In these times it is often a promise that many come across, the promise of having dreams,living in expensive houses and driving cars apparent in movies. How would it be if each an every individual was to be having access to vast amounts of money and the privilege to do whatever they wish to have, only if it was easy to do so, then everyone would not understand the lesson behind "hard work", what does it entail, who is excluded from it and at what price does individual success come with.
Most of our young brothers and sisters are fascinated by the prospect of massive achievement, rightful so.Everyone is special in their own way and there is no reason why would anyone settle for second best to achieve whatever it is that they wish to achieve. However, the grim nature of the reality everyone has to come to terms with its that nothing comes on a silver platter, as everything has a price. What does this mean? Depending on how an individual views their options, coming to grips with the fact that in order for anyone to have anything worth value, a sacrifice and large amounts of time has to be invested in materializing the aspired success. Most notably, the social cost of isolation and lots of hours of sleep that are forgone in the pursuit of an individuals success and happiness are mostly required. Even when time, social status is compromised, but also the food and drinks an individual do amount to what it is that one hopes to have achieved after an allocated period. It is a harsh world with the cold reality that in order for one to become a success, they must be willing to give up everything they are, for what they are going to receive or the person they ultimately hope to be in the future. That is a fact everyone who has any ambitions of becoming someone worthy in the day they wake up, and marvel at the sight of their success has to come in terms with, there is nothing impossible for a determined individual on this earth.
Aside from the high price one will have to pay, and the large sacrifice that is to be made, there is also the promise of materiel offerings, the glory of walking in success, a bright future that awaits a successful individual, and the lucrative prospect of being able to direct your destiny and where life leads to. The beauty and truth that could try lot motivate an aspiring individual that for every sacrifice that is made the larger it is the larger the profitable returns. What is most attractive its the emotional relief and lift one gets after attaining their goals, in essence: the more one achieves, the better they will feel about themselves and the more clarity and confidence is gained, revealing more about the true character and nature of a committed individual in this world that promises everything for the individual that works the hardest and doesn't give less than 100 percent.
What is important is this, knowledge of self is very important. This is because without one knowing themselves, they can easily be swayed by what comes by easily and takes the essence out of the individual who does not know his or herself. The key to achieving is unmatched focus and strong determination, these are important moral principles that guide a persevering individual to be the best that they can be.
By Smanga Boitumelo
