One Tuesday morning, all the first year students of Angeles University converged at the general hall to be addressed by a prominent motivational speaker. Soon afterwards, the speaker arrived and addressed the students.
“Good day beautiful people” his voice resonated across the hall
“Good day sir.” They all chorused.
“Some of you may know me while some don’t, but I’m generally known as Dr Michael, before I proceed, I would like one of you to ask me a question probably that have been bothering you and you want answers or pointers to it.”
A male student stood up and asked, “Sir, why can’t we go for something and get it immediately? Why is there so much work on the road to success?”
Dr Michael replied, “The road to success is never smooth because of the nature of man. Most times we take for granted what we didn’t work for. And the bumps we encounter along the way such as challenges and losses is such that our character will be refined as gold, and by the time we reach our destination, we will know how to appreciate where we are and how to handle matters that arise. Learn to have an ‘I can do it’ mentality, it helps you to look for ways and solutions instead of grumbling and it builds steadiness of character. Besides, your character is built in the process. Learn to prepare for the future you want before it arrives. When opportunity meets preparedness, success is inevitable.”
After a few more words of encouragement, everyone dispersed, some students thoughtful over what they heard.
Only one young man remained in the hall, writing furiously on a paper. Dr Michael walked up to him and asked, "hello, do you need help?"
He raised up his eyes and focused on the Doctor; "I need to refine my plans towards my dreams. It came to me in a rush and I need to get it out. Please guide me in what I need to do?"
"With all pleasure, my son."
-Victoria Ukpaka