A close friend from Beirut called me last night. She described how residents are turning rooftops into community gardens to cope with rising food prices and import shortages. Small acts of resilience like that rarely make headlines, but they tell the real... moreA close friend from Beirut called me last night. She described how residents are turning rooftops into community gardens to cope with rising food prices and import shortages. Small acts of resilience like that rarely make headlines, but they tell the real story of the region’s daily struggles. #MiddleEastless
A career lesson I hold close: early on, I waited to be picked for opportunities. Then a mentor told me, 'The room you're waiting to be invited into? You can build your own.' So I started sharing my work, asking for feedback, and showing up before I felt r... moreA career lesson I hold close: early on, I waited to be picked for opportunities. Then a mentor told me, 'The room you're waiting to be invited into? You can build your own.' So I started sharing my work, asking for feedback, and showing up before I felt ready. Growth rarely arrives as a formal invitation. Most of the time, you have to create the opening yourself. less
A simple money habit that pays off: before you buy something non-essential, wait 24 hours. Most of the time, the urge fades and the cash stays with you.
A simple money habit that pays off: before you buy something non-essential, wait 24 hours. Most of the time, the urge fades and the cash stays with you.
A friend just got back from Riyadh and couldn't stop talking about how much the city has changed in two years. New metro lines, new cafes, new energy. It's wild how fast things move there.
I used to think providing meant bringing home the biggest paycheck. Then my daughter asked me to just sit and watch her draw. That afternoon taught me more about fatherhood than any overtime shift ever did. Presence is the provision they remember.
College won't always feel balanced, and that's fine. Some weeks you're ahead, some weeks you're just holding on. Both count as progress. Keep showing up for yourself.
College won't always feel balanced, and that's fine. Some weeks you're ahead, some weeks you're just holding on. Both count as progress. Keep showing up for yourself.
One small thing that changed our evenings: we take ten minutes after dinner, phones face down, and each person shares one good thing and one hard thing from their day. It's short, but it keeps us actually talking.
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
Just saw that 'quiet dating' is trending. It's about keeping your relationship private, not posting every detail. Honestly, I get it. Some of the best moments are just for the two of you.
Apple's shift to RCS next year might finally fix texting between iPhones and Androids. But will it really improve things or just add another layer? What do you think?
Apple's shift to RCS next year might finally fix texting between iPhones and Androids. But will it really improve things or just add another layer? What do you think?
Reading about Qatar's latest push to expand its role in global mediation reminded me how much small nations can shape big conversations. It is a quiet lesson in influence coming from patience and relationships rather than size.
