By Henry Ukazu
Dear Destiny Friends,
Every living creature has DNA. Your DNA is what makes you distinct and unique from other creatures. For the sake of emphasis and clarity, DNA means Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). It is the hereditary molecule that carries the genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of nearly all living organisms and many viruses. It serves as a biological blueprint, encoding the information necessary to construct proteins and RNA molecules that drive cellular life.
Nobody can function outside their DNA. Also, nobody evolved from nothing; we all came from something. When a child is born, the child will look like the father, mother, or a relative from either the father or mother.
As human beings, we all have the DNA of success in us. The mistake most people make is that most of the time, we think somebody will come and save us, but life does not work that way. Nobody, and I repeat, nobody will come and save you. We have the responsibility of saving ourselves, just like we have the responsibility of succeeding in life.
According to Azuh Arinze, success is not served on a silver platter (or “a la carte”); it is earned through hard work, perseverance, and daily effort rather than handed out easily. If you want to know how this works, imagine a 4.5 or 5.0 GPA student who earned A’s in all his classes; nobody did it for him, nor did he earn them by accident. No, he was intentional in succeeding in his academic endeavors, and he put in the hard and smart work.
The same principle is applicable for an employee who would like to rise the corporate ladder. The employee will be intentional in putting in the desired work.
It’s sad to see people who are always looking for a handout for cheap success. It’s instructive to note that nothing good comes easy. Whatever anyone desires, one must put in the work, especially if it is something of value. Waiting for someone to assist you or give you an opportunity might not be the best route to take sometimes.
Do you know when you put yourself out there, the universe has a way of conspiring with you to get what you desire and deserve? Experience has taught me to know that the more risk I take, the more opportunity I create. So, instead of waiting for anyone to reach out to you, take advantage of the internet and show your work. Fate might open the door to blessings and opportunities for you.
As a matter of fact, do you know that sometimes, when you put yourself out there, what you are looking for will begin to look for you when they see your work.
To understand how the DNA of success works, one must do what I call self-examination to know what’s unique about them and what they are naturally good at.
So, if you desire to make any impact, it’s advisable to use the magnetic power of the internet to broadcast your work as opposed to waiting for the traditional method of using television, radio, or newspaper to announce one’s work. The internet is indeed a currency if properly utilized.
I have seen cases where some ingenious minds who went viral on TikTok or social media were called upon to speak about their work. Do you see that we all have the DNA of success? All we need is activation.
I strongly believe we all have the potential to succeed because, given every equal opportunity, everyone is a potential achiever. After all, we don’t have dull brains, only brains that are undeveloped. When we activate our brains, only then will we discover we have DNA for success.
Most of the great people the world has celebrated are simply because of the ingenuity they used in producing products that have solved problems, in addition to being a blessing to humanity. These great minds tapped into the subconscious power of their DNA. They didn’t have any other DNA that’s separate from what we have. They didn’t wait for anyone to literally show them what to do. They took their life and business into their hands and ran with it.
The same way they did it, we can do the same. All we need is to look into ourselves to know what’s unique inside of us. Nobody is more special or blessed than another. What makes some people appear more successful is simply their doggedness in being consistent with their life.
If you are asked, what’s your DNA for success? What will be your response? Trust me, a lot of people will have a different answer, but the true response is what made you stand out, what you are passionate about, or what one can do.
For me, my DNA for success is counseling, speaking, writing, and helping human beings reach their greatest human potential regardless of whatever they may have in mind
It’s unfortunate to see some people copying other people’s work instead of developing themselves to stand out
So, today, I will charge you to figure out what’s unique about you.
Henry Ukazu writes from New York. He works with the New York City Department of Correction as the Legal Coordinator. He’s the founder of Gloemi. He’s a Transformative Human Capacity and Mindset coach. He is also a public speaker, youth advocate, creative writer, and author of Unleash Your Destiny, and The Six Pillars of Success. He can be reached via info@gloemi.com
