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DurwinBurger King gave candy to a worker has worked for more than 20 years.
The Whopper, which was first introduced in 1957, was a quarter-pound, oversized burger on a vast five-inch bun that cost a reasonable 29 cents.Large corporations can be cruel and uncaring. They often claim to care about their employees, but sometimes the reality can be quite different. This is the story of Kevin Ford, a cook and cashier at Burger King who had worked tirelessly for over two decades. To celebrate his remarkable feat of never taking a sick day, Burger King decided to shower him ...
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DurwinThe youngest self-made billionaire just bought Forbes.
Austin Russell is an American entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Luminar Technologies. Luminar specializes in lidar and machine perception technologies, mainly used in autonomous cars. Luminar went public in December 2020, making him the world’s youngest self-made billionaire at the age of 25.Wha’s up with billionaires and news media? In a stunning turn of events, Austin Russell, the youngest self-made billionaire of 2021, has made headlines once again by acquiring a majority stake in Forbes ma...
CEO of StartupX | DeFi, NFT, Crypto, Web3.0 Builder | Co-Founder at IxSA | Director of Startup Weekend Singapore | Sustainability Champion
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Let’s take a moment to bid farewell to a year that’s been like an old friend — familiar, comforting at times, and challenging at others.
Saying goodbye to a year is akin to parting ways with a companion who’s been with us through highs and lows.
We are humans, after all, creatures who seek closure, who yearn to make sense of our experiences.
2023, like any year, had its share of ups and downs.
It brought lessons, joys, sorrows, and memories that will linger.
So many important and well-loved people left us.
So many crises, pains, natural disasters, wars and deaths rocked us.
There were joyful squirts here and there.
But as we stand at the threshold of a new year, it’s crucial to remember that the past should not be a shadow that dims our future.
Sure, the past year might have had its share of mistakes and misfortunes, but don’t let these setbacks define the journey ahead.
I don’t know who needs to hear this but:
Don’t let bad things and bad times shackle your hands and feet.
Looking forward and upwards, not dwelling in the past, is the key.
The past is a tapestry of experiences that we can’t alter, but it’s also the foundation upon which we can build a brighter tomorrow.
Let’s take a moment to bid farewell to a year that’s been like an old friend — familiar, comforting at times, and challenging at others.
Saying goodbye to a year is akin to parting ways with a companion who’s been with us through highs and lows.
We are humans, after all, creatures who seek closure, who yearn to make sense of our experiences.
2023, like any year, had its share of ups and downs.
It brought lessons, joys, sorrows, and memories that will linger.
So many important and well-loved people left us.
So many crises, pains, natural disasters, wars and deaths rocked us.
There were joyful squirts here and there.
But as we stand at the threshold of a new year, it’s crucial to remember that the past should not be a shadow that dims our future.
Sure, the past year might have had its share of mistakes and misfortunes, but don’t let these setbacks define the journey ahead.
I don’t know who needs to hear this but:
Don’t let bad things and bad times shackle your hands and feet.
Looking forward and upwards, not dwelling in the past, is the key.
The past is a tapestry of experiences that we can’t alter, but it’s also the foundation upon which we can build a brighter tomorrow.
I know it can be really hard and moving on isn’t easy.
Picking yourself up when life dealt a heavy blow to you can be miserably tough.
Being strong isn’t about ignoring the pain or the challenges; it’s about recognizing what we can’t change and focusing our energy on what we can control.
The best way to move on from the year gone by?
Have something exciting to look forward to in the future.
It resets your mind, shifts the frame and gives you a whole new direction to look forward to in life.
If you don’t have that ‘something’ yet, that’s okay.
The pursuit, the act of searching and striving for goals and dreams, is in itself a powerful stimulant that propels us forward.
So, who cares if 2024 is ‘your year’ or not?
Claim it.
Make it yours.
Turn the page on 2023 not with regrets or what-ifs, but with anticipation and a resolve to make the most of the days to come.
As we say goodbye to 2023, let’s do so with gratitude for its lessons and excitement for the opportunities that 2024 holds.
It’s not about forgetting the past but about using it as a stepping stone to a future filled with potential.
Just keep moving forward.
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Has 2023 been good to you?
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#Farewell2023 #Embrace2024 #NewBeginnings #FutureForward #PastLessons #GrowthMindset #NewYearNewGoals #LifeJourney #PositiveOutlook #MovingOn #FindingPurpose #SeekingJoy #HopefulFuture #MakeItYours #StrengthInChange
I know it can be really hard and moving on isn’t easy.
Picking yourself up when life dealt a heavy blow to you can be miserably tough.
Being strong isn’t about ignoring the pain or the challenges; it’s about recognizing what we can’t change and focusing our energy on what we can control.
The best way to move on from the year gone by?
Have something exciting to look forward to in the future.
It resets your mind, shifts the frame and gives you a whole new direction to look forward to in life.
If you don’t have that ‘something’ yet, that’s okay.
The pursuit, the act of searching and striving for goals and dreams, is in itself a powerful stimulant that propels us forward.
So, who cares if 2024 is ‘your year’ or not?
Claim it.
Make it yours.
Turn the page on 2023 not with regrets or what-ifs, but with anticipation and a resolve to make the most of the days to come.
As we say goodbye to 2023, let’s do so with gratitude for its lessons and excitement for the opportunities that 2024 holds.
It’s not about forgetting the past but about using it as a stepping stone to a future filled with potential.
Just keep moving forward.
-
Has 2023 been good to you?
-
#Farewell2023 #Embrace2024 #NewBeginnings #FutureForward #PastLessons #GrowthMindset #NewYearNewGoals #LifeJourney #PositiveOutlook #MovingOn #FindingPurpose #SeekingJoy #HopefulFuture #MakeItYours #StrengthInChange
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