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Working with the world's most precious resources: The youth 💎 COO at Earniversity 🔥 CEO at Empowered Youth 😎 Entrepreneur 🎯 Coach 🚀 TEDx Speaker 💥 Innovation obsessed 💻

Yesterday, as my wife and I stumbled upon her once pristine Louis Vuitton handbag now covered in mold, it served as a rude awakening to who we were and who we now are. It's a tangible symbol of our past pursuit of wealth and status, a stark reminder of our once materialistic way of life. In this moment, we realise that our priorities have shifted. This symbolic image reminds us that no longer are materialistic things the measure of our worth. Instead, we yearn to make a difference in the lives of others, to add value beyond our own circles. It's a transformative realisation that true fulfilment comes not from what we own, but from the impact we have on those around us. Today, as we navigate our journey with a newfound sense of purpose, we strive to prioritise empathy, kindness, and meaningful connections over material possessions. Our focus has shifted from accumulating wealth to enriching the lives of others, and it's a shift that brings us greater joy and fulfilment than we ever thought possible. Let this mold-covered handbag serve as a reminder to all of us: true wealth lies not in what we own, but in the positive impact we leave on the world and the lives we touch. Let's strive to make every day an opportunity to add value to others, for therein lies the true measure of success.

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Chelsea Frost

Founder of Pop Ops Consulting || Head of Sales Operations at rather.chat || Following the path of maximum learnings 🚀 Customer First | Operations Generalist | Growth Mindset | Extreme Ownership Focused

8mo

Well said, and so true. How lucky to have come to this realisation earlier, rather than later in life!

Dr. Sammar Javed

Senior Lecturer & Researcher, PhD, FHEA, PG Cert LTHE, PG Cert RM, CMP, MBA, BS CS (Hons), CCL, CMgr MCMI

8mo

Very true, this learning is surely worthy,

Richard Haynes

Senior Operations Manager at Nationwide Building Society

7mo

Wise words indeed. How much do you want for the bag?

Bruce van Rooyen

Global Enterprise Sales | Leadership | ISP + Cloud Technology | Data Centers | IoT | InfoSec | Facilities Management |

8mo

Brilliant!! Well said I completely agree.

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