Gisele Bündchen has wowed the fashion world time and again. As one of the best in the industry, the Brazilian model has always been candid about her journey to the top. Juggling a successful career and raising a family, Bündchen’s work-life balance is truly admirable.

Giving fans a deeper look into the values that grounded her and the fuel that keeps her going, the 42-year-old penned her thoughts in her memoir. ‘Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life,’ is filled with insights and anecdotes that made Bündchen who she is. Certain parts of the book talk about two individuals who are very dear to the model, so much so that she avoided the allure of the fashion world to not disappoint them. So, who holds such value in her life?

Gisele Bündchen is firmly founded on her principles

Time and again Gisele Bündchen has emphasized the importance of family. Perhaps that stems from her loving relationship with her parents. The model’s memoir gave fans an insight into her childhood. Despite their struggles, Bündchen credits her parents for instilling discipline while also giving them the best that they could offer. Speaking of the trust they placed in her when she chose to leave the nest to pursue a career in fashion, the model also provided a glimpse into the darker side of the industry.

Bündchen spoke of her peers and how they were influenced by drugs and were taken advantage of by strangers. The model continued, “But that was never me. As I said, something or someone always protected me. It might have been the voice of my mom, who, before I left home, told me never, ever to accept anything, especially drinks, from strangers.” Gisele Bündchen did not want to break the faith that was placed in her.

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The model added, “Also, my parents trusted me. They’d let me leave home so I could have a shot at this modeling thing, and I didn’t want to do anything to disappoint them. I wanted them to be proud of me, and I also wanted to be a good example to my sisters,” Bündchen’s connection with her family is indeed rare and remarkable.

Bündchen passed on her values to two other important people

Given the strong values she was raised with, it’s unsurprising that the model continues in her parents’ footsteps. Imbibing values like honesty in her children while also providing them with a nourishing environment has been her priority.

Although Bündchen’s marriage to NFL star Tom Brady fell apart, it did not stop the former couple from prioritizing their children, Benjamin and Vivian. Together, they share co-parenting responsibilities and continue to cordially work together. Gisele Bündchen’s anecdotes are the perfect example of the impact of healthy parenting and how it enables positive familial relationships.

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