UNDERDOG

Most of us start off as the underdog in life but due to our own efforts, a lucky break, and opportunities or with the help of a wintered entrepreneur we make it and are recognized as a person. Some of us have better potential and ability but never seem to get the break we need. Circumstances in our life path seem to hold us down and then we develop a mental attitude that accepts our fait and we commence to act accordingly. Tose are the unlucky ones that became the underdogs. I know a lady friend who has all the qualities to become the best entrepreneur but she started to work for an entrepreneur at a big company and became his right hand. Without her, he became average because she was the brain behind the whole organization. The entrepreneur glows in front of the shareholders and board because of what the company achieved. He never gave credit to his righthand man because he was afraid he might not get the limelight anymore. I told her to commence with her own business but she did not want to let her boss down. I have managed to get an assignment at the company to advise difficulties and how to rectify them. In my report to the board, I mentioned who was really the heart and soul of the company and my advice was to appoint the lady as the CEO of the company. One of the influential board members approaches me to discuss the report because they were of the opinion that the present CEO was the brain behind the organization. As the underdog and never got the recognition many a great opportunity pass the lady by. However when I pointed out a few projects which made the company prosperous and the brain behind the projects the board decides to make the lady the temporary CEO of the company and the present CEO would be her support after a period the final decision would be taken. The present CEO did everything in his power to sink the lady's efforts but because she demanded the most respect in the company the staff rallied behind her and after three months she was appointed permanently and the present CEO was shown the door.

Why did I tell this story because I was for the most of my life the underdog until I discovered myself, my weaknesses, strengths, and abilities and started to exercise them doors commenced to open for me?. What I need to say to you out there do not be the underdog if you know you are better. However, you must also realize the biggest trees are getting the most wind and you have to have trust in yourself and your abilities otherwise you will not take the daunting step to tackle the responsibilities you know you could handle. Being someone takes introspection, self-acceptance and know your limits and your possibilities. You must have the confidence, self-image, and self-worth, without being arrogant to achieve your maximum goal. It is up to most underdogs to become the dog to be recon with. I have assisted many underdogs to find themselves and live their potential. The tragedy is that most underdogs do not have the gusts to endeavor to become the main dog. Remember it is only you and you alone which can take your life in your own hands to maximize your potential