Step 1 - Radical Clarity
The first 2 banks turned mum down for a home loan. The next bank said the same thing “but where’s your husband!?” But this time mum was
ready and replied, “here are my payslips, I can service this loan.” We got the loan.
Step 2 - Radical Generosity
It was the 80's. Mum (a single parent) and I walked out of the Italian Cafe in Bondi.
The chairs and tablecloths were plastic. It didn't matter though, because the gelato, pasta and conversations were authentic.
As we were strolling along, a local homeless man (Larry) asked mum for 10 cents. He got $10. I thought his head was going to explode with excitement.
Mum didn't flinch, she was cool like that.
We kept walking, mum leaned in a little and said, “always give."