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Being a cheerleader for someone is a big stretch. It takes a lot more than words and listening. Being a cheerleader takes energy and diligence. It takes commitment. But the reward gained is more long-term than short term.

Speaking from experience, when being the person’s cheerleader, you will gain someone’s lifelong respect. I was lucky to have some cheerleaders in recent times.

When they “cheer” for me, I began to understand they were trying to drive me towards a goal, it meant sometimes they have to pick me up again and again. They had to dust me off and put me back on track.

Cheerleaders will plant seeds of hope with that person whom they are “cheering” on regularly, sometimes day in and day out. Parents and successful leaders  know this fact well. Being a cheerleader is not easy as you will need to nurture that person with encouraging words, recognition and insight. And it has to be done consistently.

And when that person achieves his goal, whether it’s a promotion, a university degree or crossing a lifelong personal bridge - he will absolutely remember his cheerleader. In fact he will remember you years down the road, long after you lost touch and you working relationship is a thing of the past.

I want to become a cheerleader. But I will have to be selective as the process will be a long-term and intense investment of energy and diligence.

To my cheerleaders: Your investment of energy and diligence will always be remembered.