Three Rulers
We live in a world increasingly shaped by rhetoric and reputation, there go three powerful leaders—each from a different continent, each commanding nations with vastly different cultures and crises.
The first, President Don of the United Land, was a man of grandeur and bold speeches. He thrived on applause, never missed a chance to remind his people of his greatness, and often dismissed criticism as betrayal. “They love me!” he declared, “Why else would I have gold towers in my name?” Behind the glitter, however, cracks were showing—alliances broken, policies inconsistent, and people disillusioned.
The second, President Buddy of Great Land, rarely raised his voice. He was calculating, calm, and known for keeping his emotions in check. He listened more than he spoke and was often underestimated. But when crises arose, Buddy’s discipline and long-term thinking led his nation out of chaos, winning him quiet admiration even from critics. “Emotion,” he once said, “belongs in the heart, not in decisions that shape millions.”
The third, Prime Minister Daddy from the Land of Intelligence, walked the tightrope. Charismatic and confident, he loved the spotlight but feared it too. Behind closed doors, he often questioned his intentions. “Am I making this decision for my people or for my legacy?” He wrestled with praise and pressure alike. Every speech was rewritten thrice, not for perfection, but to ensure it came from purpose, not pride. He built hospitals where others built statues. Not always perfect—but always growing.
One year, the three met at a global summit. The press was abuzz—Don shouted, Buddy shook hands quietly, Daddy smiled, but his eyes seemed burdened.
That night, an old journalist watching the leaders from afar scribbled into his notepad:
“One cannot lead a nation without confronting ego. But how they do it... defines their legacy.”
Moral:
The loudest man may win the room, but the wisest one shapes the world. To lead is not to conquer others—but to first conquer oneself.
Inspiration:
The weak are dominated by their ego, the wise dominate their ego, and the intelligent are in a constant struggle against their ego. - Hamza Yusuf
