Pasco-Hernando State College Volume XIII, Issue I - Spring 2019 | Page 27

Q: WHAT ARE AMONG YOUR MOST PRECIOUS ASSETS, AND WHAT IS THE BEST GIFT ONE
CAN OFFER?
A: Everyone’s most important assets are good friends, followed by good family. Definitely not
money, even though it helps. The best gift one can give—good memories.
Q: WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU CAN OFFER? AND WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT
ELEMENTS OF SUCCESS?
A:
Be content and happy. Happiness is a state of mind. Henry David Thoreau said, “Happiness
is like a butterfly: The more you chase it, the more it will elude you. But, if you turn your
attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder.” Commitment, courage, and
knowledge are attributes that fuel success, along with demonstrating maturity and the ability to
appreciate others.
Q: WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED FOR?
A: Helping others, especially people in the most need, both personally and
professionally. I am indebted to everybody who helped me in any way to help
others. First in line is God!
Q:
ANY FINAL COMMENT?
I hope my mother and
A: grandmother
approve of
what I did with my life, and
more importantly, how much I
try to improve the lives of others
in the community that I call
home. I sincerely hope that their
sacrifice helped some people
that they would never meet in a
distant land, in some small way.
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