Nuggets of wisdom can be found anywhere…including song lyrics…
“Doctors say I’m the illest, cause I suffer from realness” – Jay-Z ft. Kanye West
The wisdom for us: Remain true to yourself, embrace what makes you awesome and unique and appreciate the awesomeness of those around you. But be careful not to let an inflated ego get in the way of being a great team member.
“I wish that you could show some love
Instead of hatin’ so much when you see some other people comin’ up” – Twista
The wisdom for us: Think twice before giving in to a mentality of envy and disrespect. Instead build up your coworkers and encourage everyone’s success.
“Look, if you had, one shot
Or one opportunity
To seize everything you ever wanted In one moment
Would you capture it, or just let it slip” – Eminem
The wisdom for us: You can’t let important moments slip through your hands. Dream big and take a chance. Don’t let things such as nerves, distractions and obligations get in the way of doing the things that are important to you.
“It’s my life It’s my pain and my struggle
The song that I sing to you is my everything
Treat my first like my last, and my last like my first
And my thirst is the same as when I came” – Jay-Z
The wisdom for us: Approach every single endeavour – no matter how big or small, important or trivial, as if it is your very first project. Refrain from slacking off or becoming careless. Put the same love, passion and drive into your efforts every single time.
“Real G’s move in silence like lasagna” – Lil’ Wayne
The wisdom for us: It’s not always necessary to be in the limelight or to have your work noticed and applauded. Silent heroes are the foundation of an organisation’s success.