Who is the most admired man in the world?
The recent survey throughout the world points to Tun Dr Mahathir, the 93 years old politician, who is just been installed as the new and 7th prime minister of Malaysia, as the most admired man in the world. He gathers about 12% of the popular votes and Bill Gates gets 8%. These two great personalities are the two most admired men in the world. Why is Tun Dr Mahathir the most admired man in the world?
Who is Tun Dr Mahathir?
He was formerly the president of the United Malay National Organisation (UMNO) in Malaysia and Mahathir Mohamad led Malaysia from 1981 to 2003 as the 4th prime minister. A lots of development took place during his tenure, transforming a backward country into a modern Malaysia. He retired in 2003 and 15 years later he is back as the 7th prime minister of the country leading the opposition coalition of Hope (Pakatan Harapan) to topple the Barisan government led by UMNO, his former party. He is now 93 years old and is still slim and healthy, full of enthusiasm and dynamism.
Why did he make a come back?
The just toppled government was led by one of his successors Mr Nazib Razak, (the eldest son of the 2nd prime minister Tun Abdul Razak). The ex-prime minister was accused of being a kleptocrat and a murderer but the crimes were never investigated because he was in power and his cronies did not have the courage to take up the cases.
Who is the ex-prime minister Mr Nazib Razak?
This is the picture of the ex-prime minister of Malaysia from 2009 to 9th of May 2018.
After ruling the country for 61 years, the UMNO led government had full control of all the machineries of the government and most of the head of departments are actually headed by people from UMNO.
There is no separation of power among the judiciary, executive, legislative and others in the government machineries. Even the Registration of Society (ROS), the Election Commission, The MACC (Investing corruption agency) and others are control by the prime minister.
In short there is no rule and order (laws are bent to suit the government) and the prime minister acts according to his whims and fancy and prosecutions are focused on the opposition members.
With the new government, the coalition of hope (Pakatan Harapan) led by an experience 93 years old ex-prime minister, who was formerly accused of as a dictator and he was also accused of corruption. May be it takes a thief to catch another thief. It will be interesting to follow the events that are going to unflod.
Politics aside, what lessons can we learn from this world most admired man Tun Dr Mahathir?
These are some simple lessons I have learn from the most admired 93 years old man in the world.
#1 Age is just a number and you can have a new dream to pursue just take action and be committed.
Age is something that doesn't matter, unless you are a cheese.
#2 Keep your eyes on your goal and focus all your energy on it until you succeed.
Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.
#3 Age is not a determinant of your dreams. Drive and motivations are the necessary ingredients.
You can do anything as long as you have the passion, the drive, the focus, and the support. Sabrina Bryan
Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me. Carol Burnett
“Youth can not know how age thinks and feels. But old men are guilty if they forget what it was to be young.”
― J.K. Rowling
#4 Keep active, think, learn and read. Age should not deter you from learning, thinking and action.
You don't stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing.
“Student engagement is the product of motivation and active learning. It is a product rather than a sum because it will not occur if either element is missing.”
― Elizabeth F. Barkley, Student Engagement Techniques:
#5 Age should not hinder you from being fit and healthy.
Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live.
“Your body holds deep wisdom. Trust in it. Learn from it. Nourish it. Watch your life transform and be healthy.” ~Bella Bleue
#6 Eat moderately and do not allow your belly to become too prominent.
By eating many fruits and vegetables in place of fast food and junk food, you can easily avoid obesity.
The fitness and the slim body ot the 93 years old statesman tells a great story.
His dynamism and determination during the campaign period before the election are qualities of this most admired man in the world.
There are more lessons to be ;earned from this most admired man in the world. I will discussed later.