You don't reach a certain level in life simply by coincidence. You don't have the backbone for greatness if you never look for something out of the ordinary. You don't experience adventure without being willing to play your adventurous part. There is no profit without risk. Winston Churchill, the politician, member of the House of Commons and Prime Minister of Great Britain during World War II, had incredible ambition, courage and confidence in his early life. In the Boer War he took risks and was rewarded, he wrote and became famous, he was sociable and made acquaintances, he led others and earned trust. Chruchill wanted to impact others and succeeded in influencing the world. Celia Sandys, the author of the book "Churchill: Wanted Dead or Alive", is the granddaughter of Winston Churchill. This book provides both the tedious details of Winston Churchill's involvement in the Boer War and clear insights into this man's character and determination. In 1899, England, a colonial power, was interested in maintaining its dominant status in South Africa and faced opposition from the local Dutch Boers. Churchill arrived in South Africa as a war correspondent, only there officially to observe events, publish articles and not participate in the fighting. He had previously been a soldier in Britain and longed to be close to the action, a feeling that would be realized soon enough in South Africa and later when he became an officer. Churchill states: “War service was the fast route to promotion and advancement. It was the glittering gateway to distinction” (Sandys 1). The details of the war in the book provide insights into Churchill's personality and show positive traits... center of the paper... efforts. The Boer War was one of the experiences that shaped Churchill before he was ready to become a world leader. He made a name for himself by trying to make the most of his life's circumstances. He observed and gained knowledge and was respected. He took risks and achieved results and was admired. A leader is dynamic if he manages to be respected and admired. Winston Churchill achieved this goal. Works Cited Sandys, Celia. Churchill: wanted dead or alive. New York: Carroll and Graf, 1999. Churchill, Winston S., MP “Churchill as a Wartime Leader: Lessons for the Future.” Speech to the International Churchill Society. The Churchill Centre. Online. November 7, 2002. www.winstonchurchill.org#5 Related to Entrepreneurship (Leadership Traits—32, note on page 180)#4 World War II (p.28)#6 Defining Success: Churchill Succeeded?