Integrity: The Cure To Mediocrity

In a generation of high civilisation and deepened technological advancement, there is a simultaneous decline in the level of moral ethics and principles held by people. This is alarming. Years ago, education was not just about schooling in a four walled building, but about building the whole man which includes inculcating the right set of virtues in people to direct their behavior and actions in the society both now and future. These set of very important right virtues helped to instill in people the desire to be outstanding in all they do! Role models we’re not people with questionable character while excelling in the various fields but they were people who were balanced on all sides. This brought a level of sanity to the society and strengthened the resolve of people to succeed and do so in the right manner. Education today on the other hand is all about school work and nothing about virtues and values of each individual. The role of civilisation and technological advancement can’t be underemphasized as it has made life easier and reduced the burden with which certain processes are carried out, yet at the same time, it is proving destructive to the human life it seeks to help, because mindset has been unconsciously made to believe once technology is settled, all other aspect of life is settled!
In a generation where our leaders have become mediocre in their thinking, and care less about the ordinary man on the street whose vote helped in securing the position of leadership, we need to raise another generation whose actions are sponsored by the set of beliefs and values they strongly hold on to. The root cause of corruption in our society today is lacking integrity, when people do not care about their name nor the human life, all they care about is lining their pockets with gold belonging to the generality of people. When leaders are without integrity, the result of their leadership ends in Mediocrity. Out of the box and effective thinking that could benefit mankind is lost when integrity is lacking. Students would rely on ‘expo’, external help to succeed in their exam, because they can’t belief in their ability to read, remember and pass. Their moral code has been weakened and mediocrity birthed. Police officer would rely on the roadside bribe to survive and not believe in his ability to produce more wealth without being corrupt outside of the government’s monthly stipend paid. Young men and women will solely depend on scamming people and prostitution before they believe they can succeed, despite the level of governmental failure and recession in the nation, it doesn’t limit the ability of each individual to succeed. We have seen great business outfits arise out of great austerity and recession with just the resolve not to compromise but to remain true and succeed the right way no matter the cost! This kind of moral code is needed to be restored if we are to witness true growth, development and freedom. Austerity is not a call for mediocrity.

What beliefs make up who you are! Or are you the type that says anything goes? Whoever lives life anyhow will see life treat him anyhow! There must be certain set of beliefs, virtues, ideologies that define you. Certain moral code that makes you stand out from the crowd! Men of integrity are scarce and the society is searching for such, will you be one! Beyond words can describe is the reward of a man of integrity! We can build our nation again, but let’s start with our individual selves, enough of blaming government and our leaders, let’s look inward and reshape our mindset to stop thinking mediocre thoughts and start thinking developmentally.