“Forgive me for chillin’ on y’all pips for all this while. Turns out this kinda stuff requires a lot of mojo (inspiration) and between me and you I haven’t quite been getting the exposure I need. I really rely on life experiences for my blogs. I don’t just post anything. If I have a dream I post, if something really touches me and I have a feeling it could have the same effect on you then bam! I have a blog post. The same goes for when I do something successful”
The other weekend I went out of my busy study cum partying schedule and accompanied my best friend to visit his cousins who were having a kireunion. They were only the brothers and sisters their parents were left at home.
Turned out this would really inspire me.
They had chosen to have the reunion at the house of one of their brothers who had just landed a job as an Assistant Production Manager at a tea factory. That was one of the success stories among many. When we arrived at the factory; at his allocated company house, we were ushered in by a catering team and that’s when we realized that he was big in that place. The guy was not yet married so he relied on the caterers to take care of us. In the house everything was in order and they had just been waiting for us.
The seats were neatly arranged and the food was already on the table almost distracting our greetings as we met with the young manager. In the Kenyan style we almost immediately started “working” on the food which was quite luscious. The caterers had been meticulous we also did our best to clear the meat off the bones and the food off the hotpots. We savored the food served as a buffet to our fill. There were 11 of us. Me and my friend, four brothers their sister with two of her girlfriends, a wife to one of their brothers and their kid.
The hospitality factor was my detour. Let’s get to business.
As the day progressed into the evening it became really cold and we had to light up the fire place in the living room. The room became warm and everybody was gathered around the fireplace. In fact we had to move the sofa so we could all be near the blazing flames. What intrigued me most is that instead of just telling each other stories they started talking of how each had a willingness to succeed through various business activities. They started sharing ideas and sharing what they had seen others do and had been successful. This really cheered me up as I found myself agreeing with most of the points they put across.
The eldest in the room was a guy who was working in Qatar. He had a wife and was blessed with a five year old girl. He kept encouraging his siblings that they should start saving and investing what they were earning. I took the opportunity. I started writing my own mental notes.
We didn’t sleep early that night. We kept talking till late into the night as each addition of firewood to the fire aptly gave us new strength to continue.
Finally at around 3.00am next morning before retiring to bed as the blaze and wood slowly degenerated into ash, it was time for each of us to share a word. Going round each would say something as others listened. When it was my turn I felt like I had a lot to say but decided to sum it up in some wise sayings.
I told them I was really honored to have made it to that place because I had learnt a lot. Their family was a huge inspiration. Rarely do we see such bonding. I told them that if they were to stick together always the way they were doing then they were bound to achieve great things. I told them of the wisdom of the sticks which when held together form a sturdy bond that is hard to break but can be broken one by one.
Unity is strength. They agreed; I had a point.
Swiftly though, I didn’t let the opportunity slip away I made my move and enquired of the guy from Qatar of the prices of some items. Electronics seemed to be the perfect items to import from Qatar he said. So I made a mental note and took his contacts just in case things got better and I needed his assistance in that kind of field. The early bird catches the worm, they say
I also exchanged contacts with the manager guy who turns out sometimes comes for luncheons in a town near our college. This could be a chance for free lunches 😉
In essence, while still enjoying myself I got to learn a lot from these simple people who are working on achieving great things. I am also a simple guy looking forward to great achievements. I found myself basking in the comfort of common ideas. These are the people who mentor me.
Fellow readers, be inspired and work towards your goals no matter what and remember when things get tough it’s the love that you share with your family that could get you going. Embrace your friends embrace your family.
Once again Iam a dreamer but it doesn’t make sense to just dream and have nothing to show for it. That is why, fellow internet users, blogger, dreamers and hustlers like me, that is why, I will let you know when my dreams do come true and reveal all my footsteps.
Kenyan Hustler 