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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She Woke Up With Someone Else’s Memories
The Story: Aanya woke to sunlight brushing her face, a soft breeze through linen curtains, and the distant hum of a city she couldn’t name. Her eyes fluttered open, but before she could rise, a wave of confusion washed over her.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Fiction
Why We Ate Dinner Without Speaking for a Year
The silence began on a Tuesday. It wasn’t loud, like a door slamming or a scream echoing down a hallway. It was quieter than that—almost polite. My father set the table, just like always. I brought over the plates, careful not to clink the silverware. We sat across from each other, side by side in our grief, and ate in silence.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Families
From Zero to Progress: How I Took Back
There’s a quiet kind of pain that creeps in when life doesn’t go the way you thought it would. It’s not the kind that screams or demands attention. It’s subtle. It lives in the spaces between missed calls, empty calendars, and the silence that fills your room at 2 a.m. That’s where I was — stuck in the middle of nothing, lost in the echo of who I used to be.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Motivation
You’re Not Behind—You’re Becoming
I used to believe life was a race. Not because someone told me it was—but because that’s how it felt. In my mid-twenties, I watched my friends checking boxes: careers blooming, engagements happening, babies on the way. Meanwhile, I was still figuring out what I wanted from life, moving from one job to another, unsure if I was moving forward or just walking in circles. Social media didn’t help. Each scroll was a parade of other people’s “milestones,” each one whispering, You’re falling behind.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Motivation
The One Skill That Changed My Entire Life
The Story: I used to believe that success came from hustle, hard work, and maybe a little luck. I read all the books, listened to all the podcasts, and mimicked the habits of high achievers. But the truth is, none of that fully worked for me—not until I discovered the one skill that changed everything: the ability to truly listen.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Motivation
How to Stay Motivated When Nothing Seems to Be Working
There was a point in my life when every door I knocked on stayed shut. I had followed all the advice—wake up early, stay focused, visualize success. I put in the effort. I applied for dozens of jobs, sent out proposals, created content, even tried freelancing. And yet… nothing. Days became weeks, and weeks became months. I was still exactly where I started—stuck.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Longevity
We Celebrated Mom’s Birthday in the ER
Birthdays were always simple in our house. Growing up, my mom never asked for much—she was the kind of person who preferred handwritten cards over big gifts, home-cooked meals over fancy restaurants, and quality time over grand gestures. So when her 67th birthday came around, I planned exactly the kind of day I knew she’d love. Lemon cake (her favorite), some of her closest friends coming by in the evening, and a cozy dinner with her kids around the table.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Families
