EXPERIENCE HOW TO REACT WHEN FACING DIFFICULTIES

Hi guys, so today i would share you guys how i react when i face difficulties in my life....hope that with this sharing it can help you guys whenever you needed to face difficulties in your life...

So here i have 15 step to face the difficulties...So lets check on these step together....

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Stay as calm as possible. It is common to overreact when you face a problem, but this can cause you to make bad decisions. Before you begin tackling your problems, get in control of your emotions, which may help you stay calm and more effectively deal with whatever you’re facing.
Take a few deep breaths and repeat to yourself “let” when you inhale and “go” when you exhale. This can help control your heart rate and allow you to relax.
Repeat to yourself “I can get through this. It’s challenging, but I can find a solution.”


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Accept responsibility for the problem. Consciously acknowledge the problem and then accept responsibility for your part in it. This can allow you to begin actively and constructively dealing with any problem.
Write down or list the problems and their causes. This can help you more readily visualize, accept, and even deal with a problem.
For example, if you missed a mortgage payment, accept that you bear some, if not all, responsibility for this. Likewise, if you have bad grades, acknowledge the role that you played in getting those bad grades.


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Evaluate situations before you respond. If you find yourself dealing with a problem and you are not sure what or who caused it, take a moment to think before you react. It’s easy to blame someone else for problems, especially when you feel challenged or overwhelmed, but blaming others is counterproductive and may even cause further issues. Take a moment to determine if the problem was caused by external factors (other people or things beyond your control), internal factors (something you did or failed to do), or a mixture of the two.
External factors. If someone hits your car while it is parked in a parking lot, then this would be an example of a problem caused by external factors. You did not cause the accident and there was nothing you could have done to prevent it.
Internal factors. If you arrive late to work because you hit the snooze button on your alarm too many times, then this would be an example of an internal factor. In this situation, it would be important to acknowledge your role in arriving late to work so that you can avoid making the same mistake in the future.
Mixture. If your group gets a poor grade on a group presentation, then chances are that there are things that all of you could have done better, not just one person. Try to identify your role in the situation and take responsibility for it.


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Find a quick solution. Many problems require an immediate or fast solution. By staying calm and giving yourself as much time as you have, you can find a quick solution to your problem.
Remember to take a deep breath before you start reacting.
Evaluate or assess the situation and any information about it as quickly as you can.For example, if your toilet overflows, you can check the tank or the bowl to see what the issue is. Likewise, if someone is yelling at you and it appears they might get aggressive, you can quickly figure out that it’s best to remove yourself from the situation.
Give yourself as much time as you think you have to break down the problem and react with a solution. For example, if you realize your insurance has expired and you didn’t get a renewal notice, call your insurance company and ask about the options to get coverage as soon as possible.
Think about different solutions to the problem and then decide which is the most appropriate.For example, if your toilet overflowed, you can either call a plumber immediately or try and stop the water from running. However, you might also want to try and stop the water by closing the valve on the tank and then calling your plumber or plunging the toilet.
Consider other perspectives if the problem involves another person or other people.

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Identify problematic patterns. When you sit down and acknowledge your problems, especially without blaming others, you may recognize some patterns in your behavior that lead to challenges. Identifying any patterns that lead to problems may help you more effectively deal with them.
List anything that causes you problems. For example, “paying bills on time” or “excelling at work/ school.”
Figure out what you have the power to change, which can help you start dealing with the problem.

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Set goals to solve problems. Part of dealing with any problem is setting a goal to overcome it. Set goals to deal with your problems that you can attain.
Use the SMART method to set goals towards solving your problems. SMART means: specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, timely. For example, maybe you want to handle your delinquent mortgage. Your goal might be “I want to settle my mortgage issue with the bank within the next two months. I’ll contact my lender and speak about the issues surrounding my delinquency and ask about what options are available to mean to get my account back in good standing.”
Write down your problem and projected goal of solving it on paper. Visual cues can reinforce your willingness to deal with your problems. For example, you could write the following: “I spent my money unwisely and couldn’t pay the mortgage. I need to track my spending habits and get my account back in good standing.”

