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His mother's unwavering belief in him, calling him “special,” played a crucial role in his early happiness, even amidst tough times. However, he reflects that aspiring for big dreams didn’t seem feasible in his circumstances. Commencing work in middle school, he juggled various job roles, displaying a strong work ethic but also neglecting his academic studies, which led to a modest GPA of 2.7 at graduation.