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Where you start doesn’t define you—Dubai proved that.
  • By Rizwan
  • January 17, 2025

Where you start doesn’t define you—Dubai proved that.

Insight #49 A few decades ago, Dubai was a modest trading port in the desert—limited resources, no global recognition, and no reason to believe it could achieve greatness. But Dubai had

Why are we so afraid of failure?
  • By Rizwan
  • January 9, 2025

Why are we so afraid of failure?

Insight #47 We see endless wins online, but no one mentions the obstacles or heartbreaks that came first. And yet, no one achieves anything meaningful without it. Honestly, I’ve e

Is resilience something we’re born with—or is it something we build?
  • By Rizwan
  • December 31, 2024

Is resilience something we’re born with—or is it something we build?

Insight #46 For me, resilience wasn’t just “there.” It was built, piece by piece, through the obstacles I faced—both in life and in my career. I remember struggling to learn E

Growing up as one of 10 siblings, I felt invisible.
  • By Rizwan
  • December 27, 2024

Growing up as one of 10 siblings, I felt invisible.

Insight #45 In such a big family, I was lost in the noise. No one pushed me to dream or tell that I could achieve something great. Over time, I started to believe I wasn’t capable of mu

Fixed mindset or growth mindset… which one is yours?
  • By Rizwan
  • November 21, 2024

Fixed mindset or growth mindset… which one is yours?

Insight #44 Let’s do a little self-test today. When you’re faced with a problem, what do you really see? Is it just a headache to solve, or do you see an opportunity hidden with

Are you also hiding your vulnerabilities?
  • By Rizwan
  • November 13, 2024

Are you also hiding your vulnerabilities?

Insight #43 For a long time, I thought I had to appear perfect. I believed showing weakness would make people lose respect for me. I used to tell myself: - I need to have it all to