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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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 Hadi7 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 Hadi7 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 Hadi7 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 Hadi7 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 Hadi7 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 Hadi7 months ago in Art
Falling Forward: How Failing Five Times Made Me Unstoppable
They say failure is the best teacher. But when it knocks you down again and again, it can start to feel like a bully rather than a mentor. My story isn't about a sudden, dramatic success. It's about falling hard—five times, to be exact—and finding a way to rise with purpose each time. If you're struggling, feeling like giving up, or questioning your worth after multiple setbacks, I wrote this for you.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Motivation
Seeds of Hope: How a Vacant Lot Became a Lifeline
When Maya Thompson first moved to Oakridge, she never imagined a patch of dirt could change an entire neighborhood. It was 2020, and the world was in chaos. The pandemic had hit hard, and families across the city were struggling. Shelves in grocery stores stood half-empty. For the residents of Oakridge—a low-income neighborhood already battling years of systemic neglect—food insecurity wasn’t new. But now, it was getting worse.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in The Swamp
From Chaos to Clarity: My Journey Through Anxiety
I never knew that silence could be so loud. Anxiety crept into my life like an uninvited guest who refused to leave. It didn’t arrive with drama or chaos—it was subtle, quiet, deceptive. At first, I thought I was just tired, overworked, or perhaps simply "sensitive." But slowly, I realized I was unraveling from the inside out.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Longevity
Chalkboards at the Kitchen Table: Our Unexpected Journey into Homeschooling
I never thought I would be the kind of mom who homeschooled her kids. Before 2020, the word "homeschool" belonged to a different world—a world of Pinterest-perfect schedules, educational co-ops, and science experiments erupting in someone else's kitchen. My world was carpools, packed lunches, and cramming spelling tests on the way to school.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Families
