What is your motivation? A Successful Mind
Mansah had her first child at the age of 17. Life became unbearable for her because that mistake was paid with her education. Hacking life would be a problem now but regardless of the harsh circumstances and troubling situations she faced, she rose to become a nurse.
Kwame’s relationship with his parents ended very early. They died when he was 20. At the funeral “promises bi what”, but all these promises were lies. He dropped out of school because his financial condition did not allow his peace of mind. Hunted by failure, he never gave up. He fought the battle of life with vigor, rose through the ranks to be a well established entrepreneur.
These and many sad situation rains through this crazy world we live. Some can be compared to none and others have no penetrable dent which suffers can escape through. We all struggle in this ailing world but as the saying goes “not all fingers are equal”. The subject of suffering is relative, all humans experience different plights, but the point is we all experience suffering at a point in our life, be it financial crises, sickness or any other.
How then did Mansah and Kwame hack life to be what they are now? Was it “juju”? Or a good luck charm? Good luck is the opposite of hard work, but enjoying the fruit of your labour is a blessing. Yes! We can blessedly say Mansah and Kwame after passing through the refurbishment stage of their lives came out successful and more attractive than anyone could ever imagine.
When Mansah was asked how she made it out of her mistake, she said smiling:
I was troubled very much by what happened to me but I encouraged myself with the idea that I will stop to think about problems I cannot solve. Whether what I had bought myself was a mistake or not, at least I was not dead, life had to move on. I managed through with my newly born baby: thus, the prize I had to pay. I was chocking with a lot of “you see what you have done” lectures from family and friends. I remember a friend encouraged me by saying, “I have lost the chance of becoming someone one day”. My point is, we make our future; the future does not make us. I am not proud of what I did but I am proud of how I managed my situation to become what I am now.
Troubling as trouble presents itself, many a people are deterred by their failures and the payment of their mistakes, but as Mansah managed through, so can anyone who is determined to be out of a situation can. As Mansah said, it is fruitless to think about problems we cannot solve. When a problems creeps out of nowhere into our lives, instead of thinking about the problems and probable causes, it would be best if probable solution swims in our heads; then when a sure solution is identified to rectify the problem (even if not permanent), after the cause of the problem can be reflected on. This is to prevent any future occurrence. Problems will never stop to hunt us but solutions should always be the shoulder we rely on.
Kwame scarcely had hope but he managed through. When he related his experience, his bitter face gave the impression he had wish there was yet another way. Although he is not what he wanted to be, he is now someone anyone would wish to become.
Our lives are not ruled by fate, it takes determination. Also, those who through unforeseen circumstances have permanent disability have hope: disability does not mean inability. We are a perfect version of ourselves. So make the life you want to live and live the life you make.
To come out of troubling situations needs quality traits like humbleness and determination. Every human has an innate pompous ability, but raising your shoulders above your head will not solve your problems. No human is an island. So when under trials humbleness and giving an attentive ear to our advisors is a good option to click. Do not be discouraged, but rather have a plan, dig a hole for its foundation and when any opportunity crops up, grab it to build your dream.
Patrick Koranteng Antwi
