I saw Steven Speilberg’s film, Lincoln, last week. I could not stop thinking about how one man had so much impact on the United States. In the film, Lincoln’s conviction and values drove massive needed change. But the cost was high, in the lives of others, and in his own life.
Lincoln said, “A compass will point you true north, but it won’t show you the swamps between you and there. If you don’t avoid the swamps, what’s the use of knowing true north?” He was focused, but also maneuvered the obstacles to successfully achieve his goals.
Another great quote from Lincoln, “In order to win a man to your cause, you must first reach his heart, the great high road to his reason.” Lincoln was masterful in connecting others with his purpose and goals. He never relented from his pursuit of his goals, only diverted around those that would stand in his way.
If you like historical portrayals, I can highly recommend the movie, Lincoln.