The Power I Give — And The Reckoning It Brings
Here’s a truth I’ve learned over the years: people have the power. Not because they took it. Not because they demanded it. But because I gave it to them. When I put my trust, my opportunities, and my resources into someone’s hands, it’s intentional. I do it with a clear purpose — to give them the chance to prove themselves worthy of what the future is about to bring. Because the future doesn’t wait for anyone; it magnifies the decisions we make today. But here’s where it gets interesting: some people mistake my empowerment for weakness. They think that because they’ve been allowed to hold the reins for a while, they’ve already won. They confuse my patience for complacency, my grace for naivety. And to those people, let me be very clear: there is a seriously rude awakening en route. The power I give is not a prize — it’s a test. A test of integrity, loyalty, and vision. It’s a measuring stick for who can carry the weight of what’s next and who will crumble under it. For those...