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Q . WHO WAS YOUR CHILDHOOD HERO AND WHY ?
» I have two . The first is more personal in nature , and the second is a fictional character .
On a personal note , I would undoubtedly choose my father as my hero . I always looked up to him and admired him for his achievements . He was a beacon of inspiration with an exceptionally remarkable professional career . He was not in the finance industry . His domain revolved around the heavy metal industry , particularly in the steel industry . His progress was defined by an extraordinary professional career that was achieved by diligently studying , reading , and through his unwavering and honest dedication to his work .
On a fictional note , I admired Superman as a superhero . His strength , his ability to fly , and to time-travel allowed him to bring positive change to help everyone around him . The notion of bringing change in the world captivated me . While I cannot fly , I do recognise the power within me , “ the power of my words , the power of my thoughts , the power of my ideas ”. So , I try
to channel my inner superhero to shape my world , the company that I work for , and my family . As Superman , I try to use that power to positively influence those around me .
Q . ARE THERE ANY WORDS OF WISDOM THAT HAVE STUCK WITH YOU THROUGH YOUR CAREER ?
» I ’ ve been very fortunate to have been guided by exceptional mentors throughout my career , and I hold deep admiration and respect for them . One quote that has resonated with me is “ the harder you work , the luckier you get ”. Sometimes it ’ s not about being lucky , it ’ s all about working hard . This phrase , shared by one of my mentors , serves as a constant reminder of the importance of diligence . It ’ s a philosophy I ’ ve internalised to the extent that I even have it written on a post-it note at my desk in my office . Reflecting my father ’ s influence , I ’ m a firm believer in the value of hard work . When you work hard and follow the right approach , opportunities follow through . fintechmagazine . com 21