Wednesday 31 January 2018

GuysNetwork 4th Newsletter: Jan 2018



GuysNetwork 4th Newsletter: Jan 2018 
Connecting People with Opportunities




The Mission:       A networking platform for those who want to move forward

Our Vision:          To help people achieve dreams that are bigger than them



Content

1.      Dedication
2.      Intro – Rowland Olawale Emmanuel
3.      Seeking and Seizing Opportunities – Timmylehyn Okungbowa
4.      Epilogue









Dedication

To people who keep pushing forward
To those who see beyond now
For their vision and strength



Intro
When we started GuysNetwork, everyone wanted to be a part. Probably because then, it told toward merry-making. Maybe not. But as we grew, as we clarified, identified, classified, modified, and defined what GuysNetwork is and what it is not, people began to draw back. This got me thinking, and I asked myself some serious questions – is it because we aren’t go-getters? Perhaps, because we aren’t high-fliers? When I examined those of us in this network, it took me no time to discover these weren’t the causes. We are a team of brilliant, energetic, young individuals that can do extras to get whatever we want.
So, what could make promising young lads wane out of a network that promises to be something bigger than life itself? Honestly, I never knew I was waning out, until my recent discussion with one of the influential members of GN. Like me, you may not know you are waning out too – it may not be intentional. As I write, none of us has indicated interest in any of the roles/positions published in the second newsletter. Only very few paid their monthly subscription fee. All the plans we had – the fresher’s orientation, publicity, awareness, and conferences – are only taking their tolls on paper. A clear indication of laxity!
We all clamour for a bigger GN; a platform for everyone who wants to move forward; a network that will connect people with opportunities; a network that will help people achieve dreams that are bigger than them; yet, we sit with our fingers crossed, while one, two, three guys run the affair. One is too small a number to achieve greatness. We all have to get involved and stop seeing GN as someone else’s thing.
Although, it will be cool to have everyone ride along with us, yet we wouldn’t love to push anyone to do so. Our dedication towards the success of GN should be more of a reflex. We don’t have to be pushed. The cure for alienation is commitment, but there is no cure for commitment. Sure, some will definitely fade out, some will not. Though the future may seem blur today, if you can take your time to see close, you’ll discover that the success that lies ahead is bigger than us all. Gone are those days when we were still clueless. Now, we have direction, we are men of focus, we are determined, and our recent inattention isn’t enough to shatter our dreams for GN. We will not quit! Not even till forever. 
As we draw closer to the second month in 2018, I want each of us to have a new look at GN. Be willing to take-up responsibilities and make GN a true networking hub.
If you carefully read through the lines, you’d have known what I covet – it’s is your COMMITMENT. We all need to be involved.

Rowland Olawale Emmanuel
+2348106151712


Seeking and Seizing Opportunities
In the 1970s and 80s, the United States was privileged to have a number of young men in their 20s and 30s who saw great potentials in the utility of a computer. These people forged friendships among one another, matching themselves with other people who matched their drive and complemented their weaknesses. They would change the world forever, putting computers on every desk, on every palm, and in every pocket. There are huge lessons we can learn from them. However, I am only using them as illustrations in this article – Seeking and Seizing Opportunities.


Often times, we say “I just need a big break.” While I truly believe everyone needs a break to showcase the talents they have inside of them, I also believe opportunities are all around us. In this article, I will be telling you how to seek opportunities, and how to seize them. Let’s get started.

Seeking Opportunities
When seeking opportunities, you should remember these things are vital…
1.       Information
Today, everyone can leverage information. No one is more privileged than another in terms of the information you can get. Well, except you can’t access the internet. If you can access the internet, the information you get is fundamentally the information you seek. The quality of information you access will largely determine the opportunities you are open to, and eventually the quality of your living. Everything you need to know is already well-documented on the web. You just have to seek it, retrieve it, and execute.
2.       People


The people you have in your circle will directly influence the opportunities you have. Have you noticed that your friends know about everything you know? A circle of friends operates in a way that once an individual knows about a certain subject, the rest of the team become knowledgeable of same, and are either motivated or dissuaded by the subject. If you are looking for a high-yield stock to invest in, having a circle of friends who are inclined to entertainment news would be fatal to your target. Everyone around us, everyone we spend our time with, influences us in some way.

3.       Purpose and Passion
Inasmuch as I wanted to separate the two, I believe success is impossible when one becomes missing. What are you passionate about? What do you believe is your purpose? I’ve noticed this: You can have several professions in a lifetime, but purpose is usually one. For me, purpose is communicating, simplifying things, doing the simple things in a complex world. Like I said about information, your purpose and passion will direct you to the information you want, to the opportunities you crave.

Seizing Opportunities
Presumably, you’ve found that ‘big break.’ What next? A lot. Opportunities are all around you. Everyone finds opportunities at some point. However, few seize the opportunities. Seizing opportunities is more important than actually seeking them. More so, what’s the point of seeking what you won’t or can’t seize?


To seize opportunities, you need
1.       Passion
You have to be passionate about what you do. Without passion, there is no reason to pursue anything. Passion keeps you going. It is the fuel you need to stay on track and keep moving forward.
2.       Drive
I consider Drive to be much bigger than Passion. There are times you wouldn’t feel like doing what you should do. There would be days of emotional breakdown, financial woes, and lots. Passion may not be enough, but drive will sustain you. Being driven is like being crazy. You know it’s not just about being passionate. You are no more doing it for the fun. You are doing it because you should. You are doing it because to you, it is the only thing that makes sense.
3.       Timing
Every achievement in life is about timing. Irrespective of your perspective, everything in life has a deadline. Even your life has a deadline. The same thing with opportunities – they all have deadlines. When you find an opportunity, the best way you can seize it is by executing it before the deadline. The quality of work together with awesome timing will push you to the next stage.

Everything man needs is around him. You just have to look for it and seize it.
Cheers!

Timmylehyn Okungbowa
Founder, GuysNetwork; Environmentalist; Business and Tech Analyst/Consultant; Writer
+2348136830824




Epilogue

This edition is centered on ‘passion,’ ‘commitment,’ and ‘drive.’ It was never pre-planned. It just happened. I believe it’s a message someone needs to hear at this moment. The world needs you at your best. No one can replace you. No one can do the things you can do. It’s time to fly like an eagle that you are.



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