A letter to Ghanaians

If you think the future is bright, then start acting right. -The Builder

A letter to Ghanaians.

Not too long ago, we have all witnessed the swearing in ceremony of our new President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo, making him the 5th president of the 4th Republic of Ghana. The world believes he gave a great speech which is undoubtedly true. In my opinion, he made a lot of tipping point statements which will genuinely transform the mind, heart and deeds of many Ghanaians who will take off their political lenses and be ready for effective transformation of the Ghanaian society.  Critics with no constructive intents have started criticising and making allegations of plagiarism and the likes. You and I know that it is only lazy people and detractors who complain about what you do without knowing what exactly is the right thing to do. Pause!

But i want to know, at this moment, What runs through your mind as a citizen of Ghana; be it a proud one or not?
Reading from social media, following posts of several notable people in the Ghanaian society, and then observing media comments of citizens in the country; I'm asking again, "what future do you envision for Ghana"? 

I've already noticed the comedians making fun of many critical issues just to win and grow their audience forgetting the picture they are painting and the message they are sending across about the state of affairs of this nation. I am wondering if we, as a people, would ever get serious on anything. Fine, we pride ourselves over having a good sense of humour and all that but what role does it play in our development?  This is a nation where people wouldn't mind standing in front of dying men, not for the purpose of helping them, but only to take a selfie with tags such as, "dying is bae", among many other ridiculous ones. We hail the jokers and ignore the serious citizens for reasons only you can decide best.

I'm certain we all know that a society is not built by unnecessary jokes, funny commentaries and unconstructive criticisms, but rather by dint of hard work, determination and a will to do better. This is definitely how great nations are built. Let's go and ask China, USA, Singapore ,Germany, just to mention a few. Rwanda may know better: having been thrown into a state of lawlessness and experiencing probably the most brutal of any civil war ever registered in human civilisation, they have now began a reconstructive process of making their nation great and strong. They are cruising with a positivity that was hitherto alien to their rather polarised and highly ethnocentric society. They wish they didn't have to learn this the hard way.


The future i envisage for Ghana is an extraordinary and glorious one. One that has never existed before, not on any other continent. However glorious it may be, it comes with a price, a change in mental makeup and a change in attitude. What I mean is a complete paradigm shift in our perceptions and our approach to national issues. Instead of unnecessary criticisms, let's adapt to the constructive approach. If you have thought and believed in your conviction that indeed the future of Ghana is bright, then i suppose you know this is the time to act right. As you may already be aware of, It takes more than a positive conviction to get a breakthrough, action must follow. For whatever is bright only remains so when the conditions are right. If you refuse to take those petty bribes and remain sincere and transparent in all your endeavors as a Ghanaian, then you are building that bright future that we want. Don't expect what you don't give; don't take bribes and expect the government officials to reject it. Charity begins at home but it ends at the public arena.

All I'm saying is this; the greatest form of leadership is self leadership. It is true that we have Presidents and societal leaders. But let's play our active roles and act rightly to develop our motherland. So help us Lord!!

Yours sincerely,

©Godwin Delali Degbey
Founder, TSLC-Ghana.
      (The Builder)
www.buildersforum.blogspot.com

2016 APPRECIATIONS

   2016 APPRECIATIONS
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No man is an island, and no man can live in isolation. These are some popular sayings that every human alive today can relate to and can live with. Every now and then we will all need helping hands to reach out to us and carry as along as we strive to achieve something.
The road isn't easy. But I thank God for giving me "provisions" of awesome souls that believed in me and my dreams. Their words, actions and inactions towards me affirms this quote of mine, "life is lived in lives". And I'm here today not to boast or reveal any identity but to appreciate all those who directly or indirectly helped me in achieving most of my 2016 goals and even creating more "corridor principles" for me. God bless you all and give you Good health as you go about your daily routines and other endeavors. That notwithstanding, I'm also using this platform as a medium to apologize to anyone that I might have offended either in my words, thoughts, actions and inactions in this 2016. Please forgive me okay..

APPRECIATIONS
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To you all, my Facebook friends, whether I know you personally or not. Those who comment on and like my posts. It's a form of motivation you know and I appreciate it very much. For your sake, give me feedback so I improve how I communicate without scratching the truth. Hehehe! Honestly, I really appreciate you all dear ones 😊. God bless you all!

