HOW TO BE A SOUGHT-AFTER PERSON (Swahili Video and English Text)

HOW TO BE A SOUGHT-AFTER PERSON (Swahili Video)

HOW TO BE A SOUGHT-AFTER PERSON

 

When I say a sought-after person, I mean, a person of value who can attract people with your blessings, or keys. It is not a person whose misbehavior attracts the wicked. However, even if you are valuable, you may fail to attract the attention of all people.

 

Every human being is brought to this world to add value to people's lives. When we fail to discover our place of value, we become a photocopy of someone else. Becoming a photocopy means that you have lost your originality and your innate abilities.

Remember that you are uniquely created. You are God’s masterpiece. Psalms 139:14-15 “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.” The Psalmist shows that he knows the wonders of God's creation beginning from the womb.

 

Among 8 billion people in the world today, you cannot find anyone who is exactly like you! Even your fingerprint proves that. It means that no one else in the world has the same set of ridges and lines that you have on your fingers.

 

1. Identify your strength and develop it

Once you have identified an area where you have a unique gift or ability, invest in it. Learn from successful people who excel in that area. Where necessary, pay to learn more. Your potential may not be tested for certification. People will value you based on your abilities instead of your certificates. Many people prosper in life by doing things that are completely different from their professions. Unfortunately, some people take time to discover their potential because of employment. They identify more about their talents when they have lost their jobs because they have no money to support themselves. Even job-seekers waste their time till they find that there is no hope. That's when they begin to discover their hidden potential!

 

2. Identify your weakness and deal with it

Know your weakness, its negative impact, and who can help overcome it or complement you. We often marry or get married to the wrong people because we do not know our weaknesses. A good person is not necessarily the right person for you. You need a person to complement each other.

 

3. Develop your credibility and trust

Strive to build trust with the people around you and the strangers you meet. There are many ways to earn your trust. Walk the talk.

• Keep your promises – When you fail to keep your promises, explain yourself and set a strategy to address.

• Pay attention to time - don't be a habitual latecomer and don't spend more time than planned.

• Do not favor or discriminate against people - Give all people opportunities according to their abilities. But be prepared that sometimes low-ability people may complain. So be creative in giving them the responsibilities they can do well.

• Admit when you fail – Avoid blaming others for your mistakes (blame-shifting). Take responsibility for your mistakes.

• Dress modestly – Remember to distinguish between bedroom clothing and public clothing.  When you wear bedroom clothes on the street, people may DESIRE to take advantage of you but may not genuinely LOVE you for productive partnerships in life.

 

4. Pay attention to the quality of the work you do

Don't be loyal at work just because your superior sees you. Even the people you supervise or work with may one day be elevated to become your superiors. Promote a good image when you are with your colleagues and the community. Those who work with excellence sit with kings. Proverbs 22:29 “Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.”

 

Do not force yourself to do something your colleagues can do better than you. Surround yourself with gifted and talented people to complement you. You will be more respected than doing it yourself at a lower quality.

 

Someone was a boss in a certain organization and he was doing justice to those under him. One day when his contract ended, he went to a certain company to ask for a job. He was surprised to find that the chief executive officer was the person who was his subordinate. When that CEO saw him, he said, "I cannot forget your fair treatment when you were our leader". You don't need an interview for this job application. Just come on Monday and start the job right away.

 

5. Avoid deception at work

Be open and honest. Don't hide your feelings. When you say yes, mean it. Don't be fickle.

Someone once said, "If you are a liar, don't be forgetful." This means that when you are a liar, you will have to work hard to remember what you said to this one which is different from what you said to someone else.

 

6. Use wisdom

Nothing in this world can give you wisdom. Educational systems can provide knowledge and skills but not wisdom. Wisdom is not taught in schools. You can only get it from God and by learning to embrace certain habits such as taming your tongue, choosing the right words, being patient, knowing your audience, etc.

 

May the Lord make you a magnet for attracting the right keys to unlock your potential!

Lawi Mshana, Freelance Facilitator, +255712924234, Tanzania