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Keep your expectations realistic. Keeping the expectations for outcomes to problems within reason can help you more effectively deal with them. Tying yourself to an unrealistic solution may set you up for additional problems and stress.
Check if your expectations are realistic by looking at the goals you’ve set to solve the problem.
For example, depending on how much your mortgage costs and how far behind you are in payments, you may not be able to pay the entire amount back in two or three months. Remember that you have to eat and pay other bills. Consider speaking to your lender, partner, or financial planner about strategies to effectively solve the problem.
Maintaining realistic solutions minimizes stress that might make it difficult to deal with the problem effectively.

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Have faith in yourself. Being negative and dwelling on your problems isn’t constructive. Have faith in yourself and your ability to deal with your problems in a constructive way, which can help you more effectively deal with them. Use your past victories to help inspire and bolster your strength in times of trouble.
Give yourself a chance to focus on what is positive in your life. This may put your problems in perspective and show you that you can deal with any challenge life throws at you.
Say a positive affirmation to yourself. For example, “I know I have a problem with my grades overall, but I am really good at chemistry class. I can apply my skills from that class to my other ones.”
Surround yourself with individuals who also have faith in your abilities and bolster your willingness to solve problems quickly and effectively.

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Take action. The best way to deal with your problem is to take action as soon as possible. Once you’ve acknowledged your problems and set up some constructive goals to handle them, take action to meet those goals.
Demonstrate initiative in dealing with the problem. For example, if you know you can’t make a payment, call your lender or the company and explain your situation. Ask if you can find a solution that works for both parties. Likewise, if you got a bad review at work, schedule an appointment with your boss to see how you can best improve.
Avoid being impulsive when you take action. For example, if a friend is spreading rumors about you, compose an email addressing her behavior. Allow the email to sit overnight so that you don’t write anything you may later regret.

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Support your goals and actions. Maintain your positive behaviors while dealing with problems. This can help you more effectively support the goals and actions you are pursing to handle challenges.
Remind yourself that you want to deal with your problems by reading the list of problems and goals you wrote.
Speak to friends, family, and other persons involved in problems to help remind you that you want to successfully deal with them.
Schedule an appointment with a counselor or mental health professional. If you find that your problems are causing you significant stress or you feel like they are overwhelming you so much that you can’t get your head around how to deal with them, talking to a professional might help

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Let go of negativity. Remember that negativity can hinder your ability to deal with a problem. Reframe the problem and negativity into something positive, which may help you more effectively deal with the situation.
Use the problem as a learning experience. For example, if you couldn’t pay your mortgage because you spent the money on entertainment, learn that impulse spending can have serious consequences for yourself.
Reframe your negative attitude with regard to problems by seeing it in a different light. For example, if you aren’t doing well in your history class but it is just before your favorite class, then look at the history class as being one step closer to your favorite time of the day. This may help improve your general attitude, help you pay attention and improve your grade

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Welcome positive changes. If you’ve acknowledged your problems and formulated goals to deal with them, you’ve likely begun making positive changes in your life. Welcome these changes and the ways they’ll help you deal with your problems.
Find the positive with your problems, which may shift your mindset and help you more effectively deal with them. For example, “my bad grades made me realize that I really want to go to college and have to improve my performance at school to be accepted.”
Avoid being afraid of the changes and remind yourself that you’re doing this to help yourself deal with problems.[23]
Use positive language. For example, “I’m dealing with my problems in a constructive way. It’s going to take a while to solve, but I’m on the right path.

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Accept setbacks. If you’re actively trying to deal with problems, chances are that you’ll have a setback or two.Acknowledge the setback, take necessary action on it, and then keep moving forward to deal with your problems.
Try not to take responsibility for the outcome if the outcome depends on other people. For example, if your friend is spreading rumors, you can write her and address the issue, but you cannot expect her to apologize.
Control only that what you can. For example, you cannot control if your friend will apologize after reading the letter. Likewise, you cannot control how a lender will react if you suggest a different payment solution on your delinquent mortgage.

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Keep moving forward. Sometimes problems take a little longer to solve than you anticipated. Keep moving towards your solutions and goals, which may help you deal with the problem in a constructive manner.
Stay positive. There is evidence that a positive attitude promotes progress. Sticking to your plans and positive attitude to deal with your problems, which can help you actively deal with them.
For example, if you continue to get bad grades, keep trying. Any progress on your grades is good progress.

