Ralph de
la Vega, President and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets, turned
adversity to advantage in business and life. At the age of 10 he found himself
in a new country, without his family, learning a new language, and adapting to
a new culture. In his book Obstacles Welcome, he includes 'take away' points at
the end of every chapter about the business and life lessons he learned along
the way.
Chapter One Takeaway Points:
1. Faith in a
better future is a key enabler to overcoming incredible odds and seizing
opportunities.
2. Courageous decisions and
the willingness to sacrifice provide an enabling force to overcome the most
difficult obstacles.
3. The human spirit is
incredibly resilient. You can start life over again and achieve your dreams.
Question: In 3-5 grammatically correct
& proofread sentences, explain how
you would apply Mr. De La Vega's takeaway points to your future career/life?