Today is Father’s Day.

And for me, it’s not just a day on the calendar. It’s a wave of memories… a lump in the throat… a quiet moment with the man who’s no longer here, but whose presence still echoes in every corner of my life.

My father was my foundation. He was not loud. Not flashy. Not someone who ever needed a spotlight. But he was the kind of man whose silence taught more than speeches. Whose actions shaped my values. And whose life continues to guide me—long after he’s gone.

The Day I Chose Family Over Fortune

Years ago, I was working overseas in a comfortable role at Nokia Siemens Networks. Life looked perfect on paper—good pay, great perks, fast growth.

But then came the call. Dad was unwell. And in that moment, life handed me a choice: chase the ladder or hold the hand that raised me.

I chose him. I came home. And I’ve never regretted that decision—not for a second.

He didn’t ask me to. He never would have. But I knew… no job, no salary, no career move could ever match the value of being there when he needed me.

The Man Who Taught Me Everything

He taught me how to love deeply, live humbly, and walk through life with dignity. He believed in simple living—but not in scarcity. He wanted me to enjoy life’s luxuries, but only the ones that didn’t cost my peace or relationships.

He taught me how to travel with curiosity. How to think with depth. How to notice the little things. And how to treat family as a lifelong priority, not an optional checkbox.

When he passed, I didn’t show much on the outside. I held it together—for my family. But inside, I was shattered. I took a year off from everything—work, hustle, ambition. Because grief doesn’t come with a user manual. But somehow, even then, his wisdom carried me through.

To Every Father—Present or Past

If you’re reading this and you still have your father—call him today. Tell him thank you. Tell him the things you’ve never said. Because one day, you’ll wish you had.

And if, like me, your father now lives in memories, I hope you find some comfort in knowing that the love they give never really leaves. It lives in how we speak. How we treat others. How we carry ourselves when no one’s watching. It becomes the echo in our decisions, the warmth in our silence, and the strength in our hardest days.

Fathers don’t just raise children—they build legacies. Not always with money, but with values. Not always with big words, but with quiet actions.

So today, I celebrate mine. And I honour every father—past, present, and future—who chooses love, sacrifice, and presence every single day.

What This Taught Me About Success

Growing up, I thought success was about wealth, status, speed. But watching my father—how he lived, how he gave, how he loved—redefined it all.

Success, he showed me, is not how fast you climb. It’s how grounded you stay. It’s not what you earn. It’s what you build—with love, trust, and time.

He never ran companies. But he ran a household like a fortress of warmth. He never gave TED talks. But his advice could’ve filled volumes. He never wore expensive suits. But his presence commanded quiet respect.

A Letter to Every Reader

If this newsletter finds you on a day when you miss someone—take this as a hug. And if you’re lucky enough to sit across from your father today—look him in the eye, and say everything your heart holds.

Not everyone gets that chance. I did. And I thank every force in the universe that I chose to be there.

Because in the end, it’s not the deals you close that stay with you. It’s the hands you held. The voices that calmed you. The people who made you who you are.

My Final Words for Now

To my father—thank you for every word, every sacrifice, every hug, every lesson. You live in everything I do.

To every father reading this—you’re shaping the future, one quiet act at a time. And to every son or daughter—don’t wait. Today is the day.

To every one out there ask and have asked me about the reason of my moving in to India after working in Qatar. Here it is. 

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