Try Life On 78: From Struggle to Success: The Power of Immersion with Nona Djavid
Oct 3, 2024
Nona Djavid, a Forbes-featured entrepreneur and former chiropractor, shares her inspiring journey from an immigrant teenager struggling with language barriers to a successful business owner. She emphasizes the power of immersion in overcoming challenges and highlights the importance of taking leaps of faith. Nona discusses the significance of aligning career paths with personal values, the impact of community support, and the need to embrace change for personal growth.
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Nona's Immersion
- Nona Djavid immigrated to the US at 16, not knowing English.
- She immersed herself in the language by using a dictionary to translate textbooks.
Intentional Immersion
- Embrace "sink or swim" situations to accelerate learning and growth.
- Intentional immersion forces adaptation and leads to breakthroughs.
Nona's Educational Path
- Nona studied neurology at Berkeley, driven by a fascination with the nervous system and philosophy.
- She later pursued chiropractic school, finding Western medicine didn't align with her values.