Be Like Peter. A Tale of How to Become Great

The life of Emperor Peter the Great was complex, bright, contradictory, and not long. In his years of life, he managed to accomplish so much that it seems impossible for one person. In this tale, the traditional biography gives way to reflections on what drove the tsar, allowing him to be successful in any endeavor. What inner forces compelled Peter I to make precise decisions and take responsibility for them? How did his beliefs and personal qualities form, helping him realize his boldest dreams, sometimes seemingly subduing nature? Why, even when facing failures, did he still remain a winner? Many of you can try to follow the best life principles of Peter I. It is certainly difficult to become like this outstanding person, but nothing is impossible.