“Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never—in nothing, great or small, large or petty—never give in, except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force. Never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.” ―Winston Churchill, Never Give In!
Character and career are things that you should not put into somebody's hands. Character should be according to your convictions. And a career should be based on your passion.
A person who compromises on everything will never succeed in his life. S/he will not have any identity for herself/himself. The person who sticks to his principles and convictions through thick and thin will forever be remembered in the history of humankind.
Abraham Lincoln is remembered for his anti-slavery policies. Martin Luther King is remembered for his struggle for the equality of blacks along with whites through his non-violence methods. Mahatma Gandhi is also remembered for fighting for independence through truth and non-violence. All these three leaders never gave in despite assassination threats and ultimately were assassinated. Another leader, Nelson Mandela, is remembered for fighting against apartheid in South Africa. He never compromised and gave in despite being jailed for many years. What made them stand apart from others was not giving in.
Unfortunately, a few people lose so much for so little due to a dearth of principles and values in their lives. Sometimes it is also due to the dearth of tenacity and resilience. The initial enthusiasm for preserving principles fades away with the passage of time and the kind of experiences one undergoes during one’s lifetime. When people are subjected to severe trials and tribulations, they tend to shift gears away from principles, thereby giving in. Ultimately, the difference between an ordinary and extraordinary person is not giving in at any cost.
The road to conviction is not a bed of roses. In contrast, it is a bed of thorns. If it were easy, everybody would tread the path of convictions. What is required during the journey is faith, not fear. Don't have fear, but have faith in your abilities and capabilities. Only when faith overtakes fear can you wholeheartedly stick to your convictions and principles. When you are pretty sure that the path you are going is good and great, then this faith alone is sufficient for you to keep you on track. Lord Jesus was crucified on the cross as he did not compromise with his convictions.
Some people compromise a lot to sustain relationships. But it is not proper. Any relationship requires a kind of 'give and take' attitude, where there is a need for flexibility to maintain relationships. People need to strike the right balance between relationships and principles. It requires extraordinary courage to balance and sustain relationships with mutual dignity and self-respect.
Never compromise with your core values and beliefs. Core values are the basic pillars and the foundation of your personality. Core values can be compared with infrastructure, while superficial values can be compared with superstructure. There should not be any compromise on these fundamental principles. However, you may compromise on some superficial values. It all depends on the situation and occasion when to bend and blend your superficial values. As every man changes with the changing times, there is a need to change some of our values and principles superficially for the sake of survival.
Never Give In
Don't allow yourself to be browbeaten by others. Don't yield to pressures. Hold on to your guns firmly. Be a die-hard person. Face the fight and fight on to the finish. It does not matter who wins or loses at the end. But ultimately, what matters are the principles and values in waging the battle.
Don't allow others to override or dictate to you. It is your life, and you have to make decisions. Don't become a puppet in the hands of puppeteers. The day you become a puppet, you lose your independence, individuality, and originality and remain like any other average individual. Giving charge of your life to others is like insulting yourself. Never, never, and never compromise, even if it involves risking ridicule and rejection. Ultimately, it is not the destination but the journey towards life that matters in the end.
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