"The day I won an Emmy was also the day my father passed away. I received a call from my sister on the way to the ceremony and had to turn my car around and catch the first flight back to Karachi."

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This quotation examines the core nature of Family as articulated by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Family provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

About Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy is a Pakistani-Canadian journalist, filmmaker and activist. Known for her work in films that highlight the inequality with women,as of 2019, her accolades include two Academy Awards, seven Emmy Awards and a Knight International Journalism Award. In 2012, the Government of Pakistan honoured her with the Hilal-i-Imtiaz, the second-highest civilian honour of the country. She features in listings of the world's most popular personalities and Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2012.

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