The why and how Formula for Success
“Why me?” That was her reaction after failing one of her final-year courses. Life had thrown setback after setback at her—disappointments, hardships, and moments of despair. Each time, her conclusion remained the same: Why me?
She was convinced that a force beyond her control—a wicked uncle from the village or a generational curse—was responsible for her struggles. She fasted and prayed for months, hoping for a divine turnaround, yet nothing changed.
Then, in early 2019, everything shifted. During a Super Sunday service at her church, Pastor Moses introduced a powerful concept that transformed her life: The “HOW” Formula.
Why vs. How
There is a why to your life and existence. But until you discover the how, you remain stuck, drifting without direction.
Why is a reaction. It keeps you stagnant, feeding frustration and self-pity. How is an action. It activates your mind, sharpens your creativity, and pushes you toward solutions.
“Why did this happen to me?” keeps you in a loop of complaining.
“How can I turn this around?” forces you to think, strategize, and take action.
The moment you shift from why to how, your brain stops dwelling on problems and starts engineering solutions.
There is no obstacle on earth that cannot be overcome when The “Why” and “How” Formula is applied.
Success is not luck. It is a journey fueled by:
✅ Understanding why you are where you are.
✅ Mastering how to change your circumstances.
A successful life is built on sincere answers to why and the courageous execution of how.
You will never manifest your full potential until you make your mind work for you. Your mind is your greatest asset—it holds the key to unlocking creativity, problem-solving, and innovation.
One of the biggest mindset shifts you must make is to stop saying, “I can’t afford it.” Instead, ask yourself, “How can I afford it?”
🚫 “I can’t start a business.”
✅ “How can I start small and grow?”
🚫 “I can’t get that degree.”
✅ “How can I find scholarships, study smarter, or develop skills?”
🚫 “I can’t achieve my dreams.”
✅ “How can I take the first step today?”
The moment you stop shutting down your brain with negativity and start igniting it with how, you will discover that you are capable of far more than you ever imagined.
Everything you need to succeed is already inside you. The creativity, the solutions, the breakthrough—they are all within your grasp. But you must sit down, think, dig deep, and activate your how mindset.
✔ Want to build that mansion? There’s a how.
✔ Want to graduate with flying colors? There’s a how.
✔ Want to travel abroad? There’s a how.
✔ Want to become wealthy? There’s a how.
✔ Want to be the best version of yourself? There’s a how.
Success is not magic. It is the result of asking the right questions and applying the right actions.
Prayers open doors, but ‘how’ walks you through them. Many people stop at prayer and wonder why their situation hasn’t changed. God gives wisdom, but it is up to you to use it.
The secret successful people won’t tell you is this: They don’t just pray. They apply the “How” Formula.
Today, I challenge you—stop reacting with why and start responding with how.
The world is waiting for your manifestation.
I am Flourish Joshua, seasoned and manifested for this purpose—to ignite the transformation the world has been waiting for.
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