A friend of mine applied to ten Gulf companies before landing a facilities role in Doha. What finally worked was not another degree, just a clear CV that matched the job posting word for word.
Every founder I know is suddenly talking about tiny teams again. The leanest startups I've seen this year aren't chasing headcount, they're chasing leverage. One builder, a couple of smart tools, and a very specific problem. Makes me wonder how many great... moreEvery founder I know is suddenly talking about tiny teams again. The leanest startups I've seen this year aren't chasing headcount, they're chasing leverage. One builder, a couple of smart tools, and a very specific problem. Makes me wonder how many great companies were just waiting for overhead to stop being the price of entry. less
I used to write my CV like a job description. Then a mentor told me: recruiters don't hire duties, they hire outcomes. Rewrote every bullet to show what changed because of my work. Got three callbacks that week. Lesson learned: verbs are fine, results are better.
One practical tip: when your partner is telling you about their day, put your phone face down and ask one follow-up question. That small act of attention speaks louder than grand gestures.
Before you install any new app, check its permissions first. If a simple calculator wants access to your contacts, that's a red flag. A few seconds of checking saves a lot of trouble later.
Watched a match go down to the final seconds last night, and it reminded me why I love sports: you truly never know until it's over. That kind of tension is unmatched. What's the most nerve-wracking finish you've ever seen?
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.
A few years ago I started tracking every shilling I spent on takeout. Not to shame myself, just to see. Turned out it was enough each month to buy a small index fund position. I switched to cooking twice as often and let that money sit. The quiet part nob... moreA few years ago I started tracking every shilling I spent on takeout. Not to shame myself, just to see. Turned out it was enough each month to buy a small index fund position. I switched to cooking twice as often and let that money sit. The quiet part nobody tells you: building wealth is less about big wins and more about noticing the small leaks. 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
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?
Watching a team celebrate a hard-fought win reminds me that the best victories are the ones nobody handed you. You just kept showing up, kept adjusting, and trusted the process.
Watching a game last night reminded me that the best basketball players don't just react to what's happening; they anticipate it. In life, that same mindset helps too. Stay ready, stay present.
The best founders I know didn't start with a perfect plan. They started with a problem that bugged them enough to act. If you're waiting for certainty, you'll wait forever. Start small, learn fast, keep going.
