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2. Have solid arguments
The politician spent 21 years learning from the civil rights movements in South Africa, cultivated his academic knowledge at the University of London, and spent considerable time observing the needs of the Indian population. All of this was to gather the necessary information and perspectives to address any problem, such as war, with truthful and compelling arguments.
3. Train our physical strength
At the age of 77, Gandhi could balance on wooden logs floating on water; growing up in the 19th century, the nationalist had to train his body to recover and heal without the help of modern medicine through physical and mental training that kept him healthy, because in the midst of a violent and divided India, the thinker always had to get up strong to keep going.
4. Act with patience
For this wise man, no end justified the means, especially if they harmed anyone; in fact, his philosophy was based on building a wall brick by brick, paying attention to detail and waiting for the right moment to place each one. This is how we should all approach any struggle where it’s not worth getting desperate to solve everything at once.
5. Defend ourselves with ideas that resonate with others
It is very difficult to proclaim an idea that the entire universe agrees with, but during his struggle, Gandhi demonstrated that it is possible to create empathy among many from a good cause, as he inspired other thinkers to support his dogma, which made his long journey a little easier.
6. To engage with the emotions of others
Mahatma Gandhi’s words were always based on truth, but also on the emotions of other human beings. That is why his cause touched the hearts of thousands who wished to follow the leader, driven more by the emotions with which the liberator fought than by his political decisions.
7. Simplify our words
Simplicity is a powerful characteristic when making any statement; Steve Jobs, for example, was inspired by the simplicity with which the Indian politician carried out a transparent movement that hid no secrets about its objectives or tricks in its speech.
8. To be self-sufficient
The now-famous DIY (“do it yourself”) movement was instilled in an entire culture thanks to Gandhi, who instilled in people the initiative to obtain their own salt, make their own clothes, and other everyday items, instead of continuing to pay exorbitant prices for them. This is why British industry declined so drastically, weakening his once-powerful revolution—yet another example of how the pacifist taught us to build our own “weapons,” so to speak, to overwhelm the enemy.
9. Respect the beliefs of others
A man like MG didn’t care what religion others belonged to; he always acted with love and compassion, whether they were Muslims, Christians, or atheists. It’s a matter of respecting everyone who has a religion, philosophy, or belief different from our own, which will always help us better understand their point of view and find the best way to resolve or mediate the situation.