Awaken Your Inner Lion
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An object will remain in a state of inertia until acted upon by an external force. This is what 'Awaken Your Inner Lion' is: it's a call for us to rouse the lion within us; to stir from our state of passiveness and take the reins of our lives.
Tolu' A. Akinyemi
Tolu' A. Akinyemi (also known as Tolutoludo & Lion of Newcastle) is a multi-award-winning author in the genre of poetry, short story, children's literature and essays.Tolu' has been endorsed by Arts Council England as a writer with "exceptional talent."He is a co-founder of Lion and Lilac, a UK-based arts organization and sits on the board of many organizations.
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Awaken Your Inner Lion - Tolu' A. Akinyemi
Acknowledgements
Sincere appreciation to my partner, Olabisi, for the incredible support on my author journey.
A special word of thanks to my exceptional children, Isaac and Abigail Akinyemi, I do not take your support and constant encouragement for granted.
I’m eternally indebted to my parents, Gabriel and Temidayo Akinyemi, for nurturing me with life-long teachings and skills that have greatly prepared me for life.
I’m also thankful for friends and family who have supported me on this booktiful journey that has turned out to be a phenomenal success.
Lastly, I’d like to say thank you to my editors, Diane Donovan and Adeola Gbalajobi. It was nice working with you on this project.
CHAPTER 1
ON A MISSION
‘Starting with an end in mind means we are not tossed ‘to’ and ‘fro’ by every wind or storm.’
– Tolu’ A. Akinyemi
G
rowing up, I was always fascinated when I saw people walking in different directions. This shows the multiplicity of missions in life. However, the sad thing is, many people wander on earth with no sense of vision and mission. These are the people who become inconsequential in the grand scheme of things.
There are times when we don’t have a vivid picture of what our mission will be. That is where having a life vision becomes important, as our life’s vision helps us shape our mission and make it come alive. Our vision is the driving force behind the totality of our existence. It’s the reason we live, while our mission is the engine that drives the fulfilment of that vision.
A vision statement helps us to envision our future. It helps us think about it, plan for it, and take practical steps to achieve the dream.
Can you imagine driving a car with both eyes closed? It sounds ludicrous and reckless, right? Well, such is living a life that has no vision, leaving your life to chance and happenstance.
As a writer, I had a vision of winning literary awards. That vision has come to fruition today because I had a plan of action.
What is your life vision? What is your mission?
In my career, excellence is the bedrock of all I do. And this has led to winning awards in the workplace and getting recognition for making invaluable contributions to overall corporate objectives.
Today, I’m a mentor to young writers because I have built competency over the years. Without such competencies, I wouldn't have been able to support others—an empty cistern cannot quench thirst. What helped me remain committed to building myself is the vision I have, which is followed by actions.
This applies to you, too. Whatever you’ll become in years to come starts with a vision and the efforts you put into bringing the vision to life. You must be committed to your life’s vision and mission.
Below are some tips to energise us on the mission ahead:
Be Focused
A person on a mission is always focused on the journey ahead. When sent on a mission, a soldier never loses his focus. He avoids distractions and commits himself fully to the mission before him. You should approach your mission with this same level of focus and discipline. Avoid distractions and being too involved in things that are not part of your vision.
Keeping in mind that your input to your mission determines your output in life will help you stay focused on your mission. Whenever I’m driving to a new location, I use my car’s satellite navigation system to find my way. Any time I lose my focus and take my eyes off the navigation system, I miss the correct turn, and then I have to either turn back or find a new route, which costs me time.
Whenever we are on a mission and we lose focus (like I occasionally do at the steering wheel), then we need to re-route and correct our error so we can arrive at the right destination.
One area in which I have always tried my best to maintain clear focus is on the road. I have never had a speeding ticket issued against me since I started driving in the United Kingdom. I see driving as a mission that involves focusing and maintaining the right speed and momentum.
You can maintain a high level of focus in every area of your life. To achieve the right outcomes in your life, career, and relationships, be focused and let your drive for excellence help you achieve the seemingly impossible.
That you’re holding this book is proof that whenever I set my mind on a goal, I go all out to achieve it. You can also be on a mission with your eyes set on the goal no matter the obstacles in your way. Write the vision, make it plain, and don’t relent until your goals become a reality.
Be a Self-Starter
Since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, there has been a steady increase in the number of remote opportunities now available globally. However, to work in global teams remotely, one must be a self-starter.
Being a self-starter means you do not have to be pushed before you contribute to your team’s objective and the overall corporate goal. It means that you’re self-motivated.
Being a self-starter, being self-motivated, is a major prerequisite to navigating life’s hail and storms. There will be times when life seems to be against you; times when you’re alone with no one to motivate you and steer you to action. This is when you turn towards your inner strength to motivate and push yourself.
To make your life’s vision and mission come to fruition, you must be proactive, ready to push, and show a determination to put in the work.
It’s also not enough to have a plan of action and write down your goals. You must also show the willingness to learn, relearn, and unlearn. The ability to unlearn old habits and patterns, and learn and relearn new ones, will help you thrive in life.
If you don’t need anyone to motivate you before you eat, then you don’t need anyone to push you to feed your life’s goals, vision, and mission. Be proactive. Be your own cheerleader. Dare to do the impossible. There is so much you can do, but you need to get up and start.
To achieve anything worthwhile in life, push yourself when no one is there to push and encourage you.
Every morning, I wake up, put on my running shoes, and I run approximately five miles. This has been my morning routine for over fourteen years. After ten years of consistent running, I no longer need anyone to push me to go for my morning run.