{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"S: 7 E:20 | Dr. Abraham George\u2019s \u201cMountains to Cross\u201d and the Shanti Bhavan Story","description":"What compels someone to walk away from a lucrative Wall Street career and dedicate their life to eradicating generational poverty? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Abraham George, author of Mountains to Cross and founder of Shanti Bhavan, a residential school in India that transforms the lives of children born into extreme poverty. Dr. George shares the deeply personal story behind his life\u2019s mission, from surviving a dynamite blast as a young officer in the Himalayas to building a financial foundation with a single goal: to serve. His philosophy, the 50\/50 life model\u2014spend half your life creating wealth, the other half giving back\u2014is more than theory. It\u2019s the driving force behind Shanti Bhavan\u2019s global impact. We dive into the school's powerful success stories, including graduates attending Ivy League schools, and the wider social change sparked by a single opportunity. Dr. George also reveals how his mother\u2019s resilience and generosity helped carry his vision through the 2008 financial crisis. If you\u2019ve ever questioned how one person can make a difference\u2014or wondered when the right time is to start\u2014this conversation will inspire you to act. ","author_name":"Books That Make You Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/booksthatmakeyou.com","html":"