One of the most fascinating constants in life is the effervescence of fame and power. If grace shows you fame, hold it with civility. If grace gives you power, understand that power belongs to the society. Pride brings arrogance, making us think that we’re special.. Greatness comes when in the midst of might, fame and power, you demonstrate decency, honour and values. That protects you from irrational emotions which continue to ruin careers and empires.
Will Smith has learnt a big lesson and he will never forget the script. Many things are inexcusable and we have to grow in character to make sure we never cross the boundaries. Getting to that state requires humility in the mind.
How can men and women respect you when the title of your job has gone? If your power comes from your career or job, what happens when it goes? A few years ago, I was in an oil industry major conference in the United States. A former GMD of NNPC attended. As the man approached, men and women paused – the big masquerade was coming. The entourage was long and everyone wanted to greet the GMD.
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Years later, the man had been removed. Before my eyes, as the man approached the same event, no single human went to help him with his bag. Simply, he was ignored! His life was the job title; job gone, and he became nobody.
Have the WILL to manage emotions.
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