The Secrets of Success

Sometimes we get carried away don't we? And not the one you're thinking. We see a professional sport player and say to ourselves, "How come they are so gifted yet I'm not?" Well, I will prove you wrong in full.

When greed comes to us, we usually forget of unique things that are ours. We see that other people have strawberry flavored cupcakes, yet we ourselves have the chocolate flavored one.

But we have to realize that if this attitude continues, pride inevitably follows. We break the tenth commandment just by being envious.

Realizing that God has given you a gift from the beginning is very important. If you're opponent has brawns you have a brain. This usually makes it so that every person is equal. You are strong but you might not have amazing knowledge.

You have to realize that by finding out your talent you can have an advantage against your trials and challenges brought by life. The Lord loves everyone equally. And so the Lord has given a gift to every person that has lived in the world. Every person poor or rich, male or female to slave or free has some talent.

You have to know that if you nurture your talent properly, it can give you an advantage to anything that comes your way. Look at Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci or even Van Gogh. They have nurtured their talents thats why some of the work they make are priceless.

But I will tell you this, if you have nurtured your talents and become successful, do not forget the Lord. He was the one who gave you your uniqueness. Do not forget the Lord, because you will suffer for it. If you are successful, do not replace Him with money. Money can't save when the great judgement day has come. Money is one of the greatest starters of evil. So don't fall for it.

Instead, help the ones who need it. Money is a starter of evil but if used properly, it's hidden danger cannot get you. If you have a lot of money, you can also give some to charity if you want.

But always remember, never forget where you came from. You will never reach the end, if you do not respect the beginning. Such a famous quote from a Filipino hero.

Always be with the Lord. Do not disagree with Him if He tests you. May the Lord always be with you.

Amen.