“If you focus on your goal and never let anything distract you, you will always come first.” – Veli Ndaba
One great psychologist and author once said: “The opposite of courage in our society today is not cowardice, it is conformity.” Yes, that’s very true, people wanting to be like others at the expense of becoming the best human beings ever. One very special song that really influenced my second birth, was by Whitney Houston. It says: “I decided long ago, never to walk in anyone’s shadows. If I fail, if I succeed, at least I will live as I believe, no matter what they take from me, they cannot take away my dignity, because the greatest love of all is happening to me.” Wow! These words had a huge impact on me hence the person I am today. This song, among other things, brought clarity in my life. I realised once again that I was born to be me not somebody else’s copy.
My purpose in life, as Veli Ndaba, is to inspire people to realise their full potential, uniqueness and power and then achieve their dreams by following their hearts. The world has long been waiting for your uniqueness. You have special gifts within you, don’t be misled by people telling you that you must be realistic. To be realistic simply means to conform to the masses’ opinions and limitations. Your dreams and talents are unique, so forget about being realistic. Start becoming observant of that thing that turns you on and pursue it as if there’s nothing else to pursue, because that’s where you will find your happiness. You were not born to walk in anyone’s shadows, continuously work on being the best you!
