The School Of Ants

03 Jan The School Of Ants

With the plethora of schools available, it is still surprising that one of the most effective is the school of ants, where the teachers are so tiny. It is no surprise that some of the best things in life come in small packages.

Paradox

I am familiar with the schools of leadership, hard knocks, hustle, perseverance to mention a few. Yet, I am, enamored with, the School of Ants. What a paradox, that one of God’s smallest creatures can impact and provide some of the best lessons in life. The wisest King, Solomon in the book of Proverbs instructed everyone to, “Go to the ANT, CONSIDER her ways and be WISE.”

1. Go…
2. Consider…
3. Be wise…

I created a simple acronym, called the A.N.T.S model for practicality and applicability, check it out below.

Anticipate: Navigation: Tireless: Social

1. ANTICIPATE is the ability to predict, expect, foresee, be prepared for, bargain on, reckon on; preempt, forestall and look forward to something. Develop the ability to ANTICIPATE events, seasons and trends.
   What lies ahead and what are you going to do about it? What can you anticipate in the future?Remember, vision is critical to life. What you see is vital.
2. NAVIGATION is the ability to accurately ascertaining a position in relation to another. It is planning, and adhering to a specific line of action. It is imperative to know your current location in reference to the desired destination. So it is wise to know where you are and where you want to go.
3. TIRELESS is having or showing great effort or energy. It means being indefatigable, energetic, industrious, hard-working, determined, tenacious, persevering, untiring, unflagging, indomitable. Life is tough enough and often only the strong, willfully committed succeed. Your journey in life will require a tireless (energetic, determined) focus. You must evaluate where you are expending your energy and ask yourself if it is productive?
4. SOCIAL stands for the sense of community. Do you know that ants and man share similar social trials? It was George Reinhart, whose research confirmed, that ANTS similar to MANKIND, have the adaptability to reside and dominate in any environment.
   The question to ask include the following:

How do you relate with people?
How socially responsive are you?
Do you respect the dignity and worth of people
Do you value human relationships and dynamics?
Do you add value to people? And how?

Wishing you an amazing new year filled with greatness, victories, and growth.

– Dr. Flo

Dr. ‘Flo Falayi is a Leadership Consultant and Coach enabling, empowering and developing next generation leaders and organizations. The Founder of The Hybrid Leadership Institute and referred to as The Hybrid Leader™- American Born, British Educated, and Nigerian Raised. 

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