I learned the value of hard work and the importance of education from my dad, who wanted us to avoid the backbreaking work he did.

My father taught me the importance of hard work and integrity by having me do all the dirty jobs on the farm from a young age, which instilled a strong work ethic in me.

I underestimated how incredible my father was; he worked hard and always expressed love, which I appreciated.

I remember a time when I ran into my uncle on my way to school, and he bought me a pair of canvas shoes, which I treasured as a symbol of great wealth.

I grew up in a middle-class family, and my father's optimism and work ethic had a significant impact on my outlook on life. I learned a little bit about business when I was young, realizing that sometimes employees' interests can differ from those of the employer.

My father was an optimist who believed in having an inner scorecard, teaching me to focus on my own values rather than what others think.

I would collect leftover pieces of chalk from school to polish my shoes, and I made sure whatever I wore looked proper, even without arrangements for ironing clothes.

My early life was spent in extreme poverty, but we never really felt the burden of poverty because we had never worn fine shoes, so we didn't know what we were missing.

I wanted to create a company that provided respect and dignity to employees, reflecting my father's struggles.