Monday, October 26, 2015

Genius of Money - An Interview With Krystyna Jurzykowski

Krystyna is self aware women who has decdicated herself to philanthropic activities. She is currently the co-owner and head of operations at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center , a social enterprise that she intitiated. The firm established in Texas, has 3000 acres of land and bears home to over 1100 animals. This wildlife preserve is closest to and Afircan preserve, harbouring an environment to support antelopes, rhinos, giraffes and several other species.

Krystyna highlights the importance of passion and commitment in achieving ones task. She also mentions the significance of destiny which led her to work in this field. Her initial period in Fossil Rim was marked with several challenges but her commitment kept her to her goals. She also mentions that money can be used as a tool to achieve ones philanthropic goals if used correctly. Her belief as a child was that money leads to greed, which can negatively impact ones relationship with others. However, under her husband's guidance, she realised that money can serve to fulfill one's ambitions.

Money is not the only source of philantrophic activities; Krystyna believes that an individual could also devote his time and energy towards a good cause. She draws on her previous emphasis on commitment and passion towards any activity. Only if you have the passion for a particular objective will you achieve to accomplish it. Irrespective of the numerous challenges you overcome, having commitment to the goal will encourage you to counter all difficulties.

Finally, Krystyna talks about self awarenes, which can be achieved to sprititual and financial means. Being aware of yourself leads you do understand what you want to achieve. She quotes Gandhi, "Be the change you want to be", which emphasizes on the importance of displaying the qualities you want to see in the world. It is important for people to understand and reflect on their goals and objectives, leading them to be passionate about what they do. This way they will meet people in the same field as them, who are also equally passionate.

1 comment:

  1. I definitely think that there are more was to contribute than just money and we all have the power to make a difference

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