. . . Leaders are the ones that teach us about many things in life. They can even find the best in the darkest moments. They show us the best road to walk even if there are many struggles during the path. But one of the most important things about leaders, is that they can […]
Leaders are the ones that teach us about many things in life. They can even find the best in the darkest moments.
They show us the best road to walk even if there are many struggles during the path.
But one of the most important things about leaders, is that they can inspire us for little things in life.
Find out which are some of the leaders you should follow.
“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”
Nelson Mandela’s legacy embodies that of courage and resilience. He was about 30 years of age when the government of South Africa began the apartheid – literally, the “apart-hood” – between white and non-white citizens. Apartheid encompassed policies which forced the non-white population to live in pre-designated areas, to use separate public facilities and to limit their interaction with the majority white population.
Mandela was instrumental in orchestrating the revolutionary movement against the apartheid. As a result of his efforts, he was ultimately convicted of conspiracy against the government and sentenced to life in prison. Mandela had served 27 years of his sentence until an international campaign against his incarceration pressured the South African government to release him.
Mandela went on to become the first black president of South Africa. Through his tenure, Mandela worked diligently to abolish the apartheid and successfully implement a new Constitution that effectively united an entire nation.
“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.”
There is perhaps no other person in history that so dedicated themselves to the poor and disenfranchised than Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Born in 1910 to a prominent family, Mother Teresa first devoted herself to education; serving as a teacher in India – promising to touch the lives of fragile, young children.
Witnessing the suffering of her fellow countrymen, Mother Teresa devoted her life to serving everyone in tragic circumstances, especially the poor. Inspired by her faith and calling, Mother Teresa took on a life of poverty as a Catholic Nun while continued her teaching – both in and out of the classroom. She sustained her efforts to transform the lives of Indian children through unshakable commitment, generosity and kindness.
Citing a personal breakthrough in her faith, Mother Teresa continued her humanitarian efforts, venturing into the slums of Calcutta – saying that she wished to do nothing more than “serve the unwanted, the unloved, the uncared for.” She ultimately established care facilities – leper colonies, nursing homes, and health clinics – that continue to serve the sick and poor to this day.
“First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.”
Born into a country in turmoil, Mahatma Gandhi was unwavering in his belief that peace, not war, is the best solution to a problem.
Despite an occupying force that was brutally violent and suppressive in their methods, Gandhi was a wonderful and welcoming presence – a man that fought with a gentle, loving disposition without ever waving from his principles.
Gandhi made a pledge to “never harm a single soul” and encouraged his people to do the same. Instead, this great man encouraged civil disobedience through means of peace. More specifically, Gandhi encouraged demonstrations and the boycott of foreign aid provided by the occupying force.
Eventually, the British left India and Gandhi became the “Father of the Nation.” Perhaps more importantly, Gandhi inspired others to use peace and love in their opposition as opposed to violence.
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