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Find balance. Dealing with problems can drain you physically and mentally. Give yourself the chance to rest and focus on other things. Aiming for balance in your life can help you more effectively deal with your problems.
Take short breaks during the day to take a walk or a run. This can distract your mind from your problems and may make you more able to deal with them.
Give yourself time alone or with the people you love. This can help remind you that you have support and why you are dealing with your problems

So guys....that all i can share with you guys....on how i facing the difficulties n my life...so hoping this will helps u guys...may Allah bless all of you who read this...amiin..bye2 .. :)

GLOBAL MARITIME REGULATORY SYSTEM

GLOBAL MARITIME REGULATORY SYSTEM

The global maritime regulatory system consists of four main pillars such as Maritime labour convention (MLC),International convention on standards of training,certification and watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW), MARPOL 73/78 and International convention for safety of life at sea (SOLAS).These four pillars are under one roof organization called the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which is the London based United Nations agency responsible for the safety of life at sea and the protection of the marine environment.

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1) Maritime labour convention (MLC)

The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) is an international agreement of the International Labour Organisation (‘ILO’) which sets out seafarers’ rights to decent conditions of work.  It is sometimes called the ‘Seafarers’ Bill of Rights’.  It applies to all seafarers, including those with jobs in hotel and other passenger services on cruise ships and commercial yachts.The convention entered into force on 20 August 2013, one year after registering 30 ratifications of countries representing over 33 per cent of the world gross tonnage of ships.Although the Convention has not been ratified worldwide, it has widespread effect because vessels from non-signatory states that attempt to enter ports of signatory states may face arrest and penalties for non-compliance with the MLC.

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2) MARPOL 73/78

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78), was promoted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to prohibit all ships from discharging wastes at sea which could result in pollution of the marine environment.The original MARPOL was signed on 17 February 1973, but did not come into force at the signing date. The current convention is a combination of 1973 Convention and the 1978 Protocol, which entered into force on 2 October 1983. MARPOL 73/78 applies to oil tankers, cruise ships, general cargo and container vessels, tugs, ferries, yachts and small pleasure craft. The objective of the convention is to reduce the volumes of harmful materials entering the world's ocean and the marine environment. The technical requirements of MARPOL are included in six separate Annexes which came into force in May 2005:

• Annex I—Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil
• Annex II—Regulations for the Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk
• Annex III—Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances Carried in Sea in Packaged Form
• Annex IV—Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships
• Annex V—Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships
• Annex VI—Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships

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3)International convention on standards of training,certification and watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW)

International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 was adopted on 7 July 1978 and entered into force on 28 April 1984. The main purpose of the Convention is to promote safety of life and property at sea and the protection of the marine environment by establishing in common agreement international standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers.

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4)  International convention for safety of life at sea (SOLAS)

 The SOLAS Convention in its successive forms is generally regarded as the most important of all international treaties concerning the safety of merchant ships. The first version was adopted in 1914, in response to the Titanic disaster, the second in 1929, the third in 1948, and the fourth in 1960. The 1974 version includes the tacit acceptance procedure - which provides that an amendment shall enter into force on a specified date unless, before that date, objections to the amendment are received from an agreed number of Parties.

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My Idol

Zaleha Binti Mahat

  Good day to everyone!!!  Today I would like to talk about my idol in life. I believe everybody in the world must have an idol of their own. Idol was not always the famous one but it can also be someone who is very close in someone's life. An idol for example can be a mother, father, footballer or a famous successful person well-known in the world.

  As for me, my mother had always been my idol since I was kid. She was born in Negeri Sembilan, Juasseh a small village. Despite her poor surrounding and condition, she was the first one in 13 siblings to go to college and even persue her Master Degree at Australia.  

  Near end of 2018, my dad went sick because of stoke at his nerves in brain. At that time, I was just joined Malaysian maritime Academy. So it was my mother who went to hospital and goes back to her work for straight 3 months. She never once complained about her exhausting days. She was such a strong person.

  My mom will forever be my idol. I will always want to study hard and repay three times for what she did to my family. My mom is the greatest gift that I have ever got. To me mother, Zaleha Binti Mahat, if you ever read this, know that i wall always loved you from bottom of my heart. I love you 10 thousand, ibu. 

