Zeeshan Khan
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I Quit My 9-to-5 Job to Travel the World — Here’s What Really Happened
For years, I lived by the clock. Wake up at 7:00 a.m., coffee by 8:00, laptop open by 9:00. Emails, meetings, deadlines. Rinse and repeat. Like so many others, I was convinced this was the path to success — stability, routine, and eventually, some version of happiness.
By Zeeshan Khan8 months ago in Wander
Who Is Most Likely to Succeed? Traits That Predict Achievement
Success is often seen as a product of talent, luck, or timing—but dig deeper, and a more nuanced picture emerges. What truly separates high achievers from the rest? Is it intelligence? Opportunity? Personality? As scientists and psychologists continue to study human behavior, a set of common traits consistently rise to the top, painting a clearer picture of what drives long-term success in life and work.
By Zeeshan Khan8 months ago in Motivation
The Smartest Things to Do With Your Money in Your 40s
By the time Jonathan turned 42, he had what many would call a stable life. He was married, had two children in grade school, owned a home in the suburbs, and was well into his second decade of working as a systems analyst. He wasn’t extravagant, nor was he frugal—he lived comfortably. But one rainy afternoon, as he sat reviewing his financial statements after a long week, a question hit him hard: “Am I really doing the smartest things with my money right now?”
By Zeeshan Khan8 months ago in Journal
The Power of Daily Routines: Small Steps, Big Results
When Maya looked back on her life a year ago, all she could see was chaos. She was constantly tired, always rushing, and barely keeping up with her job, family, and personal goals. Despite having big dreams — writing a book, getting healthier, starting a side business — she couldn’t seem to move forward. Every time she tried, she gave up halfway, overwhelmed by the enormity of change.
By Zeeshan Khan8 months ago in Longevity
"Building Confidence: Steps to a Stronger You"
Emma’s Journey: Building Confidence, One Step at a Time Emma always admired people who seemed confident and sure of themselves. They spoke up without hesitation, took on challenges with excitement, and carried themselves with a calm strength that Emma wished she had. But for most of her life, Emma had felt the opposite — shy, unsure, and often overwhelmed by self-doubt.
By Zeeshan Khan8 months ago in Motivation
The Truth No One Wants to Hear
For years, Vocal Media built its reputation as a haven for writers—newcomers and veterans alike—offering a space to share stories, earn bonuses, and grow a loyal audience. Unlike other content platforms that buried writers in algorithmic ambiguity, Vocal promised transparency, community, and fair compensation. It was a writer’s playground. But in late 2023 and early 2024, that playground started to feel rigged.
By Zeeshan Khan8 months ago in Journal
From Chaos to Clarity: My Journey Through Burnout and Rediscovery
There was a time when I wore busyness like a badge of honor. My calendar was booked down to the minute, my inbox never saw the bottom, and my nights were spent finishing work I couldn’t complete during the day. To the outside world, I was thriving — building a career, networking endlessly, always “on.” But inside, I was unraveling.
By Zeeshan Khan8 months ago in Writers
