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4 simple things Mandela teaches you and I
For almost thirty years, one man wasted away in a lonely prison cell. Instead of giving up on life, he rather began a long walk to freedom which saw him leave prison, become president and win the Nobel peace prize. Nelson Rolihlahla Madiba Mandela was a genuine leader who influenced millions of followers worldwide - arguably more people than anyone in the history of the world save religious leaders.
How did he do this and what can you learn from him? Leadership coach, Kwamina, picks four simple lessons we can all learn from Madiba.
1. Put others first
After his release from Robben Island prison and winning the election to become the first black president of South Africa, Madiba could have made himself ‘president for life’. That was the order of the day among African leaders of the time and there would have been no complaints from majority of his country people or his party (ANC) but Mandela refused. He also refused to payback his jailers and those who oppressed him because he felt it was not in the interest of South Africa. He placed others first.
2. Stay humble
In his lifetime, many people wanted to raise him to the status of a god and idolise him to satisfy their own spiritual emptiness. He resisted such attempts. Like you and I, he had his flaws and openly admitted them to those who wanted to worship him. He was humble enough to remember that he was a mere mortal with breath that lasts but for a moment and wasn’t immune to the common fears and diseases of humans including tuberculosis TB, which he recovered from and campaigned heavily for till his passing.
In fact because he was so humble, all forms of people from playful children, pop singers , football players to powerful world leaders were dying to spend time with him. He made everyone comfortable in his presence.
3. Leave a legacy
Mandela lived the 5Ls; Live, Learn, Linkup, Love and Legacy. He taught us that we have to be conscious about living our footprints in this vast world for others to see and follow.
He linked up and connected with people worldwide and internationalised the African word UBUNTU which means we are because of others and we owe each other a sense of gratitude. He showed us that evil is not sustainable and good will always triumph. He made us believe again in ourselves as Africans.
4. Wear a SMILE
Never have I seen Madiba in or out of the limelight with a frown. He always wore a SMILE and that smile has taught me that irrespective of my circumstances I should SMILE. A leader’s smile is good because it gives followers and bystanders hope to face their individual challenges. SMILE no matter what, because it has Selflessness, Mortality, Iconism, Legacy and Egalitarianism embedded in it.
The life lessons of the man who ‘was not a saint but acted saintly' will make us better people. And while 'we’ll always fall short of Mandela's example, he makes us want to be better human beings'.
What does Mandela mean to you? drop a comment and share in his memory.Like newaccra on Facebook for more
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Monday
How Ghana can win the world cup !
Newaccra Magazine's football specialist Senam, has calculated the easiest way for Ghana to win the world cup.Check it out!
Trust Ghanaians, They have started their football mathematics again!
The
only way for Ghana to win the world cup is if Germany or Portugal goes home
during the group stages. But honestly, that is not too difficult. All it takes
is for Ghana to beat USA and draw with Portugal (do whatever we can to stop
C-Ro, maybe get him a sweet Ghanaian girlfriend) and if Portugal draws all
their matches (we can form a committee to ensure this, declare all-night
inter-denominational -inter religious-Aglow fasting and prayer, maybe even call
TB Joshua, depending on how well Nigeria is doing) and bingo we are there!!
Just listen to this -
The 'G' countries will qualify from Group G. GERMANY and GHANA are in group G and
their names begin with the letter G. Great history there right?
Now if we do this
right, the most favorable standings for Ghana will be this;
KNOCKOUT STAGES
Belgium
has fantastic players but most of their players are experiencing the world cup
for the first time. Ghana has experienced players like Olele to sail through to
the quarter finals.
Whilst
Ghana is gunning down Ecuador in the quarters, Uruguay will be ending Spanish
dominance on the world stage. Then
comes the much awaited Ghana vs Uruguay – Part 2 – the mission is revenge!!
Revenge fueled with GNPC cash is enough motivation for Ghana to
deny Uruguay the finals on their own continent.
FINAL SHOWDOWN
The final showdown will
be a dance competition that pitches the stars of South America against the
black stars of Africa. The Brazilians will come out samba dancing, we will meet
them with Azonto and destroy them with Akaayida!
Why GHANA will win
- Brazilians will actually be happy to be the first country to produce an African World Cup winner with an African coach
at the helm of affairs.
- Ghana
beat Brazil on penalties to win the Under-20 World cup in Egypt with an
African coach in charge. A similar thing will happen and Agyemang Badu
will repeat his famous quote “se me kakyre mu” translated “I thought I
told you”.
- The
coach of Ghana’s U20 world cup winning team, Selas Tetteh famously wore a
polo shirt throughout the entire tournament on the way to the final. Black
Stars coach James Kwesi Appiah has already showed his unique sense of fashion,
making people spread rumours that he is planning to launch his own fashion
designs after winning the worldcup!
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Senam is a different kind of sports analyst. He uses creative ways to cover popular games on newaccra. Read more from Senam
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