  

Global Maritime Regulatory System

Merchant shipping is one of the most heavily regulated industries and was among the first to adopt widely implemented international safety standards.

Regulations concerning shipping are developed at the global level. Because shipping is inherently international, it is vital that shipping is subject to uniform regulations on matters such as construction standards, navigational rules and standards of crew competence. The alternative would be a plethora of conflicting national regulations resulting in commercial distortion and administrative confusion which would compromise the efficiency of world trade.

The shipping industry is principally regulated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which is the London based United Nations agency responsible for the safety of life at sea and the protection of the marine environment. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) is also responsible for the development of labour standards applicable to seafarers worldwide.

To set and promote the highest standards of health, safety and environment protection IMO adopted four pillars in its structure.

• SOLAS (Safety of life at sea)
• STCW ( Standards of training, certification, and watchkeeping)
• MARPOL (Marine pollution)
• MLC (Maritime labor convention

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1.SOLAS

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The SOLAS Convention in its successive forms is generally regarded as the most important of all international treaties concerning the safety of merchant ships. The first version was adopted in 1914, in response to the Titanic disaster, the second in 1929, the third in 1948, and the fourth in 1960. The 1974 version includes the tacit acceptance procedure - which provides that an amendment shall enter into force on a specified date unless, before that date, objections to the amendment are received from an agreed number of Parties.

2.MARPOL

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MARPOL is the main international convention aimed at the prevention of pollution from ships caused by operational or accidental causes. It was adopted at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 1973. The Protocol of 1978 was adopted in response to a number of tanker accidents in 1976–1977. The 1978 Protocol was absorbed into the parent Convention and the combined instrument entered into force in 1983. In 1997, a Protocol was adopted to amend the Convention and a new Annex VI was added, which came into force in May 2005. The technical requirements of MARPOL are included in six separate Annexes:

• Annex I—Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil
• Annex II—Regulations for the Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk
• Annex III—Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances Carried in Sea in Packaged Form
• Annex IV—Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships
• Annex V—Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships
• Annex VI—Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships

3.STCW

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International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 was adopted on 7 July 1978 and entered into force on 28 April 1984. The main purpose of the Convention is to promote safety of life and property at sea and the protection of the marine environment by establishing in common agreement international standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers.

4.MLC

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The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) is an international agreement of the International Labour Organisation (‘ILO’) which sets out seafarers’ rights to decent conditions of work.  It is sometimes called the ‘Seafarers’ Bill of Rights’.  It applies to all seafarers, including those with jobs in hotel and other passenger services on cruise ships and commercial yachts.In 2013 the MLC became binding law for 30 countries.

Problem Solving

My Experince In Solving Diffilculties

  In Malaysian Maritime Academy, there are a lot of problems and difficulty that us, cadets are facing everyday. Despite the challenge from the academics and lifestyle in ALAM, cadets are trying hard to adapt to a new life in Malaysian Maritime Academy. There are many diffculties arises everyday. For examples, new lifestyle, physical training, assignments, projects, chasing due date, money and homesick problems. 

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  Based on my experience, I was always having problems when there is overnight leave. Usually when there is overnight leave given by the academy, it will be on late month. Therefore, i will always be facing difficulty of going back home and money problems. Even though my house is not really far away from the academy, but still i will be having hard time to pay for my ride back home. 

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  In Malaysian Maritime Academy, there are cadets that are being sponsored by a certain company. As for me, I am a cadet sponsored by Eaglestar Company. Every early month, cadets that are sponsored  be given allowance as much as RM300. It seems like it was a lot of money but actually it is not. Like me, i have difficulties in saving money, i would like to buy things that are important and not important at all. That is why at late of the month, my money will always remain very less and i will always having problems with money at late of month.

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  After going through much advises and tips from others, i have finally came up with solution to solve my money problems. Firstly, after recieving my allowance from my sponsor, that is RM300, I will transfer Rm100 to my secondary bank account. It was a purpose for emergency money and money to go back home. After a few month, I have successfully saved my money problems thanks to the advices and tips. 

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PERSON I ADMIRE MOST

MAHATMA GANDHI

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian lawyer,  who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for india independce from British Rule, and in turn inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. 

