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July 16, 2024

Don't chase promotions. Chase problems. Solve them, and the fulfillment will likely appear. - Abd Shafiq

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Assalamu’alaikum,

For a long time, 80% of my day was spent feeling stuck.

I was trapped in a cycle of unfulfilling work and constant frustration.

Then, I decided to do something about it.

I realized I couldn't continue on this path if I wanted to find true satisfaction.

At that time, I had no clear direction.

I was wandering without a roadmap.

I had no idea where to start.

The thought of change was overwhelming.

I had no support system.

I felt isolated and alone in my journey.

Deciding not to take another job was the best decision I ever made.

It was a leap of faith that changed everything.

In 2018, I set a new goal: to make my work count.

I wanted to do something meaningful and impactful.

I thought choosing a safe job was the answer.

Stability seemed like the right choice.

But I soon realized I had no passion.

My work felt hollow and unimportant.

I was unaware of other options.

I didn't know there were better paths out there.

I thought choosing comfort was safe.

But it was actually holding me back.

And I had forgotten a crucial truth: “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs.

This quote reignited my drive to find work that I loved.

I decided to do things differently: No more waiting.

I took immediate action towards my goals.

No more settling.

I refused to accept mediocrity.

Six years later, I'm helping others leave corporate jobs.

I guide them towards fulfilling careers.

They won't face the same struggles I did.

My experience helps them avoid common pitfalls.

They achieve their dreams by making their work count.

They find purpose and satisfaction.

That's how Gilds Apprentice was born.

It became my mission to assist others in their transition to business ownership.

We help people transition to business acquisitions.

They learn how to buy and manage profitable businesses.

We foster collaboration to buy profitable businesses.

Together, we achieve more.

I'm obsessed with helping experts get paid with equity, not just their time.

This model creates lasting wealth and value.

The following year was challenging.

I faced many obstacles and almost gave up.

But now, everyone wants in.

The demand for what we offer is incredible.

I couldn't believe it.

The transformation was beyond my expectations.

Remember, Aisha, get paid for your worth with equity, not just your time.

Your skills and expertise deserve to be valued in a way that builds your future.

To your success,

Abd Shafiq

Whenever you're ready, here is how I can help you:

The Gild Community: Apply to join a private, highly vetted network for Muslim professionals to connect, collaborate, and buy profitable businesses together. We offer a highly collaborative 8–12-person, curated core group having a common vision to escape selling time for money to owning equity profitable small businesses, facilitated by an experienced master. Apply Here

Abd Shafiq Ennaoui

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