Hold on to see where I'm going with this.

Can you check up your digital and physical libraries right now to see the books you have read?

Yet, do you have some left unread?

You bought those books definitely with your money or time expended to download them online for free.

Yet, do you still believe you bought the mind of the authors of those books?

I don't think so.

This is exactly why you can buy leadership books and still never lead.

You can purchase books on money and still struggle in penury.

Many spouse still cry daily about their relationship decisions despite reading lots of books on that subject matter.

Do you still believe that attending a workshop, seminar or mastermind is the same as replicating the results of the facilitators?

I also don't think so.

You can attend conferences where you felt so much of goosebumps by the list of speakers.

You were even amidst those who gave those affirmative exclamations of Huuum, Ahhhhh, Say it!, Yes Sir! but surprise it didn't transmit to a notable result.

What if I tell you having a mentor that speaks to you or sends timely instructions to you often does not guarantee your making progress?

Surprise you?

You definitely bought those books but not the mind of the author.

You bought that course but not the mind of the facilitator.

You paid to attend that seminar/workshop but could not access the mind of the trainers.

Until you don't give time and discernment to the books, seminars, workshops and conferences, the energy or resources expended remain in the air.

This is why sometimes, I encourage some of my posts to be read at least twice.

It is possible that your subconscious bias was used to read the first time but with a second read you get a conscious view.

You truly bought a book on financial freedom but until you commit time to study and discern what action to take, the essence of that book will never be achieved.

The same applies to every other areas of your life.

, while you are getting elated by the flow of writing of any author, take time to observe and discern what they do.

Many lessons exist in their steps not just their books.

There is always more to what they write than you read (if you actually read at all).

If you can model the successful and executed their principles, you grow a higher chance to get their results.

Get those free or premium Books, access those free videos on your devices, listen to those podcast sessions, yet, pay time and discernment to use what you learn.

There is more to you.

Stay committed.

PS: Watch my last podcast interview with Imani Murray, a US-based vlogger and entrepreneur on How Individuals and Business Can Leverage Social Media for Growth. Click here to watch.

We will be wise.

Abiodun Mustapha.

Personal Development Expert | Educator |

Founder, Growth Hub Community

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