“ I T ' S N O T A B O U T T H E M O N E Y.
IT'S ABOUT MAKING A DIFFERENCE
I N T H E L I V E S O F P E O P L E .”
Her faith in humanity is awe-inspiring…
The only word that should slip into
your mind should be compassion: the
unspoken desire to help those around
you. Phuti echoes this as she speaks, “It’s
not about the money. It’s about making
a difference in the lives of people.”
From this, Phuti continues to explain
her desire to identify and nurture
those with the talent and potential
to achieve tremendously. And from
there, help them to achieve more than
once thought possible – the proverbial
diamond in the rough if you will.
When asked about her greatest concern,
Phuti expressed distaste for condescension.
She holds a great amount of respect for those
who have the talent and capability yet lack
the confidence and resources .
When it comes to reaching greater
heights, Phuti’s own personality suggests
a tendency for uplifting those around
her. As you might recall, I myself
experienced this anxiety-melting effect
“I come across people who look down right after my sweaty episode of
upon others.” Her frustration comes anticipation. And so, with my nerves
from a deep place, revealing itself finally settled, the atmosphere calm
as she went on, ”There are so many and serene, I said my thanks, received
talented individuals who can’t develop another hug and went on my way.
in the right way. Purely because they
don’t have the personality to fight for Unfortunately for you, my most beloved
themselves. In an environment where readers, so much more was said during
there’s somebody else pushing them our conversation than I’m permitted
down, the talent, the person disappears to reveal. But in confidence I can tell
because it’s easier for them to retract you this: I believe in the strength of the
and stay in the shell.”
human spirit.
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