What is Life like to You?

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PEOPLE define life differently. Our personal experiences, environment and social interactions majorly contribute to this definition of life. Sadly, for many people, their definition of life is not only skewed but also capable of limiting their maximal utilization of what life offers. So I ask you, what is life like to you?

I got a picture message and it says, ‘life is like a camera…focus on what’s important. Capture the good times. Develop from the negatives. And if things don’t work out, take another shot’. Waoh!

Life is like a camera. What are the important things in your life? Are they really as important as you think? The point here is that once we define what we consider important, like the photographer, we should focus on it. There is a universal law I can’t pretend to understand its workings but know it works. The things we focus on and expend our energies on, invariably also answer for us.

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Have you ever wondered why the good you do people rarely remember but the wrong you do, people seldom forget. In the same light, make every effort to capture the good and happy days, no matter how far apart they may seem. It is strange that people tend to highlight the downsides and failings...no wonder gossip sells. Determine to look out for the so called little victories and celebrate them, capture the good times.   

Learn to develop from the negatives. Do this quick exercise. Get a pen and paper. Draw two columns. On one side, list your character strengths and on the other your weaknesses and limitations. You can also seek the help of a trusted friend to do this list. Remember to always keep the character strengths in focus, celebrate them and build on them. And on the character limitations, research what else you can do differently to overcome.

And if things don’t work out, like they sometimes won’t, take another shot, try again. Be persistent. Never say die. Were the plans of 2015 unachieved? Let 2016 be another opportunity to try again. Tough times never last…

Remember that ‘life is like a camera…focus on what’s important. Capture the good times. Develop from the negatives. And if things don’t work out, take another shot.

Many thanks to Michael, my younger brother, Mikky, I call him, for sharing the picture message.

Whether you succeed or not, is really in your hands. Remember that when you set the sails, God sends the wind.

In your success journey, what insights or tips have you acquired that you would like to share? I would like to hear from you. Your feedback is valued.

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Some people have asked what other things I do, and how can we work together? Among others, I am available to creatively:

-  anchor, facilitate or compere your corporate events

-  speak to and train your team for greater productivity

-  produce content and visibility for you or your organization, including branding

- provide cultural entertainment packages at your social events including receptions, social and cultural nights

- write your speeches, citations, press releases, advertorials and advert copies

-  provide mass media and public relations consultancy

- produce radio and TV jingles, documentaries and other media outputs

-  create community engagement media for your community outreach

- capture and document your meetings, sessions, workshops, public outings and other important events using photographic, audio and video equipment.

You can reach me directly on +234 (0)805 334 0599. You may also write to P O Box 11758, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria or email emeka_okereafor@yahoo.com. My twitter handle is @iamchukwuemeka, on Skype, I am chukwuemeka.okereafor (all in small caps). Please like our Facebook page at The Next Level with Chukwuemeka

Thank you for allowing me into your world.