Monthly Archives: October 2014

Having been imprisoned and separated from his wife and children for 27 years, Nelson Mandela was very opposed to the system and angry at his oppressors. He had left prison as a “measure, considered, strong, and compressed” man who not … Continue reading →

No. 7 of Nelson Mandela’s lessons is that nothing is black or white in this world. There is never just one answer to a situation. Life is full of gray areas. Nelson Mandela’s own life, in which he was imprisoned … Continue reading →

Nelson Mandela was imprisoned and separated from his wife and kids for 27 years, and many people wondered how and why he did not have any animosity towards his oppressors and a corrupt system. Mandela faced discrimination, oppression, and poverty, … Continue reading →

Richard Stengel, after his interview with Nelson Mandela in July 2008, described the man that Mandela is in eight powerful lessons based off of his experiences with the man and the knowledge of what Mandela had to endure. His sixth … Continue reading →

No. 8 “Quitting is leading too.” One of the things that made Nelson Mandela such a great leader was that he was able to admit to and embrace his flaws and weaknesses. To quote the video, “he triumphed over them” … Continue reading →

“Its extraordinary that he’s not bitter.” People couldn’t believe that Nelson Mandela wasn’t angry or outraged, after being imprisoned for so many years. What people don’t know is that despite his calm and collected exterior, inside he was filled with … Continue reading →

One of the eight lessons Richard Stengel is “Appearances matter-and remember to smile.” The way one presents themselves to others is going to leave a lasting impression, while a smile can hide how a person really feels in a welcoming … Continue reading →

Appearances matter—and remember to smile. After all that happened to Nelson Mandela, racism, running away to hide, political trouble, being sentenced to Robben Island for twenty seven years of imprisonment, losing out on the life filled with family that he … Continue reading →

Nelson Mandela is known as a great leader. One major factor of Mandela’s greatness was his ability to always appear calm and happy. The video mentions that Nelson Mandela understood that he had to keep a face of forgiveness for … Continue reading →