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Genghis Khan, Learning How He Led To An Empire - Part 1

Name: Genghis Khan
Originally born as Temujin

The founder and Great Khan of the Mongol Empire

Lived from 1162 - 1227

We all know who he is, the great Genghis Khan, the one who united most of the Nomadic tribes in Northeast Asia which led him to found the Mongol Empire, leading to conquering most of Eurasia, to modern-day China, Korea, the Caucasus, Central Asian countries, and substantial portions of modern Eastern Europe, Russia and the Middle East.

Beyond all his military accomplishments, there are certainly lessons we can draw from this great leader of his time; how a single man blew a storm across the lands he crossed and kept his subjects in awe.


Tough times don't last, tough men do

This is a story very often told in link to Genghis Khan as a child; running up and down mountains with mouthful of water. Over time, he had developed the ability to run up and down mountains breathing only through his nose. ( Try walking up the stairs of your office breathing through just your nose )

• Commitment – A sense that you are giving your best
• Challenge – A sense that obstacles are challenges and not threats
• Control – A sense that you are in control of yourself and what happens to you
• Confidence – A sense that you can achieve your goals

These 4 qualities are inevitably formed when you develop your own sense of perseverance / endurance


Being good at what you do

Genghis Khan and his army built their empire on horseback and archery; back in the days, in their turf, having the mastery of arrows and bows on fast riding horses were one of the keys to succeeding in battles.

• Cultivate the strengths within you — Especially those you don’t know yet
• Collaborate with your chosen partners — Understand the organization or people with whom you work
• See what no one else sees – Use it for mutual advantage

Focus on your Purpose

This is one of the universal trues many know, yet fail to do. Focusing on what you are supposed to do and what you want to do.

Genghis Khan had no desire for the materialistic as he rose to power. He only had one sole purpose to see those who did his family injustice - leaving his family to starve in winter, brought to justice.

• Convert your wounds into strengths
• Uncover your passion by asking a question like, “What am I good at?”
• Follow that passion to a possible path of purpose
• Take action. The discovery is exciting

The Path to Success Is Never a Straight Flowing Process

Appraisal VS Resignation - just for laughs

Something I came across on the Internet, pretty interesting ain't it?