In this Life Experience series, I share moments that have shaped my path—ranging from representing my country on global stages to quiet, personal encounters that left lasting impressions. Each story carries a lesson in resilience, purpose, and connection, showing how even small actions can influence a life. These reflections are more than memories; they are insights into living with intention, aligning what we love, what we do well, and what serves others. My hope is that these accounts inspire you to look at your own journey with fresh eyes, to find meaning in both triumphs and challenges, and to take steps toward a life that feels whole and purposeful.
It’s been two and a half years since I last wrote a blog post. I simply didn’t have the heart to write. In these past years, we’ve been swept up in a wave of...
These days, I listen to podcasts a lot. It’s not exactly a new habit the joy of listening has been ingrained in me since childhood. During the war, we lived ...
Since childhood, I’ve had trouble expressing my anger and frustration. Many of my friends are the same way; some explode outwardly and disrupt everything aro...
For weeks, I’ve wanted to write about war. I’ve picked up the pen many times, written sentences, but then crossed them out. War is not just a word; it’s a wo...
For a few weeks, I was caught up with COVID-19, and the annoying coughs have still not left me. This has caused a pause in my writings. Everywhere, there is ...
In today’s constantly connected world, I find it difficult to take time for myself. It feels as if danger lurks if I am not tuned into everything that is hap...
Ikigai is a Japanese concept that means “the reason for your being.” In Japanese, “iki” means “life” and “gai” means “value.” Ikigai is our life’s purpose or...
When I entered middle school a phase in Iran’s educational system that once existed between primary and high school my father bought me the first non childre...
Love is profoundly complex while it can give rise to the most beautiful feelings in life, it can also bring about the deepest pain. People have different liv...
I had the opportunity to travel alongside some of the finest individuals of this land to the city of Jiroft for the inauguration of several schools built by ...
For the past few weeks, I found it hard to focus on writing as I was temporarily relocating while my home underwent renovations. During this time, I had the ...
Curious, I set out to investigate the matter and found the original text of the Law on Asset Disclosure of Government Officials and Authorities. This law is ...
Since childhood, I have loved wrestling – it’s the only sport I’ve ever followed closely. In my youth, while my peers could talk endlessly about football, I ...
For the past few weeks, after listening to an incredible lecture by Dr. Azarakhsh Mokri about habits, my colleagues and I have been discussing ways to cultiv...
This past week, my colleagues and I spent a great deal of time re-planning the supply of a critical drug. Two months ago, based on market analysis, we predic...
It has been twenty months since a few grams of virus managed to drive us into the caves of our own solitude in a world that once promised the end of loneline...
On Friday morning, I met up with a group of friends who share a common interest for breakfast at an outdoor restaurant—a place I hadn’t tried before. We spen...
“To overcome COVID-19, promoting equitable access to vaccines is important not only in … but across the world. This country will continue to work, in coopera...
It’s been a few days that I’ve had leg pain. The back of my calf and my right ankle hurt intensely, and the pain worsens when I walk. I suspect I overdid the...
These days, we hear more and more about the tragic stories of Afghanistan. I believe that the events in this eastern neighbor have increased our public aware...
Good corporate governance is a key factor in the success of a company. Weak corporate governance can undermine a company's potential, lead to financial probl...
These days, my mind is preoccupied – is there any hope for positive change? Why are there so many bad news stories? Why are there so many poor decisions made...
These days, we are all reading and writing about the grim and unfortunate drought conditions in Khuzestan and much of Iran. I had intended to choose another ...
From the time when some collective activities in school were assigned to the students themselves – such as putting up the flag and decorating classrooms for ...
Since the beginning of the year, the allocation of government currency for the supply of medicine has been the most challenging issue for the industry. Last ...
Although the import of foreign goods may diminish the motivation of domestic producers to produce more, we should not forget that interacting with internatio...
For several days, my mind has been preoccupied with sophistry. I’ve repeatedly noticed in administrative conversations that some people tend to use fallaciou...
These days, wherever I go, predictions about the results of the presidential election are the topic of conversation, both in the virtual and physical spaces....
Last week, I had the final session of a months-long business negotiation. The negotiator on the other side, a professional businessperson, used almost every ...
The consequences of repeated encounters for a living being in connection with its dynamic and static environment are beneficial. These stimuli allow the orga...
David Hume, the great philosopher, elaborates on the concept of association in his A Treatise of Human Nature . Association is a complex series of reactions ...
When I woke up in the morning, I had predicted that it would be an amazing holiday: a hearty breakfast, followed by a long recreational motorcycle ride, some...
In the previous writing, I explained that we have two different thinking systems: System 1, which is automatic and uncontrolled, and System 2, which requires...
I’ve been having hectic weeks. While the company I manage is facing daily crises due to currency fluctuations and endless bureaucratic challenges, we are als...
When we feel that there is a limited opportunity to obtain something due to a shortage of goods or a unique feature, we are strongly persuaded to acquire it ...
Reza Moghaddam, also known as Reza Marmoulak, is a notorious thief with a long history of arrests and imprisonments. However, in his latest arrest, he is cha...
As a general rule, we tend to respond more positively to requests from people we know and like. Interestingly, this simple principle can be used in hundreds ...
The principle of social proof works in humans in such a way that we perceive something as correct when it is approved by others in society. If a behavior is ...
As soon as we make a choice, we are faced with both internal and external pressures to remain committed to that choice. These pressures cause us to act in wa...
Our ancestors learned to share food and skills within a network of respectful commitments. The law of reciprocity developed in early human societies, meaning...
A lot is said about the art of persuading others to take action in sales and marketing. Recently, I found myself in situations where I was skillfully persuad...
In an era where artificial intelligence and machines are replacing humans in many tasks, three types of people continue to remain distinct and successful, ev...
A year has passed since the COVID-19 pandemic, and our society, work style, and the economy of businesses have been profoundly affected by one of the greates...
Procrastination Procrastination is one of the characteristics of being human, and all of us have instances of procrastination in our daily lives, delaying ta...
During the gray days of the pandemic, I received an email from a close friend and colleague. The suggestion seemed simple, but I needed to test it and see if...
Focus and attention are not innate; they must be practiced, and the more you practice, the more aware you become. In a world full of distractions, whether yo...
I have always struggled with the balance between personal life and work. It reminded me of the old scales, where the balance must be found between the time y...
