Danyal Bayaz’s words about where we want to go stayed with me. They prompted a reflection on background, education and the opportunities we build together.
Archived Project Mindset post, originally published in 2022. Dates and roles reflect the original publication.
Where You Want to Go Matters — Danyal Bayaz
“In this country, what matters is not where you come from, but where you want to go.” I wholeheartedly agree with this statement from my guest, Baden-Württemberg’s Finance Minister Dr Danyal Bayaz 💯
There are challenges we need to overcome together. Most importantly, this statement should be our shared aspiration. Fortunately, our laws and rules provide a framework for it.
Danyal identifies an important challenge himself: separating educational success from a person’s background and their parents’ background.
I am still enthusiastic about the podcast with my two guests. The full conversation is episode 58.
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More in the Project Mindset archive (German) and the Reza Mehman Podcast.