 He was raised by a Hindu family in coastal  Gujarat,  western india, Gandhi was trained in law at the Inner Temple, London, and call to the bar at age 22 in June 1891. After two uncertain years in India, where he was unable to start a successful law practice, he moved to South Africa in 1893 to represent an Indian merchant in a lawsuit. He went on to stay for 21 years. It was in South Africa that Gandhi raised a family, and first employed nonviolent resistance in a campaign for civil rights. In 1915, aged 45, he returned to India. He set about organising peasants, farmers, and urban labourers to protest against excessive land-tax and discrimination. Assuming leadership of the India National Congress in 1921, Gandhi led nationwide campaigns for easing poverty, expanding women's rights, building religious and ethnic amity, and above all for achieving Swarajor self-rule.The same year Gandhi adopted the Indian loincloth, or short dhoti and, in the winter, a shawl, both woven with yarn hand-spun on a traditional Indian spinning wheel, , as a mark of identification with India's rural poor. Thereafter, he  ate simple vegetarian food, and long fasting as a means of self-purification and political protest. Bringing anti-colonial nationalism to the common Indians, Gandhi led them in challenging the British-imposed salt tax with the 400 km (250 mi) Dandi Salt March in 1930, and later in calling for the British to Quit India 1942. He was imprisoned for many years, upon many occasions, in both South Africa and India.Gandhi's vision of an independent India based on religious pularism was challenged in the early 1940s by a new Muslim nationalism which was demanding a separate Muslim homeland carved out of India. In August 1947, Britain granted independence, but the British Indian Empire  was partitoined into two dominions, a Hindu-majority India and Muslim-majority Pakistan. As many displaced Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs made their way to their new lands, religious violence broke out, especially in the Punjab and Bengal. Eschewing the offical celebration of independce  in Delhi, Gandhi visited the affected areas, attempting to provide solace. In the months following, he undertook several fasts unto death to stop religious violence. The last of these, undertaken on 12 January 1948 when he was 78,  also had the indirect goal of pressuring India to pay out some cash assets owed to Pakistan.Som e Indians thought Gandhi was too accommodating. Among them was Nauthuram Godse , a Hindu nationalist, who assasinated Gandhion 30 January 1948 by firing three bullets into his chest.Gandhi's birthday, 2 October, is commemorated in India as Gandhi Jayanthi, a natgional holiday, and worldwide as the International Day Inviolence.

The Person I Admire the Most

The Person I Inspire the Most

Is their ever been person in your life that had inspired you to do something or just astonishes you with their achievements?

For me I have a person on my own that I admire the most which is none other than my father.He is the idol and hero of my life compared to some of other people which I also admire but when it comes inspiring, I would choose my father because of some significant reasons which not only made me to inspire but it also gives me a guide to my life.

So now lemme describe a little about him to let you guys know why i inspire him the most than others.First of all,the big man's name is  Eruku Naidu .Currently he is working as a school van driver due  his retirement last year as a main technician for about 35 years at a newspaper company called New Straits Times.Once upon a time he was a great footballer too and also can be said that it's the reason he got job in that company.He's turning 60 this year but actually he doesnt look like it at all.He's has a quite fierce face and he's also quite strict person.

The reason why I inspire him is because he is very intelligent, ambitious and he has many goals in his life. He takes care of us because he loves us. He is also wonderful father, very patient, strict and warm-hearted. He knows answers to every question, even those very silly. Being so patient and sensible, he even helps others to solve the problems. He is great fun to be with because his sense of humor is wonderful.My mother has many talents. He's good in repairing car,plumbing and also repairing electrical stuffs. He is good footballer too. Generally, he is a warm and friendly towards us. He is very patient and careful with everything he does. He never lets his stressful hardworking  life get in the way of relationship with our. He says that family is the most important in his life.

He is very important to me, because he teaches me to be better every day. He is a good example to me and I love him for many more reasons. I admire my dad so much and I love him. He always advise me. He wants good things for family and it is good for me. I want to be like him with many goals in my life. And If we were far away our hearts will always be together.

