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If there was a biography about you, what would the title be?

If my life got a biography, its title might be A Phoenix Rising or A Survivor’s Story. Like many others on this planet, my journey has been one of resiliencefighting to make ends meet, navigating hardships, and carrying the scars of each chapter. Every phase left its marks, every decade its lessons. Yet, after five decades, I am still herestanding tall, unbroken, and proud. Perhaps that’s what makes life truly meaningful: the strength to rise, the will to endure, and the wisdom to appreciate the journey.

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What’s the thing you’re most scared to do? What would it take to get you to do it?

There are a few items I am scared ofbut not the usual ones. I don’t lose sleep over the big, headline-grabbing concerns like: I leave those to the agenda-driven minds who are constantly worrying about them. My fears, the ones I am scared of are much more down-to-earth. 1. Snakes 🐍 Yes, I knowthey’re part of nature, they have their place in the ecosystem, and all that. But I just can’t bring myself to like them. If you ever ask me to hold a snake, my answer will be a firm no. Now, if you throw in a million dollars… well, I might consider it. No promises, though! 2. Disruptive Change 🔄 This one might surprise those who know me. I’ve lived a life full of change and challenges, and I usually embrace them. But not all change is excitingsome can throw life completely off balance. That kind of disruption?… What’s the thing you’re most scared to do? What would it take to get you to do it?

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The biggest influences in my life

The biggest influences in my life haven’t come from perfect moments or smooth successes. Instead, they’ve stemmed from the mistakes I’ve made and the missteps I’ve taken along the way. I firmly believe that life itself is the ultimate teacher. Every single day, even in the quietest or most monotonous moments, life finds a way to surprise us. These unexpected twists and turns shape who we are and push us to grow. Over the years, I’ve experienced my fair share of stumbles. Each time I fell, I got back upsometimes with a bruised ego, sometimes with a lesson written in metaphorical ink on my heart. The key was always the same: learning from those mistakes and striving not to repeat them. Those experiences, both painful and enlightening, have been the most powerful influences on my personal and professional journey. They’ve shaped my career and continue to guide me today. Life… The biggest influences in my life