5 Lies They Told You

"We all have the same 24 hours"

Do we really?  I think it's more appropriate to add that 'time is money'. This means that money can effectively buy time and lack of money can effectively lessen time. To give you an idea, think of that moment you decided to buy a washing machine instead of hand washing them every Saturday. The best advice is the one that tells you to grow your money so you could buy more time. 

"There's no money in it"

This statement is typically heard when a child tells the parent about the desire to pursue an unconventional career. The irony is that times have changed and a lot of parents are now taking back their words. Money is where it is. Rather than accept that there's no money in your field, look for where the money is in that field. 

"Passion is all you need"

Whenever anyone tells you this, just smile and let it go. In all your passion get skillfulness, diligence, commitment and hardwork. Passion alone cannot sustain you for long. I realised this when I started my internship journey at Amnesty International UK and the Masterclass sessions with Malala. So much work goes into policy and reform, passion for human rights is not enough.

"You can do it later"

Anytime procrastination wants to disguise, it does so in the most soothing and deceitful ways. Why later when you can do it now? Submit that application now. Get your PVC now. Plan your finances now. Travel. Read that book... 

"Everyone is doing it"

This is actually not quite true. Everyone might be into that business of yours but not everyone can do it like you. In fact, no one can. You are more unique than you give yourself credit for. 

For every human created, God expects a different reflection of Him everytime. So you see, you are well able to bring your uniqueness into everything you do to make it outstanding.