LIFE LESSONS FROM EAGLES for personal development

Eagles are often seen as symbols of strength, freedom, and vision, and they exhibit many characteristics and behaviors that offer valuable life lessons. Observing their traits and actions can inspire us in various aspects of personal growth, leadership, and resilience.

### Key Lessons from Eagles:

1. **Vision and Focus**:
- **Eagles have extraordinary vision**, capable of spotting prey from great distances. They remain focused on their target and don’t get distracted until they achieve their goal.
- **Lesson**: To succeed, it’s crucial to have a clear vision and maintain focus on your goals without getting sidetracked by distractions or obstacles.

2. **Rising Above the Storm**:
- When other birds hide from a storm, **eagles fly directly into it**. They use the storm's winds to soar higher, rather than escaping it. This allows them to rise above the turbulence and conserve energy by gliding with the wind.
- **Lesson**: Face challenges head-on. Instead of avoiding problems, use them as opportunities to grow stronger and elevate yourself to new heights.

3. **Solitude and Self-Renewal**:
- Eagles often fly alone, symbolizing their independence. At a certain age, they undergo a process of self-renewal, shedding old feathers and growing new ones to rejuvenate themselves and extend their lifespan.
- **Lesson**: Sometimes, you need to spend time in solitude to reflect, rejuvenate, and improve yourself. Self-renewal and personal transformation are essential for growth and long-term success.

4. **Fearlessness and Risk-Taking**:
- Eagles are known for their courage and boldness. They dive down from great heights to catch prey, risking danger in order to succeed.
- **Lesson**: Don’t be afraid to take risks and go after what you want, even if it feels daunting. Success often requires bold decisions and overcoming fear.

5. **Nurturing the Young**:
- Eagles take great care in raising their young. They build sturdy nests high on cliffs or tall trees to protect their offspring, and they gradually encourage their eaglets to fly by pushing them out of the nest when it’s time.
- **Lesson**: Proper nurturing, guidance, and pushing boundaries are necessary for growth. As leaders or parents, it’s essential to support others while helping them become independent.

6. **Resilience and Strength**:
- Eagles possess great physical strength, enabling them to carry heavy prey and withstand harsh weather conditions. Their resilience allows them to survive in diverse environments.
- **Lesson**: Strength, both physical and mental, is crucial in life. Cultivate resilience to handle life’s challenges, and never shy away from adversity.

7. **Choosing the Right Partner**:
- Eagles are known to mate for life, selecting their partners carefully. They engage in a ritual where they test each other’s strength and commitment before forming a lifelong bond.
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By:
RASHEED, Oluwasegun Kazeem Ph.D
([phone], ([phone]
[email protected]
MNAEAP, EMPM, MNIM, MTRCN, MACSN, CT, Dip. Digital Mkt., CEAF,
CME, W10FE, CMIE, FMIE, MAPROCON, AMIBRN, MCIEMA (USA)

Ismail Adeiye A.
(+234)- 8073361981, (+234)- 8061681902)
B.Sc (Econs), Dip. Mkt., ACA, ACTI, ACIPFA, AAT, MCIS.

3. •Eagle is the common name for many
large birds. Most of the 60 species of
eagle are from Africa. Outside this area,
just 14 species can be found—2 in North
America, 9 in Central and South
America, and 3 in Australia.
•Eagles are large, powerfully built birds
of prey, with heavy heads and beaks.
Even the smallest eagles, such as the
booted eagle have relatively longer and
more evenly broad wings, and more
direct, faster flight – despite the
reduced size of aerodynamic feathers.
Most eagles are larger than any other
raptors apart from some vultures. The
smallest species of eagle is the South
Nicobar serpent eagle (Spilornis klossi),
at 450 grams.

4. •Eagles have very large hooked beaks
for ripping flesh from their prey,
strong, muscular legs, and powerful
talons. The beak is typically heavier
than that of most other birds of
prey. Eagles' eyes are extremely
powerful. It is estimated that the
MARTIAL EAGLE, whose eye is more
than twice as long as a human eye,
has a visual acuity of 3.0 - 3.6 TIMES
THAT OF HUMANS. This acuity
enables eagles to spot potential
prey from a very long distance.

