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Today (July 18, 2018) marks what would have been Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday!
One of mankind’s greatest humans, Nelson Mandela was a fearless leader who devoted every day of his life to fighting for justice and freedom. A symbol of peace, hope and enduring love, he is considered by many to be the last great liberator of the 20th century. Through his sacrifice and unwavering leadership, the world became a much better place. This is his history.
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He was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist.
He served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.
He is held in deep respect within South Africa, and he’s often described as the “Father of the Nation”.
He’s Nelson Mandela and here are his Top 10 Rules for Success.
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Nelson Mandela’s 10 Rules:
1. Demand Respect
He attended Fort Hare University and the University of Witwatersrand, where he studied law.
2. Prove them wrong
He became involved in anti-colonial politics, joining the ANC.
3. Use your time wisely
Influenced by Marxism, he secretly joined the South African Communist Party.
4. Don’t worry about labels
In 1962, he was convicted of conspiracy to overthrow the state, and sentenced to life imprisonment.
5. Be humble
He served 27 years in prison. An international campaign lobbied for his release.
6. Have heroes
He joined negotiations to abolish apartheid and establish multiracial elections in 1994.
7. Take a stand
He was the country’s first black chief executive.
8. Manage your emotions
He also created the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to investigate past human rights abuses.
9. Be willing to die for your cause
He was Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement from 1998 to 1999.
10. Speak with conviction
He received more than 250 honours, including the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize.
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