What does it take to move from mere survival to building a life of purpose, impact, and lasting success? In this episode of The Power of After, we explore the extraordinary journey of Charles van Kessler—a man whose life began in unimaginable hardship during World War II, surviving the Holocaust. After losing his entire family as a toddler and surviving years of severe malnutrition, orphanage life, and even the streets of Amsterdam, Charles made a promise that if he survived, he would dedicate his life to helping children facing similar suffering. Decades later, that promise became a mission-driven business and nonprofit dedicated to serving children in desperate situations. But this story is about more than survival—it's about resilience, discipline, and the principles that helped Charles remain mentally sharp, purpose-focused, and determined through every season of life. We'll discuss how those principles became the foundation not only for personal healing, but for building a business that fuels a greater mission. More about Charles here: https://Passion4HealthVitamins.com Full article here: https://GoalsForyourlife.com/survival-to-success

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction to the Power of After
2:15 Surviving the Holocaust and Early Hardships
5:30 Running Away and Finding Freedom in America
8:45 The Discovery of Liquid Vitamin Absorption
12:10 Starting a Purpose Driven Business
15:30 The Mission of Passion 4 Kids Charity
19:00 The Role of Faith and Daily Prayer
23:15 Staying Mentally Sharp and Healthy at Age 85
27:45 Finding True Purpose in Helping Others
31:20 Legacy and Advice for Your Next Chapter
34:00 Conclusion and Final Remarks

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