Hour of Opportunity

A wise youth makes hay while the sun shines, but what a shame to see a lad who sleeps away his hour of opportunity. Prov. 10:5

To change the world one needs to be focused. You need to get an idea and stay with that idea. Truth is, it may not work out immediately, be patient, hold on to that vision it will surely manifest. Stop! Jumping from one place to another; if you do not have vision even America would be of no help to you. Stop! Changing vision lanes, stay where you are. Leave frivolities, forsake mundane things and hold on to that one thing that defines you, it will surely flourish.

Youths know this, before the age of twenty; be a good student, listen a lot, learn new skills (soft skill, artisan skill and professional skills), be open to gaining new experience.

Before 30 years; start applying your knowledge, inquire to learn more advanced skills, follow someone, make a lot of mistakes and get back up again, work in a small company to catch the passion and dreams, learn how to do a lot of things at once, improve on your technical know-how. At this age it is important to follow someone (Mentor or Boss).

Now from 30 to 40 years; think clearly, know you are working for yourself and prepare yourself for entrepreneurship.

Between 40 – 50 years, focus only on the things you are good at, build on it, expand them and re-invent them. Do not jump into a new area it’s too late, the rate of failure is 80%. 

Between 50 – 60 years, work for the young people, because young people can do better than you. Rely on them, invest in them, and make sure they become better than good.

When you are over 60 years old spend time for yourself.

I have always advocated against graduate self-employment. How can I just graduate from school and start a business, when I have not been invested upon, that’s what they call, “NON-TESTED” it’s too risky, and the rate of survival is 15%. Who would patronize me? No wonder people still prefer made in abroad products, because they have been TESTED and TRUSTED.

My fellow youths, Make hay while the sun shines. Pick up a vision, hold on to it, learn it, listen to those who are in it, make mistakes from it, follow someone that knows it, improve your skill towards it, think clearly about it and begin to apply what you know, increase your technical knowledge and technical application. Seize your opportunity! If the government would not invest in you, develop yourself! If you have no one above 50 willing to invest in you, invest in yourself! No more excuses.

Though it may tarry, it will surely come to pass.

Young Chimezirim Charles: Promoting Productivity and Industrialization amongst youths.