i am a leader

What do I do? I am a leader. From the first moment that my cousins asked me what we can do for fun I knew I am destined to lead and not be led. My job was created when our grade 1 class elected me their president and representative. I know firsthand how a leader positively influences a group into performing and achieving something phenomenal. Something that's bound to be remembered, if not by everybody, at least by those whose lives are touched and hence, were changed to something better. Because I am a leader, I have learned: I have learned to lead by example. To win with integrity. I am Genghis Khan, uniting the Mongol tribes and founding a largest contiguous empire in the world history. I am Nicolo Machiavelli transforming paupers into powerful princes, forceful yet prudent. I am Sun Tzu, by my counsel I turn semi-barbaric governments to become one of the most powerful state of the period. I am also those whose names are forgotten through the passing of time. Leaders who will be remembered by the accomplishments of their followers. I am a warrior. Daily combating against stress, pressure, dissatisfaction, distrust, fear, complacency, prejudices, ignorance, irresponsibility, and apathy. My allies and source of strength: tenacity, intellect, wit, street smarts, perception, curiosity, patience, faith, love and laughter - they rush to my aid; raise my banners with inexhaustible support; knowing if I succeed in giving motivation and support, the rest is sure to follow. Throughout the course of my daily life I am called to be a friend, an actor, a clown, a coach, a doctor, path finder, counselor, and psychologist, keeper of peace, geek, technician, and pillar of strength. I find these to be very humbling responsibilities. More humbling still is the thought of making a mistake as a leader. I have learned that mistakes made by a doctor go to the morgue, a lawyer's mistakes could land a person in jail but a leader's mistake releases on society potentially destructive consequences for all. It’s true that a doctor usher's life into the world in a single magical moment. But I have learned that a leader is allowed to see life born again and again with every plan, ideas and friendship built. It’s true that an architect knows that if he builds with care, his structure may stand for centuries. But I have learned that if a leader builds with love and truth, what he builds will last forever. His influence and guidance's reach is limitless. I have learned that a leader always teaches what he is keenest to impart. That our own life's lessons and experiences are the best teachers that have blessed us with the wisdom. I have learned that I have a past rich in memories and a present full of love and laughter, adventures, challenges and fun. That these are the components that will strengthen me to face the future with a smile. I am thankful to those who have given me the very great honor of following me and giving me the support and constructive criticisms I need to make me grow as an individual. I am a leader and I thank the lord, my Master Teacher for it every day. (I thank Kuya Sherxx for lending me some of his wisdom that made this entry possible.)