in pursuit of purpose
The last time I had this feeling was 7 years ago in 2012. I felt joy, hope, happiness, freedom name it all when I won an award on “role of youth in building a more democratic Kenya” organized by UNDP, amkeni wakenya and Youth Agenda. I didn’t have anyone to guide and mentor me on my passion, ELF was not there, rather, I didn’t know it existed, but deep in me I knew I had this big drive of participating, contributing and transforming our society in matters of democracy and good governance.
I followed another route which was more of computer based, profit making and money oriented but I still felt am human centered and I needed to go back. It has been a hustle, going back to school and mastering in courses of projects, participating in forums and fellowships, trying to quite but I had no courage until I met ELF 3 months ago.
So, I quit my job. Not today, 1 month ago, Friday 8/11/2019 was my last day.
My 8 -5 job that was making me good money, and with a good employer, yeah I quit it.
Why?
Because passion, conviction and self-awareness is taking action when you can’t see the whole staircase and all you can see is the next step.
For me, the next step was just to leave that office and start working on my dream job. To be a social entrepreneur and participate, work and surround myself in matters of democracy and good governance. To build my own empire, brand and bring transformational leadership to my land. To follow my dreams. To fail at my own thing. To start over. To succeed against all odds.
The training on self-awareness, leadership, good governance and Pan-Africanism, has contributed a lot to the above decision. Your (ELF) approach is so unique from others, it’s beyond skill or practical based and more of pure self-awareness of the potential we have, opportunity which are there and the direction to follow to achieve your born purpose and passion.
Elf cohort 8 gave me a platform to vie for a president though I ended up being male representative. It gave me a chance to lead a group of diverse ideologies, transformed group and am sure they will make an impact wherever they will go. The interaction with trainers and ELF staff was professional, awesome experience and very engaging. Community service was most unique one and successful since even after the attack by bees we were able to unite and deployed organised team work which made us save everyone and as well achieve our objective.
I may not have enough words to thank you, but just know am launching to my passion. As I step out, I may not talk about my future because it may not be very clear, but one day, I will speak about my present which will be my past while in future. Am forever ELF cohort 8 alumnus.
THANK YOU
Daniel Gitau
ELF cohort 8 male rep
Daniel Gitau is my good friend. I know his potential. I’ve seen him grow in transformational leadership skills. In our church he now leads a serious department which involves managing international guests. I’m being enticed into this program by ELF.
Incredible and inspiring
Am really touched. From a state of failure, No one to help me rise up. From this hour, am convinced to stand up and go for it. Even if I will be alone. I will leave to testify your contribution
Wow! A bold move. Inspiring story. An informed decision. I see passion and determination. Keep the fire burning bro
This is such an inspiring story . May God give you the grace, favour and wisdom as you charter your way towards impacting lives.