How far will you go???

First and foremost, I'd like to thank and congratulate everyone for coming to Thursday's event, Young, Black & Successful. It was a massive step of achievement for Student-led events in South Bank University and also for the education and engagement of black students also.

In brief summary the feedback was that the event was excellent, on average 9/10 and many had not been to this type of event before.

I was absolutely chuffed with this and extremely happy that the event delivered in all area's. I write this blog however to deliver a message that surpasses the success of the first Young, Black & Successful Forum.

Each speaker delivered hard-hitting messages of wisdom, humour and inspiration which I felt should not be taken lightly. Although the times we live in isn't as bad as those of old, when Martin Luther King was alive, we are still to salute black men and women (especially young people) who break all stereotypes to achieve the unthinkable. Take Samuel Kasumu for example, launching his company at around 21 years of age in Barclay's HQ. Your ordinary 21 year old isn't thinking along those lines and it may not be everyone's calling to start a business, or even to be found in Barclay's but whatever your calling is HOW FAR WILL YOU TAKE IT???

If you are aiming to go into Bio-chemical Science, how far are you looking to push yourself. A lot of people want to be comfortable which is cool. There's nothing wrong with being comfortable in a job. But, if we are comfortable and not pushing ourselves to the maximum, I strongly object!!! Take your profession, passion or even your hobby to the next level...be extra. Push yourself in order to explore who you are. Don't take the easy road out, because you limit your knowledge of yourself and life. Be radical and work hard for everything....Go as far and wide as you can to find out who you are, what you enjoy/ don't enjoy and where you want to be.

Our next YBS Forum will be in March, I look forward to seeing you all there!!

R.O.C.K

Turning 22 - One year ago!!

Turning 21 was a defining moment in my life, and I know that when I look back on 2009, I can see that I changed my whole perspective towards my studies, my career and my life in total.

To be one year down the line and still see that change is great. Although I have left some things behind, and it has not been easy, I owe the credit to

1. Change of Environment: I need to keep a surrounding (physical, emotional & spiritual) that enables me to complete all my goals. My dad alway's used to scream at me ( and sometime still does) about keeping my room tidy EVERYDAY!!! I used to always get worked up about it, because I never saw why he had to do that. Let me tell you something. If your possessions and otems are in disorder, whats the chance of you being able to find them, do work in that environment or even think. It's near impossible to operate in a messy/ unhygienic or disorderly environment. It's not tolerated in the workplace, and should not be tolerated by yourself in your room. (Look out for my blog "The Boardroom" that will expand further on this)
2. Change of Attitude: I forced myself to change my attitude towards alot of key factors of my life. People, Work, My career, Leisure etc. You name it, I tried my best to adapt a new approach to it. My previous attitude was non-chalant, very lastminute.com and I picked and choosed what I'd dedicate my time to. That has had to change and I've understand
   
3. Change of Mindset: I changed the way I thought about things. Don't get me wrong. It didn't just happen like POOF!! Everything changed...It's a process and I still have habitual thinking the hinder's me from achieving what I want to achieve.
   


4. Change in the way I spent my time: I've noticed a lot of my friends have not liked me or had minor problems with this point, because, I've spent more time ON my future than ever before and that means time OFF phone calls, socials and jamming. I'd made a concious decision to dedicate the majority of my time to being productive. I wanted to be able to have something to show for my time. Mainly I wanted to be able build things that lasted as opposed to things that would not. E.G I can always build a conversation, however building a business can sometimes be seasonal and sometimes depend on opportunities...

There are more contributing factors but I'll save that for later. I want to express my gratitude and also my perspective on what has started me on this journey, and the jon is half done, because I'M STILL ON MY WAY.....

Thank you to everyone who has believed in me and contributed comments, encouragement and time into helping me believe in myself...I'm 22 and I know that more is expected of me this year...I pray God gives me the grace to deliver...


R.O.C.K

South London Presss!!!!

Hey People,

As you all know, I've got a massive event on 26/11/09 coming up called, 'Young, Black & Successful'. Preparing for this event,has been an event itself!! Myself and the Team have faced a lot and it just keeps getting better ;).

Anywhooo, I am writing this blog to inform you of the latest achievement of the team. We've been inserted in last Friday's edition of the South London Press!!! Although a small 100 word article, we are very proud to have seen our hard work pay off and be on display in the local media. It just goes to show, hard work will pay off. To those that believed in the initiative..KEEP BELIEVING!!! This is just the beginning...I know more is on it's way....

