You claim, “MIMI NI KIJANA,” Probably this is how you literary
describe yourself. Young, energetic and curious. Yeah and of course you are, but remember
you won’t remain there forever.
The worst thing is to think that you know everything
and being less caring in knowing what to do or not worrying at all about your
future.
Basically, apart from the little education you have,
know that you lack needed experience and the money to invest in anything valuable
now and therefore you should stop fantasizing of becoming like DIAMOND (Tanzania bongo flavor music legend) overnight.
Listen. YOU are LUCKY that here I am telling you WHAT
I WAS NOT TOLD about on how to make good investment driven choices at a fresh
age and escape regretting at 30s or 40s.
Here are four things that will help you succeed in transforming your future:
1.
Gain new Skills not Money
It is better to be taught how to fish than being
given fish. This is the RIGHT time to learn an additional skill like driving,
cookery or even playing a guitar. Who knows? You might become an expert driver,
most demanded chef or most entertaining musician one day.
Whether you are still in college or you failed form
4 or even dropped out of school gaining new skills is something important
NOW.
Becoming innovative and being able to create prototypes
requires skills and acquaintance needed in venturing into
manufacturing. This is only possible if you take a step forward in learning new
skills.
STOP wasting time on TV and playing video
games. GO find a coach or a vocational training center and acquire new
skills.
2.
Grow your Network
Know people and have the RIGHT connections. The
worst mistake you can make is not to know people or being in the wrong groups. While
at school or in your first job strive to build profitable relationships and networks
because at this age you will badly need them.
Cut off yourself from WRONG groups and people
because these will simply hinder your progress. Learn to be honest, loyal and
obedient in your relationships and dealings.
Take volunteering jobs, internships or short term
jobs that come your way because through them you might obtain future recommendations
and affiliates.
3.
Try and Fail
Nobody is perfect so goes the adage. You should not
be afraid of failure because most people succeed after going through many shortfalls.
Whether you come from a rich or a poor family, don’t settle down, simply go for your
dreams.
It is not the right time to sleep but the best time
to knock on all the right doors without shame. After ten years you might regret
more about the opportunities you didn’t take than those you tried and
failed.
4.
Invest in long term goals
Have your own agenda on long term investment. STOP
spending every shilling you get in clubs, drinks and leisure.
The most precious
ASSET you have now is TIME. If you use it WISELY you can change your life but
if you waste it, the feeling will come back and haunt you like a ghost.
Learn to SAVE your money either through a bank
savings account, fixed deposit account or buying property like land which
appreciates in value.
I GUESS if you READ this short article carefully and
CHOOSE to follow this simple advice, perhaps fifteen years from today, you probably
will remember me.
Final
Word
You won’t be in your 20s for a lifetime. Soon you
will marry, get a vocation, have a family and manage a whole lot of
responsibilities. INVEST today when you are still young.
Remember to go with
the MANTRA illustrated in Dr. Reginald Mengi’s inspirational book I CAN, I
MUST I WILL.
NAWEZA,
INANILAZIMU, NITAFANYA
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