Who Was Levi Strauss? by Ellen Labrecque

 Who Was Levi Strauss? – the inventor of blue jeans and a man who changed the fashion industry.

Loeb Strauss was born on February 26, 1829 in Buttenheim, Bavarian region of Germany. He was the youngest of seven children. Because there was a discrimination against Jews in Bavaria, the older brothers left the country for NYC where they opened a store called J. Strauss & Brother with sewing supplies. Later, the rest of the family followed. 

Loeb was nineteen when he came to NYC and adapted the more sounding American name of Levi. 

With the gold rush in California, Levi and his brothers saw an opportunity to sell sturdy clothes to miners. Levi arrived in San Francisco where he opened a warehouse with dry goods. His goods became very popular. He became known as honest and reliable selling good quality products. His business grew. He became involved in charity work and remained humble.

In 1872, Jacob Davis, a tailor in Reno bought denim from Levi which was of good quality. Jacob added tiny metal pins, so the pockets wouldn’t rip. His pants became so popular that he couldn’t keep up with the demand. Jacob trusted Levi with helping him to apply for patent and to manufacture it. Thus, Levi’s jeans was born. They became in high demand making him one of the richest people. 

Levi never married. After his death, his nephews continued to run the business and expend the sales. Levi’s remains to be the largest jean seller. 

This biography exemplifies a man who stood by quality of what he was selling. In the process, making him one of the richest men of his time. His contribution to the world is quality and giving back to community. 

This illustrated biography series for young readers, ages 8-12, is presented in a relatable way, with simple sentences and enriched with insightful inserts.

Published by Penguin Workshop, 2021

 

TRENDING INSPIRATION: Stand by Quality, not Quantity.

 

 

Traits:

·         He was honest and reliable

·         He gave back to community

·         He was humble

·         He stood by quality, not quantity. With quality, the quantity came.

 

 

“Quality is not an act, it is a habit.” - Aristotle

FURTHER INSPIRATION AND RECOMMENDATION:

 Levi Strauss was a life force and his character brings to mind another fascinating book for those who are open-minded to astral dimensions: The Archangel Guide to Enlightenment and Mastery: Living in the Fifth Dimension by Diana Cooper

Simply explained, we live in a three dimensional world (earth). There are people who go through NDEs (near-death-experiences) or out-of-body (astral travel) where they experience different dimensions.

In this book, the authors explain what it means to live in the Fifth Dimension. They begin with giving a brief outline of life in Atlantis. Then, explaining twelve chakras in the aspect of transition between 3D and 5D. They continue with explaining the twelve Hall of Learnings – what you specialize in each hall in the spiritual realm. They bring the great masters and their lessons including St. Germain and Jesus.

Self-mastery is about taking full responsibility for every aspect of your journey. Things don’t happen to you. They happen for you (that also includes illness, which is not a punishment but a sign that there is a lesson for you to learn that you’ve been not getting throughout your life – it’s time to wake up and take ownership of your actions. Illness is simply a self-mastery challenge over our body of misprogrammed energy).

Diana Cooper received an angelic visitation, while battling cancer (which seems to be a common pattern for many), which transformed her life many years ago. She is now bestselling author of 27 books.

Each chapter offers steps to visualization to help you access your highest potential. The wisdom that is presented in this book is obtained through channeling (as non-believer may question how they obtain such knowledge). This wisdom is to serve humanity in their ascension to higher dimensions. It’s to wake up humanity and show them their highest potential. We’re not here for mare existence. We’re here to have extraordinary lives. 

Source: Hay House