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By Dr. George Wachiuri
CEO, Optiven Group | Author | Philanthropist | Wealth Coach
The Story of the Sparrow
The rain fell hard, and the little sparrow trembled beneath the storm. Yet when the wind rose, it did not destroy her, it lifted her wings and carried her to safety. That is the story of life. Storms are inevitable, but they are not always meant to break you. Sometimes, they come to lift you, to push you beyond the familiar, to strengthen your wings, and to help you rise to your next horizon.
In our journey of wealth creation and purpose, we all possess five natural gifts; five wings that can lift us higher. The key lies in discovering, nurturing, and using them with intention.
The 5 Wings of Wealth Creation
1. The Gift of Imagination
- The architects of Kenya’s Vision 2030 used imagination to craft a dream that continues to shape our nation.
- Imagination is the birthplace of all progress, the seed from which innovation and transformation spring. Every invention, every company, every social change began as an idea in someone’s mind.
- From the airplane to the smartphone, from the internet to skyscrapers, everything first existed in imagination.
- Never despise your ideas. Imagination is the blueprint of the future.
2. The Gift of Focus
- Focus is the power to direct your energy and attention toward what truly matters. It’s about knowing what to pursue and what to let go.
- Think of Netflix and Blockbuster. Both started in the same space, but only one survived because of focus.
- Blockbuster focused on late fees and physical stores.
- Netflix focused on digital streaming and the future.
- The result? Netflix won the game and today, they are a multi-billion-dollar company.
- Focus beats force. Clarity wins over chaos.
- And remember: Time is no longer money, time is freedom.
3. The Gift of Empathy
- Empathy is the ability to understand and feel what others experience. It is the foundation of trust and meaningful connection.
- In business, leadership, and relationships, people never forget how you made them feel. It’s not about what you gave, but how you made them feel seen, valued, and understood.
- Empathy turns ordinary encounters into lasting partnerships.
4. The Gift of Resilience
- Resilience is the instinct to rise again after every fall, the power to turn setbacks into stepping stones.
- Success is never a straight road; it is paved with rejection, failure, and lessons. Every “No” you encounter is a test of your will, not your worth.
- The secret is simple: Don’t give up. Turn the “No’s” into lessons, and eventually into “Yes.”
- Even eagles and sparrows are made in the storm, not in calm skies.
5. The Gift of Discipline
- Discipline is the quiet persistence that turns dreams into reality.
- Vision without discipline remains a fantasy. It is consistency; the daily, disciplined action, that transforms ideas into results.
- Motivation will get you started, but discipline will keep you growing. Don’t wait for calm conditions. Fly through the storm.
Final Reflection
- In life, don’t fear the rain. Learn from the sparrow.
- Fly through the storm, knowing that sometimes the very wind that seems against you will lift you to safety.
- The world is conquered, shaped, and transformed by risk-takers, not those who wait for luck.
- There is no bad weather, only bad dressing.
- Prepare well, focus clearly, act consistently, and let your five wings lift you to your next horizon of wealth creation.
Dr. Wachiuri is the Optiven CEO, a celebrated author with three books to his name, including “Soaring like an Eagle,” “Unleash Your Full Potential,” and “After The Plunge.” He is also a philanthropist, motivational speaker, lecturer, and church elder.
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Email: info@optiven.co.ke
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