In Part 2 of The Samurai Way Podcast, I continue my powerful conversation with award-winning author, speaker, and resilience coach Sara Im as she shares the next chapter of her extraordinary journey of survival during the Cambodian Killing Fields. After enduring starvation, forced labor, illness, fear, and separation from her family, Sara faced an unimaginable question: how do you keep going when you don't know if tomorrow will be any better? Yet Sara held onto one thing that could not be taken from her: hope. Her love for her family became a source of strength and gave her a reason to keep moving forward, even when she had no idea when the suffering would end. In this episode, we explore: How Sara continued to survive despite worsening conditions The fear and uncertainty of being separated from her family How love became her motivation to keep going Why having a purpose can give us strength in the darkest moments The connection between Sara's resilience and the Japanese principle of Ganbaru What courage looks like when you are simply trying to survive another day Sara's story reminds us that courage isn't always a dramatic act. Sometimes, courage is simply choosing not to give up. And her journey isn't over. In Part 3, we continue Sara's story and discover what happened next as she moved closer to freedom, reunion, and a new chapter of her life. If Sara's story moves you, please subscribe to The Samurai Way Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that hope can carry us through even the darkest moments. Until next time, keep living with courage, honor, and the spirit of Ganbaru. About Sara Im Sara Im is an award-winning author, international speaker, resilience coach, and survivor of the Cambodian genocide. After enduring the horrors of the Khmer Rouge regime, she transformed her extraordinary story of survival into a mission of inspiring others to live with resilience, faith, hope, and purpose while enduring the Killing Fields. Through her speaking, writing, and coaching, Sara empowers individuals and organizations to overcome adversity, embrace purpose, and discover the strength to persevere through life's greatest challenges. Her journey is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the life-changing power of never giving up. Website: https://www.saraim.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-im/ Subscribe to The Samurai Way Podcast for inspiring conversations on Japanese wisdom, resilience, leadership, history, and living a meaningful life. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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