Eku
deede iwoyi o! Good day everybody! Every person has value, and to make a
difference, we need to intentionally value others and express that value to
them. It’s not optional if we desire to be significant. We’ve all benefited
from someone’s contribution in the past. Adding value isn’t just about your
career, of course, it is about your whole life. The value here doesn’t
automatically mean money- although of course, it could if that is the way you
help people. No matter how we contribute, it’s important to add value in an
authentic way—without an ulterior motive—genuine and helpful, and unassuming.
I
remember this Kenyan runner Abel Mutai who was just a few feet from the finish
line but became confused with the signage and stopped, thinking he had
completed the race. A Spanish runner, Ivan Fernandez, was right behind him and,
realizing what was happening, started shouting at the Kenyan to continue
running. Mutai didn't know Spanish and didn't understand. Realizing what was
taking place, Fernandez pushed Mutai to victory.
A
journalist asked Ivan, "Why did you do that?" Ivan replied, "My
dream is that someday we can have a kind of community life where we push and
help each other to win."
The
journalist insisted "But why did you let the Kenyan win?" Ivan
replied, "I didn't let him win, he was going to win. The race was
his." The journalist insisted, and again asked, "But you could have
won!" Ivan looked at him and replied, "But what would be the merit of
my victory? What would be the honor in that medal? What would my mother think
of that?"
What would you do if you were in the Spanish`s shoes?
Let
us pass on the beauty and humanity of a helping hand.
Contributing
to other people—adding value to their lives—is the only way to gain another
person’s respect and it’s one of the few ways to get others to believe in you.
For obvious reasons, this is important in many facets of life: leadership,
friendships, relationships, connecting with new people, and especially with
your family.
Here
are Some Proven Ways to Add Value to People; Lift people up with your
words. Support people by offering to
help them. Encourage
other people's professional growth. You add value into the world through every
relationship you have- every friend you help, every stranger you care about,
every family member you support, every child you bring up, every time you care
about anyone else. When
you add value to others, the world will be better for all.
We
celebrate with you if you were born in June. May your special day and the month
bring you a better tomorrow. Happy birthday!
Have
a wonderful month everyone. Stay safe, stay strong, mask up, stay healthy until
we will be able to gather again.
Eric
Thompson
YAJ.
