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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Success Isn't Luck—It's a System: Here's Mine
Let me start by saying something you may not expect: I’m not the smartest person in the room. I don’t have an Ivy League degree. I didn’t grow up wealthy. I’ve failed more than I’ve succeeded. And yet—somehow—people now call me “successful.”
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Motivation
I Spoke to My Fear—It Apologized
For most of my life, fear lived in me like an uninvited guest. Not loud or dramatic—just present. Always. Quietly sitting in the back row of my mind, whispering worst-case scenarios, poking holes in my confidence, pulling back the corners of every dream I dared to hold.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Motivation
I Spoke Up Once—and the Principal Heard
I wasn’t the kind of kid who raised their hand in class, much less spoke up about something that really mattered. I blended in. I was quiet. The kind of student teachers described as “polite and respectful,” which really meant “they don’t cause any problems.” But being quiet doesn’t mean you don’t see things. And for most of eighth grade, I saw a lot of things that didn’t sit right.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Education
The Day My Dad Stopped Saying “I Love You”
I remember the last time my dad said, “I love you.” I was ten years old, holding a trophy from the school spelling bee. I wasn’t even that good at spelling—I just got lucky with the words that day. He hugged me tight in front of everyone, whispered it in my ear, and kissed the top of my head.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Families
I Slept With Earplugs for 6 Months
I didn’t start sleeping with earplugs because I wanted better sleep. I started because I was desperate. The apartment I lived in wasn’t the noisiest place on earth, but it had its quirks—neighbors with heavy feet, a dog that barked at passing clouds, and a heating system that coughed like it had a lifetime of stories to tell. At first, I laughed it off, thinking I could just tune it out. But over time, it started getting to me.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Longevity
How I Slept 20 Minutes Less—Everyday
I never thought 20 minutes could matter. It seemed too small to be significant—just a sliver of time, barely noticeable in the rhythm of a day. And yet, when I started sleeping 20 minutes less every night, something unexpected happened.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Longevity
A Letter to Myself From 10 Years in the Future
I was sitting at my kitchen table on a quiet Sunday morning, coffee in hand, staring at a blank page in my journal. Life felt like it was in a strange place—too many questions, not enough answers. I was 27, tired, unsure, and truthfully, a little scared of where my life was headed.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Confessions
My Teacher Hated Me Because I Was Muslim — No One Stopped Her
I didn’t expect middle school to be easy, but I also didn’t expect it to feel like something I had to survive. It started on the very first day of seventh grade. I walked into my homeroom with my brand new backpack, freshly sharpened pencils, and a scarf wrapped around my head in a style I was proud of. It was light blue — my favorite color — and matched the shirt my mom ironed for me the night before.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Pride
My Therapist Told Me I Was Normal — I Wasn’t
I still remember the way she looked at me—warm eyes, kind voice, soft sweater that smelled like lavender. My first therapist, Rachel, made me feel safe in a way I hadn’t felt in years. I was twenty-one, sitting in a small office that felt more like a cozy living room than a place for breaking open your soul.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Longevity
The Day I Lost Everything and Found Myself in a Stranger’s Hug
It was raining that day. Not the kind of soft drizzle that soothes your soul, but the kind of rain that lashes at your windows, pounds your roof, and makes the world feel like it’s falling apart with you. I stood by the window, numb, staring out at the gray sky as if it could somehow explain the silence that now filled my apartment. My entire life had unraveled in a matter of hours.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Humans
The Journey Is the Win — Not Just the Destination
I used to chase finish lines like my life depended on them. Grades. Job titles. Milestones. Social media followers. Everything had to lead somewhere “successful.” Every effort had to have a reward attached. If there wasn’t a shiny prize waiting at the end, I convinced myself the effort wasn’t worth it.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Humans
