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Education can change your destiny — but only if you’re willing to change. In this reflection, Jenna Ryan explores the real power of education through the story of a student named Sarah. True transformation doesn’t come from information alone — it comes from action, courage, and readiness to change. Whether it’s investing or personal growth, the greatest lesson is simple: start before you feel ready.

What would you do if you only had 10,000 days left? After spending 15 years managing $14+ billion on Wall Street, I left to answer this question. My journey took me from Manhattan's towers to classrooms around the world, teaching financial inclusion to those who've been overlooked. I discovered that poverty is not about lacking money—it's about wasting cognition. This manifesto explores why wealth rewards clarity over greed, why education is true charity, and how to invest yo