Out of Difficulties Grow Miracles!

 In the course of life, we sometimes meet people whose presence is not just an acquaintance or a friendship; it’s like a new chapter in understanding ourselves. Joseph Boccuzi is one of those people for me. A special event, not repeatable, not planned; just at the right time, in the right way, and lasting.

We worked together for many years as InterNations Ambassadors in Tbilisi, and during all that time, our connection went beyond just professional cooperation. Being next to him meant engaging in something deeper than any formal collaboration; a place where you get to know not just the world, but yourself. Joseph continues to have a prominent presence in my life that affects not only my work but also my personal life. His perspective and behavior constantly remind me of how to stay true to humanity and honesty in every situation.

Joseph for many may be a well-known figure with impressive experience in aviation, business, and education, but to me, he is more than that. He is like a family member who has always been with me, with calmness and respect. What makes him special is not only his experiences but the sincere and fatherly perspective he brings to life. This view shows clearly in everything he does, from work to personal life. He is not just an experienced advisor, but a supportive guide who teaches you how to move forward with all your strength in the path of growth, even when things aren't going smoothly.

With him, I’ve learned not only about professional challenges but also about my internal struggles. He always reminds me that, at every stage of life, we should focus not on the "end" but on the "process." He taught me that within every hardship, there is a chance to grow; that in every experience, even if it leads to failure, there’s a lesson to learn. This attitude of his has not only affected my professional life but also my personal life.

One of my important experiences on this journey was helping collect and publish his writings. This was not just a simple collaboration; it was an opportunity to feel the depth of his unique perspective and thinking style. His writings were full of questions, not definitive answers. He spoke about migration, belonging, identity, and meaning; but not with unnecessary complexity, rather with simple and honest language that you could easily relate to. He lets you get lost in his thoughts, but at the same time, he always reminds you to find your own path and seek your own truth in every moment of life.

One piece that has always stuck in my mind is Joseph Boccuzi’s TEDxVake talk titled “Finding Worth in Your Work.” In it, Joseph talks about a conversation with young students at the National Defense Academy of Georgia. When they asked him, “What is the key to your success?” he said:

"I dragged my bag full of successes and failures from the USA across the Atlantic Ocean to Europe and beyond to create better successes and failures. I stand before you not ruined, but enriched by my experiences."

This quote is exactly what has stayed with me. Interestingly, when I hear this sentence, I feel like I might have walked the same path as Joseph in life. Because when I look at where I was and where I am now, I don’t see a future beyond this. It feels like in a parallel life, the place and time have changed! This thought tells me that in a similar journey, alongside efforts and mistakes, I too have become richer through my experiences.

For Joseph, success is more than a goal; it’s a process, a continuous journey of trial and error. He believes that in every experience, whether success or failure, there is something that enriches us. This view has not only become a philosophy for life and work, but it’s one that he has always used. In this context, he always reminds me that at every stage of life, we should focus not on the "end" but on the "process."

In that same writing, Joseph says:

“Some people know the price of everything and the value of nothing; Seek worth in your work above wealth.”

These sentences are part of what I have learned from him over the years. Joseph always reminds me that true meaning and value are not in money and status, but in the work we do and in staying true to our principles. He has always shown me that wealth is just one measure of success, but true success comes when you stay committed to what is real and valuable to you in both your work and life.

He is more than that; he is like family. Not only in the moments but in the important decisions of my life, he has always been there. He is inspiring, not in the way books write about, but in a way that lives through every word, every decision, and every action.

If I had to sum up Joseph’s presence in one sentence, I would say his view of life is fatherly. Not the type of father who forces a path, but the one who calmly and profoundly shows you the way without needing to guide you directly.

And if I were to be born again and had the chance to choose the people around me, I would certainly want to meet Joseph again. Because some people aren’t just in your life; they become part of your being. And their presence, even if brief, has a lasting impact.

p.n.: For more insights and to learn more about Joseph, visit his personal website or watch his TEDxVake talk.

Location: Andalusia, Spain

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