Otherwise, someone else will

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Introduction

I believe there is something within each of us that is propelling us or giving us a desire to do something. I challenge you to go after what you want, especially if it is legal. You should not just be dreaming about something and not doing anything about it. You should not be complaining about something it and not doing anything about it. If you want that position, then go after it. If you want that business, go after it. If you want that job, go after it. If you want that person in your life, then pursue them if they are not married. The thing is if you do not go after what you want, someone else will.  That other person will get that position, that other person will open that business, and that other person will be the person you wanted.

Go after what you want

We recently concluded our elections, and some people complained about some of the candidates that both political parties put forward. Listen if you thought that you would have been a better candidate than you should have been on the ballot even if it means running as an independent. We complained too much about our candidates. We voted for the people whose names were on the ballot. If you believe you are a better choice, then next time run. Start preparing yourself from now. As you prepare to go after what you want, don’t just write about the situation, do something about the situation.

I think I told my personal story before. When the vacant position for the CEO of Cable & Wireless was announced in late 2005, I applied for it even though I was told the odds were against me as I did not have the technical background. I wanted the job and felt I could do the job, so I applied for it, and I got it and remained in the position for seven years. If I did not go after what I wanted, then I would not have gotten the position and someone else would have. I hope you are now encouraged to pursue what you desire.

Here is another personal story. We like to talk about unity. Therefore, I put a challenge out there late last year for us to pool our $1,000 stimulus and invest together. We did something about it. We have formed the company and now we are ready to invest together.

Now let us talk about this independent talk. The truth is knowledge is power, and we really need to know the pros and cons of independence. I may have some differences with the former Premier Michael Misick but he talked about independence, and he is going after what he wants by starting a Non-Profit Organization. It did not have to be Mike; it could have been you but what did you do.

Conclusion

Do not be too late. Go after what you want. Don’t just sit behind a computer and talk. Remember actions speak louder than words. We need to rise up and go after what we want. Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge. Get involved in community projects. Do not be afraid. Take the risk and pursue what you want even if you encounter failures and obstacles. Keep pushing until you get what you want.