CREATE YOUR OWN EMPIRE

CREATE YOUR OWN EMPIRE
The Roman Empire continues to profoundly influence world history. But few have ever explored how Rome marketed itself to greatness. It wasn,t all about blood and guts, gladiators and chariots, togas and swords.It was predicated on the strategy/roadmap harnessed to birth the Roman Empire everybody talks about today. You too can create your own empire, and become the emperor or empress in it. Creating your own empire is a clarion call to those who are tired of living the usual kind of life, for individuals who are tired of running the rat race and want to set the pace in their own space. Create your own empire stop living off the buying and selling of others .So what does it takes to create your own empire? so that you can become the captain of your own ship and the one who makes positive change happen.

1. CREATE BY A VISION
Jackie Chan the renowned actor, martial arts stunts master, and entrepreneur , never had a wholesome educational background.’ I never learned to read or write. These are things I thought myself over the years’. The education he got came at a martial arts academy , which of course opened a path to film stardom.Inspite of his limited educational background he rose to become the highest paid actor in China in the 70’s and later enlarged the vision becoming one of the most sought after actors in the world. He was sold out to his life’s vision. In the words of Stephen .S Wise:’Vision looks inward and becomes duty, vision looks outward and becomes aspiration, vision looks upward and becomes faith.’

2.CREATE BY IDEAS
You owe this world a brainchild.Every achiever contributes their brainchild to the universe which in turn creates their breakthrough. Think Of Bellanaija brainchild of Uche Eze, Chocolatecity, brainchild of Audu Maikori, Moments with Mo, brainchild of Mo Abudu, Eko dialogue,brainchild of Joy Isi Bewaji.Your true value is tied to the brainchild you birth in the labour room of ideas. Inventions have evolved, revolutions have sprung forth, lives have been changed by the power of ideas. Never underestimate the power of your ideas, it may be the key to the empire you have been longing to build.

3.CREATE BY A STRATEGY
Strategy, a word of military origin refers to a plan of action to achieve a particular goal.Many are on the verge of creating their own empire, but lack a strategy.Nobody wins the battle of life without a strategy.Today, the name J.K Rowlings is widely known in many parts of the world for creating HARRYPOTTER SERIES.Becoming the world’s most successful author isn’t an accident , it’s a function of a strategy. Harry Potter and the Goblet, the fourth in the series broke sales records both in the US and in the U.K when it was released in 2000, selling three million copies in the first 48hours in the U.S.Now that’s strategy in action. What’s your own strategy?

4.CREATE BY HARDWORK
I woke up around 4am in the morning to write the article you are reading.It wasn,t convenient for me, but I decided to pay the price.Success doesn’t just happen , it is put in motion by the virtue of hardwork.In the words of John H.Johnson:’Long shots do come in, hardwork, dedication, perseverance,will overcome any prejudice, and open any door.’Never give excuses for your own laziness and indolence , dare to embrace the principle of hardwork.
Nobody says it will be a smooth ride to the top.You are going to encounter a whole lot of resistance on your journey to success and significance.It is your resolve to make a masterpiece out of your life, that will make the big difference.Stop living in other people’s empire, its time to create yours.Its time to write that bestselling book, its time to start that album project, its time to register that business, its time to be the captain of your own empire.Show the world,what the master deposited in you at creation.The creator created the creatures so that the creatures can become creators. I will read your success story.

Kehinde Ajose is Nigeria’s foremost Talent Development coach, Renowned motivational speaker, Acclaimed syndicated columnist, who helps individuals to discover and develop their talent solutions so as to create wealth and become global brands.To book him for your next event pls call :08024212530/splendidkenny01@yahoo.com,www.kehindeajose.blogspot.com

THE PATHWAY TO PEAK PERFORMANCE IN 2011 SERIES 2

THE PATHWAY TO PEAK PERFORMANCE IN 2011 SERIES 2

Without any shadow of unbelief, ours is a jet age. You can travel around the globe while lying on your bed with the click of a computer mouse. With the swirling speed of technological inventions and innovations, it has become increasingly clear that productivity has taken over from mediocrity. You know what am talking about…don’t you? Yes it’s a new year…chronologically for some individuals its an old year that has just changed date. For them, the only thing that has changed is the calendar, nothing else!They are still hugging their negative habits like a teddy bear, holding on to the barricade of limitations that has become a wall to their aspirations. Each of the 365 days of this year, unveils to you another opportunity to change the story line of your life. I will be sharing with you what it takes to be a peak performer in 2011, from the word P.E.A.K.I continue from where we stopped last week. Letter E stands for –

EXCELLENCE
I have met individuals who are desirous of success, but don’t want to commit to excellence.W.STEVE BROWN got it right when he said: ‘The difference between the successful and the unsuccessful is simple. The successful person has developed the habit of doing things unsuccessful people do not’. If you are an entrepreneur, don’t just start that business because you need money to pay your bills, go into the business because you want to offer excellent service. Be willing to do things that will ‘wow’ those around you. Autograph your work with excellence.

EXPRESS YOUR EXPERTISE
Success is a result of what sociologists call accumulative advantage.Its those successful experts who are most likely to be given the kind of special opportunities that leads to further success. That is the reason why the likes of Dbanj , Tuface, Psquare, keeps getting endorsement deals.Its the folks who create the platforms to express their expertise, who gets noticed when their services are needed. What’s the essence of your talent, skill, product,expertise,if nobody knows it exists. Always allow that light of yours to shine for the world to see.

EXTRAMILE
In the words of Napoleon Hill:’ The man who does more than he is paid for, will soon be paid for more than he does’.In our world, its comfortable to comform,to play the game the way it has always been played.But you’ve got to be different .Its the private hours you are willing to put into your chosen craft that determines your public victory. The Beatles before becoming an international sensation didn’t know how to play music instruments .They went the extra mile by dedicating 10,000 hours of practice playing long gigs.Bill Gates acquired 10,000 hours of programming experience by the time he was 19,before any other teen on the planet had started programming.

EXCUSE YOUR EXCUSES
Like moths flutter around a candle flame, and ants swarm around granules of sugar, excuses are part of what clings on you when you are on a mission, burning with a vision, the sting of excuses tempts you to throw in the towel in the face of persecution.The most unpleasant guest you could ever entertain is an excuse.The worst thing ever invented is an excuse.
Henry Ford was the son of a potato farmer
Shakespeare was the son of a wood staple
Andrew Carnegie was the son of a weaver
So what’s your excuse?

EXECUTION
We are often bombarded with a plurality of reasons to remain where we are. If you desire to win in 2011 , you ,ve got to be willing to embrace the virtue of execution. Its not enough to have a fantastic business idea, beautifully crafted movie script, very persuasive proposal, what turns the idea from a mere fantasy to a reality is simply execution. Don’t just dream it, dare to do it.

Kehinde Ajose is Nigeria’s foremost talent development coach,motivational speaker, publisher M .O .V.E ACHIEVERS COMPEDIUM, and a syndicated columnist.To invite him for your next please call 08024212530 /splendidkenny01@yahoo.com