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The value of hard work is universal.
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We’ve highlighted a few individuals and organizations that are committed to living this value.
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You too? Know someone? Go ahead and tag them in the comments!
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After all, you and they deserve to be acknowledged… https://t.co/qRiP6DpfUA

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Denise Hayashi Yamaguchi!
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She runs two non-profits — the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival (HFWF) and the Hawaii Agricultural Foundation (HAF).
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In its 8th year, HFWF has raised and donated over $1M to local organizations, including extending support last… https://t.co/UFCuPDPM65

[Kaiāulu Builders LTD @kaiaulubuilders]

These men and women.
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Including their administrative team, dispatchers, maintenance and even all of the EMT’s and first responders,...everyone!
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They grind it out day-after-day for the community. 🤙
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📷 @honolulufiredepartment 📷 Hawaii County FD… https://t.co/Jp13fdXobJ

[Kaiāulu Builders LTD @kaiaulubuilders]

Shouldn’t it?
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Members of UNITE HERE Local 5 Hawaii voted to approve and are on strike with more than 7,700 workers in Boston, San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, San Diego and Detroit.
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Their ‘why’ is their message: “One job should be enough!”.
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Enough… https://t.co/1fn9WAqx2i

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0600hrs. Walk dogs
0630hrs. 2-mile run
0645hrs. Yard work
0715hrs. 30-minutes of swimming, paddling
0730hrs. Shower, get ready for school
0745hrs. Breakfast
0800hrs. School
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That’s his every day schedule, except when there’s no school. On the days when… https://t.co/JTCvpAorOO

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“I’m willing to grind it out. In fact, I enjoy grinding it out. I don’t consider myself particularly smart or insightful. I’m just willing to pay the price.” — Guy Kawasaki.
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This man.
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He’s a multiple-book, best selling author; Chief Evangelist @canva… https://t.co/H8G2hyIseL

[Kaiāulu Builders LTD @kaiaulubuilders]

Speaking of living the value of hard-work and grit? Let's acknowledge Emmy award-winning entrepreneur, Lanai Tabura.
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Whether he's filming @cookinghawaiianstyle, riding around the United States winning reality tv shows by selling plate lunches on @aloha… https://t.co/UI2exyEoqS

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Does the Haraguchi family know what is grit?
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Yes!
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They've been farming taro in Hanalei on the island of Kaua'i for SIX generations!
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They're committed to preserving the Ho`opulapula Haraguchi Rice Mill -- an historic site. And, in doing so have bee… https://t.co/DusqDBp2TH

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Staying on the island of Kaua’i, we thought about STACEY SPROAT-BECK and the entire team at the Waipā Foundation! 🤙
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The foundation implements programs in the context of managing the ahupua’a of Waipa, which encompasses 1,500 acres from the mountain… https://t.co/gHQ3PInZMH

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When we talk about grit — “passion and perseverance for very long-term goals” — we think of KAINA MAKUA!
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Whether he’s working in the lo’i, coaching the hu’i wa’a crew or raising his family Kaina works hard for his community.
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📷: @alohaainapoic… https://t.co/7bBCo0MAFY

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Got grit?
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It’s one of Hawaii’s local values!
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Watch Dr. Alice Lee Duckworth’s full speech on our Facebook Page (and better video quality).
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📹 @ted
#grit #hardwork #workhardplayhard #kaiāulu #imuahawaii #localvalues https://t.co/OJcobmWUN0

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Want to learn more about grit? Read the book!
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"In this instant New York Times bestseller, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed—be it parents, students, educators, athletes, or business people—that the secret to outs… https://t.co/O4QmK8KOyq

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"...grit is living life like it's a marathon, not a sprint." -- Dr. Angela Lee Duckworth.
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Grit, we know this value in Hawaii all too well.
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It's almost as if we "have too" and yet, once we find our passion -- we work hard because we want too!
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His nickname is "Mahalo Michael" so of course he's a leader who values gratitude.
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As the Director of Operations at Tiki's Bar & Grill -- one of Waikiki's most popular destinations for local food, craft cocktails and beer, live music, and a perfect suns… https://t.co/JbpY89SJX1

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Her passion is Hawaiʻi — our people, our practices and our land and sea.
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She was recently recognized by the Hawaii Community Foundation with their Hookele Award — a tribute to leaders from the nonprofit sector who make Hawaii a better place.
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As the c… https://t.co/jQIBg6znLK

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“I’ve read that the Autumn Equinox is also known as the “second harvest.” It is the moment when the sun crosses the celestial equator and the Earth is perfectly balanced.
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The energy thy one experiences during the Autumn Equinox creates an opportunityto… https://t.co/hVoanHYbeq

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Oli Mahalo
(Gratitude Chant)
Written by: Kehau Camara
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'Uhola 'ia ka makaloa lā
(The makaloa mat has been unfolded)
Pū'ai i ke aloha lā
(Food is shared in love)
Kūka'i 'ia ka hā loa lā
(The great breath is exchanged)
Pāwehi mai nā lehua
(The Lehua honor… https://t.co/D9zi6wjXvm

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“Starting with a bow expresses gratitude for the teacher and opponent. At the end we say ‘thank you’. Both times we bow in gratitude.
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Gratitude is not only directed at people. .
We bow in gratitude to the hall where we train, to our environment, to eve… https://t.co/DV6D4geQp1

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"...when you think you don't have anything I always say 'go back to your breath'. And what I know is, is that if just start with your breath and start being grateful for that. It's think about what you have versus what you don't have and focusing on the … https://t.co/k2HLeBaFYF

[Kaiāulu Builders LTD @kaiaulubuilders]

Oli Mahalo
(Gratitude Chant)
Written by: Kehau Camara
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'Uhola 'ia ka makaloa lā
(The makaloa mat has been unfolded)
Pū'ai i ke aloha lā
(Food is shared in love)
Kūka'i 'ia ka hā loa lā
(The great breath is exchanged)
Pāwehi mai nā lehua
(The Lehua honor… https://t.co/62A3WmzLmE