Levi C. Ezidiegwu - 11 Commandments of Success

11 Commandments of Success
(Second Edition)
by Levi C. Ezidiegwu

Forwarded by Chris Mmeje

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Levi Chukwudi Ezidiegwu
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Portharcourt, Nigeria.
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Copyright 2018

Second Edition: April 2018

ISBN: 978-1-54-393439-7

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No man is an island and no tree has ever made a forest. There can never be a genuine success in anything without genuine efforts of concerned acquaintances, mentors and clients. Thats why I can never forget all your efforts and sacrifices towards making this dream a reality.

People like Dr. A.B.C Orjiako and his lovely wife, Chief Chris Mmeje who wrote the forward on this book, Mr. Strive Masiyiwa for being a great source of encouragement and inspiration to many African youths out there, Chief Ossy Igbonwelundu, Mr. Edwin Ezidiegwu, Mr. Colman Ozoigbo a.k.a Ideal Ideas, Dr. Christy Nwuche, Prof. Ben Ndukwu, Dr. Campbel Akujobi, Engr. B.C. Madubueze, Mrs. Felicia Amadiegwu, my parents Pastor and Mrs. Lawrence Ezidiegwu and many friends and well-wishers too numerous to mention.

Organizations like Nifes and Nifesaf especially PortHarcourt chapter. Theyve really done a lot in imparting positively to the lives of many Nigerian students through their programmes. Please keep up the good work.

To my lovely wife and blessed kids, you guys have been exceptionally amazing, and the entire Ezidiegwu family. I love you all and God bless you.

This work is solely dedicated to God of All Grace for the grace to carry out this task. I owe Him everything.

When Mr. Levi Ezidiegwu asked me to read through his work, I was tempted to decline the honour because I saw the title as heavy and coming from a young person. The title became heavier and the thought what will he be prescribing about success ran through my mind. Thank God, I held my impulse in check. I decided to read a few chapters but at my own pace, before finding the reason to pull out in the case my first hunch was right. I ended up reading all the whole chapters, at Mr. Ezidiegwus pace, in four days and within ten days went over again the entire chapters to add the little contributions called for by my re-reading. What compelled me can be found in reverse order in chapters nine and four.

Taking us without tedious complicated formulations or theorems, he explains and urges us to imbibe such simple but difficult to practice principles as self-discovery and belief in self, patience, forbearance in consumption as a mark of respect for the unknown future, honour for humble beginnings and little things, self-challenge, positive disposition to accept responsibility, and above all investment in productive humanity.

Mr. Ezidiegwu has not propounded new philosophies of life but he has re-invented the wheel of planning for life. By voraciously consuming from the cellars of the sages, he has spoken like the grey haired even at youth. His approach to discussions of everyday topics brings to the issues such freshness that only the spices of wide ranging quotes from the custodians of management and social wisdom can flavor.

In an age when the adult is almost at a lose understanding while the youth is only interested in the cant of indecorous music and violence than in rigorous coherent thinking, Mr. Ezidiegwu has shown us that the old can learn how to live a successful life from the young. He has given us reason to affirm that there is morning after each night. The Eleven Commandments of Success is not just a must read, it is indeed the commandments for successful life for both the old and the young. With the sprouting of young people like Levi, I confidently pronounce: the stars will not extinguish at the end of today.

Chief Chris U. Mmeje
Finance Expert/Consultant
(Former MD Island Bank, Soa Tome and Principe)

There is a very thin line between success and failure, just as there is a very thin line between life and death. Have you ever witnessed an accident? Imagine a scenario where we were discussing with a young man for over two hours; and after a while, he excused us just to pick up an item across the road. And after about thirty seconds, we heard a shout across the road; lo and behold, the young man was dead at the spot, after being knocked down by an oncoming vehicle. In the midst of life, we are near death. Similarly, in the midst of success, we are near failure. That is why we should take heed, even when we are succeeding, lest we fall. It can never be over until it is over. That is why the football team leading in a crucial match with four goals to one should not relax yet, even at the 87th minute until the final whistle is blown.

I agree with Allivinus Obi, when he wrote, Wealth, money, position, popularity, education, are not success but signposts, the direction that could lead to success. Then, the question: what is success?

Success is the ability of a man to achieve excellence in life with his talent or true calling for the benefit of mankind and self-fulfillment. We may be wealthy, but if our wealth does not put joy and happiness in the life of those around us and those we come in contact with, we need not bother to see ourselves as successful yet.

Success is deriving joy in doing the best we can with all we have got for the benefit of all around us. Success is all about being socially relevant in our pursuit in life. Success is not traceable to popularity; so, being the most popular person in the society doesnt make you successful. Success does not in any way depend on position; so, occupying the most prestigious position is not the yardstick for success. Success is not dependent on wealth; so, becoming the wealthiest in town is totally different from being successful. Success is not a function of education, even though education is also important.

It is no wonder why Chris Mmeje wrote, If I say I am successful because I can afford three times meals for every twenty-four hours, would not the smuggler who can afford same claim success? If I say I am successful because I am happy, would not every happy person claim success; the reason notwithstanding? If I say it is the quantum of wealth, would not the robber who has amassed treasures by killing claim success? No! To all these and many more in the same class. I am successful to the extent I have made life simpler for my contemporary mankind, and the generations to come! No matter our wealth, popularity, position and education, we are not yet successful until we are successful. Success is being happy with ourselves by putting smiles on the faces of those around us and those we come in contact with through our unique career.

Lifes truest heroes never carve their names on marble columns built for their acclaim; but they leave a powerful imprint of their works of excellence through a purposeful career as a legacy to generations unborn. Success is a comma, not a full stop, therefore never assume that youve arrived. As a matter of fact, in the courtship of success and life, the only thing that can put them asunder is death. Life is the duration of success.