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The Struggle Is the Point

The Struggle Is the Point

Update: 2025-05-05
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We live in a world obsessed with quick answers, AI shortcuts, and instant gratification. But what if not knowing the answer right away is exactly what your mind — and your soul — needs?

In this episode, I reflect on what we lose when we skip the struggle. From homeschooling off-grid to debugging code with a goat yelling in the background, I’ve learned that real growth doesn’t come from easy wins — it comes from wrestling with the question.

Drawing from Islamic wisdom, personal stories, and a surprising insight from a mathematician at Carnegie Mellon, this episode is a reminder that the journey is the reward — and the process is where barakah begins.

If you’ve been feeling pressure to have it all figured out, this one’s for you.
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