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Will of a Leader
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Having the will of a leader would mean developing a unique appreciation for who you are and recognizing your own strengths and qualifications. You can then concentrate on acquiring additional skills that contribute to the achievement of your goals. Many people often compare themselves to others without realizing the value of their own potential. They envy careers or successes that appear to be more attractive than their own. This negative comparison is damaging. Don't do it. Instead, concentrate on being the best you possible. You are somebody, an important person and a unique individual with great abilities and versatility. Unfortunately, many people don't realize what they have and never come close to taking full advantage of their gifts and resources. The real challenge, and the real reward, is to take who you are and what you are capable of doing, and create the means to achieve your dreams. Having the will of a leader is to discover self-reliance, to acquire the stamina to persevere, and to develop the vital qualities necessary for success.

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