“When we treat people merely as they are, they will remain as they are. When we treat them as if they were what they should be, they will become what they should be. ”
― Thomas S. Monson
A friend once told me, “You always believe in people.” And I replied, “That is all I can offer, my belief in your talent and skill.”
I know it is tough to get by these days, everyone is protecting their businesses for their children to take over even if they come unprepared. In most societies, our success is tied to the feats our parents have made. It has little to do with our own credibility. And this hurts, oh yes it hurts the average man who has something to offer but because his last name is not known in certain circles he may never get to certain places. Only a few break out from the norm – it requires really tough skin to rebel against a system. For the rest, they just keep living below their expected ends.
It is not enough to believe in yourself, sometimes you want another human being to look at you and say, “I believe in you.”
That sentence can give you wings. A man with talent, who is given the opportunity to nurture his talent can do amazing things. And a well-nurtured talent enriches everyone! I have met people who broke the cycle and succeeded regardless of what their last names were. But I understand if it is hard for the next person. All I can offer is this: never give up. Never wish you were someone else. You are who you should be. It is tough now, but tomorrow is another day to try again, keep trying and don’t stop. If you need someone’s assurance go to God, pray! If you want some more, ask a friend or a family member: “do you believe in me?” Look into their eyes when they respond, the truth lies in there. And if you still have any doubts, come here as often as you should. This is where we let off all the heat that comes as life happens.
I believe in you. Yes, you!
– Stephanie
46 Comments
Kharimah
September 13, 2012 at 3:58 pmAm soooooooooooooo Inspired Steph!
chioma triciakiel
September 13, 2012 at 4:08 pmThanks for ur words of encouragement..continue doing the gud work and sowing a seed in people’s lives. .May God continue to bless u abundantly.
Igbani
September 13, 2012 at 4:18 pmYes! I am who I am supposed to be and I will keep pushing. Thank you Stephaniedaily.
Odejobi Tolani
September 13, 2012 at 4:39 pmHonestly, this is amazing. My teacher told me that, and it went a long way. Since my secondary school days. I felt relax reading this from you. Thank you.
sylvia
September 13, 2012 at 4:57 pmNo regrets reading this…..i’m so inspired. HOPE it is
priscilla
September 13, 2012 at 5:02 pmThank you sweedy..u are the best!
Sira Teeh
September 13, 2012 at 5:27 pmI couldn’t have read this at a better time,personally I can relate to this and I was just about to give up,close up my business and return to the labour market..Thanks and God bless you more.
tayo
September 13, 2012 at 5:35 pmI never knw u are like dis, bt all I have to say ( thank u! U are a living proof) u just made my day. today is my birthday and when I look @ dose thing I love to do and I have nt b abl to do it. I cry bt nw I have hope, thanks God bless u
OmaSexy
September 13, 2012 at 5:41 pmAm so inspired.
John Teryy
September 13, 2012 at 5:49 pmYou believe in me?! Seriously? *smiling* So inspiring. I always knew u were intelligent. Hope to work with u some day. May God continue to strengthen you. Such humility!
Dairo kemmy.
September 13, 2012 at 5:52 pmTnks stephanie 4 given us a way to improved our lives for gud….I’m so moved…luv you so much.
Ogee nsimah
September 13, 2012 at 5:57 pmniceeeeeeeeeeeee talk speh
jennifer u just insipired
September 13, 2012 at 5:59 pmdo Step write all dis? Men u r gifted. Am loving disssssssssssssss
Chinyere gabriel
September 13, 2012 at 6:02 pmThanks 4 ur words of encouragement. God bless u!
Ronke Aseyege.
September 13, 2012 at 6:16 pmThis so intresting words,keep on.
Hillaryhills
September 13, 2012 at 6:24 pmMy lecturer wld neva stop blivin in me.n encoragin me 2 b optimistic..and i c my self brkin bounds.n i must confes.it makes me hapy weneva i encorage pipol..tanks stephy..
Joyce
September 13, 2012 at 6:35 pmStephanie thanks 4 dat inspirational assurance.God b with us all.
okpara,ndubueze
September 13, 2012 at 6:45 pmi’m overwhelmed wt ur words of admolishment n inspirations,u r indeed a gr8 model…elbow greez 2ur efort as u continue impacting on pple’s life positively-bravo!
mtchell
September 13, 2012 at 6:48 pmSteph !Steph !Steph! U are just a gr8 diva,i’m so inspired by ur words.Really,i love this
gdex
September 13, 2012 at 6:59 pmTo believe in someone is to see the end and not the now. There’s a future and an expected end to every life and He that created us hath said “its of good and not of evil, thus He believes in us. Great blog maam…
chizoba
September 13, 2012 at 7:00 pmThanks steph for this words of encouragement you are the best.
mtchell
September 13, 2012 at 7:06 pmSteph i love this,u’re such a gr8 woman,and i. Believe u are touching lives positively with these ur inspirational talks
queensley
September 13, 2012 at 7:22 pmsteph, u couldn’t have said it better!
