

Inspiration from History
A Collection of write-ups that bring the lessons from the legends who walked the earth & events that shaped history.
July 16: 5 POWER Lessons From 5 Leaders Who Made History On This DAY!
Life is about discovering ourselves and lives and leaving an everlasting impact on the world for the future to learn from and look upon. The 5 elegant and prominent history personalities gifted us all with empowering lessons. Read on!
1. “Growth is not only when you walk ahead of others, it is actually when you fly to a position which cannot be easily reached by anyone.”

Mary Baker Eddy was a very courageous lady who proved that anyone can grow up to any height and still continue to grow. Although she faced a lot of opposition and criticism, she concentrated only and only on how to grow to a height which guards her all throughout. The height to which she grew nurtured her forever as not all could reach her to pull her down. She was the founder of Christian Science, a new religious movement and she also founded the Church of Christ.
2. “All of us are equally powerful. It is the situations which reveal our strengths out.”

Ida Bell Wells- raged out by exhibiting and utilizing all her power which she was blessed with because of the situations she faced. The incidents sand instances that happened around her made a mark and the same became the reason for to found the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The African-American journalist, news paper editor, suffragist, sociologist, feminist Georgist was a true leader who led the Civil Rights Movement.
3. “Speed and action are the guiding twins who help you grow both personally and professionally.”

Orville Redenbacher was an American farmer and a businessman who grew up on his family's farm, selling popcorn from the back of his car. With high grasping and learning ability, he quickly managed to take actions which promoted his life. Starting by selling fertilizer, he spent his spare time working with popcorn. He soon bought corn plant and produced hybrid strains of popcorn. It all happened because of the fast decision making ability and determination to act accordingly.
4. “Challenge which you get to face is like a shadow; it never leaves you at any cost.”

Irmgard Flügge-Lotz was a celebrated personality. She was a German mathematician and engineer who was best known for her work on the mathematics of aerodynamics. She was also the first female engineering professor at the Stanford University. Her life was never smooth; she had to support her family single-handedly all through her high school and college. Though she earned a doctorate in engineering, she had a tough time getting engineering jobs. Not giving up, she went to work for the Aerodynamics.
5. “When things go out of control, we meet the real face of life. Make friends with a very strong and a stubborn mindset and will power to deal with all that you are destined to.”

Anita Brookner remained strong and stable mentally and gained all the necessary willpower as she was ready to face everything that life had to offer her. The English award-winning novelist and art historian was the first woman to hold this visiting professorship at University of Cambridge. Before the life could challenge her, she herself welcomed challenges into her life; without marrying, she took care of her parents as they aged. She was promoted to Reader at the Courtauld Institute of Art and became a noted art historian.
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Conclusion: We are here to serve a purpose and raise our lives. The lives of these achievers would’ve rejuvenated your thoughts and cheered up to the core. Now, it is your part to realize the purpose for which you are here. Stand up and prove yourself.(Source: wikipedia.org)
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Any facts, figures or references stated here are made by the author & don't reflect the endorsement of iU at all times unless otherwise drafted by official staff at iU. This article was first published here on 16th July 2017.