ALLAN’S EMPOWERING LIFE TAKEAWAYS
An overview of Allan’s life takeaways of Education, Perseverance, Advocacy, Inner Strength, and Mental Health
EDUCATION and perseverance
Despite not knowing English when moving to America after the Holocaust, Allan’s prioritization of education inspired his future successes as a lawyer and public figure. He maintains that everyone is capable of academic success regardless of whether they perceive themselves as intelligent or not. Allan's resilience and determination to learn English, pursue higher education, and excel in his career exemplify his belief in the transformative power of education, emphasizing that with dedication and perseverance, individuals can overcome any obstacle and achieve their goals.
advocacy
The same hatred that fueled the Holocaust exists in all forms of discrimination. Standing up in the face of hatred is the ultimate way to positively promote unity and empathy. One can transform their lives and others’ by being a courageous advocate for justice, equality, kindness, and compassion. Advocacy therein lies in embracing the power of one’s voice.
INNER ENERGY
Allan highlights the necessity of perseverance and understanding the power of one’s inner energy. When facing extreme hardships, people may think that they have done all they could and it is time to give up. However, they have just used their surface level energy. People must dig deeper mentally because everyone has a whole wealth of inner energy. Even during the Holocaust when hope could seem lost, Allan and his family survived by embracing the power of their inner energy.
MENTAL HEALTH
Due to the immense trauma he endured in the Holocaust, Allan initially struggled with speaking out about his experience. With the support of a therapist and loved ones, his mental health was positively transformed. Recognizing the importance of seeking help for trauma, Allan emphasizes the necessity of breaking the stigma surrounding mental health. He advocates for open conversations about psychological well-being and encourages individuals to prioritize their mental health just as they would their physical health. By sharing his own journey of healing, Allan imparts a powerful message: seeking help is not a sign of weakness but a courageous step towards healing and resilience. Through his advocacy, he strives to create a world where no one suffers in silence and where support is readily available for those in need.
