Nick understood that
it would not be good enough to for me just be accepted back on line he was
determined that I do it the right way so that no one would ever question his
decision or that I would lose any respect, he would not allow me to be just one
of the 8 pledges. Nick decided to make
me the President of our line without a vote, therefore adding the pressure of
leading 7 other young men on a 49 day journey into Kappa Alpha Psi. Nick would
often tell me that to be a great leader you must have the respect of the people
that you’re leading. He would say Kevin
“You Gotta Go Through it….” But more importantly you have to want to “Go
Through it.”
Nick also taught me that you must be willing to serve the
people you lead and want their success more than your own, and that you must
take on more than you want at times.
Nick taught me the principles around humility, and that it is important NOT to be self-seeking. Matthew 23:11-12 states,
“The Greatest among you must be a servant, and those who exalt themselves will
be humbled, and those that humble themselves will be exalted.”
Every one of those 49 days Nick was leaving an indelible
impression on my leadership ability and my life
that I use to this day, it was all about teaching that all things are possible
if you want it bad enough. We all are familiar with: “I can do all
things through Christ that strengthens me,” Nick also taught me that you must
have a determined focus that will inspire all who you come in contact with. He
taught that if you’re willing to give all it takes that when you achieve your
goal you will realize that it really was not that hard. The key is to be WILLING!
When I want to give up on any of my goals, I think about
what Nick Brown would tell me often “You Gotta Go Through it… To Get to It…”
My life goals are simple:
To inspire, to do my best to live a righteous life, seek excellence in
all I do, and subscribe to Constant and never ending Improvement! I was taught
well by a great man; mentor, brother, friend and leader… Nicholas W. Brown.
Be Your Best Today!
Kevin D. Watson
