People are e constantly trying to find out how the times they live in will evolve. They think about what is of true value, and the direction in which they should be headed, and they seek someone who can give them answers and guidance. So to be an outstanding leader, you need to be able to point others in the right direction.
Many people in this world are uncertain of how to make the best use of their abilities, their time and their money. A leader must be able to explain future trends and what people need to do in the present concisely and accurately_ this is the mission of those who have truly awakened. To be a leader, what do you need to do? This will be the theme of this book.
What qualities are necessary for a leader? Firstly, you must always be able to see into the future. You need to be able to see one or two steps further than others. People regard someone who is more able to predict the outcome of events as outstanding or possessing exceptional abilities. In the same way that a very tall person is able to see much further than anyone else, people believe that someone who is outstanding is capable of seeing things more clearly because of a greatness of character, or because of spiritual abilities. Gradually, those around a person possessing these qualities will be attracted to what they see as the person's enigmatic personality, and will follow willingly.
Many people have gathered at the Institute for Research in Human Happiness, of which I am president, and I suppose the reason for this is that they have the expectation that if they join, something good will happen. No one would congregate in a vessel they felt was going to sink. It is because people anticipate that something good will come out of it that they join our movement and wish to be a part of it. So the second prerequisite to be a leader is an ability to make people feel that if they follow and stay close, they can expect a bright future-something good will happen.
The third prerequisite for leadership is not only to have the power to open up a bright future, but also to have enough past achievements to convince others of your standing. However, these accomplishments do not necessarily have to be a constant series of distinguished awards for excellence. No matter what kind of life you have led, people look to the way you have overcome difficulties you have faced, finding the qualities of outstanding leadership there.
I said that the ability to see into the future is one prerequisite for leadership, but this alone is not enough. If you foretell only the possibility of failure or give examples only of lack of success, although you may initially be regarded as a leader, people will soon drift away.
If you look at the lives of great historical figures, you will notice that very few came from privileged backgrounds. Even if they had the blessing of being born into good circumstances, at some point in their lives, the tides of fortune always turned plus they suffered a severe setback or faced adversity. Usually, these people were not born into a comfortable habitat although developed great strength by overcoming the obstacles in their lives through their own efforts. Others find indescribable strength in the resilience of such people.
So far, I have pointed out three qualities that are required of a leader. In this book, I am going to introduce "invincible thinking." a philosophy indispensable for leaders in this new era. Invincible thinking is an attitude: No matter what happens in your life, you can always find something positive, and turn any situation to your advantage. If you practice this philosophy, you will become convinced that there is no such thing as a crisis or hardship, only a continuous series of opportunities.
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