How rich are you, really?
Musings of money and merit. Of self and self-worth.
From rags to riches
That’s the dream
To rise to the top
To be the cream
But what measure of wealth
Will you apply
When measuring impact
On the day you die
A bit morbid it seems
To speculate such
But will things you accumulate
Just gather dust
Possessions and money
We all leave behind
So what is your footprint
Being king or being kind
When others do follow
The footsteps you’ve made
Are you proud of the journey
The path that you’ve laid
Think not of the ending
Instead, of the now
Who will you be
The time is now
Determine your fate
In as much as you can
By authentically living
On purpose you plan
To be who you are
To act in accord
Define your own riches
That’s the reward
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Nicole Fernandes
Director of Employer Brand and Culture | DEI Practice Lead | 10+ years of experience leading HR and Employer Brand
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