Stop Trying to Be Liked | The People Pleasing Trap That's Costing You Everything

Stop Trying to Be Liked | The People Pleasing Trap That's Costing You Everything

You cannot be liked by 100% of people. It's mathematically impossible. So why are you still trying? Recorded from the hot tub after a long day this is one of the most personal reflections I have shared. Being a people pleaser nearly cost me my energy, my boundaries, and my ability to lead. In this episode: - Why people-pleasing is a childhood survival mechanism you never grew out of - The 50/50 rule: you will never be liked by everyone, no matter what you do (not even Steve Jobs' ice cream test) - Why having a polarizing opinion actually attracts your real tribe - The daily core values exercise that stops people from crossing your boundaries - The difference between being disliked and being unkind you can hold the line and still lead with kindness This is not about being rude. It's about being free. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Muneeb Mushtaq is a serial founder, co-founder of Airzai (backed by Drake, validated by the University of Geneva), TEDx speaker, and featured on CNN, Forbes Middle East, Vogue, and Good Morning America. Based in Dubai, building globally.

If You're Struggling Right Now, Listen to This (The Belief That Got Me My Office)

If you're hurting right now and don't know when your breakthrough is coming, I need you to hear this. I'm recording this driving past the building that now houses our office. Years ago, I didn't have a single dollar to my name, but I already believed I would have an office in that exact building. I didn't know how. I didn't know the process. I just knew. It took seven to eight years of relentless work to get there. But the belief came first. In this episode: - Why envisioning what you want only works when it's backed by real work, not wishful thinking - The story of passing the building I now own an office in before I had a single dollar - What Vishen Lakhiani (founder of Mindvalley, $150M+ revenue, 20M+ community) taught me about knowing your scale before you've built it - Why belief has to come before the proof, every time - How to apply this to your own goal subscribers, clients, relationships, anything I know it's hard to believe something you can't see yet. Do it anyway. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Muneeb Mushtaq is a serial founder, co-founder of Airzai (backed by Drake, validated by the University of Geneva), TEDx speaker, and featured on CNN, Forbes Middle East, Vogue, and Good Morning America. Based in Dubai, building globally.

Why 90% of People Will Miss the Biggest Opportunity of Our Lifetime (AI)

AI is growing at a 45% compound annual growth rate. A normal "good" industry grows at 7-8%. This is not hype, this is the biggest wealth creation window most of us will see in our lifetime, and 90% of people are going to miss it completely. Recorded as an impromptu session between meetings unfiltered, direct, and exactly why I think about this every single day. In this episode: - Why you don't need to build the next ChatGPT to benefit from this moment - What I learned sitting with people who built ChatGPT, Gemini, and xAI - The "low-hanging fruit" mindset: pick your number, then find the opportunity - Real examples: AI-run Instagram pages making $200-300/day with no face shown - Why spending at least 1 hour a day with AI tools is no longer optional - The Amazon/Jeff Bezos parallel: what people said about the internet in 1996 If you're in a 9 to 5 and want to start something on the side, comment "AI" below, my team is building a resource for exactly this. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📩 Subscribe to The free weekly newsletter. One framework. One insight. One action. Every Sunday:  muneebmushtaq.com ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Muneeb Mushtaq is a serial founder, co-founder of Airzai (backed by Drake, validated by the University of Geneva), TEDx speaker, and featured on CNN, Forbes Middle East, Vogue, and Good Morning America. Based in Dubai, building globally.

Stop Chasing Motivation. Start Building Clarity

Most people think they need more motivation. What they actually need is more clarity. In this episode, Muneeb Mushtaq breaks down why motivation is temporary, why clarity drives action, and how to make progress even when you don't feel inspired.

How to Get Your First Investor | The Exact Blueprint That Actually Works

I have raised money for three companies. The first time I had no idea what I was doing. The third time I had a system. This is that system, the exact steps I use to find, approach, and close the right investors without cold emails, pitch competitions, or hoping someone notices you.  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬  Muneeb Mushtaq is a serial founder, co-founder of Airzai (backed by Drake, validated by the University of Geneva), TEDx speaker, and featured on CNN, Forbes Middle East, Vogue, and Good Morning America. Based in Dubai, building globally. . .