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Business Strategy with Hirav Shah MAY 17, 2024 | The Indian Eye 38

Never feel shame about four things:

Old Clothes, Poor Friends, Old Parents and Stable Living

pirations.
• Having a stable living situation al-
lows us to build a life based on our
values and priorities.
• It gives us the freedom to pursue
our passions, nurture our relation-
ships, and create a sense of belong-
ing.
• So let go of any shame you may feel
about not constantly chasing after
the next big thing.
• Instead, embrace the stability you
have and find contentment in the
present moment.

Stable Life: The importance of
In a world that often glorifies constant change and the pursuit of more, stability can sometimes stability and contentment in life
Hirav Shah be seen as boring or stagnant (Representative/File photo) • Society has a way of imposing ex-
pectations and norms on us, dictat-
ing how we should dress, who we
n today’s materialistic world, it’s cannot be replicated by mass-pro- have and celebrate the richness should befriend, and what our lives
easy to feel pressured to keep up duced fashion. they bring to your life.
should look like.
Iwith the latest trends and appear- • Caring for our clothes and making Poor Friends: Cultivating meaningful • But it’s important to remember
ances. People often judge us based them last also teaches us valuable that these expectations are not set
on our possessions, the company we lessons in resourcefulness and cre- friendships and connections in stone. We have the power to de-
keep, and even our age. But should ativity. • Our aging parents should be cher- fine our own paths and live life on
we really let these external factors • We learn to repair and upcycle, ished and respected, not seen as a our own terms.
dictate our self-worth and define who turning old garments into some- burden. • Breaking free from societal ex-
we are as individuals? thing new and exciting. • As they grow older, they become pectations requires courage,
• And most importantly, wearing old a source of wisdom, guidance, and
Embracing and celebrating clothes can be a reminder that our unconditional love. self-awareness, and a strong sense
individuality worth is not determined by the la- • Their experiences and stories are of self.
• Society has a way of pressuring us bels we wear, but by the content of invaluable, offering us a glimpse • It means challenging the status
quo, questioning the norms that no
to conform to its standards. our character. into the past and teaching us im-
• We are made to believe that un- Old Clothes: The value of old clothes portant life lessons. longer serve us, and embracing our
unique qualities and choices.
less we have the newest designer • In a society that often values youth • So let go of any shame you may feel
clothes, the trendiest friends, and and sustainable fashion and beauty above all else, it’s easy about going against the grain. In-
the most glamorous lifestyle, we are • Having poor friends doesn’t dimin- to overlook the contributions and stead, forge your own path and live
somehow lesser than others. ish our worth; it gives us a chance sacrifices of our older parents.
• But the truth is, these external fac- to build deep and meaningful rela- • But their love and support have a life that is true to who you are.
tors do not define our worth. Our tionships. shaped us into the individuals we Conclusion: Living authentically and
true value lies in our authenticity, • True friendship is not based on ma- are today. So let go of any shame confidently
kindness, and the connections we terial possessions or social status. It you may feel about their age or • Wearing old clothes doesn’t make
forge with others. is built on shared values, trust, and physical appearance. us any less fashionable or confident.
genuine care for one another. • Instead, celebrate their presence in
Overcoming societal pressure and • When we surround ourselves with your life and make the most of the • Having poor friends doesn’t dimin-
judgment friends who may not have much in time you have together. ish our worth; it gives us a chance
• Wearing old clothes doesn’t make terms of material wealth, we open Caring of Old Parents: Appreciating to build deep and meaningful rela-
tionships.
us any less fashionable or confi- ourselves up to a world of different • Our aging parents should be cher-
dent. In fact, it can be a statement experiences and perspectives. the wisdom and love of older parents ished and respected, not seen as a
of our commitment to sustainability • These friendships teach us empa- • Having a stable living situation is burden.
and conscious consumerism. thy, gratitude, and the importance something to be proud of, as it pro-
• Fast fashion has taken a toll on the of human connection. vides us with a strong foundation • And finally, having a stable living
situation is something to be proud
environment, with its excessive pro- • We learn that the value of a friend- for success. of, as it provides us with a strong
duction and disposal of clothing. ship lies in the support, love, and • In a world that often glorifies con-
• By embracing old clothes, we are laughter we share, not in the size of stant change and the pursuit of foundation for success.
reducing our carbon footprint and our bank accounts. more, stability can sometimes be
contributing to a more sustainable • So let go of any shame or embar- seen as boring or stagnant. The writer is a well known Business
future. rassment you may feel about your • But stability brings with it a sense Turnaround Specialist, Astro Strategist,
• Plus, vintage and thrifted clothes friends’ financial situations. In- of security, peace of mind, and the and BestSelling Author.
have a charm and uniqueness that stead, cherish the relationships you ability to focus on our goals and as- [email protected]

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