XIE ERJIN TIEMUZHEN

First and foremost, the person I admire is the Xie Erjin Tiemuzhen.The background of Xie Erjin Tiemuzhen (1162-August 25, 1227), a Mongolian beggar tribe. Khan, Great Mongolia, is an outstanding statesman and military strategist in world history.

He was born in Thirty-two years in Shaoxing (1162), in the upper reaches of the Nanan River in Mobei currently which is Kent Province, Mongolia, and was named Temujin. 

Around the eleventh year of Chunxi (1184), he became the Mongolian beneficiary khan and unified the Mongol tribes step by step. In the second year of Kaixi (1206), the great Mongolia was established, and its title was "Genghis Khan", and the "Genghis Khan Code" was promulgated. Foreign wars have been launched many times to conquer the Black Sea coastal areas in West Asia, Central Asia and Eastern Europe. In Baoqing for three years (1227), Xingbing conquered Xixia, died on the way, and was buried in secret.

Yuan Shizu to October of the second year (1265), respected as Taizu. In October of the third year (1266), after the completion of the Taimiao, the Emperor Shengwu was pursued. Yuan Wuzong to the second year (1309), chasing after "Emperor Qiyun Shengwu Emperor", the temple name Taizu.

The reason I admire to this person due to his determination, wise and ambition. With a small amount of population he could almost conquered the whole world. Without any question that it shows that he was an wise person no matter in startege of world and the brave and courage that he had.

This give a lot of inspiration to me as a moral guide never let the situation beats you instead of that use your own power and knowledge to face the challenges. This will lead you on the road of success. Even though he failed to conquer the whole world but that is not doubt on his wisdom and wise.

Winston Churchill

A leader that I admire

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (Churchill) was an aristocrat from United Kingdom (UK) who lived in the two great wars, World War I (WWI) and World War II (WWII). He was once the most inspiring leader particularly as a political leader and was portrayed during Europe succumbed to Hitler, London bombing and after UK experience some major military defeats. He managed to inspire the nation to continue enduring the suffering and fight on; inspire confidence in the ability to win; and to make unusual sacrifices to achieve his well communicated vision. Churchill was also known for his boldness and courage in making difficult decision. Nevertheless, this great leader also had his up and down throughout his career and on occasion to switch side when he felt that what his fighting for were in vain. After eliminated all obstacles in life, Churchill live his life with distinction and die with honour.

By definition, military leadership is an art of influencing and directing men in such way as to obtain their willing obedience, confidence, respect and loyal co-operation to accomplish the mission. Leaders carry out this process by applying their leadership attributes such as knowledge, charisma, courage, initiative, enthusiasm, revolutionary, futuristic and willpower. In this paper, we will look at the outstanding and unforgettable Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, who has unified and led Britain to be the only nation that survives in the World War 2 (WW2).

He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the 4th Queen Own Hussar Regiment on 20 Feb 1895. His pay as a second lieutenant in the regiment was £ 300 and was not sufficient for him to maintain his life style and to be at the equivalent to other officers in the regiment. This was the reason why he took an interest in war correspondence. He did not intend to follow a conventional career path of promotion through army ranks, but to seek out at all possible chances of military action and used his mother’s and family influence in high society to arrange postings and active campaigns. Therefore, he was involved in several wars as a soldier as well as a reporter. His writings and career brought him to the attention of the public. He then earned himself a significant additional income as he intended before. He also acted as a war correspondent for several London newspapers and wrote his own books about the campaigns.

In 1900, Winston Churchill was first elected to take the seat for Oldham as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons. Then, he was chosen as MP of Manchester Northwest (1906-1908), Dundee and Woodford (1924-1964). Between the years of 1906 to 1911, he had served various governmental posts such as In charge of Board and Trade, Home Office, Lord of Admiralty, Munitions, War and Air Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer. Although he had a very challenging time as a politician, he is still remembered for his contributions as a successful Prime Minister during WW2

 Churchill was 65 years old when he first became the Prime Minister of Britain. Despite his age and enormous energy, he had been a member of parliament (MP) for nearly 40 years. He had held senior posts, both at home and in international affairs for over 25 of those years. During this extensive career he had experienced failure and unpopularity. Indeed during the early days of his leadership he was still considerable distrust from members of his own Conservative party. Through all this he maintained his self belief :

‘Success is the result of good judgments, that good judgment is the result of experience and that experience is often the result of bad judgment‘

MY IDOL

NELSON MANDELA 

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Rolihlahla Mandela was born into the Madiba clan in the village of Mvezo, in the Eastern Cape, on 18 July 1918. His mother was Nonqaphi Nosekeni and his father was Nkosi Mphakanyiswa Gadla Mandela, principal counsellor to the Acting King of the Thembu people, Jongintaba Dalindyebo. In 1930, when he was 12 years old, his father died and the young Rolihlahla became a ward of Jongintaba at the Great Place in Mqhekezweni1. 

