Truths and Deeds!

I have grown to see education more as being aware, not just as a resource for classroom knowledge. This is appealing because the outlook allows me to broaden my world view and to relate same to all aspects of human endeavor, for example the economy which i see as the reflection of the socio-cultural well being of a people and through which development is measured and appraised. I would summit that, it is important for young people to understand the role of awareness in issues of good governance, the politics of leadership, the law of averages and growth, human dignity and the rule of law in a given society. Clearly, the problem for young people is hinged on what i call the scale of information (knowledge, and from which civic participation and leadership, political will and the need to act in a certain impact-oriented way can be noted, and acted upon. Simply put, without adequate information, our response and performance will fall beyond expectation in matters that affect us

Books are the greatest tool for knowledge yet most of us almost always fail to cultivate the act of reading. I have never been able to persuade myself enough to not read books on varying subjects because i hold strictly to the idea that "no knowledge is wasted." Not too long ago, i was part of Reading School, a Youngstars Foundation Abuja initiative, as a prerequisite for Young Aspirant Leadership Fellowship (YALF). This lasted for a period of eight (8) weeks with The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven R. Covey as the study text. It is my pleasure to share one of the THE PRINCIPLES OF PERSONAL VISION: BE[ing] PROACTIVE (Habit One). A summar y of chapter : The focus here is on taking the initiative in life by realizing that decisions (and how they align with life's principles) are key factors for effectiveness. Take responsibility for our choices and the implications that may follow. Steven points out that, our lives do not just happen. Whether we k