Seriously, let me show you a better way. But first, let’s face it: The world has been overcome with AI anxiety and worry is sweeping the planet. Who could have thought that almost everyone will have the exact same form of imposter syndrome? We’re living in Interesting times indeed. In…

Take a deep breath. Every time I’m in a stressful situation, I heard the words: “Take a deep breath.” How come we do that? What is it about breathing that can in a moment alter our feelings and state of mind? …

It’s quite normal to ask a fellow founder how their business is going when catching up. One response I’ve been getting a lot of is: “Things are not really great, but we won X and Y award and I’ll be speaking at Z award next week.” …

Remember that one Friday in February where you hustled and worked an extra 3 hours to “get things done”? Wait no. It was actually you and 2 colleagues. The 3 of you spent 9 hours combined in your disruptive startup and crushed that Friday. Then March came around, and you…

Before 2016, my world was stuck between a Lebanese upbringing, and an American early adulthood. For as long as I can remember, I was lost. At 17, I thought maybe moving to the US will make me happy and allow me to follow my dreams, but then I slipped into…

When we look back at almost every tragedy in human history, we usually ask: “How can someone do such a thing?” Historians and politicians will usually answer with an introspection of geopolitics, anthropology, financial interests, and other fields of study. However, at the core of every tragedy are decisions, and…

Rise and shine! It’s your first day on the job. You’re a little nervous, and you probably didn’t get enough sleep. You have infinite expectations about how your everyday work-life will be, how you’ll collaborate with your teammates, and the challenges that await you. …

I felt a mix of anxiety and uncertainty when we announced we were getting acquired by a bigger company. As a leader in our smaller startup, I knew this was “in the works” for the better part of a month. However, I didn’t feel the promised “ease” the moment the…

Be #thankful and spread #love today. The power of #gratitude in your everyday life is almost unmeasurable. When you’re grateful for every moment and opportunity, you learn to appreciate the little things in life taken for granted. I’m not talking about these “What are 10 things you’re thankful for today?”…