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Hearing the elders’ stories of his ancestors’ valour during the wars of resistance, he dreamed also of making his own contribution to the freedom struggle of his people. 

He attended primary school in Qunu where his teacher, Miss Mdingane, gave him the name Nelson, in accordance with the custom of giving all schoolchildren “Christian” names. 

He completed his Junior Certificate at Clarkebury Boarding Institute and went on to Healdtown, a Wesleyan secondary school of some repute, where he matriculated. 

Mandela began his studies for a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University College of Fort Hare but did not complete the degree there as he was expelled for joining in a student protest. 

On his return to the Great Place at Mqhekezweni the King was furious and said if he didn’t return to Fort Hare he would arrange wives for him and his cousin Justice. They ran away to Johannesburg instead, arriving there in 1941. There he worked as a mine security officer and after meeting Walter Sisulu, an estate agent, he was introduced to Lazer Sidelsky. He then did his articles through a firm of attorneys – Witkin, Eidelman and Sidelsky. 

 

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He completed his BA through the University of South Africa and went back to Fort Hare for his graduation in 1943. 

Meanwhile, he began studying for an LLB at the University of the Witwatersrand. By his own admission he was a poor student and left the university in 1952 without graduating. He only started studying again through the University of London after his imprisonment in 1962 but also did not complete that degree.

In 1989, while in the last months of his imprisonment, he obtained an LLB through the University of South Africa. He graduated in absentia at a ceremony in Cape Town. 

Leadership Qualities & Skills : 

1) Mandela had an incredible amount of endurance. 

Nelson Mandela quite simply would not give up his fight to end Apartheid. Ever. This was a man who went to prison in June of 1964 and was not released until February of 1990. For nearly sixteen years of his life, he was kept behind bars and separated from his family. It certainly puts the challenges of dealing customer complaints or difficult employees into perspective. The lesson here is to never give up because your goals are difficult to achieve or because you have run into resistance. 

2) Mandela knew the power of forgiveness.

“As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew that if I didn’t leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I’d still be in prison.”- Nelson Mandela. It was this spirit of forgiveness and moving forward that led to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa. When Nelson Mandela was released from prison and become president he did not seek vengeance. Instead he sought a way to heal the wounds Apartheid had inflicted on his company and bring it together. He led his country on a path of peace through forgiveness. 

3) Mandela had a very strong vision of what he wanted to accomplish. 

Mandela joined the African National Congress in 1944. Between 1944 and 1964, when he was imprisoned, he led a campaign of civil disobedience designed to end Apartheid. During that time, he developed a clear vision of what South Africa could be without Apartheid. When he was released from prison in 1990 and subsequently elected president he set about making that vision a reality. He succeeded because he a clear vision of what needed to happen in order to unify both black and white people in South Africa and achieve peace. 

4) Mandela was a humble man. 

Like other icons of civil disobedience, such as Martin Luther King and Gandhi, Nelson Mandela was a humble man. He was not full of ego and he firmly believed that all great peacemakers had to be people of humility. He said, “I am not a saint unless you think of saint a sinner who keeps on trying.” That humility allowed him to rise above his ego and make great personal sacrifices for his beliefs. It also made him a role model that other people would emulate and follow. Humility allows a leader to lead by example. 

5) Mandela gave people hope. 

The entire arc of his life showed that Mandela was a man who was full of hope. He never gave into despair, even when he was in prison. This unflagging belief in what was right and in the possibility that justice would prevail was often infectious. Great leaders set a moral and positive tone that uplifts their followers and inspires hope. It is how he was able to lead South Africa to peace and unity after Apartheid rather than hatred and more violence. 

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