Assad Quraishi Assad Quraishi

Where Do You Draw the Line?

Where do you draw the line between product design and manipulation? A late-night chat about game mechanics led me to a deeper look at responsibility in business—and what it means to lead with ethics.

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Assad Quraishi Assad Quraishi

What Burnout Taught Me After Shutting Down My Startup

Burnout doesn’t always look like breaking down, it can look like survival mode. It can follow you for months or years. But stepping away from something that’s draining you isn’t giving up. It’s choosing growth. There’s strength in knowing your limits and deciding your path with intention, not ego.

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The Gold Brick Test: A Story of Integrity

A mysterious gold bar, a legal loophole, and a moment of truth. Here’s the story of how I chose integrity over a half-million-dollar mistake—and why I’d do it again.

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Lessons from the Blade: Why Mastery Requires Patience

Learning how to shave with a straight razor taught me a powerful truth: mastery takes time. Whether it’s sales, self-improvement, or just learning something new, you can’t rush greatness—you have to earn it, one careful step at a time.

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Embracing the Journey—Not Just the Destination

Failure isn't the end—it's a chance to redefine success. In this post, I share the lessons learned from my journey with Genesis: Battle of Champions, and how embracing mistakes helped me grow stronger, reconnect with others, and build a more ethical approach to business.

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