Wake up tough
WHEN you go to sleep, make it a point to wake up. As you go to sleep, you may feel beaten, defeated, crushed, embarrassed and run over. Do not linger long in this dark zone. As you sleep, draw on the greatness within. Wake up tough and ready to face the world, and play to win. Face the sun.
The world can be rough, but be tough. Being tough is not about being mean or insensitive. It is having the courage to stand up when you are hit. It is about holding on to a dream when no one else believes in it. It is about having the resilience to bounce back from setbacks, no matter how hard they may be.
Og Mandino, in Scroll III of his book “The Greatest Salesman in the World”, declares the mantra of toughness when he says: “I will persist until I succeed. In the Orient young bulls are tested for the fight arena in a certain manner. Each is brought to the ring and allowed to attack a picador who pricks them with a lance. The bravery of each bull is then rated with care according to the number of times he demonstrates his willingness to charge in spite of the sting of the blade.”
Life tests your toughness in like manner. If you persist, if you can get up when you are stung and struck, if you can charge forward and keep your focus, greatness is yours.
The greatness journey is full of challenges. There will be times when you feel you are at your breaking point. It is in those moments that you need to draw on your inner strength. There is a hidden power that lives within you. You are capable of overcoming anything thrown in your path.
Cultivate inner toughness. Believe in the possibilities of greatness. You are on your way and do not stop now. You have the strength and determination to overcome any obstacle. Do not fear failure and do not let it define you. Learn and charge ahead. Be too tough to remain where failure met you.
Set great goals for yourself. Stay on mission and keep following your North Star. Do not give up or let up.
You are stronger than you think. Being tough is not about being perfect. Be willing to face your challenges head-on.
What did you wake up to do today? Take personal responsibility for your life. You did
The greatness journey is full of challenges, but you are capable of overcoming anything thrown in your path.
not wake up to complain and pout. Dare to confront giants. You have to think like a tough winner and not a weak loser.
Greatness is not for those who want it all easy. Work on yourself. Train your mind on how to think tough. Unless things change in your head, any other changes do not matter much.
Every day people wake up to do things that are tough, possibly rough and challenging. I do not hear of world-class athletes complaining about the drudgery of training. I do not hear people dealing with big world-changing innovations complaining that they have no space and no one likes their offering. Stop feeling pity for yourself. Be kind and fair with others.
Nothing works itself when you are not willing to work and hustle. Your complaints reveal where you are playing at, the size of your dream and quality of spirit. Whatever you are facing today, raise up your head and be willing to face it square and clear.
You cannot want to play in the elephant space and be treated like a mouse. You cannot race with lions and want the comfort of being stroked like a cat.
Greatness is not for those looking for an easy way up. You cannot want to be celebrated like a champion and yet work like a loser and think like a victim. There is a lot of power in a made-up mind.
Face the brutal realities and determine to survive the headwinds that come your way. The best captains sharpen their skills in adversity. You cannot abandon your plane mid-air.
Tenacity is a decision and not an emotion. It is a state of mind that you train yourself into. It is when things are tough that the real masters of business step up. You cannot have a martial arts certificate and be unwilling to enter the fight arena. If it is hard, then do it hard. If it is tough, just toughen up. Whatever you face, do not lose faith and do not give up.
Nothing happens when you are looking to have it easy. Keep hope alive. Do whatever you must be doing to move forward and survive friction. Your purpose is not for sale.
Through your dreams and noble efforts, great things are being born.
Committed to your greatness.
REVITALISING cities through effective branding has become a top priority for governments around the world. In Zimbabwe, there is need for a revision of the Urban Councils Act (Chapter 29:15) to pave the way for a new era of city branding and development.
With renewed emphasis on collaboration between public and private sectors, the revision of this piece of legislation is set to transform Zimbabwean cities into vibrant and attractive destinations. In this article, we shall take a closer look at how this bold move is set to shape the future of urban development in Zimbabwe.
The Act prohibits the private sector from repairing roads and facilitating structural developments of this infrastructure. The law was designed to ensure urban councils are the sole authorities responsible for the management and maintenance of roads in urban areas.
The main aim was to ensure the quality of road repairs and developments is standardised, thus meets approved specifications. This also serves to promote accountability and transparency in the management of roads.
However, given the challenges cities in Zimbabwe are facing, it is crucial for city councils to revise the Act to allow for private sector participation in road repairs and refuse collection.
Justification for revision of Act 1. Limited resources:
The current economic situation in Zimbabwe has resulted in limited resources for city councils to carry out road repairs and manage waste disposal effectively. Private sector involvement can bring in the much-needed investment and expertise to improve road infrastructure and waste management systems.
2. Outdated infrastructure:
Many cities in the country have outdated infrastructure that requires significant investment for maintenance and repairs. Private firms can introduce new technologies and methods for more effective and sustainable solutions, which city councils may not have the resources or expertise to implement.
Lack of competition and innovation in the provision of road repairs and refuse collection services by city councils has resulted in inefficiency and poor quality work. Private sector involvement can introduce competition, driving down costs and improving service delivery for the benefit of residents.
3. Inefficiency and poor quality: 4. Job creation and economic growth:
Private sector participation in road repairs and refuse collection can result in opportunities for job creation and economic