Spirit of Leadership

THE SPIRIT OF LEADERSHIP

accomplishing them. Some people say that they will get a better job, lose weight, or change their lives in other ways—some day. The world is filled with people who are merely interested, but not passionate. Commitment is the guy who jumps out of an airplane, trusting that the parachute will open. It’s not talk, but action. Passion makes you jump in, no matter what. Leaders are com mitted, not just interested. They are willing to put their whole selves into accomplishing their purposes. True leadership is not finding some thing to live for, but something to die for. 5. A D EEP R ESOLUTION We make New Year’s resolutions every year and quickly forget them. How determined are you? Do you act on what you’ve committed yourself to do? Are you are willing to pay the price to obtain your desire? True leaders are resolved in their decisions to pursue their goals and purposes. 6. A D EEP M OTIVATION Passion is the juice for living. For many people, life is a drudgery. They have no motivation in regard to their jobs, spouses, education, or per sonal development. Someone once said that the thing about life is that it is so daily. Passion helps us to rise above our daily routines. If you’re not motivated, then you will become a weight or burden to others. You will pull on their energy. Passion is a source of motivation. When you have passion, you don’t need the right

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