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All comments appreciated, positive criticism mostly
AUGUST THE THIRTIETH
Seneca once said that it is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that things are difficult. Of all experiences to write about, I chose this one because I think it shows most appropriately the beginning of what I hope will be a wonderful story of my life; chapter one of a great book; August the thirtieth.
I sat in the reception of the office trying to read the newspaper that I was holding, so excited that I could only see words that I could not make sense of. I smiled to myself, proud that I had brought myself there on my own accord and hoped that greater things would come out of it, or be inspired by it.
'So, tell me about this company you want to start,' he asked handing me a glass of fruit juice. I explained, pointing out its mission, its objectives, what I hope for it and most importantly why I needed his help and why he should give it to me. I told him of my dreams and hoped he would believe in them as much as I did.
He promised his help, and offered me a place in his company's internship program, which as I recalled was reserved for the students who topped the country in the national examination results. They got the chance to meet leaders from all over the world, speak to the youth and learn entrepreneurship skills, to mention a few, plus I'd be able to market my company and perhaps meet my future business partners!
After thanking him, I left with an inner glow. I had just spoken to the Chief Executive Officer of Equity Bank, Dr. James Mwangi, who headed one of the biggest banks in Africa and had literally brought it from nothing into an award winning bank. I had booked an appointment with him to discuss my plans for the future, most importantly the company I wanted to start, 'CNL'.
This experience marked the start of change that I always knew had to begin with me. I decided that day that I would live my life not afraid to take the risks necessary to make what I want happen. The world is made up of people who either watch things happen, talk about things that happen or make things happen. I suppose by now you can guess which group I would like to be classified in.
Courage is not the absence of fear but rather the belief that something else is more important. I try to live courageously, but it's not always easy to look rejection, failure and possible humiliation in the face and say "I'm going to beat you!' without a hint of doubt; but the point is that we get up every day and try again, and again and again. If we all lived like this, I believe we would be able to uplift ourselves, our lives and through the ripple effect, the world.
As for the company and how it's doing so far? I guess you'll have to meet me to find that one out, perhaps the thirtieth of any month? I tend to have a thing for that number these days.
All comments appreciated, positive criticism mostly
AUGUST THE THIRTIETH
Seneca once said that it is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that things are difficult. Of all experiences to write about, I chose this one because I think it shows most appropriately the beginning of what I hope will be a wonderful story of my life; chapter one of a great book; August the thirtieth.
I sat in the reception of the office trying to read the newspaper that I was holding, so excited that I could only see words that I could not make sense of. I smiled to myself, proud that I had brought myself there on my own accord and hoped that greater things would come out of it, or be inspired by it.
'So, tell me about this company you want to start,' he asked handing me a glass of fruit juice. I explained, pointing out its mission, its objectives, what I hope for it and most importantly why I needed his help and why he should give it to me. I told him of my dreams and hoped he would believe in them as much as I did.
He promised his help, and offered me a place in his company's internship program, which as I recalled was reserved for the students who topped the country in the national examination results. They got the chance to meet leaders from all over the world, speak to the youth and learn entrepreneurship skills, to mention a few, plus I'd be able to market my company and perhaps meet my future business partners!
After thanking him, I left with an inner glow. I had just spoken to the Chief Executive Officer of Equity Bank, Dr. James Mwangi, who headed one of the biggest banks in Africa and had literally brought it from nothing into an award winning bank. I had booked an appointment with him to discuss my plans for the future, most importantly the company I wanted to start, 'CNL'.
This experience marked the start of change that I always knew had to begin with me. I decided that day that I would live my life not afraid to take the risks necessary to make what I want happen. The world is made up of people who either watch things happen, talk about things that happen or make things happen. I suppose by now you can guess which group I would like to be classified in.
Courage is not the absence of fear but rather the belief that something else is more important. I try to live courageously, but it's not always easy to look rejection, failure and possible humiliation in the face and say "I'm going to beat you!' without a hint of doubt; but the point is that we get up every day and try again, and again and again. If we all lived like this, I believe we would be able to uplift ourselves, our lives and through the ripple effect, the world.
As for the company and how it's doing so far? I guess you'll have to meet me to find that one out, perhaps the thirtieth of any month? I tend to have a thing for that number these days.
