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“[…] If you’re trying to build something, it’s up to you to decide whether or not you’re looking for fame, a quick joyride, or a genuine connection that grants you the ability to positively impact people. “Once you decide what you’re building, then you’ll know what kind of foundation you’ll …

“[…] A close relative of mine presented an opportunity to start as a labourer. Over time, I worked my way up to my current position [as an industrial mechanic]. “[…] My biggest responsibility is ensuring that the steam boiler consistently maintains about 90 pounds of steam to be used in …

“[…] For some children, reading happens naturally, but that’s not the case for a lot of children. “A simple rule like English words can’t end in the letter ‘v’ will teach children to spell so many words [like] ‘have’, ‘above’, ‘give’, ‘live’…” Wired868 highlights the day-to-day lives of everyday Trinbagonians in …

“[…] Sometimes I drive to work, sometimes I travel. I have to always keep praying because, honestly, not every day I would feel like going. I have to keep talking to myself and say: ‘This is not for you; this is for the patients. They need help and you have …

“[…] In the book, Shogun, a character uses his mind to outsmart and defeat all his opponents. This really impacted me because squash can be described as physical chess and strategy is a big part of the game. “Reading the book helped me develop better focus and mental toughness, which …

“[…] It takes a lot of hard work, late nights, missing out on family time, some friends become enemies, a lot of social media bullying. “Holidays for the public are work for us; [there are] threats made on your life, just to name a few…” Wired868 sheds light on the …

“[…] Many people in Trinidad are apprehensive about insurance. This is because there is a belief that all insurance agents are just salespeople who are only interested in one thing: the commission. They don’t care about you—you’re just a sale. “[…] Not all insurance agents are like that… The genuine …

“[…] I like helping people. When I help you, and you know, you see the joy on people’s faces. I’m like: ‘I saved them. I saved somebody. I had my part to play in that.’ That is my joy—just being a helping hand…” Wired868 highlights the day-to-day lives of everyday …

“[…] One of the initiatives that I started was every child at the school had to belong to a club, so that school is not just about the academics, but school is about developing the child holistically. “At the school right now, we have an arts and crafts club, we …

“[…] It wasn’t about getting big and strong from an aesthetic level or a muscular level; it was strengthening my bones, my joints and, most importantly, my mind. “Continually putting yourself through rigorous activities–willingly–tends to hurt a little bit. But it helps you develop a certain mental fortitude that helps …

“[…] The workload has become much heavier since the lockdown. We are now experiencing the backlash of the pandemic lockdown from last year—an increase in deliveries tripling the usual birth rate!  “Normally for the first half of the year, the birth rate usually reduces, but for this year it has …

“[…] You’re just there waiting for the phone to ring. You just can’t switch off and turn off the lights on the property…  It was horrendous, from seeing a 50% full restaurant to no one being in there. It was like the world came to an end…” Wired868 highlights the …