THE POWER OF FOCUS AND COMMITMENT
April 19, 2021
THE POWER OF FOCUS AND COMMITMENT
Today, I was listening to Eric Thomas (popularly called ET), he said something that struck me.
He once interviewed Warren Buffet, one of the top richest men.
ET asked Warren Buffet what his routine was and he said he wakes up every morning, reading financial reports for 6 hours daily.
He said sometimes he would go back to read 1960s financial reports of some successful companies to see how to replicate some principles in this decade.
What a commitment to success! No wonder he is one of the top richest men in the world and one of the foremost masterminds of financial investments.
Why am I sharing this with you? I want to show you two lessons I learned from it:
1. The power of focus!
Do you know why Warren Buffet is a grandmaster in financial investments? He focussed on becoming one.
When you read on a particular topic 6 hours daily x 7 days, that's 42hours per week = 2,190 hours a year!
Are you surprised such a person is one of the richest men in the world?
This is what Malcolm Gladwell refers to as the 10,000 hour rule in his book - Outliers
Imagine him reading financial reports today, relationship books the next and trying to become a Pastor the next day! He would die average!
Some of you can't stay focussed on a course ever! You are always drifting from one thing to the other, seeking popularity and competing with others in their space!
Find your space and run your race! Grace is only available in your lane! That's where you value is!
Where is your focus?
2. The power of commitment:
Some people want to succeed on convenience and they wonder why they aren't succeeding.
No one succeeds without a commitment. Your commitment is evident in your daily routine.
What is your daily routine like?
I believe in you.
- Dr Samuel Ekundayo | The Purpose Preacher.
Looking at my life today, some might assume I was born with a golden spoon in my mouth. They see the progress, the platforms, the opportunities, the impact—and they conclude, “He must have had it all figured out from the start.” But here’s the truth... I wasn’t born with a golden spoon. In fact, I wasn’t even born with a spoon at all. The circumstances surrounding my birth were far from rosy. My beginning was rough, humble, and almost forgettable by the standards of this world. There was nothing to suggest that I would one day stand where I stand today, speak as I speak today, or do what I do today. But I was helped. I was helped by God. That’s the only reason I’ve come this far. And that, dear friend, is why I’m writing this—to remind you that it doesn’t matter where or how you were born . Your background, no matter how limiting or disadvantaged, cannot stop God’s plan for your life. You may not have had the best education. You may have been born into poverty. You may have been rejected, neglected, abandoned or overlooked. But when God steps into your life , He rewrites the story. He is not intimidated by your limitations. In fact, He specializes in using the foolish things of this world to confound the wise. He lifts the poor from the dust and sets them among princes (Psalm 113:7-8). You don’t need a silver spoon, golden spoon, or any spoon at all. All you need is His help . My life is a testament to this truth: God still helps men. He still lifts. He still promotes. He still turns nobodies into wonders. And I believe the same will happen for you. If you will let Him, If you will trust Him, If you will surrender your life to Him… You will become a miracle. You will become a wonder. Your story will be one that generations will talk about. So here’s my charge to you: Stop disqualifying yourself based on your background. Stop underestimating what God can do through you. Stop comparing your journey with someone else’s. Instead, start seeking God’s help. Start walking in faith. Start declaring His promises over your life. Because your story—yes, YOUR story—is not over yet. In fact, it’s just beginning. You are next in line for a miracle. I believe in you!
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