Augustus Caesar knew that he was going to have to pay for success. Not only physical but also mentally. Throughout his life his mental health got worse and worse. All the time he spent stressing and worrying he suffered tremendously. He never took anytime to recuperate his mental health. In the end his physical health paid also. He died at a fairly young age due to many health issues. All of the time he spent away from the city at war, his body took many hits. His death was caused by a numerous of health issues that could have been resolved if he just took a break. He knew what was necessary for the city and for him to be successful. He also knew that he paid for that in the end. As leaders we know that we will have to pay for success. It may not be death and it may not be mental issues. However, in some point in life you will have to give up something for the betterment of your followers. He understood the outcome of his actions, and his was still willing. As leaders are you …show more content…
With his statement about forming Rome from clay to marble, this states what his intentions were. He was in that position to make his name known for thousands of years. He wanted to be known as the guy that completely flipped a mighty Rome and created a dynasty. He cemented his role in history with that statement. Then his last question and demand, if he did his job well then applaud him as he died. He wanted to be known throughout the Roman culture as a God. He was ultimately remembered as a God and many believed he was a God in human flesh. Early in his life, he committed himself to being a historical figure, and he