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What is the legacy you want to leave behind?

What makes a life truly worth living or a legacy worth remembering? I believe it’s simple yet profound: if even one person who knew you personally remembers you with love after you’re gone, you’ve lived a meaningful life. But reaching that mark is harder than it seems. Most of us wear two facesone public, one privateand few know the real us behind closed doors. I strive to keep my public and private selves aligned. I speak my truth plainly, without sugarcoating, even if it makes me unpopular. This authenticity invites raw honesty in return, which I welcome though it’s not always comfortable. My goal isn’t to craft a perfect legacy or win universal approval. Instead, I focus on leaving no burdensdebts, unfinished tasks, or unresolved conflictsfor my family to carry after I’m gone.

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What sacrifices have you made in life?

My life has been a journey marked by sacrifices, but I’ve come to see them not as losses, but as lessons that shaped who I am. Growing up, I had little supportfinancial or otherwisefrom family or relatives. At the time, it felt isolating, but in hindsight, it was a gift. Those challenges forged resilience, teaching me how to face adversity head-on and discern who to trust and who to keep at a distance. The lean years were humbling. Poverty brought mockery, but as circumstances improved, the same voices offered praise. It was a stark lesson in human natureone that taught me to value authenticity over fleeting approval. Through it all, my wife has been my rock, standing by me through every high and low. Together, we embraced a frugal lifestyle, not out of necessity alone, but as a deliberate choice to build a secure future. We saved diligently, invested wisely,… What sacrifices have you made in life?

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Are you a leader or a follower?

I don’t see myself as a leader or a follower. I’m a human being with my own ideas, dreams, and vision for life. I don’t idolize so-called “leaders” or conform to the role of a “follower.” It’s simply who I amand I’m content in that space. In today’s world, we’re surrounded by “leaders” with cult-like followings, from politicians to social media influencers. This phenomenon spans the globe, and it’s troubling. The real issue lies with blind followers who mimic their chosen figures without question, whether they’re political icons or online activists. This dynamicblind devotion to leaders and thoughtless imitation by followersharms humanity more than it helps. My message is simple: Use your mind. Think critically before you act. Let your actions be guided by your own sense of right and wrong, not by someone else’s agenda. Embrace your individuality, question the status quo, and make choices that reflect your values.… Are you a leader or a follower?