Position Yourself for Success

This may come as no news to you but many of the successful people that I know are successful because they positioned themselves for success.  

How does one position himself for success?

I'm glad you asked because that is the question that I answer in this article.  In gist, I can say that one positions themselves by sharpening their skills and being at the right place, at the right time.  And doing so comes from being competent, diligent and patient in the things we do.  Below is my explanation of how.

n        Competence – Proverbs 22:29 says, "Do you see any truly competent workers? They will serve kings rather than working for ordinary people" The skilful person is always hired and promoted ahead of the unskillful person. Yes, the skilful person's ability opens doors for him.  Through his competence, the skilful person gains the favour of man and receives promotion.  

n        Diligence – Ecclesiastes 11:6 says, "Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let not your hands be idle, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or both will do equally well" (New International Version).  The ability of the skilful person is not enough for him to succeed in life, at least not for the long haul.  For the skilful person to enjoy long-term success, he needs to make the most of his opportunities.  Any one of the opportunities that come his way may or may lead him to success.  But he will never know which one will lead him to success unless he makes the most of every opportunity.

n        Patience – Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, "There is a time for everything" (New International Version).  Galatians 6:9 says, "So let's not get tired… {for at} just the right time we will reap a harvest… if we don't give up" (New Living Translation).  The skillful person will come across the opportunity that will lead him to long-term success only if he carries on making the most of his opportunities. If he stops or lets any opportunity pass him by, he may miss the opportunity that will lead him to long-term success.  He needs to make the most of all his opportunities and believe that at the right time he will come across the opportunity that will lead him to long term success.

Ecclesiastes 9:11 says, "The fastest runner doesn't always win the race, and the strongest warrior doesn't always win the battle.  The wise sometimes go hungry, and the skilful are not necessary wealthy.  And those that are educated don't always lead successful lives.  It is all decided by chance, by being in the right place at the right time" (New Living Translation).  Sheer ability is not enough to succeed in life, at least not for the long haul.  Proper positioning and timing are what bring about long-term success.