In the past I’ve shared several stories about my personal struggle, and a few of the things I’ve learned from those struggles.

What’s important as you continue your professional life is to stay strong no matter what!

I just facilitated a workshop on the one thing you need to do to achieve your 2024 goals.

On a high level, the number one thing is FOCUS. We often get distracted by the minutia or noise that comes along.

Engineers are always testing, trying, and launching solutions to problems — they are trained to be resilient.

As you become formalized in your work as an engineer, you have followed certain ways and methodologies, and breaking away from them can be a challenge.

Through my journey as an entrepreneur, immigrant, stateless refugee, and even homeless at one time, I learned that sometimes you’re on top, and sometimes you’re on the bottom. And often, it feels like it is never going to end — no matter which side of the scale you’re on.

“As we move into the new year, I encourage you to think about taking a moment to celebrate the successes.”

“Leaders that will face challenges head on, admit their mistakes, and figure out a way to overcome or learn from them. Sometimes you can’t overcome the challenge but you can learn from it.” -Faris Alami

“One of the key insights I’ve gained over the last 30-some years is that leading leaders starts with questions about what the requestor is saying — clarification of the idea.”

“There’s always a better moment to share a story. Part of it could be your stage of personal, professional, or community growth.”

“Stop doubting and start questioning — it will allow you to think about answers and solutions, whereas doubting will only leave you sitting there feeling unable to do anything.”

“When surviving, you hold on to whatever you have, when you are in growth mode, you want to spend everything you have or invest it. Your attitude colors your surroundings and the decisions you make.”