There is no gainsaying the fact that the present
inclement global economic situation continues to make mince mint of working
class people’s salary, income and wages to an extent that coming by smiling
faces in several places is quite far from being easy. It is not unusual to see
so many citizens, particularly those that are seeking for the non-existent
employment wearing long faces no matter the time of the day. It is always a
gory sight all the time because of the social hardship and lack of means to
secure the inevitable three daily square meals.
Although, at a point, some mischievous media beyond
the shores of Nigeria insinuated that the people of that country are the
happiest in the world without indicating the yardstick to buttress that
statement. What is quite certain is that more than 95% of the population
survives on less than two dollars a day notwithstanding the huge income from
her huge reserves of petro-dollar which surpasses a benchmark of over six
billion dollars daily.
The issue at stake here is what are the right ways
to remain one’s best as far as the right communication with others can be
maintained in spite of all odds, economic hardship or not and here the author
feels that these three cogent steps will go a long way in helping anyone no
matter the station and situation of life to raise the head high in other to
move ahead no matter the odds and challenges of life..
1.Continuous acquisition of knowledge:
No matter the present level of your education, if
you really want to move ahead in spite of all odds, all you have to do is to
continue to equip yourself with knowledge in all vital ramification of life
since that is life itself and not just power as it is often said. Today, the
world belongs to those that are enlightened and skilled in whatever can better
the lot of others. This is because if you learn to give people what they want,
you also will get from them what you need to keep afloat of life challenges.
2. Self contentment:
No matter how unpleasant your present situation may
be, it is always good to maintain the spirit of self contentment and also remain
ever grateful for your divine endowment. Always be thankful to God for giving
you the spirit to be what and where you are at present and you should not rest
on your oars by putting your ears on the ground in a conducive environment for
an opportunity that may knock at your door when you are less mindful of it.
3. Choosing a role model:
You should be mindful
of the fact that in whatever situation you may find yourself today or the
inevitable challenges you are coping with right now, you will not be the first
person in the world that would face such phenomenon. What you have to do, in
this case, is to look around you and choose a highly successful person as a
role model, approach such person and learn under his or feet and you will eventually
realize that life is neither a bed of roses nor a bush of thorns. Yes, tough
time does not last but tough people do