Secondly, to all the core staffs of Total Petroleum Gh Ltd (TPGL) for the diverse skills and support i received. Especially, Mr Siddique, Madam Bertha, madam Ellen, Madam Millicent, Aunty Barbara, madam Freda, madam Estelle, Aunty Augusta, madam Anna, Mr Boamah, Mr Anguah,  Sis Emefa, Mr Lamptey, Mr Ninson, Godlove et al. Also to the non staff workers, Mr Odei, Francis Hodor, Bro Mike, Larweh et al.

Thirdly, to all the staffs of LEC GROUP. Especially, the Chairman of chairmen, Mr Albert Kusi (eish! this man, I tell you), Mr Emmanuel Owusu, Sir Frank, Mr Henry Nii, Mr isaak Kusi, Madam Joyceline (The woman), and all the interns who were at the LEC challenge House. Hehehe! Frankly speaking, Mr Albert Kusi, God bless you. I learnt a lot, i had fun and I was also challenged and Inspired to do what I ought to do. Lol

And then, I very much appreciate the entire B. Ed Accounting class of '14. Heeerrh! This folks are something. Lol! The friends and loved ones, advisors and critics, I suppose I have no enemies? Lol, God bless you all for playing a key role in my life.

More so, wow! I extravagantly appreciate the entire team of leaders  at TSLC-Ghana. I love you all. Especially, Naa Ayele; A great helping hand and an advisor, Derrick Tsorme (I love this man k3k3),Mr Apollos Jnr Ambrosse, Wilhelmina Atsupy, Mivheal, H. E Raymond Nartey (prez of ROSA -UCC), L_Martin (ROSA-UCC cord.), and all the members of TSLC, Ghana. God bless you all and Inspire you to change the world.

Finally, I'm highly grateful to Mr Frank Paa Kumi, Founding director of Passionate African Leadership Institute (PALI) for believing in me and playing a key role in the formative stages of TSLC, Gh. Also highly grateful to Mr Ferdinard Senyo Lawson Arthur, a transformational speaker, mentor, Arthur, entrepreneur and life coach who keeps directing, admonishing and inspiring me to live and act right when it come to leadership. And then to my mentor again, Dr Isaac Newman Arthur. Wow! I'm so blessed to meet you too daddy; for the new skills I'm learning from you to the advice and admonishments, coaching and diverse support. I pray for more Grace for greater exploits in all your endeavors.

The truth is I can't mention all names cos my appreciation goes to every human alive today. I'm still here because of you, especially you the person reading this. Let's prepare ourselves as we await to manifest our dreams and abilities in 2017 for the betterment of humanity.

Personally, 2016 was a year of manifestations (still in 2016 thou). And 2017 will be a year of greater exploits and impact in leadership.
Together we build that bright future we envision for all

Much love,
Godwin Delali Degbey
A friend, brother, love, leader, servant and fellow Builder.

The Birthday Revolution

The birthday revolution
(Appreciations, inspiration and encouragement)

Dedication: I dedicate this special article to all my well wishers, mentors, loved ones, friends, helpers, friends to be, advisors and finally the kids  and youths on the streets who are working out their purpose.

