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Six Words That Changed a Life.

 

KAJANG: Life-changing advice from Zachary Roland Anthony’s uncle reshaped his future upon his high school graduation. The advice would not only alter the course of his life but also serve as a constant source of motivation as he forged a path across various sectors, unbeknownst to him at the time.

It was the time when Zachary was in his twenties.

Zachary self-identified as an introvert with ineffective communication skills because he disliked communicating and interacting with people back then, according to his own admission.

Suffering from low confidence and self-esteem, his emotional struggles were compounded by his family’s limited expectations for him.

One day, his uncle uttered six transformative words that changed his life: “Just open your mouth and speak.” His uncle treated him like his “own eldest son,” investing not just love but also unwavering belief in him, according to Zachary.

Feeling both perplexed and startled by his uncle’s words, teenager Zachary thought that his uncle was mad at him.

However, Zachary took it as a sincere expression of his uncle’s faith in his potential, knowing the depth of their relationship.

A unique opportunity to host a talent time show came knocking when a member of his church community offered it to Zachary. He accepted the challenge with no experience but a newfound “why not give it a try” attitude inspired by his uncle’s encouragement to speak.

“I was a nervous wreck, fumbled, and even got tongue-tied,” he said of his first emcee gig.

However, the feedback was unexpected – the audience found his approach creative and authentic and were impressed that he was able to execute it without a script.

“It was the booster I needed,” Zachary noted, recognizing that this was his moment of revelation that propelled him in the right direction.

Today, Zachary has channeled the transformative power of his uncle’s guidance into multiple roles, being an educator, trainer, coach, speaker, and professional emcee, as a result of his uncle’s words pushing him forward and unleashing his potential.

However, Zachary is not just an example of personal transformation; he has also become an agent of change for others.

He recalled a recent experience with a 16-year-old badminton player who, like Zachary once did, suffered from a lack of self-confidence.

Zachary’s guidance transformed the young man’s outlook, throughout a 45-minute heart-to-heart conversation. His face had transformed into a beaming grin from a frown, and he was keen to talk about himself.

“If everything you do is only connected to you, that's very selfish,” he added. This philosophy underpins his commitment to extending a helping hand or a vital nudge to people from all walks of life.

Now, Zachary has become the “uncle” figure for many, empowering them to navigate their paths and unlock their fullest potential, much like his own uncle did for him.

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