Respect.

Respects is the act of giving honour, homage, regard, accolade, esteem etc to somebody. High esteem, regard or honour are usually given to unique individuals for their outstanding qualities. Outstanding qualities can be seen as possessing certain values, character, abilities or power to an unusual proportion in comparison to an individual or a group of people. Usually, the discipline and the price paid in nurturing such unusual capabilities is what people normally honour or regard. For example, such power may be legitimate wealth. All over the ages, across all cultures, we all know that it takes many sacrifices, prices to be paid before legitimate wealth can be built and or sustained. These are the reasons for the prsise(s) given to them.
Demanding or yearning for respect from people without deserving it is therefore a recipe for laughter. People who are genuely respected in the society are not really moved by it not only because they have given and will continue to give unto the society but because they are more interested in leaving the world a better place than they met it than the vain glory, accolades and mere respect that most seek to have.
If indeed you love to be respected in the society, then the following tidbits may be useful to you:
(1) evaluate your values, or ideals and make sure they are worthy of emulation;
(2) strife for excellence in your chosen career ;
(3) give back in every good way to your community;
(4) become a source of motivation in every good way to the younger generation;
(5) live above corruption and let your name be written in gold without any societal, or character flaw(s);
(6) move close to God Almighty. 
Respect is like money, when you chase after it for their sake alone, they will always elude your grasp. However when you chase its 'accomplice(s)' such as philanthropy, excellence etc and lay hold of them, you will always have it without effort. 
Thank you for your time with me today, do well also to join me next time for a fresh episode. Till then, don't forget to rule your world. 

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