Who do you think this kid is?

From the time he was born, he grew and developed so fast that everyone around was surprised. He started running shortly after he started walking. He would listen to those who told him to be careful, that he could fall and hurt himself, but insisted on doing what he wanted to do. Thanks to his strong immune system, other than a few colds, he had no serious disorder and continued to grow without concern.

In the beginning some called him hyperactive. But then they realized that he was a wunderkind. This wunderkind continued growing and accomplishing things never expected from him, becoming more and more popular both in his country and abroad.

With his wondrous achievements, he originally managed to place among the top 500 kids in a worldwide competition, then, he placed among the top 30 kids because of the special, innate qualities he possessed. His fame reached as far even as the Middle East, Europe and even Africa. Even in Zanzibar, which is a relatively less popular place, there were people who wanted to see this kid.

Thanks to the proper manners acquired from his distinguished ancestors and their glorious past, he didn’t see his achievements as an excuse to be spoiled; as a teenager, he started to make investments he believed would bear fruit when he became an adult, taking actions that would make his achievements permanent.

He started out by setting goals for himself. He always had the same answer when asked what he wanted to be. However, he needed to share his goals with those who loved him so that he could obtain their support and so that they would tell him about the weaknesses and insufficiencies he had but couldn’t see and he could take necessary precautions.

Then he said to himself: “What should I do, how should I act and strengthen myself--and in which areas--so that I am more successful? Which qualities that I have will make me more successful and happy? How can I reach my target? Who could be my rivals and try to stop me?

He continued “I better note them down.” I have a perfect computer that my parents bought for me. Let me list them and go over them. I can even ask my relatives how I can overcome these problems if I face them. If I ever lose my nerve in an emergency, this information can guide me. In other words, let me make myself an encyclopedia. Then I should also test myself from time to time to see if there is any deviation from my targets. I should compare the results of these tests with those of previous ones so that I can monitor my progress and address my shortcomings. Also, after reaching some of my goals, I might want to set new goals. So I also need to keep this information that guides me in life, up to date and alive.
I am now a successful young man. Everyone is proud of me, my rivals look at me with admiration, and there are many others who see me as a warranty for their future....I shouldn’t disappoint them.

Would it be better if I talked to you about TAV, Corporate Risk Management or Control Self Assessment? There is no need for that. If I were you, I’d rather hear stories from life. That is why this time I have chosen to engage in small talk only.