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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Lighting the Way: A Mentor’s Journey in Forgotten Neighborhoods
Lighting the Way: A Mentor’s Journey in Forgotten Neighborhoods The first time I walked into the community center on Jefferson Street, I wasn’t sure what I was doing. The building looked like it hadn’t seen fresh paint since the 1980s, and the flickering light in the hallway buzzed with the kind of energy that makes you feel a little uneasy. I clutched my backpack tighter, hoping the kids wouldn’t see through me — a middle-class college student from across the city, thinking I could somehow “help.”
By Fazal Hadi8 months ago in Serve
The Day I Lost Everything (And Found Myself)
Have you ever watched your life crumble before your eyes — job gone, relationships strained, confidence shattered — and thought, "How did I get here?" That was me, not too long ago. I thought I had it all figured out. A stable job, a relationship that looked perfect on Instagram, and weekends filled with brunches and smiles. But beneath the surface, I was on autopilot. I didn’t know who I was without the titles, the routines, and the social validation.
By Fazal Hadi8 months ago in Confessions
Guided to Greatness: How One Mentor Changed My Academic Life
I remember the exact moment I realized I was failing. It wasn’t during a big exam or after a failed assignment—it was in the middle of a cold, rainy Tuesday afternoon in the library. I had three textbooks open, none of which made any sense, and a knot of frustration in my chest that felt like it might never untie. Sophomore year of college had hit harder than I expected. I wasn’t sleeping. I wasn’t eating right. And I certainly wasn’t learning.
By Fazal Hadi8 months ago in Education
The Worst Day That Saved My Life
The Morning That Derailed Everything It began like any other Tuesday morning. My alarm rang at 6:30 a.m., sharp, just as it always did. I hit snooze twice before dragging myself out of bed, grabbing the same travel mug of coffee, and heading out into Los Angeles traffic, late as usual.
By Fazal Hadi8 months ago in Motivation
When Ideas Collide: The Magic of Creative Collaboration
It started with coffee and frustration. I was working in a co-working space in Brooklyn—one of those hip places with exposed brick, bean bag chairs, and too much kombucha. I was knee-deep in developing a new app for remote wellness coaching. After three months of wireframes, failed prototype testing, and endless self-doubt, I was stuck.
By Fazal Hadi8 months ago in Journal
Back to the Noughties: Why Y2K Vibes Still Own Us
It started with a pair of low-rise jeans. When I saw them hanging in a vintage thrift store on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, I chuckled. Weren't we done with these? The denim waistband was comically low, barely a whisper above the crotch, and the flared bottoms screamed 2002. And yet, I tried them on. And something strange happened—I felt good. Not just in a nostalgic way, but in a deeply comforting, familiar way, like putting on a favorite song from high school.
By Fazal Hadi8 months ago in Beat
The Day I Took Back Control
I never thought a cup of coffee at 6:00 AM would change my life. But it did. Before that morning, my days followed no structure, no purpose, and certainly no momentum. I'd wake up late, scroll endlessly through social media, tell myself "just five more minutes," and push important tasks to the end of the day—only to realize, by nightfall, I had accomplished absolutely nothing.
By Fazal Hadi8 months ago in Motivation
The Power in the Breakdown
I never expected to cry in a supermarket parking lot. Yet there I was—hands shaking on the steering wheel, a bag of groceries forgotten in the backseat, and a knot in my chest that wouldn’t untangle no matter how many deep breaths I took.
By Fazal Hadi8 months ago in Motivation
Dreams vs. Deadlines: Finding Balance Between Passion and Paychecks
I used to think choosing a career was simple. You find what you love, pursue it relentlessly, and success follows. That idea was planted in me like a seed from childhood, watered by motivational posters and well-meaning teachers. "Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life." It sounded like a promise—a beautiful, seductive one. But reality has a way of rewriting the story.
By Fazal Hadi8 months ago in Journal
Stronger Inside: How Fitness Saved My Mind Before It Transformed My Body
If someone had told me a few years ago that lifting weights and going for morning runs would become my therapy, I probably would’ve laughed—awkwardly. Back then, I thought fitness was just about abs and protein shakes, gym selfies and weight loss goals. I never imagined that it would become the anchor I needed to pull myself out of the darkest place I’ve ever been in.
By Fazal Hadi8 months ago in Longevity
From Passion to Profit: How My Weekend Hobby Became a Thriving Business
If someone had told me five years ago that the quiet hours I spent painting in my tiny apartment would one day become the backbone of a successful business, I would’ve laughed—and then politely disagreed. I was a full-time administrative assistant with a nine-to-five routine that paid the bills but drained my spirit. Art was just my weekend escape, something I did with no intention beyond self-expression and sanity.
By Fazal Hadi8 months ago in Art
