By Damilola Adeyera
Language: Yoruba
Ìbẹ̀rẹ̀ kì í ṣe oníṣẹ́, àfi ẹni tó bá fi orí tì í dópin.
Translation
Starting a task does not make one accomplished; true accomplishment belongs to the person who perseveres until the end.
What’s the lesson?
The true measure of achievement is not found in how a journey begins but in how it ends. Starting a project requires enthusiasm, but bringing it to completion demands discipline, consistency, resilience and determination. Many begin with great expectations, but only those who remain committed through challenges earn the satisfaction of accomplishment.
An unfinished task leaves its purpose unfulfilled, regardless of how much effort has been invested in it. Every beginning carries a responsibility to see things through. Therefore, do not merely celebrate the courage to start; cultivate the discipline to finish. For it is in completion that effort finds its meaning, purpose receives its fulfilment, and achievement earns its recognition.
Ojumo Ire is a daily African devotional concept rooted in the rich heritage of African proverbs, folklore, wisdom, and timeless traditions.
Every morning, Atunda TV will awaken its readers to inspiring African proverbs, both old and emerging, offering reflections and practical wisdom that can serve as guides for daily living.
Through Ojumo Ire, ancient wisdom meets contemporary life, reminding us that Africa’s intellectual heritage is not merely something to preserve in museums or history books. It remains a living source of guidance for business, leadership, relationships, community, resilience, and everyday decision-making.
From Lagos to Addis Ababa, Accra to Nairobi, Kigali to Johannesburg, and across the continent, African wisdom carries many languages but speaks to many of the same human experiences.
Ojumo Ire is an invitation to pause, reflect, and begin each morning with a piece of African wisdom.