By Ramsey N Singbeh Sr
Graduates of the Kakaka Community College or KCC, one of the leading high schools in Margibi County have been seriously adviced to set a clear timeline for their vision and success if they should reach their desired goals in life.
They were urged on Sunday, 23rd November, during the school’s 2025 graduation convocation held at the Kakata Old Cinema with parents, community dwellers, the school principal, who is also a former president of the MargibiveTeachers Association, Anthony Kollie r M. Jallah and other stakeholders from Kakaka in attendance.
While delivering a key note address at the occasion, an eminent young businessman of Margibi County, Edwin Tarr Harmon seized the opportunity to call on the graduates of KCC to pair their vision with a clear timeline to reach their goals or achieve lasting success.
Harmon who had practiced journalism for several years before coming to do business emphasized that a vision alone is insufficient as he urged the graduates to attach a timeline to their goals as a critical step that turns dreams into reality.
As he retrospected on his personal journey from aspiring to join the military to achieving success in area of journalism and community leadership, the keynote speaker stated that flexibility, planning, and perseverance can shape a meaningful life path.
According to him, the graduates should consider the “Five Ws and one H”—Why, Where, Who, When, What, and How as a roadmap for their forward match.
The above questions, he mentioned are the foundational pillars to understanding their purpose, identifying strengths and ideal environments, choosing mentors, setting deadlines, defining their societal impact, and committing to the duration of their efforts.
Edwin T. Harmon emphasized that setting deadlines, such as personal goals for the year 2020 or the broader Vision 2030, helped him focus and plan effectively during quiet moments of reflection.
He told them that respecting time is a valuable resource in working toward objectives. Balancing ambition with responsibility, Harmon referenced Charles Darwin’s principle of “survival of the fittest” to reinforce the importance of taking initiative rather than relying on others for sucrcess.
Further referencing Mother Teresa’s legacy, the young entrepreneur reminded to see you w of the essential role of humility and social contribution play in true accomplishment. He himself models this through efforts like student aid programs, illustrating the importance of “paying back” to the community.
In conclusion, Harmon encouraged the graduating class to be proactive, humble, and intentional in becoming the change they wish to see in the world.
In a post graduation interview, Harmon highlighted his active role in the community, sharing plans and ongoing efforts such as providing L$100,000 in student financial aid for underprivileged students at KCC and creating employments for 40 people through the Gaten Group of Investment.
Clarifying rumors about his professional role, he confirmed his position as operational assistant to the Deputy Managing Director for Administration at the Liberia Airport Authority, dismissing inaccurate reports attributed to him as airport monitoring duties.
In responding to inquiry about his political plans for the 2029 elections, Harmon said that he has yet to decide and will consult with friends in due time.
He emphasized letting his current actions and achievements speak on his behalf rather than making premature declarations.
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