DARE TO BE DIFFERENT
Let’s face it, living a life without risk is a life barely lived. The only way to achieve progress and achieve extraordinary things, we must be willing to live boldly. Hence this month’s ‘The Bold Issue’ theme. To be bold is to challenge convention, to be fearless in the pursuit of your dreams, or by simply daring to be different.
Being bold, while scary and challenging for many of us, is essential if we’re going to live an authentic, successful, and fulfilling life. Boldness is about stepping up and stepping out onto our “edge” in life – pushing the limits of what we think is possible or appropriate. It’s about living, speaking, and acting in ways that are both courageous and true to who we really are.
Whether it’s for the successes they have achieved in their professional lives, or the way they choose to express their individualism, Prestige has always been known for shining the spotlight on the changemakers and trailblazers who are setting a new pace for everyone else to follow.
Making a debut this month in his first lifestyle magazine cover is 26-year-old Saris “Ing” Ratanavadi, eldest son of energy tycoon Sarath Ratanavadi who, according to Forbes magazine, was named Thailand’s fourth wealthiest person in August this year (his net worth was estimated to be USD 11 million at the time). Meanwhile, the young Saris is forging his own path and is on a mission to put Thailand on the global golfing map with his newly launched Stonehill. Don’t be fooled by his age and youthful appearance though, as his unwavering conviction to his ‘cause’ becomes evident when he starts talking about all his plans for Stonehill (Page 58).
Similarly, the five new-generation CEOS we profile in this issue have also had to overcome their own obstacles and struggles – even sometimes having to step out of their comfort zones – to create differentiation in their industry sectors (Page 70).
In all the lifestyle categories we cover – from fashion and jewellery to watches, real estate, interiors, art and culture, cars, yachts, dining, travel, and more – there’s also a golden thread. The visionaries, designers and creators behind every new project or collection we bring you every month are at the apex of their own industries for a reason. They, too, continuously dare to be different. It is this pursuit to distinguish themselves from others that makes them truly stand out in a crowd.
Enjoy perusing this month’s offerings. We hope you will take away from it heaps of inspiration!
François Oosthuizen | MANAGING EDITOR francois.o@burdaluxury.com