Never Give Up: No Matter What!

Introduction

Being successful in life is incomparable with anything in this world, especially, when it’s a last-minute breakthrough. It sometimes comes unexpectedly, it makes you feel beyond happiness, yes, there are feelings that words cannot express. I doubt if “Elated” could be enough words to describe the emotional sweetness that would engulf you when you become a champion. Have you ever found yourself in such a euphoric state of mind that:

• you are crying but rejoicing?
• you are speechless but your brain is loaded?
  *you felt the spirit of being the best in the world?

The road to success is rough, prickled, slippery, and filled with lots of obstacles; there are no words to express such feelings when you stand out among others with an outstanding performance.

Think about the spirit of a champion when you feel like quitting. Imagine the number of people who will respect your fighting spirit admire your courage, and be ready to follow your lead after you become a champion.

From the Get-Go: Consider It Tough

*You might be pushed to the wall,
*it might be so hard on you,

• it might look unpromising,
• it might be problematic along the way.
  No one accomplishes a goal without facing challenges but if you have to bear in mind that nothing good comes easy from the start, then, the challenges become nothing but a stepping stone towards achieving your desired goal because you have prepared for the worst.
  Because you have motivated yourself before moving on.
  Because you have inspired yourself before the spear.
  Because you have summoned your courage before you’re being summoned.
  Because you have seen it coming but they never saw you coming.
  This is how you will stand strong when the tough time comes and you will never give it up.
  Remember the purpose of this journey from the beginning, think about your set of goals, and think about your aspirations. Putting these on your mind will never let you quit, ever!

The Pain You Left Behind

Looking down the ladder. I saw those people I had missed, I saw people I had lost, and thought about those I can’t see anymore, they wanted to see my arrival but they couldn’t see my return, so painful they have gone six feet under because they never imagined the journey would be this long, here I am, still moving on to reach the goal. I can see people hanging up their heads in anticipation, expecting my arrival, upon my goal lies their future. If I had been there it could have been different, my absence was conspicuously felt, and I denied myself so many occasions, gatherings, and events … just to focus on my goal for the benefit of people around me, so many things have suffered for my quest for success; my family; job; company, pets, and so many dear things. It is worth it though, because my goal is second to none.

Now, here l am, climbing a steep hill, I have come this far but the voice keeps sounding “You better quit now” am in really hot water, the situation is getting twisted, and am walking on thin ice, at this point, think about how far you have come not how far to go. Think about so many dear things that are hoping for while waiting for your success. You are too close to your success to give up, each step is an accomplishment keep moving victory is certainly yours.

Ignite Your Dying Spirit

The climax of the pressure that can push you to say I quit is depression. Depression can lead to Suicidal thoughts. At this point, you see nothing good coming any time soon or at all. The whole dreams are dark and hopes are lost.

Everything seems to be turned upside down

• Gain becomes Pain
• Happiness becomes Sadness
• Courage becomes cowardice
• Tears of joy becomes Tear of Sadness
• Treasure becomes Pressure
• Pleasure becomes displeasure
• Gratification becomes Frustration
  Hmm! Depression! Depression turns everything upside down, you see no solution except one thing and one alone– Quit.
  Even at this point, you should never say I quit, do you know why, because this is the time your instinct, power, value, skill, originality, braveness, tenacity, and courage…. are waiting to explode, therefore, you must unscrew them by your very last never die spirit towards achieving your goal. At a stage, you will be able to see those good things you never paid attention to. Then, the gate of SUCCESS will be opened and the road will not be only crystal clear but also smooth like never before. The time has come to spread your wings and fly, the success is yours. Quit never!

The last man standing

If only one man were standing, say it must be “I “. Sometimes you are left with no choice, the voices keep coming- can it get worse than this, how do I find myself in this scenario? And nothing seems working out, how do I become the victim of my own story? You know what! The tougher it goes the closer it becomes. So, why quit? Remember you’re not the only one pursuing this goal, there are lots of people out there who are targeting the same goal as you are. Everyone wants to be successful in life. If you quit someone else will continue and achieve it. We all have stories to tell, the determinant factors faced by everyone in the course of struggling are different, and our threats and opportunities, strengths and weaknesses differ from one person to another

You may think you are static but you are moving. Every step you take, every move you make there is always an accomplishment and every effort is an achievement. Whatever you tackle today will not be an obstruction another day, even if it be, you will smile at it because it is a known obstacle and surely you will find your way and move on. Never quit.

Afraid of Failure:

“Failure is success if we learn from it.” – Malcolm Forbes. However, most times failure paints defeat on our faces. But when you stand unwavering and directly stare into the eye of failure and show no sign of fear then, you are a step closer to your success.

Most successful men you see today have had countless of failure stories in their book of life. When failure reveals itself accept it as a face of reality but show no respect and modify your plan to forge ahead.

When you fail, two things come into play: one is the spirit of ” I am done trying” and the second spirit is ” one more time” The second spirit usually comes unnoticed, it warrants putting together all the cognitive power of reasoning to detect and activate it.

Activation of your ” one more time” spirit through the cognitive power of reasoning will not make you afraid of failure. The fear of failure is the limit of your success and the beginning of your downfall.

Don’t let the fear of failure prevent you from taking the risk. The “Risk” that will show you the pathway to success.
Don’t let failure stop you from adventuring into the unknown.
Don’t let the failure end your career prematurely and suffer your self-worth.
Don’t let the fear of public judgment that might arise as a result of your failure stop you from taking one more step. Never say quit!

Be Selective

The most important thing in life before taking any step is to be selective in making a choice.
You must know your Tolerance Limit.
You must know that you can die trying
You must know what you cannot dare to attempt.
How much pain can you take to prove your worth toward achieving your desired goal?

Personalise your goal even though you are not the only one pursuing it. Remember, the champion never quit and the quitter never wins. Never say over until it’s over. It can only be over when your mission is accomplished. These facts will make you strong in the face of whatever challenge life might throw at you.

Achieve your goals, and never give up!

Abidemi Okiji, is PA to Erelu Apesin Funmilayo Aiyeola, Chairperson, Erelu Apesin Funmilayo Aiyeola, Foundation, a none Governmental Organization (NGO), saddled with the responsibility of bringing Hope to the Hopeless, through Educational, Health and Economic development programs.
Abidemi is a Mentor to Youths, and proudly Nigerian.

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