HOW TO MAKE 2024 COUNT Pt.15
Daniel9:2 In the first year of his reign I, Daniel, came to understand by books...
GET INFORMED THROUGH READING
In history, Michael Faraday didn't have a formal education. He was only an apprentice of Humphrey Davis but he committed himself to 5hours of reading daily. Today, you cannot study physics without learning about Faraday's law of electricity.
What about Benjamin Franklin? He didn't have more than 2 years of formal education but he was an addicted reader. He invented the bifocal lens. Reading makes you versatile and broadens your scope of knowledge.
Someone said that if you want to hide a piece of information from a black man, write it in a book. I don't want that to be your case this year. You must have a voracious appetite for information.
Good information has transformation power, it has the capability of changing you inside out. The stagnation some have experienced in business, career and even ministry is because of their failure to get good information through reading.
Those who restrict learning to the four walls of classroom never make it in life. Life is a race, but to succeed in the race of life, the right information is crucial.
Richard Branson at a time was recognized as 11th wealthiest Briton because of his success in business. His transformation came when he read a book titled: 'Small is Beautiful'. This is the year where you must empty your pocket into your brain. Surf the internet for beneficial information and add some value so that you'll have an edge.
Knowledge economy has come to stay and people are ready to pay for what you know provided it solves their problem. When resources finish, the knowledge gained through reading will keep selling.
Get the right information in your area of expertise or calling. Do not stop updating yourself from time to time so you don't become stale.