Sending men and machines to space is one of the most technically, psychologically and physically challenging tasks that can be embarked on. It takes the very best of men to put the process together hence it is not surprising that it is a project usually undertaken by the most advanced countries on earth, yet it is not the most difficult job to do on earth.
The most difficult job on earth is not that of miners who go so deep underground for minerals and metals. Some miners in the process get trapped and are buried in these mines as a result of mine related disasters.
Some people have even told me how very challenging and daunting it is for them to find a life partner! Ladies complain that "good men" are very scarce while the guys Complain that "decent girls" are in very short supply if not non-existent! This level of concern is heightened because of the pressure on young "marriageable" guys and ladies to get married, from friends, family and the society as a whole. But may I submit that it still doesn't represent the most difficult job on earth.
In my estimation, the most daunting task on earth is the job of self appraisal. The reason it is the most difficult job is because doing it determines how successfully the first three tasks (and more like them) will be done. Like most other tasks that concern us, we wish it would have been done for us by someone else. We wish we could lay back and have someone else do our own self appraisal; but unlike some other tasks, it is one that we must do ourselves.
An appraisal of self, like that of a project, comes with immense benefits. It helps you know where you're coming from, how you got to where you are and what you must do to move to where you ought to be. It is a task that will help you know where and how resources have been expended and where and how resources at your disposal will be needed for optimum performance.
At this time of the year, I challenge you to pause and think of how you have used the passing year, 2015. Think of what you did excellently and how you were able to do them so you can replicate the success in the coming year. Think of what you couldn't do that you should have done and why you didn't do them so you'll not make the same error in 2016. Pick a pen and paper right now and get down to the task of charting a better course for yourself in year 2016. It is your duty to do so.
It will be unfortunate if you enter 2016 and not be in control of your life from the very beginning. It will be sad if 2016 meets you still groping helplessly in the dark.
There is a road called "progress" and "fulfillment" and only the prepared will walk on it. The goodies of life don't come by accident, they are attained by design. So get up right now and get on with the task of self evaluation for a better you in 2016!
Be Inspired!
Remain Motivated!
