Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln 

An extraordinary courage and leadership of a ordinary man strengthened the prospects of United States and this man was none other than Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of United States. The incidents happened in his life have motivated the people to a greater extent and gave them a new hope to endure every adversity of life. I had read this story in several newspaper articles and books and was keen to make my readers informed about this inspirational episode.  Let’s take a glimpse at this short story and you will know the real meaning of persistence, courage and efforts.

                             

Abraham Lincoln was listening to the story of a nervous friend who was narrating about the failures and misfortunes of his life. After his narration was over, Abraham Lincoln told the person to have a glance at a board. The friend of Lincoln minutely glanced at the board and read the content written on the board. The content written on the board were the list of failures occurred to Abraham Lincoln during his life. After reading the content on the board, a new shine of hope appeared on the person’s face and he heartily thanked Lincoln for showing him a new direction towards his goal.

Let’s take a glance at the list of disheartening failures which Lincoln smiling endured and went on to become a great leader of America.

·                     1816 His family was forced out of their home. He had to work to support them.

·                     1818 His mother died.

·                     1831 Failed in business.

·                     1832 Ran for state legislature - lost.

·                     l832 Also lost his job - wanted to go to law school but couldn't get in.

·                     1833 Borrowed some money from a friend to begin a business and by the end of the year he was bankrupt. He spent the next 17 years of his life paying off this debt.

·                     1834 Ran for state legislature again - won.

·                     1835 Was engaged to be married, sweetheart died and his heart was broken.

·                     1836 Had a total nervous breakdown and was in bed for six months.

·                     1838 Sought to become speaker of the state legislature - defeated.

·                     1840 Sought to become elector - defeated.

·                     1843 Ran for Congress - lost.

·                     1846 Ran for Congress again - this time he won - went to Washington and did a good job.

·                     1848 Ran for re-election to Congress - lost.

·                     1849 Sought the job of land officer in his home state - rejected.

·                     1854 Ran for Senate of the United States - lost.

·                     1856 Sought the Vice-Presidential nomination at his party's national convention - get less than 100 votes.

·                     1858 Ran for U.S. Senate again - again he lost.

·                     1860 Elected president of the United States

Such heartbreaking failures could lead any person to nervous breakdown or dampen his confidence. But Lincoln faced every disappointment and failure with courage and marched on to path of success and leadership. His life was an inspiring story of courage which inspired countless leaders and upcoming youngsters all over the globe. If you want to know more about President Abraham Lincoln, do his read his biography and you will come to know about the struggles, failures happened in the life of Lincoln.  Hope you liked this article.