{Greatness doesn\u2019t come by luck, neither can it be achieved through mediocrity; greatness is actualised through conscious efforts by an individual with consistent practice of certain principles.}<\/p>\n
What might be those principles?<\/p>\n
1. SEEK KNOWLEDGE<\/p>\n
To be great in your career, you ought to seek knowledge; you should know what the ordinary person doesn\u2019t know, and when this happens, you would be sought after in that career line.<\/p>\n
2. BE COMMITTED<\/p>\n
No person has ever attained greatness without showing commitment. Commitment and focus are two driving tools that not only set your eyes on the target, but push you to do what\u2019s right and necessary to attain your desired heights.<\/p>\n
3. DON\u2019T SETTLE FOR LESS<\/p>\n
Never settle for less; the point you feel you should settle at is the highest point of greatness you can achieve. So, keep on striving for more and never settle for less.<\/p>\n
4. THINK POSITIVELY<\/p>\n
You can\u2019t achieve greatness when you think negatively. Think right, think positively, visualise big things and say positive things to yourself. Your thoughts tend to create a path for you, and what you see for yourself is probably the highest point you can attain.<\/p>\n
5. SEE FAILURE AS A PATH TO SUCCESS<\/p>\n
The fact you\u2019re on a path to greatness doesn\u2019t mean there wouldn\u2019t be setbacks, challenges and roadblocks \u2014 they\u2019ll always come, but it\u2019s how you see them that matters.<\/p>\n
See failure as a pathway to success, don\u2019t get weary because of the hard times and never give up. These are always the testimony of people who have attained greatness in whatsoever field.<\/p>\n
6. BE PATIENT<\/p>\n
This is where many people get it wrong. Many try to attain greatness in just one quick step; they just want it to come as quickly as possible \u2014 but it never works this way. Patience is a great tool for every person who has achieved greatness and who wants to achieve greatness.<\/p>\n
7. BE CONSISTENT<\/p>\n
Consistency is another important habit you must master if you want to achieve greatness. You must learn to remain focused and be consistent. When you work hard today and you are lazy the next day \u2014 that\u2019s inconsistency, and it wouldn\u2019t take you anywhere.<\/p>\n
8. HAVE A VISION<\/p>\n
Have a vision of what you want to be and where you are going, else you would be easily carried away. Like they say \u201cany road would be okay for one who doesn\u2019t have a vision.\u201d<\/p>\n
9. DEVELOP YOURSELF<\/p>\n
Build yourself, develop yourself and try to become better in that chosen career of yours. Don\u2019t remain static or stagnant or you would hit a rut. Choose to build yourself everyday.<\/p>\n
10. LEARN LESSONS<\/p>\n
Try not to make same mistake over and over; learn from each mistake and let your experiences make you better.<\/p>\n
Greatness is a choice, and whoever wants to attain greatness must be ready to follow the path that leads to greatness.<\/p>\n
Attaining greatness goes beyond talent; there are people who are born with the talent but end up losing it and becoming mediocre at best.<\/p>\n
Jake<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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