Augustus A Visionary

There were many things that were noticeable that made Augustus a pioneer and a visionary. The first that is noticeable is that he takes chances. At the beginning of his rein he had to make a decision. Take a chance and get revenge or carry on and not do anything about his allies turning on him behind his back. He knew if he lost this war he would lose everything and that Rome would no longer be the same and maybe not even be in existence. On the other hand, if he won he would take over all of Rome and be able to advance his land and power. He decided to take that chance and go after them. In the end his chance paid off and the foundation was set. If a leader is not able to take a chance you might never reach your fullest potential. Leaders
step out and do things that others are scared to do. They set a trail for other to follow. Many times you have to take chances. A pioneer is birth out of someone that is taking chances. Also if you fail you have learned something new. You learn the most from your mistakes. So in some cases it is a win no matter what chance you take. There are also many risks you take when being a leader and a pioneer.
Augustus Caesar knew that he was going to have to pay for success. Not only physical but also mentally. Throughout his life his mental health got worse and worse. All the time he spent stressing and worrying he suffered tremendously. He never took anytime to recuperate his mental health. In the end his physical health paid also. He died at a fairly young age due to many health issues. All of the time he spent away from the city at war, his body took many hits. His death was caused by a numerous of health issues that could have been resolved if he just took a break. He knew what was necessary for the city and for him to be successful. He also knew that he paid for that in the end. As leaders we know that we will have to pay for success. It may not be death and it may not be mental issues. However, in some point in life you will have to give up something for the betterment of your followers. He understood the outcome of his actions, and his was still willing. As leaders are you
willing? One way that I learned that I could be a better leader is to not make leadership something it is not. Even though all of Augustus Caesar’s actions were out of self will and self-empowerment, he knew the importance of leadership. It is necessary to know exactly what leaders do. When you do this you place yourself above all others, and does not serve your followers. In some cases, people call Augustus a servant leader. He did a lot of things that benefited his city. He looked out and saw the needs of the people and provided. Also leadership is not always fun and rewardful. Do not look at leadership as if you will never be tested or hurt. It is not always the best place to be, because it is not always comfortable. His death shows his attitude towards his rein with just his two comments.
With his statement about forming Rome from clay to marble, this states what his intentions were. He was in that position to make his name known for thousands of years. He wanted to be known as the guy that completely flipped a mighty Rome and created a dynasty. He cemented his role in history with that statement. Then his last question and demand, if he did his job well then applaud him as he died. He wanted to be known throughout the Roman culture as a God. He was ultimately remembered as a God and many believed he was a God in human flesh. Early in his life, he committed himself to being a historical figure, and he
succeed. In conclusion, the major idea that I noticed about Augustus was his legacy. He will always be in history as one of the greatest leaders that have ever lived. A true leader will always leave behind a legacy. However, that legacy could be good or bad, but you are some sort of leader. A leader can push others to a common goal that is purposeful, or they can lead to mass destruction. We see examples of both types throughout history to present day, and somehow they left their mark on today’s world. Augustus practices and ideas are still well known in Rome, and some are still in use. If you want to be a good leader you have to study many leaders, good or bad. Study what they did, and learn from them. Augustus will forever go down as a true pioneer, no matter if you agree with his methods or not. He was rooted in power, and he made a path. We have a foundation in something simply good and go after it with all our might.