Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a true revolutionary who epitomized the notion of tragedy to triumph. From having spent almost 30 of his 95 years on this earth in an 8 X 8 cell, to emerging as a great leader who won a presidency with 100% of the votes. Nelson Mandela, also referred to as Madiba, fought injustice on an international spectrum, was imprisoned for conspiracy to overthrow the government and sentenced to life in prison. His imprint left such a lasting stamp that people around the world rallied for his freedom. I recall the Free Mandela shirts that adorned the bodies of many people in the late 80s.
"Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do." One of the many quotes Nelson Mandela was known for which speaks volumes given the source. So many of us are held back from achieving success because we lack dedication to it. We have goals that we believe are impossible because we lack the knowledge of the necessary steps to take. Even though we may not all be revolutionaries like Nelson Mandela, his life can serve as a road map for many of us. We cant be stuck in a daydream hoping that reality will just fall in our laps. Taking action toward that vision is vital to achieving true success!
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