My father taught me a powerful lesson.

My father taught me a powerful lesson.

“Patience when you have nothing, and gratitude when you have everything.”

Coming from a man who cared for his family in the middle of a desert refugee camp with nothing but his art, compassion, and will to survive, this lesson goes deeper than just words.

He taught me discipline—to never give in, never give up, and keep my spirit high no matter the challenge.

Belief is the deepest layer of hope, and no one can take that from you.

Discipline bridges the gap between patience and gratitude.

Motivation fades, but discipline keeps you moving forward—whether it's writing that next chapter, sending that email, or posting on LinkedIn when you don’t feel like it.

The key?

Commit to small, daily actions, even on the tough days.

That’s how you finish the book.

That’s how you grow your audience.

Success isn’t about the big moments—it’s about showing up consistently.

Here’s my old man working on commissioned paintings in a refugee camp. This image is priceless to me. It motivates me and keeps a smile on my face, knowing that he always had this deep belief that everything will work out in the end.