THE SECRET OF MOVING FROM UNKNOWN TO RENOWNED

THE SECRET OF MOVING FROM UNKNOWN TO RENOWNED

‘If you deliberately set out to be less than you are capable of, you will be unhappy for the rest of your life’-Abraham Maslow

You’ve heard their names:

-Omawunmi Megbele –Law student turned songstress turned celebrity

-Ayo Arowolo-Journalist turned personal finance expert turned celebrity

-Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie-Literature buff turned author turned celebrity

The list of ordinary folks who became extraordinary and renowned is endless.Here is an important point….You too can join the list of unknown individuals who have strutted the limelight and gained recognition as a result of unearthing their Godgiven talents and abilities.Stay with me, as we embark on a journey that has the capacity to change your life and fasttrack you into a life of success and significance.Being renowned is about putting yourself in the spotlight, walking to the centrestage and becoming you own megaphone.In the past, you could be obscure yet secured, in today's world , you cannot bank on that because, people will only buy into you when you’ve gained name recognition, which is a function of being an expert in your field.I have coached countless individuals who are amazingly talented and they often ask me:’Kenny, I am gifted but unknown, people don,t give me jobs, I don,t have clients and I am getting frustrated’.If you are in their shoes, you’ve just landed a road map that will instruct and inspire you on your success journey.

When I use the word RENOWNED think of somebody different from the megastars, tabloid seekers.Our renowned personality is someone trying to gain recognition for all the right reasons and is eager to help others live a better life and become a solution provider in a chosen field.Now, let’s get started

PILLAR 1

DECIDE TO BE RENOWNED

To become renowned, you,ve got to decide to be renowned.Trust me, it won't come on a platter of gold.It requires time and effort.Deciding to be renowned will require an atitude shift i.e :a new way of seeing and talking to yourself.You've got to see yourself as a megastar, a celebrity, an expert who has a unique offering for the universe.If you ask most renowned pop stars, authors, talkshow hosts, lawyers, e.t.c.they will tell you:’I have always known I will be renowned and be making a difference in the lives of people’

PILLAR 2

DISCOVER YOUR COMFORT ZONE

Everything God created has a comfort zone.
Birds fly in the sky
Cars function on land
Fishes swim on water
Your comfort zone is a combination of your gifts, talents, and strengths.What gives you pleasure, an activity you are comfortable doing.Find your comfort zone, refine it to marketable skills and deliver it to your world.

PILLAR 3

TURN YOUR TALENT INTO A SKILL

Talent is a natural ability, God gives talent.Skill is the refined talent.Its therefore your responsibility to convert your talent into a skill.In the words of Fela Durotoye:’Talent is innate and inborn , skill is diligent, disciplined and developed talent’

PILLAR 4

Follow.One. Course. Until.Successfull(F.O.C.U.S)
Watch small children playing and what do you see?They move quickly from one toy to another, from one activity to another.They spend tremendous energy but get little done.They lack focus.What do you want to be known for?Your answer to this question is an indication of what you should focus on.You can only be renowned for one thing.

PILLAR 5

GET THE WORD OUT
What ‘s the use of being a solution when people don,t know what you offer.A terrible thing happens without publicity….NOTHING.Don’t be the single grain of sand in the beach, be the beach umbrella, bright, high and extremely visible.Chudi Onyemeri a Business Freedom coach once made this statement:’Its not your talent that sells you, its marketing that sells your talent.’

PILLAR 6
GIVE IT FOR FREE(AT FIRST)
What can you do for free and still earn a fee?In the early days of your business pursuit, you should be willing to offer your services, product, expertise, for free.Most of the world renowned successful people have gone through a period when the value they offered were not immediately rewarded with money.

-Zig Ziglar ‘s first 3,000 motivational speeches were given for free
-Anthony Robbins in the first six months as a motivational speaker, gave his speeches for free and had an average of fIve speaking engagements everyday.
-I have written more than 200 articles and they were all written for free in my early days as a syndicated columnist.
PILLAR 7

CATCH THE WRITING FEVER
You’ve got to become an advocate of your message by using writng as a medium.Find a platform, (either a publication or you can even author a book) which gives you room to preach your message and express your expertise.I know a caterer who wrote a book on cakemaking and since then her business has witnessed mega growth .Writing gives you credibility and gives you the opportunity to display your depth of knowledge.

Finally, you’ve got to learn how to sell.We are all in the selling business.You sell the reasons why you deserve a promotion to your boss and he/she buys into it…that’s selling in action.Authors sell books, movie stars sell tickets and their movies, singers sell CDs, Sport figures sell sports soft drinks, CEOS sells their products,professionals sell their service.Master the selling game.

When you adhere to this time tested pillars you will definitely rise out of obscurity to popularity in your chosen field.Nigeria needs more personal brands lke you, who can make a difference and build the country into a desirable nation….Will you join us?

Kehinde Ajose is known as Nigeria’s foremost Talent Development coach, Author,Renowned Syndicated columnist, wo helps people to discover and develop their talent solutions into wealthcreation, so that they can rise to become global brands.He is the Publisher of M.O.V.E. ACHIEVERS COMPEDIUM, and also a sought after seminar facilitator reachable @ ajosekehinde @gmail.com/splendidkenny01@yahoo.com .http://www.kehindeajose.blogspot.com/