Nobody owes you anything!
Chronicles of an Afropreneur
Dear ,
Nobody owes you anything, avoid the entitlement mentality. We live in a world where people expect so much from doing so little and it is sickening.
What is entitlement? - the feeling that you have the right to do or have what you want without having to work for it or deserve it, just because of who you are, your experiences or situation.
Excuses always go along with the entitlement mentality. You often hear people say - “I don’t have to do this because someone else will do it,” or “you have to do this because of my past experience”, or "you have to give me money because you are rich"
The problem is, that doesn’t work. And it doesn’t help anyone.
Yes, that feeling of Entitlement gives some people power, the balls to do things, to step on toes. However, this isn't long-lasting power, you will eventually be found out!
Confidence without substance to back it up is a calamity waiting to happen.
How to do overcome entitlement?
Be realistic! It's ok to be at peace with not being the best, finest, smartest. It's ok to be at a disadvantage (for now). However....
You must pull your own weight! Start contributing, start helping out, get to work!
Put yourself in others' shoes. How do you feel when people ask for more than they contribute? How do you feel when people interrupt you because they think they know better?
There is wisdom outside your comfort zone. Do the hard things instead, get out of your comfort zone and see how wisdom will be slapped into you by the real world.
Give more to get more. Life often gives you what you put in, so why not put in extra?! Besides, people will do things for you if they see that you go the extra mile for them.
The entitlement mentality is costing you in your quality of life, in your achievements, and in your relationships.
Getting rid of it is a step towards long-term success!
Keep Grinding,
Uwem