Saturday, 5 July 2025

Just keep going

IT GETS TOUGHER WHEN YOU GET CLOSER

The closer you get to something you truly desire, be it on your path to your dream, a goal, or even on your journey to self-discovery, the harder it will become. At the beginning, you are focused on the destination, yet unaware of what lies ahead, you are fresh and energised, but as you move farther from the starting line, and the finish line is nowhere near, you begin to get worried and weary of the journey. The weight of expectation, the fear of failure, and the sheer exhaustion of the journey can make those final steps feel difficult and impossible.

In every endeavour man gets into, the nearer you get to your desired destination, the more resistance you will face. You will hear the whispers of doubts louder than ever; the obstacles will begin to appear taller, and bigger than they have ever been; and the temptation to quit grows stronger. To eventually win, you must become more courageous, more resilient, and more determined than when you started.

When trying to climb a mountain, at the base everything seems cool, and normal, you are just beginning to take the first few steps, and everything is going fine, but as you go higher, it becomes more difficult to breath, your legs begin to shake, your hands are heavier, you are exhausted, and dehydrated, and you begin to feel like turning back, but this is where the real test is, you are closer than ever, so you have to keep going.

The moment you start feeling like quitting, the moment it begins to get tougher, that is the moment when you should reinforce yourself, strengthen yourself, and be determined to keep moving forward. The difficulties are not your signs to stop, rather, they are pointers to your closeness to the destination. Starting is not what matters most, finishing is. So, when the going gets tough, you must get going.


To a better you, Kamikun John.

Friday, 4 July 2025

No guts no glory

NO RISK NO STORY


Some of the greatest and most compelling stories that have ever been told or written anywhere in the world are those born from great risk. They are those which have come from facing tough challenges, going against the odds, doing the things they said could never be done, and treading the path they said have never been trodden. The moments when people step into the unknown, face fear, and dare to chase something greater. Without risk, there are no triumphs, no failures, no lessons, and no stories worth telling.

Those you admire today, those you wish you can follow in their footsteps, those who have done the unthinkable, they are the ones who dared what others could not. They swam against the tide, they went all out for what they believed in, they were ordinary people who were ready to do extraordinary things, they chose courage over comfort, they dugged deep and they found gold.

One decision is all it takes to move your life from where it is to where you want it to be. The decision to move even when everything is saying "don't", the decision to face your fears, and take on the things that most scare you. Every risk taken comes with a possibility of success or failure. Whatever the outcome may be, you will be better off in experience, but not taking risk at all only guarantees failure.

Playing it safe may keep you secure, protect you from shame, and failure, but security rarely makes history, nor does it make any difference in the world. The best adventures come when you embrace uncertainty, knowing that even failure becomes part of your success story. A ship is safe in harbour, but that is not what ships are built for, they are built for the seas. The risk you are avoiding could become your greatest story.


To a better you, Kamikun John.

Thursday, 3 July 2025

Live a full life

MAKE THE MOST OF EVERY MOMENT

Life is a collection of fleeting seconds, minutes, hours, and days, every moment is a precious gift that, once passed, can never be reclaimed. We often let those seconds, minutes, hours, and days slip away from us without maximising them. We allow unproductive routines, worry, and distraction steal away what could have been memories that will last for a lifetime. To live fully we must embrace every moment with intention, gratitude, and presence.

The past is a memory, the future a mystery, all we truly have is the present. Savour every moment, listen to your heartbeat, notice the world around you. Being present can turn ordinary moments into extraordinary ones. Don't delay your joy, enjoy it now; don't wait for another day to be happy, be happy today; there is no perfect time for anything, the best time is now.

Everything changes with time, seasons, relationships, the world, even humans. This change is not something that should scare us or hinder us from taking actions that are necessary for our growth; rather, it should inspire us to push for more, as it is an opportunity for us to also turn whatever is not working in our lives around. The fact that everything changes every time is what makes life even more interesting, and so precious.

A busy life does not always mean a full, or productive one. Fill your days with what truly matters, time with loved ones, connections that enhance your life and that of others, passion for what makes you fulfilled, and kindness showed to strangers. Time is the only currency you spend and cannot earn back. Don't just spend your time, invest it in memories that will last you a lifetime, use it wisely on things that will lights up your soul. In the end, "it is not the years in your life that count, but the life in your years."


To a better you, Kamikun John.

Wednesday, 2 July 2025

Ride on their critism

LET THEIR INSULTS FIRE YOU UP

The sting of criticism can sometimes be so painful that it makes you feel you are worthless; insults can burn so deep into your heart that you begin to think you cannot make anything reasonable of yourself. The truth is, anyone can say anything about you, but their words are not a true reflection of who you are. People's words should not break you down such that you would not want to push forward towards your goal, rather, it should be your fuel to forge on to something bigger, and stronger.

If your ideas are not doubted, if your plans are not tagged crazy, and impossible, then you are not doing anything new, or worthwhile. Every great person who ever achieved anything meaningful faced doubters, and mockers, nevertheless, they rose by refusing to crumble under the weight of scorn but by using it as fuel. When someone say "you can't", show them you can by doing what they say you can't. When they laugh at your ideas, let it sharpen your focus. When they dismiss you, let it harden your resolve.

Weak people are derailed by insults and criticisms, but the strong are driven by it, they are pushed to pursue what the world say they cannot achieve. Every criticism is an opportunity to prove people wrong, every insult is a push to try harder, every jibe is a reminder that you are daring enough to stand where others won't, and you can achieve what they can't.

When people are incapable of doing something, it becomes difficult for them to comprehend that someone else is attempting to do it, and they will make efforts to bring such person to a halt, but you should not let them talk you out of your pursuit. Let them talk, let them doubt, but let their words be the fire that sets your ambition ablaze, and make it roar loud.


To a better you, Kamikun John.

Tuesday, 1 July 2025

Just start

ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO START

It is true that the best time to start a thing is far gone, today is the second best time to start. Every sunrise is a new opportunity for a fresh start, a chance to begin again, a silent promise that newness is on the horizon. No matter how many times you have stumbled, and failed; no matter how bad your plans turned out; or how far you have strayed from where you thought you should be, today is another privilege calling you to start over again.

Yesterday might have been filled with defeat, it might not have favoured you in ways you expected, everything you tried to do might have turned out to be a mess, it might not have been like anything you hoped for; today has come with a clean slate, the past does not matter anymore, in fact, it has made you a better person; the past does not define you. The only thing that matters right now is the next step you take.

You do not have to start on a perfect note, it is more important to set yourself in motion right now than to wait for the perfect moment to start. If you do not push yourself to start, you will remain still and stagnant. You might be scared of starting again, because you have failed in the past, but until you build up the courage to try once more, there is no possibility of success in sight. Even if no one believes in you, you must believe in yourself.

Forget about the past, forgive yourself for the mistakes, look forward to what is ahead, plant your feet on the ground and begin from where you are. It will not be easy, but it is worth trying again. Refuse to let a bad yesterday dictate the prospect of a good tomorrow, start today to make tomorrow the type that you want and deserve. This is your moment, start again.


To a better you, Kamikun John.