Failure Decoded
Failure Decoded
Passion, persistence and patience with Pilot Rizwan Taj
Rizwan Taj talks about his viral Instagram account, his non-linear career path, and his life advice that can be applied to entrepreneurship. From flying airplanes with the best pilots in the world to working in a tire shop, Rizwan has had an unconventional career.
He believes in making peace with your situation and keep on hustling towards your goals. If you fail, don't give up hope.
Show Notes:
2:15 - Cracking the code of going viral on Instagram.
3:00 - Rizwan proclaims, “My wife is the reason behind my social media success”.
5:00 - Rizwan’s journey, unconventional, adventurous and exciting.
9:35 - Everything is going great and then Reality it’s you.
9:41 - Not finding a job in the US after pilot training, visa restrictions and working in a car tire workshop.
13:12 - If you are stuck in a difficult decision, how do you stop yourself from going insane? Patience is the key!
15:26 - Make peace with your situation but keep working towards your dream.
22:16 - Be optimistic, be scared, do not forget your hardships and that should motivate you to move up and forward.
25:45 - Networking helps break barriers and break into your dream industry.
26:40 - Rizwan’s strategic tips to successful networking.
28:52 - Building momentum and keep moving forward.
28:58 - Best advice, golden words by Rizwan’s boss, Romy Hawatt Founder & Owner of Airways Aviation Academy, "If you are not moving forward, you are actually moving backwards as everyone else is moving forward.”
30:28 - Treading an unconventional path to achieve your goals.
30:32 - Being spontaneous, fearless, not scared to dream big.
35:29 - Taking risks, be persistent, passionate and patient.
36:07 - If you fail, try again and again.
Links:
Rizwan's Instagram
Rizwan's YouTube Channel
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