There’s a saying we often hear in Jamaica: “Wi likkle but wi tallawah.” It’s a reminder that size doesn’t define strength, and where you start doesn’t determine where you can go. When I think of that saying, I think of my grandparents — Mr. and Mrs. Issacs — two proud Jamaicans who built a life of dignity, purpose, and quiet power in a world that was often stacked against them.
They didn’t have wealth in the traditional sense. No trust funds. No head starts. What they did have was grit, faith, and the kind of wisdom that can’t be taught in any school. They were community-minded, deeply rooted in their Christian values, and strategic in the way they navigated life — especially when it came to investing in property, raising a family, and staying true to who they were.
And let me say this upfront: I’m not just telling a nostalgic story. I’m sharing a living blueprint. Because the principles they lived by are the same ones we need in Jamaica today — in our families, our communities, and our…
