Boy Takes Mom’s Last $13 to Start Business, They Move from Tiny Old Trailer to $2M House Later

A 13-year-old boy named Simon begged his mom, Annie, to give him her last $13 to start a business. Despite their poverty and living in an old trailer, Simon believed in hard work and determination—values instilled by his mother. With the money, Simon started a garden business, growing and selling produce. As the business flourished, they moved into a rented home, and Annie quit her janitorial job to help him.

Eventually, Simon partnered with a wealthy farmer, Alex, expanding their operations and exporting produce. Two years later, Simon saved enough to build his mother a $2 million home. Annie was overwhelmed with pride, realizing her dream of a better life had come true, thanks to her son’s perseverance. Despite his success, Simon stayed humble, tending to the garden that started it all.

Lessons:

Teach children determination and hard work early.
Actively help your parents when they struggle.
Success comes from sacrifice and persistence.

You should be aware that, beyond the inconvenience they cause, these machines were primarily introduced to save on…

You should be aware that, beyond the inconvenience they cause, these machines were primarily introduced to save on Iabor costs rather than to enhance customer experience. According to Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University, customers have disliked them from the start.

Retailers can save up to 66% by replacing cashiers with self-checkout machines, driving their popularity. However, these machines often malfunction, with 67% of shoppers reporting issues. Additionally, some stores are falsely accusing customers of theft to profit further.

Criminal defense attorney Carrie Jernigan warns against using self-checkout machines due to increased theft risks. Retail giants Iike Walmart show little leniency towards customers who accidentally miss scanning items. They pursue legal action aggressively to support self-checkout profitability.

Jernigan advises against using self-checkout, as stores can easiIy accuse you of theft without substantial evidence. It’s a risky choice, potentially leading to legal trouble and a year in jail.