Again, I will continue to update you all on the progress of YBS as the weeks go by and the initiative grows.


Thanks 4 da Support!!!

R.O.C.K....

Guard your surroundings....

I once stated in one of my blogs that "you need to have people around you that are committed to your success even when you aren't". In the same way that there are people who are committed to you succeeding when your not (i.e. even when your having an off day etc..), there are also people who are committed to dragging you down without realizing it.

Whether you like it or not, your going to get people who come in the form of friends, but may not necessarily be of any use to you and waste your time. I don't say this to be cynical, and this is by no means my thoughts towards having friends, however, what I am stating is that we must be careful of who we call friends and we keep around us. In order to be productive, you need to be in an environment that pushes you to that desired level of productivity. Likewise with being creative or anything else.

There may be cases where your stuck in a rut, where the environment stinks and there are no like-minded people around you, what do you do then. CREATE YOUR OWN ENVIRONMENT!!! Dictate your own rules and make no excuses for what obstacles there are in life. You are in charge of your destiny at the end of the day.


Think of what I'm saying like this. Your progress is a garden that is producing lovely fruit. However, there are weeds that are present which kill the fruit you produce. The way forward is to uproot those weeds and continue to press forward. In the same way, uproot any friendship/ association that will slow you down, or prevent you from progressing to your final destination, because that is worth more.

It is so important to surround yourself with people who will help you as opposed to people who take all your resources till theres none left. I'm not saying that you shouldn't trust people, but relationships are give and take. So if you find that someone is constantly taking, time, energy, money, emotions and other resources from you and not adding anything to your life, that person has to go. Time is something you cannot buy back, so don't let anyone waste yours for nothing. It's not worth it!!!

Some people can get angry with the way you spend your time, however, thats the cost of protecting yourself sometimes. People don't understand that in order to move forward, they have to go, because as humans, I guess we naturally don't take well to rejection, but that's the price we have to pay in order to suceed.

GUARD YOU SURRONDINGS!!!!

R.O.C.K....

Young, Black & Successful....

Sup People,

I wanted to inform you of an event that I've got coming up called "Young, Black and Successful". I've received alot of feedback from this event of excitement, anticipation and curiousity of what the event will hold. This is an event that I'm extremely passionate about and that I recommend all come come to.

I've posted the flyer below and will be sending updates and blogging on the progress of the event. Again, I strongly recommend all attend!!!

10 signs of a leader......

Ladies and gentlemen, below are what I feel are ten signs of a leader, key for growth and important to know for all people who are in positions of influence:

1. Hard worker and diligent in achieving goals and tasks.
2. Shows loyalty and integrity to all team members, a man of his word.
3. Tries hard to relate and empathize with all.
4. Doesn't negotiate or compromise his influence for familiarity, and demands respect.
5. Leads by example and sets the standard for his team.
6. An excellent communicator.
   
7. Reliant on the results he/she produces in people and in their role not mere opinion
8. Self-monitoring and always asking 'How can I do better'?
9. Never says Never, only says How?
10. Determined beyond belief and determines his team's outcome without letting circumstances prevail or come in the way, because he has a mighty vision
    

If theres any other signs or qualities that you feel should be there, please a comment or leave your thoughts.

Thank you,

R.O.C.K

Is it just me???

This is a blog I wrote around the same time last year to exhale my feelings and thoughts about my faith and my fellow brothers and sisters around me.

My faith is my life, and I believe Jesus Christ died on the Cross to save me. Some might think it's crazy and not true, however, I believe this fact to be true in every sense of the word.

I tell you the reader, that if I'd never met Jesus, I wouldn't be writing these blogs that I write today. He's the best thing thats happened to me and although I struggle sometimes with my relationship with him, deep down I know he is Lord and King.

It is not with my own strength or knowledge that I can do anything that I do, it's only by the grace of God and some serious mercy. This note states my pain in other people who are broken as I was at one point not being able to receive the correct love that Christ gives through his people.

If you have been to Church and been maltreated or been offended by people or let down...Don't give up on Christ. Remember people whether Christians or not we are human, and therefore capable of officially "messing up". This isn't an excuse, ITS THE TRUTH!!! I'm not saying that we shouldn't be upset....no not all...what am I saying

Don't let anyone come between you and Jesus, not Church, not People, not Boyfriend, not Girlfriend, not Studies, not ambition, not anything!!! Why? Because it's simply not worth it.

