If you want to progress in life, you have to think beyond yourself, you have to think beyond where you are and have broad-minded thoughts. That means that something must replace your old thoughts. You have to become a visionary, become creative, become innovative. Always thinking out of the box just like successful entrepreneurs do.

Do not allow anything to limit your thoughts. Take the limits off your mind. Think boldly of going where no man has gone before, think of going beyond the boundaries. Do nothing out of selfish interest but put the interest of others at heart just as Jesus Christ always did.

Expand your territory. Do you know that there is a connection between the quality of your thoughts and the quality of your life? Often times, what we think determines who we are, where we go, what we do, what we possess, where we live, who we associate with and even what we accomplish. According to James Allen in his timeless classic – As a man Thinketh, “All that a man achieves and all that he fails to achieve is the direct result of his own thoughts”.

When you earnestly think beyond you, you are thinking of growing, of building a positive future which probably may bring about some changes in your life. And for this significant change to occur, you have to establish a good communication channel with the Almighty Creator, your Alpha and your Omega, who has made you in His own image and likeness. The one Who sees what other people cannot see and hears what other people cannot hear. Remember the passage in John’s gospel that says that “the son can do nothing by himself”. So as you open the spiritual channels of your mind to communicate with God, ask Him to increase your thinking capacity and be rest assured that God will download divine creative thoughts in your brain. In fact, HE will not only grant you your prayer requests but He will also add “jara”, l mean – add more for you.

Real growth happens, when we think beyond ourselves and see every interaction with another person as an opportunity to explore and grow. And yes, you will also reach beyond yourself when you take advantage of those opportunities to do something for another person. Remember to allow your every thought to be a significant building block that will determine the quality of your future. However, there may be times when you may fall, don’t worry and don’t allow the shame of the fall to discourage you from achieving your dream because the main shame will be when you fail to have a dream at all. –  Think positive, unleash the power of your mind and learn to promote possibility thinking.

Betty

Beatrice Egbuna is an experienced Broadcast Technologist with a strong background in managing broadcast equipment and sound technology. She has played a leading role in building and installing various radio studios, as well as maintaining and repairing both analogue and digital equipment at Voice of Nigeria (VON) studios. Egbuna holds a degree in Mass Communication from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and the Lagos State University (LASU), and has received training in Audio Engineering from the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom. She also holds certificates in Senior Management Programmes from the Lagos Business School (LBS) and the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), as well as a certificate in Entrepreneurial Management from the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of the Pan-Atlantic University (PAU). Prior to joining EDC in 2011, Beatrice worked in various capacities at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and VON before retiring in 2010 as Deputy Director Programming. She has also worked as a Consultant/Mentor on projects like "Road-to-Growth" powered by Cherie Blair Foundation and Access Bank Plc. Egbuna produced and presented "Enterprise Stories", a live radio program on Inspiration 92.3 FM, which brings entrepreneurs together every Tuesday at 3 pm to share their success stories and inspire startup developers to follow their dreams. She also produced "The Economy and You," a program that aired for about four years on Rhythm 93.7 FM, which brought policymakers, technocrats and successful business executives to discuss government policies and their impact on the economy and businesses in Nigeria. Currently, Beatrice Egbuna is the Principal Consultant at Maluwe Capacity Builders International, Nigeria, where she provides real-time feedback and actionable advice that adds value to her clients. She is also a mentor and faculty member at the Enterprise Development Centre of the Pan-Atlantic University, and a BDSP Consultant on the 5-year (20??-20??) MASTERCARD TRANSFORMING NIGERIA YOUTH PROJECT (TNY). Egbuna is passionate about developing the entrepreneurship ecosystem, providing business support and advisory services to entrepreneurs within and outside the EDC business network for over a decade. She is a certified IFC/LPI Trainer, certified SMEDAN Business Development Service Provider (BDSP), life coach, work-life balance advocate/coordinator, and marriage counsellor who helps employees/career/business people find fulfilment in the workplace, balance in their daily activities, and solutions to their marital challenges. To reach Beatrice Egbuna she can be contacted through her email addresses: bettyegbuna@yahoo.com and maluwehelp@gmail.com. She also has a website, https://momentwithbetty.com.

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  • Thanks, Betty for opening up to both young and old the powers if mind. You have aptly pointed out many ways we can shape our lives the way it should go or the way we wish to. Good use of our mind is vital and the intrinsic power of of the mind is best experienced when we align it with God 's light,word and power .With God all things are possible thus we are well disposed and equipped to achieve most of our goals by centering our thoughts ,speech and actions on God who created all things. Doing this we open up our lives to His Divine force and influence. The possibility of our failing in our enterprises, spiritual and material becomes non existent when we are God focussed and driven. The light thrown by you , Betty , on having this mindset and following this path in one's entrepreneurial endeavour is much and well appreciated . Thank you.

    • Wao! Cordelia, beautiful analysis and text. l really appreciate your comment and contribution.
      Thank you so much.

    • Yes indeed Sister Cord, l am glad you found the write up worth the while. God bless you

  • You hit the nail on the head. Never underestimate your capabilities.....Aim high, and you will be pleasantly surprised at what you can achieve...

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