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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.

Diary of a Founder #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. Bu

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

Why are we so afraid of failure?

Diary of a Founder #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. Honestl

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?

Diary of a Founder #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

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.

Diary of a Founder #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 ca

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

Fixed mindset or growth mindset… which one is yours?

Diary of a Founder #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

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

Are you also hiding your vulnerabilities?

Diary of a Founder #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 hav