They say history is a powerful tool. Not only does it tell you of your past, but it reveals the loopholes in your past so you can correct that in your present and build a firm future based on that. History is meant to show you who you were, who you are supposed to be and what you need to be doing now. My history is one I could easily relate to because my proud and loving mother(stepmother actually, but you wouldn't know until I tell) will always come up with it whenever I misbehave as a child just to keep me in tune with where I'm headed in life. I remember how stubborn and deviant I was as a child; no amount and level of punishment ever renews my mind. I know I wouldn't have come this far if my parents had given up on me due to my stubborn and notorious behavior as a child. Hmmm... I bet you only know little about me!! But one thing I know, you don't get to decide how you grow as a child, your environment does. But you get to decide how you develop and face the future after childhood. I was down there, aimless, but now I'm here, purpose-driven.
     What am I trying to say? Never despise the beginning of a thing, for the end is always glorious.(Holy Bible). My philosophy is that, life is by predestination. Oh yeah! Nothing is ever by chance or luck. Do you believe that only few are born to make it in life? Do you believe that only few are born leaders and the rest followers? What exactly do you believe? Do you even have a belief system? Hmmm.. life isn't a joke, I believe that's why jokers never really find their spot in society till they are no more. Everything that happens in life has been planned long before the foundations of this earth was laid. This isn't abstract, it's more real than the word "real". The invisible made the visible possible. Scientists know this fact, which is why they say some matter travels into and out of existence.
       Your life has a purpose. Everything that men have made, ranging from all electrical gadgets to the non electrical ones, they all have a specific purpose and function which made them necessary to be made or created by men. Why then do you doubt that there is a grand design for your life bro n Sis? Bertrand Russell, a British philosopher(a philosopher) even said that, "without the assumption of God, the reason for living will be meaningless". Take my case for instance, I would be lost if I hadn't discovered my purpose in God. I could even travel far to Europe and climb to the apex of the statue of liberty and shout my name and identity to the world, but I'll only be seen as a nitwit. It is only your purpose, your function, your abilities and gift which God has long deposited in you for a purposeful and positive impact for the betterment of humanity, that can speak for you and announce your presence. Ye are salts and lights. You are specifically and emphatically imbued with a solution to a specific problem in society; you'll only see it when you believe it. Nothing in life is a waste. No human is a waste. Remember, we are only limited by what we perceive, believe and live with. When God is at the center of your life, you become a beacon of hope to many. Seek God and you'll find your purpose, you are meant for something special here on earth. I will surely see you up there. The human life is like a software which needs constant development, update and new features. It's not enough to discover your purpose but it's always prudent to nurture it, develop it and then deploy yourself for change.
      I'll like to use this opportunity to thank all people that wished me well and success in my calling. My mentors, advisors, friends and loved ones, family and helpers, mates, models and those that are also learning from me. God bless you all for making this day and this year a special one for me. It is my hope amd Prayer that God himself will manifest his Glory in our lives, and that he will reveal to us who he has made and called us to be for his name sake. There's a lot to be done, and you are needed on board.
God bless you...!!

Godwin Delali Degbey
    (The Builder)
     

OVERCOMING CRISES in life and leadership

OVERCOMING CRISES in life and leadership.. 🌐
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No matter how bleak and  blur our nation is right now, and no matter how uncertain the future is, YOU and I HOLD THE KEY to making a progress in life and turning things around for our nation. The poverty in this era is not the lack of natural resources, rather the lack of responsible and wise Leaders who will effectively utilize the human resources and make a positive impact in society. The general needs of the masses are ignored, whereas the priorities of the few rich are imposed on the society.  The principle is, "when you put your trust in men, you will be doomed" just as the Bible clearly states. Men do not value you because they did not create you. Only God values you more than anything else cos he created you and sent you on a mission here on earth.

Undoubtedly, they do not even notice the availability of unlimited, skillful and unique human resources. They only foresee nice and gargantuan edifices and infrastructures in society. Tell me, what hope is left in a family when the Father chooses to invest all money in building houses and structures when the entire welfare of the kids have been abandoned; no schooling, no feeding, no love. We eat to live but we are not alive to eat, we are alive to learn and make life right. Let's learn from the errors of today's leaders and make our resolutions clear. For whatever you tolerate, you cannot change; if you tolerate their errors, you will keep repeating them. But if you don't, the errors will be unstayed and the future will be bright.

The truth is the "world" (controlling systems) will treat you as if you never existed, yet when you discover your potentials, skills, talents and purpose, you will become their number one priority. They will either chase you to break you, or chase you to MAKE you. The principle is, 'no one really knows what you are capable of doing until you have found out yourself'..

Forget the world and it's devilish systems and FOCUS on who God made you and what he gave you. The real you cannot be determined by anyone else other than you; do not follow the crowd (friends, society, media, etc), stand distinct even if you stand alone. When the REAL YOU IS noticed, you will be a toastmaster. Work hard on yourself, spend time alone with God and know that if you do not do what you must do, an entire generation suffers. But when you do not do it well too, an entire generation becomes the more confused. Discover yourself and be the light of the world.

By: Godwin Y. Degbey
      (The Builder)

🗣 Eliciting the hidden LEADER in you for a purposeful living and a positive impact in society..