I’ve come a long way from where I started. Looking back today, I realize that despite my achievements and the fun, there are certain aspects I will love to change if I could relive my senior high school life. While time has the ability the fade away some memories, I can still remember vividly the day I ventured into the walls of the great T. I. Amass phobia a school that gave me the chance to live and explore life as it was, a school that thought me great discipline and how best I had to and could chase my dreams no matter the circumstances. Regardless, I made some bad decisions back then, thinking it was the best. Now I just wish I could go back and change them.
Being a leader is one and being a leader for example is another. I can’t say I didn’t set an example for my juniors, but I knew I failed them deep down. I was afraid of the critics, so I kept whatever ideas I had in my head and let my fellow prefects do as they pleased. I knew at some point my ideas could have done better but I still swallowed them. I behaved like a shadow. I was always there but had no voice because I feared failure as a leader.
I was never outspoken as a leader. That’s where I failed as a leader and when allowed to relive my senior high school life, I will want to be a great leader. I had always wanted to be a leader who will give her all to make sure her people are on the right path even if the path to be taken isn’t what they want. The road will be muddy, it will be dark, and rough but a leader who will do everything she can in the best interest of her people irrespective of their critics. This is who I wanted to be and I would try to be when I get a second chance.
Now I know an outspoken leader isn’t a bad one. They learn from the critics, build upon what they did right, and come stronger the next time they wish to be leaders. Maybe this I learned the hard way. Everything has its good side. The good side is that I know when I get into a position, my voice will be the most heard and even if not taken, I have spoken. This is who I am now. Thanks for this prompt. It has given me time to reflect and make decisions for the future to come.
