as an employee number. 10. I’ve seen how many losses we’ve suffered in renewable energy start-ups that have been acquired by larger energy companies for every success we’ve worked so hard to achieve.
Luckily, my upbringing has prepared me to overcome the physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding challenges that work has to endure, like working 80-hour weeks and sleeping on the floor of a conference room. I was.
Two basic principles have influenced my success. Thomas Edison once said, “Many of life’s failures are people who didn’t realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” And Bryant McGill said, “Giving is the master key to success in all uses of life.” I believe these are the basic requirements for success.
Many of my responsibilities have created real opportunities. This includes being forced to live off the grid at a young age. That led to my interest in renewable energy in the first place.
Additionally, through the Horatio Alger Association, a non-profit organization that has greatly aided my journey, I have met highly successful individuals who share their experiences of receiving and giving help. My life trajectory would not have been the same if I had not met a group of inspirational peers and mentors and embraced their help.
Success drives philanthropy and philanthropy drives success
Successful businessmen and entrepreneurs boost economies, create jobs, and change people’s lives for the better. I believe that free enterprise should be celebrated, not criticized. When we thrive, we can help others do the same, plus support nonprofits and NGOs that provide opportunities for the next generation of business her leaders and workers. You can also.
There are numerous organizations that help students with scholarships, mentoring and even starting businesses. To those who have unconditionally accepted me and helped me along the way as they have taught me that I am not alone and that people are there to help anyone trying to help themselves. I would like to thank you.
When we succeed and give back, the cycle repeats itself, fostering hope in others while fostering even more accomplishments.
adversity, great teacher
I was born to very young parents who struggled financially. My father had a car crash repair business and my mother held multiple jobs. I lost my home when I was seven years old.
We live in Maine and had to move “off the grid” for a while without running water or electricity. I used a cooler instead of a refrigerator, an outdoor gas grill instead of a stove, and managed with just the bare essentials.
What I learned from that experience is invaluable. Learning not to take things for granted, that it takes a lot of effort to get where you want to go, and the importance of renewable energy, I became interested in electrical engineering.
Seeing your past as a stepping stone by finding mentors and cultivating a network of like-minded peers, as well as accepting help from complete strangers and adopting a never-give-up attitude and the importance of paying it forward I was able to understand gender.
ask for help
Vulnerability is difficult for most people. I am no exception. Knowing that his family could not afford post-secondary education and that his three parallel jobs during high school could not afford it, he desperately sought scholarships online. I searched. My hard work paid off with numerous scholarships and the opportunity to attend the association’s awards ceremony in Washington, DC.
When I arrived at this gathering of members and scholars in 2011, I didn’t know the soul. But the warmth and energy was incredible, and within days I realized just how special this group was. I noticed something. That experience proved that anything is possible if you open your heart and accept help from others.
The scholarship really helped, but the trip to DC many valuable things you have received. I had access to a level of support and inspiration that I had never experienced before.
never give up
All of my fellow academics and successful business people have overcome adversity to achieve incredible things academically, in business, and in the world.
For me, “never give up” means successfully finding a scholarship and completing a 4-year engineering degree in 3 years (I graduated with a 4-year degree). First in my family), and an exciting startup that matches my passion for renewable energy after college.
But I don’t give myself all the credit! The success I experienced was not only due to hard work (and not giving up), but also to the like-minded people I met along the way. This tenacity mindset has been an integral part of my success and the success of countless individuals I have met, regardless of age.
pay in advance
When we succeed despite racial inequality and difficult economic times, it’s imperative that we give back. He spends his time on the Boys & Girls Club’s robotics program and volunteers as a Field Director for the Horatio Alger Association.
I inform students about scholarships and networking opportunities, help them through the rigorous scholarship application process, and send care packages and personal letters. I have not forgotten where I came from. Giving in this way strengthens gratitude and increases satisfaction.
Lance Doiron is a 2011 National Scholar of the Horatio Algiers Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping young people overcome adversity to achieve greatness. He graduated from the University of Maine with a bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronic engineering and is his manager of engineering at Generac Power Systems.
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