Fazal Hadi
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Hello, I’m Fazal Hadi, a motivational storyteller who writes honest, human stories that inspire growth, hope, and inner strength.
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From Zero to Progress: How I Took Back
There’s a quiet kind of pain that creeps in when life doesn’t go the way you thought it would. It’s not the kind that screams or demands attention. It’s subtle. It lives in the spaces between missed calls, empty calendars, and the silence that fills your room at 2 a.m. That’s where I was — stuck in the middle of nothing, lost in the echo of who I used to be.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Motivation
You’re Not Behind—You’re Becoming
I used to believe life was a race. Not because someone told me it was—but because that’s how it felt. In my mid-twenties, I watched my friends checking boxes: careers blooming, engagements happening, babies on the way. Meanwhile, I was still figuring out what I wanted from life, moving from one job to another, unsure if I was moving forward or just walking in circles. Social media didn’t help. Each scroll was a parade of other people’s “milestones,” each one whispering, You’re falling behind.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Motivation
The One Skill That Changed My Entire Life
The Story: I used to believe that success came from hustle, hard work, and maybe a little luck. I read all the books, listened to all the podcasts, and mimicked the habits of high achievers. But the truth is, none of that fully worked for me—not until I discovered the one skill that changed everything: the ability to truly listen.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Motivation
How to Stay Motivated When Nothing Seems to Be Working
There was a point in my life when every door I knocked on stayed shut. I had followed all the advice—wake up early, stay focused, visualize success. I put in the effort. I applied for dozens of jobs, sent out proposals, created content, even tried freelancing. And yet… nothing. Days became weeks, and weeks became months. I was still exactly where I started—stuck.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Longevity
We Celebrated Mom’s Birthday in the ER
Birthdays were always simple in our house. Growing up, my mom never asked for much—she was the kind of person who preferred handwritten cards over big gifts, home-cooked meals over fancy restaurants, and quality time over grand gestures. So when her 67th birthday came around, I planned exactly the kind of day I knew she’d love. Lemon cake (her favorite), some of her closest friends coming by in the evening, and a cozy dinner with her kids around the table.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Families
Underwater Cities Don’t Have Traffic Jams
I once read a silly-sounding line in a science magazine: “Underwater cities don’t have traffic jams.” It was part of a speculative piece about futuristic civilizations—utopias under the sea with clear domes, no air pollution, and no honking horns. At the time, I laughed. But strangely, that line stuck with me.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Fiction
The Happiness Formula You’ve Never Heard Of
I used to think happiness was a destination. Like if I could just get the right job, find the right partner, or save up the right amount of money, I’d arrive at this magical place where smiles never faded and problems dissolved. I believed happiness was built on achievement — like a recipe: success + recognition + stuff = joy.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Motivation
He Sold a Website That Changed Lives
The Story I first heard about Daniel during a community hackathon I attended five years ago. Quiet, always sipping coffee from a chipped mug, and typing faster than most of us could talk, he didn’t strike me as someone who would change lives. But that’s exactly what he did—with a website he started in his small apartment and later sold to someone who had no idea what it truly meant.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Humans
Facing Me: Why I Talked to My Reflection in the Mirror
I didn’t plan it. It wasn’t part of a morning routine or some viral self-love challenge. It happened one quiet Tuesday evening when the house was still, and the only sound was the hum of the refrigerator. I caught a glimpse of myself in the bathroom mirror. My hair was a mess, my eyes tired. I looked… dull. Unfamiliar. Like a blurry version of someone I used to know.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Humans
