RIP Fidel Castro
Sunrise August 13,
1926
Sunset November 25, 2016
Written by JK Maxwell
Depending on what media you view, Fidel
Castro is a hero or tyrant. Was
Fidel a
controversial and divisive world figure? Castro is decorated with various
international awards, and his supporters laud him as a champion of socialism
and anti-imperialism whose revolutionary regime secured Cuba's independence
from American imperialism. Conversely, critics viewed him as a dictator whose
administration oversaw human-rights abuses, the exodus of a large number of
Cubans, and the impoverishment of the country's economy. Through his actions
and his writings, he has significantly influenced the politics of various
individuals and groups across the world.
Fidel
Castro (right) during his 1977 visit to Jamaica with then Prime Minister
Michael Manley
Castro had a deep influence on Cuba’s nearest
neighbor, Jamaica, especially during the years 1972-1980 when Michael Manley
was in power. This comradely relationship was almost predictable as Manley. Although
Jamaica’s Prime Minister wanted community-based projects and the shared desire
of creating a new world economic and political order, the CIA intervened.
Democrat Socialism was not in Jamaica for too long. After the honeymoon period
ends, we must examine what it takes to become an effective leader. Here are
some traits:
1 1. Know
about international events. It is a small world after all; how will the UK
pound, Canadian loonie
or US dollar impact your savings or investments? The dollar is going to
collapse. What are you doing to prepare for that inevitable? Invest in silver.
2 2. Know
what is next. What you do today, will impact you tomorrow. Just because you
don’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not happening.
3 3. Know
your purpose. Define you. Don’t go along to get along. Relish in your
uniqueness. Be the orange on the gray canvas; Gadhafi is gone but will never be
forgotten.
4 4. Know
how to become an open minded listener. You can hear something but are you
listening? The only way the entrepreneur can tap a niche to provide a product or service is to listen
to the customer’s needs. That is also how politicians win elections. i.e Donald
trump spoke to the psychological needs of poor and working class Whites,
especially White men.
5 5. Know
how to be persistent. Don’t let anyone tell you what you can’t do. Keep going
and remember: When someone tells you it can’t be done, it’s more a reflection
of their limitation not yours. Figure
out a way to break through.
