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Hi,

I read the following article somewhere and thought I could share it with you. I believe it will be of immense help and impact to you. Happy Reading!

Innovation is the capacity to think beyond the known, defy the norm, and believe in one’s ability to solve problems. I remain positive because I am convinced that no problem is unsolvable. You do not have to throw in the towel, commit suicide, or quit because every problem has a solution. No matter what happens in this current economic crisis, you can solve it.

There are ways to rise above crisis. You have to think innovatively. What you need is on the inside of you. You have to initiate solutions. Do not wait for things to happen to you. Take control, and decide what happens. You have to place demands on your potential. Your answers may be found in a talent or ability that you least expect could be used. There is a way to rise above.

In order to rise above crisis, you have to believe in your ability to solve problems.

Look at what you have. Study your environment, your experience, and your relationships. You never know who has the rest of your puzzle. As it pertains to visionary leadership, you always have a piece of the vision for your life, and there are other people around you and in the world that have the rest of what you need.

Additionally, you also have to see the potential of resources. Understand the true nature of resources. Study your resources. Then act. You have to have the attitude of a Kingdom innovator. You must believe that nothing is impossible. You must also believe that there is no one way to solve a problem. For example, you may have been taught that there are only two ways to cross water—by boat or swim. However, God told Moses, “No. I will open the water, and you walk on dry land” (Ex 14:16). Also, Jesus demonstrated another way to cross water; He walked on it (Matt 14:25).

In these critical times, you need to find new ways to solve old problems. For example, Jesus performed miracles, using diverse methods. He healed several blind men but all in different ways. He touched two, put mud on the eyes of another, and just spoke to another (Matt 9:29; Jn 9:6; Lk 18:42). Therefore, though you may be in a financial crisis, there is more than one way to earn money. Do not think that you have to get a job in order to earn a salary. God may be saying, “I am not going to remove this crisis until you think differently.”

Finally, never surrender to limitations. Crisis is the time to break barriers. Do not be afraid to fail.

You will never succeed greatly until you are willing to fail greatly.

This factor is a benefit of crisis. It pushes you in ways that you have never been before. Be willing to try anything at least once. It is better to have tried and failed than to not have tried and never know you could have succeeded.

Perhaps, let me share with you a clear example of innovation which I witnessed with my very eyes. I come from a state that is generally regarded as a “civil servants” state in Nigeria – Cross River State. That is because, over 70% of the inhabitants are civil servants, working for one government parastatal or the other. Nobody wanted to do business in Calabar, because the city was not in any way a business-hub and civil servants were considered amongst the poorest of the working class.

In fact, ours was a city and a state in crisis (financial crisis that is) until along came a man of passion and innovation. A young man by the name of Donald Duke, who turned around the crisis-ridden state and created other ways of income for the people. Between 1999 – 2007 as Governor, he embarked on what many considered “white-elephant projects”, establishing the TINAPA, Obudu Cattle Ranch, The International Obudu Range Mountain Race, Marina Resort and Calabar Carnival, amongst others, creating a Tourism Industry that ranks the best in Nigeria. Today, Calabar is the place to be especially during the Yuletide season, as hundreds of thousands of people travel from all across the world to participate in the 31-day Celebrations and watch the 2-day Carnival Float. I was in Calabar a couple of weeks ago, and almost everywhere I turned, businesses had sprung up, especially Hotels, Guest Houses and the likes. Indeed, the people must be grateful for the change in their fortunes.

So, my friend, whatever crisis you may be facing right now, look critically inside and find the Innovative You waiting to emerge.

Compliments of the Season!