The Dream Killers That Can Kill Your Dreams – (PART 1 OF 2)

Copyright: Ope Banwo, 'The Wealth Apostle'
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To make it into the small field of successful entrepreneurs in the market place, you must be aware that there are certain people and certain elements in your life and around you that have the tendency and potential to reduce your desire to be all you can be in the business world. These factors, if not properly monitored and dealt with can turn into dream killers.

Potential Dream Killer #1: Your Family And Relatives

Some of us are unfortunate to be born into a family where people just shoot down your brilliant ideas and dreams. This often happens if you happen to be a junior member of the family. How often have we heard of people who buried their God given visions because the family members, who should have been very supportive only scoffed and ridiculed at your visions to make a difference.

Joseph was one of those people who almost got killed by his family for daring to have a vision. Joseph had a dream of being great man to whom the whole world bows but his brothers only got mad at him and out of jealousy would have killed him but for the mercy and grace of God who ensured that they only sent him to his destiny.

Even Jesus had problems with his family. Rather than being excited that their brother was doing exploits at an unprecedented level, his brothers and family chose to ridicule him. In Mark chapter 6 we see how his neighbors mocked “is this not the carpenter’s son”?, underscoring the fact that they did not expect the son of the carpenter to have any special visions or powers. If Jesus had not been a man fully persuaded about his mission, he could very easily have had his dreams killed in its nascent phase. However, Jesus simply moved to another town where his vision was received and the bible says “only in his hometown among his relatives and in his own house is a prophet without honor.”

To make it as a entrepreneur you must begin to identify members of your family and relatives who deflate your desire for your dreams. Is it your father? Is it your mother? Is it your spouse? Who among your family is always quick to let you know you could not do something? Be alert for the dream killers in your household! Remember the warning of Jesus that a “man’s worst enemy will be members of his own household.”

Potential Dream Killer #2: Your Friends/Associates

Sometimes, your close friends and acquaintances could also be potential dream killers if you do not show proper discernment and manage them right. Sometimes, you may have to take a stand and ignore your friends when you have a clear vision of where you are headed.

The type of friends and company you keep are very important in realizing your dreams. David said it all in Psalm 1:1: “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or seat in the seat of mockers.” Who are mockers? These are the scorners, critics, and the destructive cynics. They are the people around you who keep saying “It can’t be done”, “forget it”, “Don’t waste your time". Nobody has ever done it this way before.” David advised us not to walk with them, not to stand with them, and not to eat with them. David was right on with this advise because if you hang around negative people long enough, you will actually end up sitting and partaking of their negative attitudes.

Psychologists have for long maintained that we tend to perform at about the same level of people who are around or close to us. Proverbs 13:20 says “He who walks with the wise is wise” and that “bad company corrupts good character.” A ‘friend’ in this context of dream-killers is anybody you spend time with- whether are considered a friend or not. Anybody you spend a lot of time with is your ‘friend’ by default and he/she//it will ultimately have an influence over you. For some people, their best ‘friend’ is the television set and nobody denies that the T.V has a tremendous influence on people and their outlook and motivations in life.

Potential Dream Killer #3: Your Present Boss And Those In Authority Over You

Many visions for the business enterprise have been prevented from seeing the light of day because of the jealousy and evil machinations of the people in authority over the dreamer. Most humans by nature feel threatened when those under them can see something they are not seeing.

The worst in humans come to the surface once they can somebody with the potential to take over their crown shows up. King Saul tried all he could to destroy David, the upstart who would be king. Herod did not mind killing all the babies in Jerusalem in an attempt to destroy baby Jesus, the star who was billed to become the king of the Jews. Most employers feel threatened when an employee starts showing signs of setting up for himself. Those in positions of dominance often try all they can to suppress and destroy the upstart. This is a fact that you can neglect to your eternal regret.

While it is honorable to leave your present employment properly, be wise as to when to confide your vision of the new enterprise to your boss or those who in authority over you. Be particularly wary of those who may lose their hold or control over your talents. Do not be naïve. The bible advises us to be ‘as wise as a serpent and gentle as a dove’. Nobody likes a challenge to their dominance and no employer likes to lose a good employee. No Leader likes to lose his most productive lieutenant and many have trouble dealing with the fact that there former subordinate now desires to be on equal footing with them.

At first your employer, boss or overseer will dangle tempting carrots before you to keep you under the yoke of the wage system. They will often give you concessions or offer you pay increases or other perks to keep the status quo. Once that fails, almost invariably, the previously ‘sweet’ boss will bring out the stick. Once you announce your intention to start out on your own, do not count on the goodwill of your superior continuing, even if they are fully born again, sprit-filled and tongue talking. We all wrestle against the flesh daily and it is only a matter of time before the ‘cursed body of flesh’ will let them down. When that happens, the javelin will surely begin to fly. Just be ready to dodge and if possible hightail it out of town like David.

As you make your way towards your destiny, you will face intimidation, harassment, slander and persecution but you must be committed to your vision otherwise you will not make it into the ranks of the kingdompreneurs.

.....To be continued. Be sure to check this blog for the part 2 of this great article.

Author: Ope Banwo
'The Wealth Apostle'
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