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CACVL YOUTH FELLOWSHIPThursday, October 15th, 2009

MENTORING PROGRAM

Topic: Success

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Success – Group Exercise

Group Exercise:

• Define Success

• Mention a few attributes of a successful person based on your definition

• Name a few successful people you know, could be world figures; why do you think they are successful?

• Is success made or some people are born lucky or meant to be successful no matter what they do?

• In order words, is success or failure a matter of destiny?

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Success Defined

Dictionary Definition:• The fact that you have achieved that which you want and

have been trying to do or get.

• To have the result or effect that was intended or planned

Success therefore entails defining ahead of time, what you want to achieve in life.

What does success mean to you? How will you measure success and know when you are truly successful?

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Living Examples of Successful People

Bill Clinton• In college worked as an intern for Senator William Fullbright

– understudying him

• At Oxford University – Joined the Vietnam War Protest movement

• At Yale Law School – Campaigned on the grassroots level for Democratic candidates

• Back in Hope Arkansas ran for Congress, Attorney General and governor

• He had exceptional passion and resolve to improve the life of his fellow citizens and an unfaltering commitment to civil rights

• Acquired an exceptional understanding of the practicalities of political life

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Living Examples of Successful People

Nelson Mandela• Born in a small village named Mvezo, in the district of Umtata,

the capital of Transkei – 550 miles south of Johannesburg

• Apart from life, a strong constitution and abiding connection to the Thembu royal family, the only thing his father bestowed upon him at birth was a name – Rolihlahla-Colloquially means trouble

• Grew up in the village and started school very late

• Ran away from home when his uncle with whom he grew up attempted to force a woman on him for marriage

• From then on took charge of his life and trained himself as a lawyer

• His uncle whom he grew up with had dealings with the white South African and he resented how the blacks were treated

• Joined the ANC after school and became a force to be reckoned with

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Other Examples of Successful People

Jesus Christ, Mother Theresa, Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola

• Their successes are notable, even though they are NOT classified as rich during their lifetime

• They left enduring legacies and have won millions of souls to Christ

Common Attributes of their Success• Knew their calling and accepted it

• Allowed God to determine their every move

• Purposed in their hearts to positively impact humanity

• Worked at their calling despite all odds; they were resolute

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Stages In Life

“Moving from survival to stabilityFrom stability to successFrom success to significance” ..........Zig Ziglar

What do people desire most in life?• To be happy• Healthy• Reasonably Prosperous• Secure• Have friends• Peace of mind• Good family relationships• Most importantly Hope

Success is a total package

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Tips For Spiritual Success

Seek the will of God for your life – Matt 6:10, Heb 10: 7 - 9 Obey the holy spirit – Roman 8:14 Remain separated from the world – Rom 12: 1 - 2 Live the word of God – 1Peter 2:2 Give to the poor – Philanthropy Claim success / confess positively in prayers Develop spiritual maturity Support the work of God – Pay your tithe, be useful in the house of God Pray ceaselessly – 1 Thess 5:17 Live by the principle of “Seek ye first the kingdom of God” – Mat 6:33

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Tips For Professional / Job Success

Punctuality and Regularity• Expectation is to arrive work on time and leave late when necessary

• Be punctual at meetings

• Attend company functions, albeit irregularly

Be committed to Excellence• Do not gloss over a job and leave your supervisor to complete

• Demonstrate excellence

• Believe you are the best and give your best always

• If you are not sure, ask, research: the answer is available somewhere; dig it out

Take responsibility for your work, even when it turns out wrong• Accept responsibility for your work

• When you are wrong, gracefully accept and be ready to make correction

• Give credit to others and recognize superior performance

• Be willing to always accept more responsibility

Dare to be different• Give what others consider too much to give the company

• Deviate from widely acceptable norms; hanging out in groups during; always in a particular group

• Alignment with certain clique

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Tips For Professional / Job Success

• Its dangerous to be identified as someone’s “boy” , even if he is the MD. Attend company functions, albeit irregularly

Appear responsible always• Dress for the job you want, not the one you have

• Maintain your integrity

• Uphold company policy e.g. use of I.T. resources, keeping company secrets, etc

• If you are not sure, ask, research: the answer is available somewhere; dig it out

Get knowledge i.e. empower yourself• Read up on your job, update your knowledge, changing technology

• Be an engineer, NOT a company “X” shell engineer, but an engineer any where in the world

• Give credit to others and recognize superior performance

• Be willing to always accept more responsibility

Deliver results the right way• Follow company compliance policy on all things – Safety, Contracting, employment, etc

Exhume confidence• Walk with your head up

• Believe in yourself and in your abilities

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Parable of the Pencil

The pencil maker took the pencil aside just putting it into the box and told it that there five things it must always remember

• You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in someone’s hands

• You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time; but you will need it to become a better pencil

• You will be able to correct any mistakes you might make

• The most important part of you will always be what’s inside

• On every surface you are used on, you must leave your mark. No matter the condition, you must continue to write

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Parable of the Pencil Applied

Now apply the parable to yourself• You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held

in God’s hands. And allow other human beings to access you for the many gifts you possess

• You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time by going through various problems, but you will need it to become a stronger person

• You will be able to correct any mistakes you might make – there is room for remission

• The most important part of you will always be what’s inside – Hold on to your dream; let your motivation come from within

• On every surface you walk through, you must leave your mark. No matter what the situation the condition, you must continue to do your duties

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God Gives the Increase

1Corinthians 3 : 6

“I HAVE PLANTED, APOLLOS WATERED, BUT GOD GAVE THE INCREASE”

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THANK YOU

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