“A man is great by deeds, not by birth.”
A great quote from a great thinker and scientist, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, who has served our country as a president from 2002 to 2007. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen started his career as a scientist. He influenced many lives with his dedication and hard work. People admire him not for what he has given to science, but also due to his unmatchable personality. There are many inspiring traits of this great leader. We have summed up some teachings of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam that we can use to become leaders.
- Be Prepared
What life throws at you is completely uncertain. You never know what’s next. So, always be ready for the best and the worst. He said:
“You see, God helps only people who work hard. That principle is very clear.”
You don’t know what is in the future, but make sure you work hard for it. This can only be achieved if you are always prepared to face the challenges. Good and bad are the two faces of the same coin. Work hard to achieve your best and never let yourself down.
- Leaders Acknowledge Contribution
Leaders take the responsibility of the teamwork. They never put you down for mistakes, instead appreciate your contributions so that you can improve. Leaders are guides, what they see, they reap. Trust your team members and let them flourish so that they can give their best to whatever task they perform. A team makes a leader good or bad. So, acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of your team.
- Go With The Flow
Be flexible so that you won’t get affected by situations. What life teaches us is for our betterment. Dr. Kalam knew the youth were inspired by his vision and words. He always gave more than expected. He touched many lives by sensing situations and taking action without talking about it. Every time, he delivered a lecture, people were motivated to face the world with new enthusiasm. He encouraged them to make a difference, to do what they have planned.
- Keep Fit
He took his last breath while delivering a lecture at IIM Shillong. He died at the age of 83 years and was perfectly fit. Do remember success can only be achieved with a healthy mind and a healthy body. A healthy body helps you to stay focused and to achieve the maximum.
- Have A Vision
“You have to dream before your dreams can come true.”
Life is worthless if you haven’t decided your goal. Dreams can only be accomplished if you have a goal and work to get what you desire. If you have a dream, then visualize it, imagine your future and live it. The only way to get inspired is by imagining your success.
- Connect With People
“Look at the sky. We are not alone. The whole universe is friendly to us and conspires only to give the best to those who dream and work.”
Many times, while running after success, we unknowingly drift away from people who are important to us. We must bear in mind that only unity can help us to grow. If we get connected to people, their life experiences, their thoughts, their personalities and much more can help us progress. It is not necessary to get a solution. You have to face problems sometimes. You can use advice to tackle them. Never enjoy your success alone, it is pointless. Take your friends, family, team members, and advisors along with you.
