You might not believe it, but Jose Mujica, president of Uruguay since 2010, is known to be the
world’s poorest president. Jose donates more than of 90% of his $12,000 per
month salary to benefit the poor and to help small entrepreneurs. If we need more of anything in this world, it
would be more people like this!
This man doesn’t put value on his appearance or
clothes. He is criticized for his
posture and clothes, but Jose puts more value on other things in life instead.
Mujica could live in this beautiful Presidential house, but
has chosen a more humble place to live.
He is a honest example of a president that gives up his own comfort for
the wellbeing of others.
He lives in a farm with his wife and dog. He is also working to change the fancy
presidential house into a museum that pays honor to past presidents. There’s no reason for money, fame, and a nice
place to sleep when you can be humble and live on a farm. This president lives the life!
His part time farming job, keeps him aware of the struggles
and life that most other people of his country go though. He also grows and then sells flowers from his
farm. You can see him frequently driving
his old 1987 Volkswagon Beetle. He doesn’t need a fancy Bentley, because he
doesn’t care about having a extravagant appearance. His people are what matters and what matters
are his people.
Even though he is known as the poorest president, he
strongly disagrees. He says, “I’m not the
poorest president. The poorest is the one who needs a lot to live… My lifestyle
is a consequence of my wounds. I’m the son of my history. There have been years
when I would have been happy just to have a mattress.”
This president’s example is a testament to how we should
live our lives. We don’t need more
things to be happy. In fact, some of the
wealthiest people in the world have their wealth stored in the currency of
unselfishness, kindness, and true love.
Maybe it’s time for a change?
The world needs more people like this. Don’t you agree?
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