A young man came to see me at the office. As he sat across the table with me, he asked; “How do you get so many things done in little time? How do you manage your time and energy? What is the secret of your productivity?” In simple terms, I explained the dynamics of productivity.
Friend, you are designed for excellence and productivity. Productivity is about generating results that are commensurate with your capacity and opportunity. A lot of people are just wasting time, energy, and resources achieving less than the capacity of greatness within them and the opportunities that heaven has made available for them (Matthew 25:14-30).
There are dynamics of productivity. There are structures and systems that make for a life of success and relevance. There is a scriptural prescription for making the best use of your time, energy, resources, and relationships (Joshua 1:8). Understanding these would help you to stop complaining and start making progress despite what you lack or have.
You need to know where to go per time if you would be productive (Proverbs 6:6). There are people you meet and places you go that stir your passion for productivity. A lot of people are where they are today because of what they see or hear, based on who they meet and where they go.
Your earnings are determined by your learning (1 Timothy 4:13-15). What are you learning? You can learn something big from seemingly small people. Excellence is not always about size but about substance. Whether you are at the backside of the desert like David or you are in the palace like Esther, what is in you would always show (Psalms 78:70-72).
You need to learn the ways of productive people. They are driven by vision (Habakkuk 2:2). They have a sense of responsibility. They pay attention to details (SOS 2:15). They manage their energy correctly (Proverbs 31:3). They build the right systems. They choose relationships based on shared values (Psalms 1:1-3). They are proactive; they think and plan ahead (Proverbs 22:3). They are not afraid or ashamed to start small. They are consistent with their lives and practices.
‘Demola Awoyele
Lead Pastor,
Destiny Impact Church
Akure, Nigeria