Overcoming Adversity: Amin's Journey from Childhood Abuse to Survival.
This is an incredible story of Amin who faced extreme hardships as a child, including r@pe and abuse, which taught him survival skills and made him question the value of education and wealth in society.
👇Key Takeaways
✅5 yr old on streets of Mumbai
- At the age of five, Amin was forced to live on the streets and experienced rape, violence, and hunger, which taught him how to beg, rob, and protect himself
- Started by picking food from garbage and cleaning plates in restaurants
✅Working with Eustus Fernandis transformed my life.
- Initially, Amin struggled with communication due to language barriers.
- Eustus' mentorship and kindness helped him improve my language skills and confidence.
✅Transformed from a "Garbage Boy" to a successful author and café owner
- Amin Self-published book with friends' help and earned 85 lakh rupees
- Used past experiences to inspire and successfully sold 26,000 copies of the book
-Bombay To Barcelona Library Cafe success
✅Empowering underprivileged youth through education and housing
- He operates a school in India focused on child-centric education, employing 30 staff members across different initiatives.
- Initiated a project to provide housing to at-risk youth, aiming to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness.
✅Inspiring message about building a better future
- Amin's sister, Sabira trains boys and girls in cooking skills, showcasing strength and determination
- Encouraging the world to bring positive change and create a better future for children
👇Timestamps
[0:00] Introduction
[1:01] 5 yr old on streets of Mumbai
[02:24] Hardships and challenges
[07:12] Finding a lost sister
[09:30] Transformation with love and change
[14:15] Finding hope
[21:29] Struggle to achieve dreams
[23:29] Eustus Fernandis transformed my life.
[27:56] Desire to go to Spain
[30:02] Travel & Freedom
[34:41] Finding freedom and strength in identity
[40:47] Transformed from a garbage boy to a successful author & café owner
[42:53] Started a successful cafe in just 8 days
[47:13] Empowering underprivileged youth through education and housing
[49:15] Encouraging self-discovery and personal growth
[53:27] Bringing happiness to children in need.
[55:33] Belief in oneself is crucial for success
[59:46] Inspiring message
👇Connect with Amin
Web: https://www.iambecauseofyou.com/en
Cafe: https://www.bombaytobarcelonalibrarycafe.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BombayToBarcelona/
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amin-sheikh-3719b510/
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