Fate vs Faith at Work
Lanre Adelanwa Basamta
Co-Founder/CEO @Optimus AI Labs. | Strategy, Marketing & Business Leader. | Published Author. | Cognate experience in Fintech | PayTech | EdTech | AgriTech | InsureTech | Marketing Communication.
A young Kenyan entrepreneur standing at a crossroads. One path whispers, "What will be, will be." The other screams, "Your actions write your story." This isn't just a metaphor—it's the fundamental battle between fate and faith that plays out in every workplace.
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Some people believe life is a predetermined script. They're the fatalists who sit back and watch, convinced that destiny has already written their career narrative. But true professionals know better. They understand that faith isn't passive resignation—it's active participation.
The Fatalist's Trap
In offices worldwide, and especially here in Nigeria, you'll find them. Those employees shrug and say, "If it's meant to be, it will happen." Like a fisherman waiting for fish to jump into his boat without casting a net, they expect success to appear magically. But success isn't a gift—it's a construction project you build brick by brick.
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The African saying: "The horse that arrives first at the market was not born there." Achievement doesn't happen by chance. It happens by choice.
Faith: More Than Just Belief
Biblical wisdom cuts straight to the heart: "Faith without works is dead." This isn't just spiritual advice—it's a career manifesto. Faith isn't about wishful thinking. It's about committed action.
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When you believe in something, you don't just hope. You hustle. You show up. You put in the work that transforms hope into reality.
Believing in Your Boss
Your relationship with leadership isn't about blind obedience. It's about strategic alignment. When you genuinely believe in your boss's vision, you don't just follow instructions. You anticipate needs. You solve problems before they arise. You become an extension of their strategic thinking.
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Think of it like a well-oiled football team. Each player doesn't just wait for instructions—they understand the overall game plan and move accordingly.
The Team Matters
Your team isn't just a group of colleagues. They're your professional family. Believing in your team means more than attending meetings. It means creating an environment where everyone can excel. When one rises, everyone rises.
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Like a pride of lions, strong teams hunt together, protect each other, and share the spoils of their collective effort.
Self-Belief: The Ultimate Catalyst
Here's a radical thought: Your most important professional relationship is with yourself. Believing in yourself isn't arrogance—it's responsibility. It means constant improvement. Learning. Growing. Pushing your boundaries.
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Each skill you acquire is a weapon in your professional arsenal. Each challenge you overcome is a badge of honor.
The Faith Formula
True professional faith isn't mystical. It's mathematical. It's a deliberate equation:
Belief + Action = Results
- Believe in your organization's vision—Pursue it rigorously.
- Believe in your boss's value—Support it actively.
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- Believe in your team—Contribute meaningfully.
- Believe in yourself—Invest in continuous learning.
Across Africa, we understand collective progress. From Ubuntu philosophy to traditional communal systems, we know individual success is interconnected with community success. Your faith at work isn't just personal—it's part of a larger ecosystem.
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A single tree doesn't make a forest. But a committed tree can transform an entire space.
The Real Difference Between Fate and Faith
Fate says, "Whatever will be, will be."
Faith says, "Whatever I believe, I can achieve."
Fate is a spectator.
Faith is a player.
Fate accepts.
Faith creates.
Practical Faith in Action
So how do you practically live this out?
Show up consistently. Learn relentlessly. Support generously. Challenge respectfully. Grow continuously.
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Don't just wait for opportunities. Create them. Don't just hope for recognition. Earn it.
A Personal Challenge
Look at your current workplace. Are you a fatalist waiting for things to happen? Or a faith-driven professional making things happen?
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Your next promotion isn't waiting in some predetermined destiny. It's waiting in your next action, your next skill, your next commitment.
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The choice is yours.
Faith isn't just what you believe. It's what you do.
*** In the grand theater of your professional life, you're not just an actor. You're the scriptwriter, director, and lead performer.
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Fate is a spectator sport. Faith is an active championship.
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Which will you choose?
Co-owner at Sidmach Technologies Nigeria Limited
3 周Very correct and inspiring!
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3 周I will choose Faith, I refuse to fold my hands and accept whatever happens, I will do what I'm capable of doing, learn skills and be prepared for opportunities that will come my way or I will create one. Because opportunities are always around. Permit me to use some of these for my content ????
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3 周This is really a powerful insight and thanks for sharing an informative content every time. I need to share this with my teammates. This is really a good piece. You are truly the definition of what you desire to be.
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3 周This is a powerful reminder that our success is not solely dependent on fate, but on the actions we take. I'm inspired to take ownership of my goals and work tirelessly to achieve them. Thank you for sharing this insightful piece! It's a I'll definitely be sharing this with my colleagues.