PRAISE NEWS REPORT

PRAISE NEWS REPORT
It was a moment of revelation with the youth on Sunday 27th March, 2011 during the first interactive programme organized by the Praise Family. The theme of the programme was DEALING WITH FAILURE’.
The experiences shared during the programme were priceless. Some were personal experiences while others were based on business, academics, career development as well as childhood challenges.

Among those present to discuss the issue were Mr. Peter Oyirinnaya (a banker), Bro. Daniel Mbatu (a business man), Bro. John Ochu (a sound educationist and mathematician), Bro. Chibuzor Nduagibe ( a seasoned banker) and Sis. Beryl Ehondor (a real estate consultant). Also worthy of mention are Nnamdi Bonny and Chinyere Kalu who anchored the programme.

In the highlight, failure was defined as the inability to meet a set target or desired objective. However, it was noted that failing at initial attempts is not what makes one a failure but one’s inability to persist and continue to try.

It was also noted that most people end up as failure because of the fear of failure. Some people fail in life because they do not have a specific plan, while others may have plans but lack the discipline to follow it through. Then majority give up easily when they fail at first attempt.

As part of the way forward, it was noted that failure is inevitable in our life’s journey. It usually comes in the form of temporary setbacks, but the collection it usually builds up our experience. Therefore the next time you fail at something, don’t remain there, pick up something and rise up a better person. Do this by going back to your plan, analyze it carefully and ask yourself, why did I fail and what did I get wrong? Once you can get this correctly, you will succeed the next time you give it a try. But note, persistence is key!

The program came to a climax with questions and contributions from the audience. Note at this point that failing once, twice or several times does not make you a failure. Failure actually sets in at point where you give up and refuse to try.
Most times, we fail at the edge of our success because; we tend to give up when we need just a little push to breakthrough. Then somebody else steps in and with next to doing nothing, the doors are opened suddenly and the next thing you hear is, “he is very lucky... May you not labour for someone else to claim the reward!

Now, are you at the point of given up on something? Don’t be discouraged yet, just give it a little more push and you will break into your promise land. For those of you that missed this edition, don’t worry, you can be part of the next one. Watch out for it, the date will be communicated in due course. Stay bless.
Secretary, Praise family