It could take a lotta time buh its high time we stood infront of a mirror and say to the person we see there “its in you, i believe you can make it!”
adewunmi
September 13, 2012 at 7:51 pmAm a final year student. I just tink I would need that gift
Thelma iyenemi tarizebo
September 13, 2012 at 8:02 pmur word are soul healing,i believe in peeps henceforth since that’s all i can give,ur d best
muchacha
September 13, 2012 at 8:57 pmYou do? Am gonna hug u now. *big hugggg*
Rita
September 13, 2012 at 9:12 pmGreat words, tanx so much steph u just arouse somtin in me so greatful n GOD bless u real good.
Blesyn
September 13, 2012 at 9:42 pmSteph Ɣ☺ΰ α̲̅я̩̥̊ε̲̣̣̣̥ D̶̲̥̅̊ bomb, great speech, Ɣ☺ΰ α̲̅я̩̥̊ε̲̣̣̣̥ indeed a star. ƋӍ very happy , keep up D̶̲̥̅̊ great work, God will bless Ɣ☺ΰ .
Gera
September 13, 2012 at 10:07 pmAnother nice Write-up..God bless….
christabel
September 13, 2012 at 11:38 pmHmmmmmh.am so inspired by ur words.may God bless u.
lilnkechi
September 14, 2012 at 12:34 amlove ur faith. Thats why u are where u are. l love u more
cod
September 14, 2012 at 5:21 amalwaz inspired by ur words…am up comin musician…r&b, hip up and dance hall..just in dare need of a plat form…will b very glad u help tanx so much
pattyclues
September 14, 2012 at 5:22 amSteph U̶̲̥̅̊
inspire me a lot with your words and writeup. Life ļş really tough, am an event decorator, @ times when i go nd submit proposal for a job, dey ωıιι tell U̶̲̥̅̊
, we wiil get back to U̶̲̥̅̊
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call d firm to ask how far as per d proposal, τ̣̣̥
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about, but i don’t let dat to break me instead i wil still submiting proposal cos i knw i day i get jobs becos i really believe ȋ̝̊̅̄
й myself. Tnx steph d word and God bless U̶̲̥̅̊
.
Grayce
September 14, 2012 at 5:36 amyou will make a very good writer someday…ever thought about it?
Jenny baby
September 14, 2012 at 7:47 amCuldnt pick a better time to read this..thanks stephanie for dis inspiring word…thanks for believing in me and I also believe in you too
Chidinma
September 14, 2012 at 7:48 amStephanie,tanks so much for ur inspiring message dis day.am so glad dt u are doing a very gd job,kp it up.God will continue to bless n strengthen u n ur entire household,u are indeed a real woman.Luv ya gd works,lots of luv
florence
September 14, 2012 at 8:14 amU are just great. Believing in someone is just an indirect way of saying “I know u can make it” God bless u real good.
snowhite
September 14, 2012 at 8:30 amoh steph thanks alot for the consolation atleast i know tomorrow is another day for me to make it if today has failed.Yes we can!
frank
September 14, 2012 at 9:02 amThat’s true, we all need hope. What has keep us alive is hope and we must keep hope alive.
Iruka
September 14, 2012 at 11:44 amStepy thanks alot 4 this gra8 courage u gav 2 us, u ar realy tryin in bringing back our lost hopes God bless u ( Chukwu gozie gi, Ezigbo nwafo ka ibu):-D
sitemaife victoria
September 14, 2012 at 11:48 amGod bless u dis is so inspiring.I have learn sumthing,i will treat people d way they should be. Thanks dearest
Cathy
September 14, 2012 at 4:32 pmi love this piece. good one steph
olive
September 16, 2012 at 8:20 pmSoul-lifting.. Thnx. Feeln bettR already, and much more motivated.
Jewel Ifey
September 18, 2012 at 2:04 pmSteph dear..I just want hug u real big..it’s ma 1st time on dis blog and I’m being blessed and inspired all @ once…thank u Steph.I always knew that there was something about u that always wants reach out to others in d meekest and mildest ways.
Owalekan
September 21, 2012 at 1:07 pmI never knew that we have such a beautiful and intelligent actress having a soul lifting words for the public.
Stephn, u are blessed and the boom
Jennie
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