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By Awan Achiek<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In search of financial stability, Kisinger Henry Joseph, a former teacher at Yei Day Secondary School, left his low-paying teaching job to pursue a more vibrant and creative path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driven by a desire for financial freedom, Henry ventured into a retail mixed goods shop, which now serves as his primary source of income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2018, Henry Kisinger quit teaching to establish his business in Yei River County, starting with just 100,000 South Sudanese pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His shop is located on Soba Street, the oldest market in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI started my business back in 2018, inspired by the need to achieve financial independence,\u201d said Henry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI wanted to have enough to meet life\u2019s necessities, so I began my retail mixed goods shop with just 100,000 South Sudanese pounds.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henry explained that he left teaching to break the tradition of remaining in a single job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI quit teaching to pursue this venture and disrupt the notion of clinging to a job as a means of survival,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m not saying a job is bad, but one shouldn\u2019t hold on to it for a lifetime. By the age of 35 to 40, we should consider starting our own businesses rather than worrying about unemployment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He noted that his business has led to multiple streams of income, contributing to his financial freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy goal was to establish a business that creates diverse income sources to achieve financial independence, and I am making progress towards that, as I have already begun implementing these plans.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He mentioned that his business enables him to support a family of about ten people, fulfilling all their basic needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cMy main advantage is that since starting this business, I have not run out of money, and this venture is a significant step towards prosperity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He expressed his enjoyment in running the business after dedicating himself to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat I enjoy most is the freedom of managing my own investment and the assurance of a secure future. In fact, I can’t say there’s anything I dislike about business, as it\u2019s what I have chosen to commit myself to,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking ahead, he hopes to achieve wealth and complete financial independence within the next five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you have a strong financial mindset, even with limited resources, you can reach your goals through hard work, patience, sacrifice, and delaying gratification to protect your initial capital,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He encouraged young people to start businesses with the small capital they have and nurture them into successful enterprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy message to the youth is to NEVER wait for jobs if they are unavailable; just start businesses with what you have and where you are,\u201d he urged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor those already in salaried positions, you can keep your job but consider starting a side business to secure your future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He concluded, \u201cA job can be a trap; don\u2019t find yourself unprepared if you lose your job or retire without having anything to fall back on.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kisinger Henry Joseph, once a dedicated educator at Yei Day Secondary School, spent years shaping young minds in the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite his passion for teaching, he struggled to find financial security. Realizing the limitations of his salary, he made the bold decision to transition into business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With creativity and determination, Kisinger built a new path that offered both personal fulfillment and financial independence proving that with the right mindset, it\u2019s possible to reinvent oneself without looking back.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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