The year 2015 brings us time, in a form of 365 days; 12 months; 104 weekend days (Saturday and Sundays combined); 12 holidays and four seasons.
In life, we have what is called equations. Mathematics, biology, accounting, statistics, HR, etc., have their own equations.
In essence an equation has the left side as well as the right side, and what is known about the equations is that they must be balanced, meaning the left side must equal the right side for it to hold true.
So, looking at the above, let’s call what the year brings the left side and what you bring the right side.
Once again, the left side is 12 months; 104 weekend days; 12 holidays and four seasons, and ”what are you bringing to balance the equation”?
This is what makes you win or lose the battle. The year gives you the tool, but how you use it is entirely up to you.
All I am saying is “Sort out the right hand side of the equation” and you will be happy in life as all the years will bring you the same things. I am yet to hear of a year that had two seasons, or 11 months, or 50 weekends.
The left side is the given, it is the right side that you can change to whatever you want and win the game of life! Not just complaining and blaming everything around you — you are wasting time if you do this, wake-up!
I am saying 2015, here I come!
My right side is my energy, passion, faith, collaborative achievement, supportive relationships, skill-set, determination, clearly defined goals, positive attitude and commitment to what I have promised myself I will do.
What is your right side of the equation? What are you bringing to 2015?
* Veli Ndaba is an entrepreneur, and owns the company based in Alberton called Sekusile Technical Services specialising in Corporate training, Asset management and management consulting, and recruitment services. He is a motivational speaker, trainer, author of a book, You Are Born to Win! He is a life and business coach and is very passionate about it. He is also a current president of the Alberton Toastmasters Club, which helps people improve their communication and leadership skills.
