LET YOUR DREAMS CONSUME YOU
April 26, 2021
LET YOUR DREAMS CONSUME YOU
Some 12 years ago, while I was applying for my Ph.D., I hadn't even completed my MSc.
See, I had this desire to complete my Ph.D. before engaging any full-time work.
So, while my colleagues were finishing up their studies, thinking of what jobs to apply for, I was tenaciously applying to various schools.
See, at the time, I had three different research proposals written out.
I emailed them to every potential supervisor in Australia and New Zealand.
I was so passionate that I was ready to tell anyone who cared to listen about my passion. I was consumed by it.
If I recall correctly, I emailed more than 20 academics across several universities - from the University of Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia to the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand.
I got so many rejections but I didn't care! I continued. I was too fired up for my dream to let any rejection bother me!
I was tenacious!
I was engaged!
I was fired up!
Finally, two professors began replying to my emails. Back and forth until the two of them agreed to work with me.
I ended up with two admissions - one in Australia, the other in New Zealand, and I was left with a choice to make!
Why am I sharing this with you?
Until your dreams consume you enough, you will always be a victim of rejection!
Please don't give up on your dreams, no matter the pain of rejection. Don't be a victim. You can still win!
I believe in you.
- Dr Samuel Ekundayo | The Purpose Preacher.
Picture an eagle in a cage. No matter how beautiful the cage is, the eagle was not designed to live in a cage. It was designed to soar on the highest heights and mountains with courage and flair. No matter the lure of the cage, it can never surpass the freedom of the eagle soaring in all expanse of the skies in all of its glories and strength. Like the eagle trapped, too many brilliant, gifted, called individuals are trapped in the cage of careers they were not designed for. They can never command their true worth and value, they can only eat the crumbs they are being fed by their captors. The lure of salaries and pennies that will never satisfy keeps them in such cages. They would rather remain in the rat race than take the risks for their freedom and glory. The Bible says, "If the Son (Jesus) sets you free, you will be free indeed." - John 8:36 As a child of God, you can break free! You were not designed to be caged! Any job that does not give you the freedom to express your gifts, talents and calling is a cage. One of the biggest graveyards of purpose I see is this graveyard of unfulfilling careers. People get jobs only for the sake of earning, rather than fulfilling their life's calling and pursuing what matters to them. But here's the truth: The careers you were not designed for will not satisfy you. They will leave you with voids and emptiness. At the end of your career, you would lack true legacy, influence and impact. Your time to break free is now. I believe in you. Dr Samuel Ekundayo
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