Koffi essentially summarized this universal principle based on the Bible (Louis Segond version). The care a man or woman gives to their work determines, in the medium and long term, how skillful they truly are. Expertise is what makes the difference in the job market or in business.

“No matter how great your idea, how authentic and relevant your revealed activity is, your mission will never be fulfilled without qualifications.”

Koffi drew lessons on skillfulness from:

• The Builder: His uniqueness lies in the attention he gives to the stage of preliminary studies, the foundation, and the rigor in respecting each step of the process. In doing so, he offers beauty and durability to his masterpiece. Koffi noted the virtue of patience, attention to detail, and the importance of planning to succeed. He decided to carefully plan his projects.
• The Farmer: He shines through his ability to have faith while facing the realities of seasons that may differ from forecasts. The farmer anticipates, saves, and bears a great sense of responsibility.
  Indeed, working not just to feed one’s family, but to feed one’s village, city, or even, in a broader sense, the whole world. For Koffi, success has now become an obligation. He decided to succeed in order to support his parents and help others—for the glory of God.
• The Soldier: He stands out by the intensity and quality of his preparation. In addition, he shows a high level of focus. Koffi understood that the level of his success is closely tied to the level of his preparation (actions) and his focus on goals.
• The Athlete: The athlete is especially known for always keeping their goal in sight—winning or helping their team win. Koffi understood the power of having a goal, a clear vision, and well-defined objectives in order to succeed.
• The Merchant: The good merchant is always with their “calculator.” They make sure the business will be profitable before launching. However, this doesn’t mean they give up when they fail. They sit down to recalculate and identify what worked and what didn’t, in order to learn valuable lessons. Then, they start again on new foundations.

From the merchant, Koffi learned not to run from reality. When it comes to making decisions, one must first gather information and consider the facts. He decided to conduct a market study for his construction materials buying and selling project…

This text is an excerpt from the book “SCARS OF THE STARS: The Hidden Side of Celebrities (Volume 1)” written by Gildas S. TONOUKOIN.

We invite you to read the next article: “TO WHEN MISFORTUNE DEEPENS.”

SKILLFULNESS. SKILLFULNESS. SKILLFULNESS