As soon as you decide to lead you open yourself up to assault. This is because leadership itself is an assault on the status quo. Living a life of peace and affluence is a hollow goal, and an unobtainable one, anyway. There is no way to get through life safely; we'll all get battered around and bruised up in the process.
Deciding to lead, however, adds another dimension to the equation. When you stand out from the rest, stick your head up above the crowd, and generally head in the opposite direction of the herd, you will meet resistance. Expect it.
I never cease to be amazed at the amount of people who want to either coddle themselves or others in the vain hope to keep things easy. As if struggle and challenge were bad things. Excellence has a cost, plain and simple. There is no shortcut to it. Greatness demands wholehearted effort, stamina, honor and character, and a massive dose of tenacity. Wimps need not apply.
One of the greatest lies ever told is that success is not worth the price. I got that from Canadian Claude Hamilton, who thinks more like an American than most Americans I've met! Thanks Claude, for putting it so clearly! And a hearty salute to all of you out there who have the guts to pursue your dreams, build your character, live with honor, and push yourselves toward excellence. There is no sweeter victory than the one dearly bought. Be willing to pay the price and be bold enough to expect greatness as a result! The world needs it!
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