Deon Govender: This is me, this is my story
How much do you think you know about Deon Govender? Listen as he opens up and shares his rags-to-riches story.
More often than not, we as individuals get to know others, but how much do we actually know about each other? We all have a story to share. I have decided to take some time out to share my story with you.
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Everyone has a dream, but as most dreams involve lots of time and hard work, many of us fall short. When I finished school, my dream was to be a doctor, even though my heart was not in it. When I finished school, the biggest obstacle I could ever face approached me and stared me in the face. Was I going to pursue my career as a doctor or was I going to look after my family? I had many decisions to make and I was just 18 at the time.
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I used to work as an in-store announcer in a department store for a small amount of money. Those were the days that I will never forget, as those days paved the way for me to be where I am today. It was truly humble beginnings for me. I knew God had plans for me. I believe that when you're at your lowest, that's when your faith is tested, and that's where my journey began.
I took some time during my show to share my story. Take a listen to it below:
This listener meanwhile called in to share her story about the lowest point in her life and how she still recovered and continued. Listen below...