25 min
13 - Your Past Does Not Determine Your Future (Part 1 of 2) - with Javier Gandara Create Joy
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- Self-Improvement
In part 1 of 2 of Javier’s story, he shares about growing up with very little in Mexico. He talks about the hard times, his parent’s sacrifices, some turning points, and why the word “mushroom” plays a big part in his life story.
Create Joy Challenge
This week’s #createjoychallenge is to resist the urge to become discouraged and instead find the “areas of opportunity” in your hardships
LIfe might seem unfair… in many ways, but as Javier mentions, it is not only unfair for you. It is unfair for everyone. Realize this, and do what you can to move your life in the direction that you want it to go. You might be amazed at what you can accomplish when you stop feeling sorry for yourself.
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Quotes from Episode
”The earlier you realize that life is not fair, that things are not just going to be rosy for everyone and that it is up to you to change the situation and to make things better… the easier it is to empower yourself.” - Javier Gandara
“Hard work beats everything.” - Javier Gandara
“The more you learn how to learn, the more you love to learn.” - Javier Gandara
Interesting Fact on Mexico’s Economy
As of January 2019, Minimum wage in Mexico is 102.67 pesos per day, which with the exchange rate on the day of recording is
$5.28 per day. =
$31.68 per week (working 6 days a week)
$136.224 per month
$1,635 per year
According to the INEGI, National Institute of Statistics and Geography, only 269,000 Mexicans earn $16 or more per hour.
For reference, Scottsdale, AZ has a population of 249,950. Mesa, AZ has a population of 496,000 people. So the amount of Mexicans who make equal to or more than 33,000 per year could fit in the city of Scottsdale, AZ. Everyone else is living on much less than that. How many other people? I am glad you asked.
There are 124.6 million people living in Mexico. Which means that 124,331,000 people live on less. This makes up a mere 0.22% Of Mexican. Which is a crazy statistic when you compare it to the top 1% in the United States making $1.32 million.
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In part 1 of 2 of Javier’s story, he shares about growing up with very little in Mexico. He talks about the hard times, his parent’s sacrifices, some turning points, and why the word “mushroom” plays a big part in his life story.
Create Joy Challenge
This week’s #createjoychallenge is to resist the urge to become discouraged and instead find the “areas of opportunity” in your hardships
LIfe might seem unfair… in many ways, but as Javier mentions, it is not only unfair for you. It is unfair for everyone. Realize this, and do what you can to move your life in the direction that you want it to go. You might be amazed at what you can accomplish when you stop feeling sorry for yourself.
Connect with Create Joy Podcast on
Website createjoypodcast.com
Instagram @createjoypodcast
Facebook Group - Create Joy Podcast
Quotes from Episode
”The earlier you realize that life is not fair, that things are not just going to be rosy for everyone and that it is up to you to change the situation and to make things better… the easier it is to empower yourself.” - Javier Gandara
“Hard work beats everything.” - Javier Gandara
“The more you learn how to learn, the more you love to learn.” - Javier Gandara
Interesting Fact on Mexico’s Economy
As of January 2019, Minimum wage in Mexico is 102.67 pesos per day, which with the exchange rate on the day of recording is
$5.28 per day. =
$31.68 per week (working 6 days a week)
$136.224 per month
$1,635 per year
According to the INEGI, National Institute of Statistics and Geography, only 269,000 Mexicans earn $16 or more per hour.
For reference, Scottsdale, AZ has a population of 249,950. Mesa, AZ has a population of 496,000 people. So the amount of Mexicans who make equal to or more than 33,000 per year could fit in the city of Scottsdale, AZ. Everyone else is living on much less than that. How many other people? I am glad you asked.
There are 124.6 million people living in Mexico. Which means that 124,331,000 people live on less. This makes up a mere 0.22% Of Mexican. Which is a crazy statistic when you compare it to the top 1% in the United States making $1.32 million.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/createjoypodcast/message
25 min