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Minah’s Journey to Success |
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Minah watched her father with worry in her eyes. He looked exhausted. Life on
the farm was never easy—waking up before dawn, working long hours, and often
earning so little. The heavy rain the night before had destroyed much of their
crops. Fallen fruits and ruined vegetables lay scattered across the fields. The
whole family was disheartened, and a quiet sadness filled their small wooden
house.
Everyone in the family had to pitch in just to grow enough produce to sell at
the market. Minah went to a nearby school in the mornings, and as soon as she
got home, she would quickly finish her homework so she could help her parents in
the fields. They lived simply, with no luxuries, and hardly had time to rest.
Sometimes, there was barely enough food for Minah and her brothers.
Maybe it was seeing her parents’ tireless efforts or watching her brothers study
late into the night, but something inside Minah pushed her to aim higher. She
promised herself that she would succeed, not just for her, but for her whole
family. Her parents always reminded their children to work hard in school, and
although her brothers managed to complete secondary school, Minah had a bigger
dream. Every time she walked past the university in her town, she quietly told
herself, "One day, I will study there." That dream burned deeply in her heart.
Minah kept her promise to herself. She studied hard and achieved excellent exam
results. Her teachers, who saw her potential, encouraged her to apply for a
scholarship. To her delight, she was awarded one—to study agriculture, a subject
that meant a lot to her. She excelled at university, and after graduation, she
found a good-paying job that allowed her to support her family.
Years later, Minah went on to establish her own agricultural research centre in
a rural area, providing jobs to many others. Her centre thrived, and she was
frequently invited to speak at conferences and share her expertise. She
presented research papers on agriculture and gradually became a respected figure
in her field.
Minah had done it. She had achieved what she set out to do—she had built a
successful life, lifted her family, and made a meaningful contribution to the
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