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5. •Eagles normally build their
nests, called eyries, in tall trees
or on high cliffs. Many species
lay two eggs, but the older,
larger chick frequently kills its
younger sibling once it has
hatched. The dominant chick
tends to be a female, as they
are bigger than the male. The
parents take no action to stop
the killing.

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6. •They have at least one singular
characteristic. It has been
observed that most birds of
prey look back over their
shoulders before striking prey
(or shortly thereafter);
predation is after all a two-
edged sword. All hawks seem to
have this habit, from the
smallest kestrel to the largest
Ferruginous – but not the
Eagles.

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7. The Commonest Eagles weight
•1 Steller's Sea Eagle 6.7 kg

•2 Philippine Eagle 6.35 kg

•3 Harpy Eagle 5.95 kg

•4 White-tailed Eagle 4.8 kg

•5 Martial Eagle 4.6 kg

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8. LESSON ONE: EAGLES FLY WITH EAGLES
Eagles fly alone at a high altitude and not
with sparrows or other small birds like
geese. Birds of a feather flock together. No
other bird goes to the height of the eagle.
Eagles fly with eagles never with a small
bird.

Lesson: The person you relate with today
makes you the person you would be
tomorrow. Stay away from narrow-minded
people, those that could bring you down.
Keep a good company.

VERY USEFUL NOT REALLY IMPORTANT
VERY IMPORTANT CAN SURVIVE WITHOUT HIM/HER

9. Eagles have strong vision, which focuses up to 5 kms from
the air. When an eagle sites prey- even a rodent from this
distance, he narrows his focus on it and sets out to get it!
No matter the obstacle, the eagle will not move his focus
off the prey until it is grasped.
Lesson: Focus is the direction that un-locks the
hardened obstacles without much strength.
Have a vision and remain focused no matter the
obstacles, you will surely succeed.


LESSON TWO: EAGLES REMAIN FOCUSSED

10. LESSON THREE: EAGLES STEER CLEAR OF THE OUTDATED


Eagles do not eat dead things. Eagles feed on fresh
prey. Vultures eat dead animals but not eagles.

Lesson: Do not rely on your past [dead] skills,
keep in search for new skills. Leave your past skill
where it belongs and equip yourself with modern
skills.

11. LESSON FOUR: EAGLES RELISH CHALLENGES



When clouds gather, the eagle gets excited; the
eagle uses the storms wind to lift itself higher.
Once it finds the wind of the storm, the eagle
uses the raging storm to lift itself above the
clouds. This gives the eagle an opportunity to
glide and rest its wings. In the meantime, all
the other birds hide in the branches and leaves
of the tree.
Lesson: Face your challenges head on
knowing that these will make you emerge
stronger and better than you were. We can use
the storms of life to rise to greater heights.
CONVERT EVERY NEGATIVITIES INTO
POISTIVES. Achievers are not afraid of
challenges; rather they relish them and use
them profitably.

12. LESSON FIVE: OLDER EAGLES TRAIN YOUNGER EAGLES



Older Eagles remove their feathers
and soft grass in the nest so that the
younger ones get prepared for flying
and eventually fly when it becomes
unbearable to stay in the nest.
Lesson: Assist people to grow in
life it makes you more relevant and
productive. The number of people
that grow through you is your future
worth. Don’t live a life of balloon
that grows alone and get busted
alone without repair.

13. LESSON SIX: EAGLES PLAN FOR OLD AGE



When the Eagle grows Old
, his feathers becomes
weak and cannot take him
as fast and as high as it
should. This makes him
weak and could make him
die. So he retires to a far
mountain.

Lesson: Old age is
worrisome, do plan for it.
If you do not plan for it,
you find it difficult to cope
when it comes.

14. •EAGLES FLY WITH EAGLES Flock around with good people
•EAGLES REMAIN FOCUSSED Be focused and have a strong vision
•EAGLES STEER CLEAR OF THE OUTDATED Learn new skills
•EAGLES RELISH CHALLENGES Convert odds to positive
•OLDER EALES TRAIN YOUNGER EAGLES Train People grow
•EAGLES PLAN FOR OLD AGE Plan ahead of old age









REMINISCENCE

15. BE AN EAGLE TO
SOAR HIGHER