I come from a humble background—one where resources were limited, but dreams were abundant. Growing up, I didn’t have access to the best schools or a network of influential mentors. What I did have, though, was a deep curiosity and a quiet companion that never left my side: books.
Reading opened worlds I couldn’t physically travel to.
It exposed me to ideas, people, and possibilities far beyond my immediate reality. Through stories, I learned empathy. Through biographies, I learned resilience. Through philosophy and poetry, I learned to reflect, question, and grow. Reading didn’t just make me knowledgeable—it helped me dream bigger.
Over time, those pages translated into action. The insights I gathered shaped the decisions I made, the way I led teams, and how I navigated challenges. My reading habit became my compass—especially when the path ahead wasn’t clear.
Today, whatever I’ve achieved is rooted in that simple but profound discipline: reading. It transformed me.