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values in one’s mind. I challenge the youth to contemplate deeply when choosing the kinds of cohorts they hang around with, because they are their best reflection. As it takes two to tango, then be selective with the one you tango with because from that comes a peasant or president.
I cannot over emphasise the im portance of time management, the impacts of being nonchalant about it are dire self blame, contrition and grief. &ontrary to this, managing time effectively can bring tremendous ben efits like fulfillment, peace of mind and satisfaction. 7he time for a young person to be more productive and in fluential is during the youthful stage of their lives. 2ne anonymous moti vational speaker said ³7he activities that one e[ecutes during their youthful stage will determine their long lasting anguish or pleasure in the ne[t or
years of their life.
0y Tuestion would be, are the ac tions that one takes befitting a ‘pros perous future’? I’m saddened when I see today’s youth being engulfed by substance abuse. I sit back and wonder ‘when is this person going to build a solid foundation for their future’? In essence, time waits for no man, so fel low youth let’s put it upon ourselves to use our time wisely, accountably and substantially. From the beginning of time, it has been proven that making hasty and impetuous decisions has led to life changing mistakes. I’ll refer to the story of Adam and (ve. If it wasn’t for indecisiveness we wouldn’t be talking of blue collar today. What I want the youth to derive from this is to learn to be patient with one’s self. After all, it doesn’t take a hard core physician to understand that patience is virtue because all good and righteousness come to all who wait patiently upon the Lord. I will sum up my words of advice with the importance of decision making. For every decision taken, there is a conseTuence, either good or bad. And remember, 1elson 0andela once said ³%e the change you want.´
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