Position Yourself for Success
Edmore Masendeke
This may come as no news to you but many of the successful people that I
know are successful because they positioned themselves for success.
How does one position himself for success?
I’m glad you asked because that is the question that I answer in this
article. In gist, I can say that one positions themselves by sharpening
their skills and being at the right place, at the right time. And doing
so comes from being competent, diligent and patient in the things we do.
Below is my explanation of how.
Competence – Proverbs 22:29 says, “Do you see any truly competent workers?
They will serve kings rather than working for ordinary people” The skilful
person is always hired and promoted ahead of the unskillful person. Yes,
the skilful person’s ability opens doors for him. Through his competence,
the skilful person gains the favour of man and receives promotion.
Diligence – Ecclesiastes 11:6 says, “Sow your seed in the morning, and at
evening let not your hands be idle, for you do not know which will
succeed, whether this or that, or both will do equally well” (New
International Version). The ability of the skilful person is not enough
for him to succeed in life, at least not for the long haul. For the
skilful person to enjoy long-term success, he needs to make the most of
his opportunities. Any one of the opportunities that come his way may or
may lead him to success. But he will never know which one will lead him
to success unless he makes the most of every opportunity.
Patience – Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, “There is a time for everything” (New
International Version). Galatians 6:9 says, “So let’s not get tired… {for
at} just the right time we will reap a harvest… if we don’t give up” (New
Living Translation). The skillful person will come across the opportunity
that will lead him to long-term success only if he carries on making the
most of his opportunities. If he stops or lets any opportunity pass him
by, he may miss the opportunity that will lead him to long-term success.
He needs to make the most of all his opportunities and believe that at the
right time he will come across the opportunity that will lead him to long
term success.
Ecclesiastes 9:11 says, “The fastest runner doesn’t always win the race,
and the strongest warrior doesn’t always win the battle. The wise
sometimes go hungry, and the skilful are not necessary wealthy. And those
that are educated don’t always lead successful lives. It is all decided
by chance, by being in the right place at the right time” (New Living
Translation). Sheer ability is not enough to succeed in life, at least
not for the long haul. Proper positioning and timing are what bring about
long-term success.
Regards
Mr. E. Masendeke
Economic Research and Policy Enhancement Division
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe
Tel: +263 4 703000 Ext. 11349
E-mail: [email protected]
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