Kumail+Dar's+Reflection+Essay

 Think Before You Act!
There are 6 billion people on this great earth, and they all have different perspectives. Some people think the three most common traits a leader should posses are bravery, extraordinary, and determination. There are others that go deeper, like myself; I believe a leader must be lion- hearted, legendary, have the respect of his/her people.

Being lion-hearted defines the ability to be brave and courageous. The major cause a leader must be lion-hearted is because it gives him the capability to conquer any obstacle, that is laid in front of them. For example Nelson Mandela, a man who overcame the obstacle of the apartheid laws, and stood up to defend his people. Another reason a leader should posses this unique characteristic is because he should be ready to defend the pride and honour of his/her people. An example would be Martin Luther King Jr., who fought against racism and for the pride and honour of the blacks. He was one of our most beloved and legendary heroes.

Another splendid trait a leader must possess is that he/she should be legendary. Having the characteristics of a legend is the definition of being Legendary. A cause a leader should be legendary is because he/she should be an inspiration/ role model for generations to come. An exemplification would be Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, a person who tried to force the British to take notice on India’s demands for rights and freedom. An individual who went on the Salt March, someone who believed in peace and not violence. He won without even fighting. Further on another reason a leader should posses this solitary quality is because when he/she dies they should leave a legacy behind. Another example would be Mother Teresa, who spent her life as a nurse. Serving and helping the poor and needy people, without asking for anything in return. Legendary heroes are looked up to for a long time, and so are respected heroes.

Although being lion-hearted and legendary are deep qualities. I believe being respected is the deepest of them all. To be respected means to show deferential esteem toward a person. A leader should be respected so he/she is not ignored by his/her people. An example of a respected leader would be Iqbal Masih, a boy who protested against child labour and carpet factories. Unfortunately he was killed at the age of 12 years old. His voice and reason was heard all over the world and it was never ignored. Another cause why a leader should be respected is because if he has self-respect, he can give respect, and also earn it. For example Joe DiMaggio who was famous baseball player for the New York Yankees. He was an individual with the power of silence. He was respected because after the media bribed him to give dirt on his ex-wife Marilyn Monroe. But he didn’t say a word.

Determination, bravery, and being extraordinary are splendid traits a leader should posses. But being lion-hearted, legendary and being well respected are excellent characteristics a leader should have. This essay leads to one logical conclusion which is that leaders have many superb qualities, but these are the three he/she must posses. So next time think before you act, because these aren’t qualities you are born with, you develop them as you go through life.