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My Unsung Hero

Oliver Muensterer's Story

Nov 28, 2023
Discover how a stranger's act of kindness before a job interview changed Oliver Munster's life, leading him to become a successful pediatric surgeon and professor.
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Quick takeaways

  • Oliver Munster's encounter with a stranger's act of kindness instilled in him a sense of belonging to a brotherhood of kindness.
  • The spontaneous act of kindness from a stranger led Oliver Munster to adopt a mindset of generosity and always be willing to assist others.

Deep dives

Spontaneous Act of Kindness

Oliver Munster, a pediatric surgeon and professor, shares a story from 15 years ago when he had a job interview in a town away from home. Arriving at the hotel, he realized he had forgotten his dress shirt. Panicked and with only an hour left, he approached the man at the registration desk for help. Without hesitation, the man offered him his own white dress shirt to wear for the interview. Oliver was deeply touched by this spontaneous act of kindness, which instilled in him a sense of belonging to a brotherhood of kindness. While the job interview didn't work out, Oliver went on to pursue his career successfully.

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