Thursday, December 02, 2004

Alexander The Great...

The movie ‘Alexander’ has given us much to think about in terms of what a leader should be. Alexander was a warrior king with ambition and courage who led his outnumbered army against the massive Persian armies and won the battle with glory.

What can we learn from Alexander is his great vision and his strong aspirations that drove him to achieve his dreams. His perseverance was a result of his dream to win approval from his oppressive father, conflicted by his mother’s legacy.

He was one of the great conquerors that was never afraid of death but it was only loss that disheartened him. He would have rather died than lose a battle. His spirit contributed a lot to his victories in warfare. This teaches us the value of setting goals in life and relentlessly working toward our goals. Here, we would rather sacrifice our leisure activities than lose our goals. Our lecturers, parents and others we learn from may have taught us this. Similarly, Aristotle, who has done teachings on Alexander transformed him into a military genius that was greatly admired by his troops for his leadership and courage. The problem-solving process in life will eventually shape you into a better person.
Throughout our learning process either in the university or office, we never stop pursuing knowledge. It is your character that will greatly determine your success and what you are willing to compromise.

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