How to build your house of freedom | Saqlain Rattansi | TEDxKivukoni
In this talk, Saqlain Rattansi challenges the illusion that wealth is defined by cars, cash, or status.True wealth, he explains, is freedom, the power to live life on your own terms. He shows how discipline, purpose, and time can transform ordinary lives into stories of independence. He reveals how anyone can build their own “House of Freedom,” a life where choices are guided not by pay checks or circumstance, but by vision, consistency, and courage.Saqlain challenges us to rethink success, embrace consistency, and take back control of our future, one brick at a time. Saqlain Rattansi is a distinguished finance expert with over 8 years of experience, holding FCCA and CPA (T) designations, an MSc from the University of London, and a BSc from Oxford Brookes University.As CFO of Cats Tanzania and Cats-Net, a premier ICT solutions provider and ISP, he steers group financial strategy with a focus on sustainable shareholder growth. His career spans impactful roles at Crowe Tanzania, a renown audit firm, and Red Dot Distribution, a multinational ICT distribution company, honing his expertise in complex financial environments. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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