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I Stopped Being Strong for Everyone Else
Author: Nadeem Shah For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the “strong one.” The one who always had it together. The one others leaned on. The dependable one. The one who listened, offered advice, showed up, held space, and never—never—crumbled.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Journal
From Burnout to Balance
Author: Nadeem Shah For the longest time, I didn’t see it coming. I thought I was just tired. You know—the usual kind of tired we joke about over coffee, the kind we wear like a badge of honor in a world that praises productivity more than peace. I kept pushing through, telling myself that rest would come later, that I just had to get through this week. Then the next. And the next.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Journal
Why Airbrush Body Art Tattoos Are a Natural Fit for Outdoor Events and Festivals
Festivals and open-air gatherings are meant to be vibrant expressions of culture, color, and connection. In the midst of music, food stalls, and laughter, there's one attraction that can quietly add flair to the mix—airbrush tattoo designs. Sleek, expressive, and remarkably low-maintenance, these designs may
By Brandon Honey6 months ago in Journal
I’m the One Who Never Falls Apart—Until I Did
By Nadeem Shah They always say I’m the strong one. The dependable one. The listener. The problem-solver. The one who doesn’t cry, who doesn’t break, who always has a calm answer and a reassuring smile. My friends, family, coworkers — they leaned on me like I was some unshakable monument.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Journal
Rising from the Ashes: My Journey Beyond Failure
By Nadeem Shah For most of my life, I measured success by the milestones I hit—the job titles I earned, the house I lived in, the lifestyle I portrayed. I believed that if I just worked harder, pushed myself more, and never showed weakness, I could create a life that others would admire. But sometimes, life has a way of shaking the foundation beneath you, and it did just that when everything I built began to crumble.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Journal
How The World’s Second-Richest Person And His Son Pulled Off The $8 Billion Paramount Deal
The Federal Communications Commission greenlit the $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance Media on Thursday, 383 days after the deal was first announced. The merger, which is set to close on August 7, will transform Larry Ellison, 80, and his son David Ellison, 42, into one of the most powerful duos in Hollywood, wielding influence over TV shows, movies, news and more. As Paramount’s chairman, CEO and owner of 50% of its voting rights, David Ellison will oversee an entertainment empire with more than 1,200 film titles, including everything from “Top Gun: Maverick” to a remake of “It’s A Wonderful Life,” plus distribution rights to another 2,400 films. Other crown jewels include popular channels MTV, Nickelodeon, Showtime and CBS News. But it’s his father who controls the purse strings and owns the equity, according to regulatory filings. The elder Ellison may have helped get the deal over the hump in other ways, too.
By Muhammad Sabeel6 months ago in Journal
