-
On Swimming
“There is something about being in water that gets you into a mode of searching for something meaningful.” Joanne Woodward Growing up, swimming wasn’t just a hobby—it was a survival skill. My journey with swimming… Read more
-
My Education in Growth: Building Subscriptions at Canva
Picture this: it’s the middle of COVID, I’m in Toronto, and I decide to jump on board with Canva. At that time, Canva was making a “modest” $200 million in ARR. Fast forward, and now… Read more
-
A Night at “The Brain Body Contract” with Andrew Huberman: Sydney Edition
Imagine this: six thousand science nerds (myself included) packed into Sydney’s ICC center, hanging on every word of a Stanford neuroscientist who didn’t even bother with slides. Yep, that was Andrew Huberman’s “The Brain Body… Read more
-
On Riding a Motorcycle
“On a cycle the frame is gone. You’re completely in contact with it all. You’re in the scene, not just watching it anymore, and the sense of presence is overwhelming. That concrete whizzing by five… Read more
-
Andrew Huberman’s Foundational Fitness Protocol
Maintaining peak physical and mental performance is crucial for me to feel good and live my best life. Over the past few months, I’ve been following the foundational fitness protocol by Andrew Huberman, a renowned… Read more
-
The Impact of Living in Ambitious Cities: Reflections on San Francisco and New York
So, I was chatting with a friend the other day about how living in big, ambitious cities has totally changed my life. We were talking about places like San Francisco and New York and how… Read more
-
Reflections on Visionary Leadership
After a lively phone conversation with a friend, I found myself reflecting on how some of today’s most successful companies have been shaped by visionary leaders who often weren’t the original founders. We delved into… Read more
-
The Unstoppable Love Affair: Me and Okra
In the realm of love stories, some are written in the stars, and others are written in the kitchen. Mine falls squarely in the latter category, and its protagonist is none other than the humble,… Read more
-
Embracing the Zone of Genius
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” Lately, I’ve been pondering the concept of… Read more
Zain Abiddin
Life Enthusiast – Musings on Life & Work
