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startup founder, foodie, gallivanter, bibliophile and photographer — some days, I’m all 5
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Building QuikToy with my son — and why you should do a startup with your kid as well
Building QuikToy with my son — and why you should do a startup with your kid as well
In early Spring 2019, my wife and I were hit by the minimalist bug — and we hauled out dozens of books, toys, utensils, magazines, kitchen…
Shabbir Shams
Apr 7
Teaching entrepreneurship to kids — Al-Tijaarat al-Raabehah Chicago
Teaching entrepreneurship to kids — Al-Tijaarat al-Raabehah Chicago
What started as a social experiment in Chicago has morphed into a mini-movement of sorts.
Shabbir Shams
Feb 13
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The 10 Cardinal Rules of Money
The 10 Cardinal Rules of Money
I’ve always been awe-struck by self-made billionaires. Especially the ones that have made it in their lifetime, i.e. first generation, new…
Shabbir Shams
Mar 1, 2019
The 10 Cardinal Rules for a Satisfying Life
The 10 Cardinal Rules for a Satisfying Life
I’ve mused over this headline for a while. And I’ve thought about this story for the last 5 years. I make mental notes on my Pixel, my…
Shabbir Shams
Jan 3, 2019
10 Thoughts from my Great Geek Getaway
10 Thoughts from my Great Geek Getaway
In March 2015 (spring break), I visited the campuses of Google, Apple, Facebook, and Tesla — as well as touched upon the offices of…
Shabbir Shams
Nov 16, 2018
Latest
Israel vs Iran: History and Analysis
Israel vs Iran: History and Analysis
February 7, 2024
Shabbir Shams
Feb 6
Highlights from “Guns, Germs, and Steel”
Highlights from “Guns, Germs, and Steel”
Attached are the best excerpts (and summarized texts from yours truly) from the book “Guns, Germs, and Steel” by Jared Diamond
Shabbir Shams
Jun 13, 2023
Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness
Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness
Attached are the best excerpts (and summarized texts from yours truly) from the book “Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and…
Shabbir Shams
Sep 22, 2022
Indistractable — how to control your attention and choose your life
Indistractable — how to control your attention and choose your life
Attached are the best excerpts (and summarized texts from yours truly) from the book “Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and…
Shabbir Shams
Aug 31, 2022
Highlights from “Secrets of Sand Hill Road: Venture Capital and How to Get It”
Highlights from “Secrets of Sand Hill Road: Venture Capital and How to Get It”
Attached are the best excerpts (and summarized texts from yours truly) from the book “Secrets of Sand Hill Road: Venture Capital and How to…
Shabbir Shams
Jun 21, 2022
What are your 3 universal/timeless truths?
What are your 3 universal/timeless truths?
On Feb 28, 2021, I posted this to my family, friends and extended social network:
Shabbir Shams
Mar 9, 2021
Atomic Rules to Run Your Business and Life
Atomic Rules to Run Your Business and Life
James Clear’s synopsis of a few golden rules mulled over a decade of stumbling around building his company. Original post here.
Shabbir Shams
Jan 3, 2021
10 Goals for 2021
10 Goals for 2021
10 simple, wholesome goals that I want to subscribe to for 2021.
Shabbir Shams
Jan 3, 2021
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