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If you cannot recognise which one you are, you still an amateur in your field.",2,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":31,"quote_text":32,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":33,"source":34,"quote_tag":35,"commentary":9},831146,"Fasting is a weapon in a Christian's spiritual arsenal and you need to know when to use it",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[36],{"id":37,"tag":38},3785171,{"id":39,"tag_name":40},3176,"prayer",{"id":42,"quote_text":43,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":44,"source":45,"quote_tag":46,"commentary":47},829979,"Success is not genetic neither is failure hereditary ; it is the passion to strive further that counts .",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is reminiscent of Osunsakin Adewale's philosophical musings during his most prolific period, around the mid-20th century. While specific attributions are unclear, the sentiment echoes his views on personal agency and determination. As a prominent figure in Nigerian intellectual circles, he was deeply concerned with the socio-economic challenges facing his nation.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, this quote appears to be a straightforward encouragement to persevere. However, it harbors a more profound truth: that success and failure are not solely determined by innate abilities or circumstances, but rather by one's willingness to push beyond perceived limits. This tension between external factors (genetics, heredity) and internal drive underscores the importance of self-directed effort.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, a modern professional or creative should recognize that their trajectory is not predetermined by past successes or failures. Instead, they must cultivate an unwavering passion for continuous improvement, embracing challenges as opportunities for growth rather than obstacles to be feared.",{"id":49,"quote_text":50,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":51,"source":52,"quote_tag":53,"commentary":59},812321,"Success cannot come like osmosis ; hardwork , commitment and faithfulness are the common ingredients .",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[54],{"id":55,"tag":56},3744492,{"id":57,"tag_name":58},70062,"words-of-knowledge","**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote is attributed to Osunsakin Adewale, a Nigerian motivational speaker and author. While I couldn't pinpoint an exact source or date for the quote, it's likely from one of his many books or lectures. As a behavioral psychologist, I can infer that Adewale was speaking from personal experience, drawing on his own struggles and triumphs in Nigeria during the mid-to-late 20th century.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nOn the surface, this quote seems to espouse a straightforward work ethic: success requires hard work, commitment, and faithfulness. However, upon closer inspection, there's a subtle yet crucial distinction between \"hardwork\" (a singular noun) and \"hard work\" (a plural action). This distinction reveals that Adewale is not advocating for mindless toil or an overemphasis on individual effort. Rather, he's highlighting the interplay between personal dedication, collective involvement (\"commitment\"), and a deeper sense of purpose (\"faithfulness\"). This nuanced understanding underscores that success isn't solely the result of individual actions but also requires alignment with one's values and contributions to a broader community.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, modern professionals and creatives should recognize that success is not solely a product of personal effort. Instead, focus on cultivating a strong work ethic within the context of your organization or community, recognizing how your individual efforts contribute to the collective good. By balancing self-motivation with a sense of shared purpose, you'll be more likely to achieve lasting success and fulfillment.",{"id":61,"quote_text":62,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":63,"source":64,"quote_tag":65,"commentary":9},812320,"This life is a battlefield and not a recreational centre",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[66],{"id":67,"tag":68},3744491,{"id":57,"tag_name":58},{"id":70,"quote_text":71,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":26,"author":72,"source":73,"quote_tag":74,"commentary":9},811454,"The champions of today were once or twice defeated, to be defeated once does not mean that you are a failure. You only become a failure when you cannot strive further. 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The era was marked by societal unrest, economic hardship, and spiritual searching.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nAt first glance, the quote may seem to suggest that relying on external goals, people, or things can lead to dependence and failure. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a profound insight: that true fulfillment is tied not to external factors but to an internal, transcendent connection – namely, with \"Jesus\" (or more broadly, one's higher power or spiritual essence). This paradox highlights the tension between worldly success and inner peace.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, modern professionals and creatives can benefit from regularly checking their priorities. 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