08/02/2025
The video is of my son drawing customer's attention and here it is why :
Today was Faaris Fahad and Fahad's Entrepreneurship Day at school, and we decided to have them sell Popsies, sourced from my friend. What was meant to be a fun and experimental day for the boys turned into a profound moment of reflection for me.
We grew up in Pakistan in an environment where selling was never encouraged—neither by our families, friends, nor even our schools. As a result, many of us grew up shy, hesitant, and uncomfortable with the idea of putting ourselves out there (one of the reasons Pakistan lacks with entrepreneurs nowadays and more job oriented people only).
Watching my elder son, Faaris Fahad , initially struggle—reluctant to sell, hesitant to ask for money, unsure how to engage—was a stark reminder of this. He only gained confidence once he saw others doing it, and his Eureka moment came when he made his first sale. The excitement, energy, and pride that followed were incredible to witness.
On the other hand, my younger one, Raamis Fahad jumped into selling without hesitation. Not only was he eager from the start, but he also found a creative approach—rather than just selling to those already at the event, he took Popsies to nearby restaurants. He kept running back, excitedly saying, “Baba, give me one more, I sold one!” It made me realize something profound: while some kids have a natural talent for selling, it is also a skill that can be learned. Given the right environment, anyone can become good at it, and it can be one of the most thrilling and rewarding experiences.
Selling is more than just making money—it’s about confidence, resilience, communication, handling rejection, and never giving up. Watching my boys make their first sales at just 6 and 7—when I didn’t experience it until my late 20s—made me reflect on how different environments shape confidence and success.
This experience reinforced the importance of introducing entrepreneurship and selling early in life. If we create the right culture, we can raise a generation that is fearless, confident, and ready to take on challenges. Super proud of my boys for taking their first steps on this journey!
A big shout out to Greenview Islamic School Bukit Jelutong for the opportunity and arrangements.
