<p>The eagle, bold and regal, soars high above the skies, but even this king of the birds faces a critical turning point in its life. By the time it reaches 30, its once-sharp beak is bent, its talons dulled, and its feathers heavy with the weight of time. For an eagle to survive past this age, it must make a painful choice, retreat to the mountains and undergo a brutal transformation or face death. It’s not a choice made lightly; the process is excruciating. The eagle breaks its beak against the rocks, waiting for a new one to grow. It pulls out its worn talons, knowing stronger ones will take their place. Finally, it sheds its old feathers, allowing fresh, lighter plumage to emerge. This rebirth takes months, but once complete, the eagle is renewed, ready to fly once again, stronger than before.
</p><p>Is this not the story of every African professional? After years of working, and climbing the ladder of success, we reach a point where what once worked no longer sustains us. The skills that brought us to the table are no longer enough. We feel the weight of time pressing down on us, the world around us demanding more. At 30, like the eagle, many African professionals hit a crossroads, where experience alone is not enough. The market demands fresh knowledge, new certifications, and further education. And so, like the eagle that flies to the mountain, we too must retreat, often in silence, balancing work with the painful grind of further learning.
</p><p>It’s not an easy path. After long days at work, the tired body must still open books, attend classes, pass exams. The sacrifice is deep, the pain often invisible, known only to those who carry the burden of wanting more. We work by day and study by night, our ambition pushing us through the exhaustion, the struggle.
</p><p>Yet, just like the eagle, this is the transformation needed for survival. It’s not enough to survive in this professional jungle; we must soar again. The new certifications, the added education, they are like the eagle’s new talons, the new beak, the wings that will carry us further than we’ve been before.
</p><p>In the end, the eagle flies again, stronger, fiercer, and ready for the next chapter.</p>
The Eagle’s Nature
By
Godwin Erite