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Simply delicious food served by the finest Professionals CASUAL DINING AT ITS BEST 5600 Crooks Road, Troy, Michigan 248.813.0700 ◆ www.loccino.com 5600 Crooks Road, Troy, Michigan 248.813.0700 ◆ www.loccino.com Let our 1,235 years of combined legal experience work for you. A TTORNEYS & C O UNSELORS AT LAW (734) 261-2400 • www.cmda-law.com • racho@cmda-law.com NEW AMERICANS continued from page 28 he is currently halfway done with a master’s degree. Once he finishes, he plans to go for a Ph.D. Right now, David works as a software engineer for General Motors. He enjoys his job and thinks the company is in a prime position to make great leaps in technology. “I believe they have a unique vision and amazing goals,” he said. “They want to accomplish things that align very well with what I want to do.” David’s childhood was mostly devoid of the technology he would have grown up with had he been born in the United States. In Iraq and Syria, his schools didn’t have computers, and he didn’t own a smartphone. Only when he came to the States did he become fascinated by technology. “I was so interested in how all these things work,” he said. Now, he leads projects developing software and applications for one of the largest automotive companies in the world. David’s parents are instrumental in his life. “They are my number one supporters, from Day One. They offer me advice and tell me to focus on my career and education,” he said. Education, according to David, enables your potential. It makes you aware of what you’re actually capable of doing. While David inherited a passion for education from his parents, he still needed to account for the hefty cost of tuition. This is why he sought help from the Chaldean Community Foundation, which awarded him a $5,000 scholarship, allowing him to go to school without having to work full-time. In his own words, this escalated his education journey. David exemplifies an extraordinary level of poise and prudence for his young age of 26 years. He comes across as twice his age in wisdom, foresight, and maturity. He humbly attributes much of this attitude to his father’s steady influence, and he uses it to mentor others. In fact, he came ready to the interview with a motivational message. “Assign tasks to yourself,” he said, emphasizing consistency. “If you go to the gym once a week, you’re not going to see much results. If you go five days a week, you start to see results.” It’s this kind of routine that empowers people to achieve large and distant goals. For David, it’s very important to believe in yourself and your abilities. “There might be obstacles along the way, but with determination and perseverance, you can overcome any challenge,” he said. Think ahead, plan your goals, and dream. Either way, it’s not just about the final outcome. Enjoy the journey, too. David also talked about a circle of an established comfort zone that represents your life. He constantly pushes himself to move beyond its edges – by traveling, learning new things, challenging himself intellectually and physically, and inspiring others based on his story. “I’m going to tell you a story,” he said, bright-eyed and eager. “I was in high school, I had just moved to the States. At that time, my English was broken. I was starting this new life. I didn’t know what to do. And I saw a picture on social media of someone in cap and gown, graduating from Oakland University.” The young man in the photo held his degree in his hand, smiling with pride, showing it off to the world. “If he can make it, then I can make it as well,” David said. “This picture never left my brain.” Years later, David saw the graduate at a gathering. He approached him and introduced himself. “I told him all about his picture that I saw,” he said. “The picture was a great way for me to picture myself and stick to my goals, to get to the place I want to be in. “I invite you to embrace your own journey and the challenges it brings,” David said. “Rise above the obstacles and never lose sight of your dreams with perseverance, determination, and belief in your own potential. “One day, you might be sitting at a restaurant or a café or a party and have someone approach you the way I did. Someone will be inspired by you. You can create a motivational story that inspires others and leads to a future full of success,” he added. “Success is not limited by circumstances. It’s borne out of determination to overcome obstacles. It’s about how you’re impacting others, how you’ve changed the lives around you.” 30 CHALDEAN NEWS <strong>JUNE</strong> <strong>2023</strong>
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