With that, I leave you all with this note which I wrote a year ago, expressing a message to mainly Christians to examine the love of Christ and show that to people, because it is needed.


Thanks for Reading, ROCK....:


I got a question...


Is it just me??

Has anyone wondered whats going on??
Anyone bothered to look at our surroundings and realise something ain't right...
The unity, love and strength we had before seems tainted..

The soldiers and champions of the past seem defeated...
The boldness has turned to fear and weakness
And the blatant truth has been hidden by our own opinions instead of his (Jesus)

We assasinate each other's character, in meaningless self-righteousness
Rebuking people in the name of Jesus, failing to understand that "love covers a multitude of mistakes(sin)"
that was jesus' way

Is it just me???

Ain't we still losing lives to a war we wanna know nuffin about???
Sayin that the very people that we are instructed to reach, are "on a hype"
Hmmmm... but it's funny how Jesus lovvved people of this type,

Can I point something out pleease...
Jesus mainly rebuked pharisees
the ones who oppressed with the "truth" that THEY PERCEIVED,
claiming that THEY received,

but they knew not...

I know people who have aborted their womb, their faith, their vision, their diginity
and they are empty...
I learnt a powerful fact......every single man is broken....and this doesn't exempt me.

Thatss something that is imporrrrtant
I ain't holier than you...you aint holier than me.
I don't care if you pray for 24 hours....you have fallen short and only jesus is holy..

So..
If you see a brother or sister in need..don't judge them, love them, hug them and relate..
On a real..I've heard so many messages...this music is wrong...this dressing's right..this and that etc
But I haven't heard knowone post up "HOW YOU CAN BE SAVED"


some peeps i kno, have had their faith chewed up and spat out back at them..they've found it harrrrd

the route of their problem lies in something deeeeeeeep

if u talk to them..sometimes its abortion, rape, robbery, death, people let them down

but most of us see it as an opportunity to preach

Thattss realy really not good


I can't lie i've been on both sides of the story,
Taken a few, given a few, u live and learn I guess
But lately I've felt this is all gettin out of hand
Let's clean up this mess

I have found it hard to focus on christ lately
I know what its like when knowone seems to understand
When your crying underwater, and knowone can hear a sound
Trying to put ur trust in God not man


So I have a proposal...Because words wivout action is pointless

Why don't we unite again...
Why don't we seek the standards we once upheld
Why don't we get practical and start ministering (afterall a minister is a servant)


U know what I hear sometimes...
If every christian was to pray at the same time..something mighty will happen

I agree..however picture this

We don't need an event..

Imagine if all young christians went out and fed the homeless...or evangelised, spoke to people about christ

The news would be after us, wanting an interview alie...
Imagine that..the hundreds of us I saw at J4L...the thousands i saw at FOL

Why does TD jakes or benny hinn have to be their before we even move..
why is it man governs what we do..

i aint here to market anythin or sell a message
this is just an exhale from the heart..

So can i ask again is it just me...


Love you all...Get at me...

SOME SCRIPTURES:

1st Peter 4:8
James 5:20
ROMANS 9:32
ACTS 14:22
ACTS 12 (READ CAREFULLY)
James 5:14-26

New Month, New Attitude...

Riiiiight peeps!!! I've been extremely excited about this month, as it was this time last year that I decided that I wanted to actively pursue and find out what I wanted to achieve in life.

It was a serious turning point in my life where I said to myself that my performance at the time was okay, but it was time to make it exceptional. I wanted to excel and find out what I'm about and what I'd do after University.

I was tired of attending events, getting inspired and then going home and letting it fizz away. I was tired of not keeping my word and saying I was going to do this and that!! It all got boring and I felt the need to really put my mind to something and make it happen.

Since then, I've adapted a new attitude to life and have become more focused about my aims & goals. They say lightning doesn't strike twice in the same place, but I'm looking to push the boundaries for you and me this November once again.

I've set myself some outrageously radical goals this month and I know that it will not be easy. Last month was good don't get me wrong, but this month, I'm looking to out do myself.

Ever heard the term "break the glass ceiling". Your gonna see that this month. What I say goes!!! No procrastination out here. As Action Jackson says, Make it happen!!

This month, mediocrity will have to flee, because we're coming through people. Trust me.

This month is a representation of a new attitude. I'll see you all at the end of the month and update you on how successful it was ....

Make it Happen!!!

R.O.C.K