Yes, it's very true one never gets another chance to make a first impression
but people forget that first impression is not the last chance to make a good impression.
This is the
story of a classmate in Secondary School who set his eyes on a pretty lady and
wanted to win her love at all cost. From the look of things, this lady was from
the city and a well to do family, whilst this mate was from the village and a
poor farmer’s only hope. My mate was advised
that in order to get the lady’s affection and
attention, he must take her out to an expensive restaurant and also get her
some few gifts. I advised him to let go or just be a friend and allow the lady
to like him for who he was, but this fell on deaf ears.
Before I knew it,
my friend had spent half of his academic fees on the lady in question.
Portraying to the lady he was also from well to do family. Well he did win her
love but maintaining the relationship on an empty pocket became a nightmare for
him. He couldn't meet the lady's demands, and he was dismissed from school for
non-payment of bills. Eventually the lady and everyone in school got to know the
truth.
Although the
lady liked him; the lies and pretense turned the like into hatred. While living
here on earth, it is very important you spend your life with the people who
make you happy, not with those you have to impress. This is one lesson which
has changed my friend, a lesson which changed his destiny. He has become a successful
farmer and entrepreneur now. Sometimes, the strongest and most bitter drug
needed to change us for the better is another human being. And when things go bad,
you don't need to use that as an excuse, rather make improvements.
The first step towards getting somewhere is to
decide that you are not going to stay where you are. Don't forget, to accomplish
anything in life you need peace of mind. If the mistake you made has turned you
into the talk of town, it’s necessary you
lose your connection with people, places or things that created all the noise
surrounding you. Go on and don’t be ashamed of
your story, it will inspire others one day if you don't quit. Always remember
there is no reset button in life. You can't take anything back, and you can't
undo anything.
All of your
actions have consequences, and the things you say and do today will have a
lasting impact on the rest of your life. You have to understand that and be careful
in your decision making.
In conclusion
"But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing
to the Lord: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his
voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better
than offering the fat of rams" - 1
Samuel 15:22 (NLT).