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If You Can't Speak, Write

So many talents and skills exist in our universe. A number of them are mathematical skills, clear reasoning skills, ability to solve problems,  Problem Solving, Adaptability Collaboration, Strong Work Ethic, Time Management, Critical Thinking Self-Confidence, Handling Pressure, Leadership, Creativity. We are all bundles of talents and skills. Our abilities makes us who we we really are. Of all the abilities that exist, there are only two abilities that stands out uniquely. They are speaking and writing. As humans, we have convictions, what we believe and what we stand for. The only way we can push forward our beliefs to others is to express them verbally or nonverbal. The only means is by the use of words. Whether you're composing a song or writing a poem, or preparing a speech, or talking to a friend, you need the use of words to express yourself. We all have words inside of us. If you therefore cannot speak, you can write.

The Action Word 'do'

We all have goals, desires and dreams that we want to achieve in our lives. Whatever it is, there is only one word that can bring our dreams to reality. That word is 'do'. It does not matter what you want to become. What matters is the decisions you make, the actions you take, what you do to become what you desire to be. We are defined not by what we know or say but by what we do. A writer writes, a student studies, a teacher teaches, a singer sings, a worker works, a driver drives, a dancer dances, a drummer drums, a speaker speaks, a preacher preaches, etc. It can be tricky to assume that the gap between where you are now and where you want to be in the future is as a result of lack of knowledge. We believe that a new result require new knowledge. I agree with you.  But what I'm beginning to realize now is that we use learning as a cloak to avoid taking action on the goals that are important to us. We know so much that we do so less. We acquire so much knowledge da