to do it. These 20000 or so people were able to do i simply because they knew and believed deeply in their hearts that it was possible because someone else had done it too. Using the same principles we should all have a mental image of all the people who have seemingly achieved greatness and instill a sense of belief in our minds that it is possible. Belief is the one sure way to achieving greatness however there are a few factors one should consider :

  • Outwork everyone
    Society is just a group of normalized averages, which means that chances are we are all working as hard as the next person and we are all getting average results in relation to everyone else. To achieve greatness you need to set yourself apart from everyone else by going that extra mile in whatever field you are in. Great athletes like Kobe Bryant are known for their ridiculous work ethic and this sets them apart from everyone else.

  • Find your inner strength
    You should be able to find strength in any kind of situation. What sets apart people is how they react in challenging situations. You can either crumble and break down or garner up as much strength as you can to face the challenges. 
Greatness is achievable, the ability to achieve greatness is within you, it just takes a shift in mentality to achieve greatness. It all comes from a strong sense of belief in your abilities. I hope you continue in your pursuit of greatness and develop habits that push you toward the future that you have always dreamt about. Enjoy the rest of your week and Thank God its Monday

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