Hasnae Taleb

I’ve always loved trading. That’s how I started. Even though my work today is more focused on investments, I still trade and I still enjoy talking about strategy, discipline and performance. It’s a craft. And like anyone who loves what they do, I sometimes take pride in the results.

A few weeks ago, I was helping a friend get started. We worked through his setup, his mindset and his approach. In no time, he started seeing great returns. He came to me excited and asked; “Wouah! How did this happen?”. And of course, I started doing what we all do sometimes… talking about the strategy, the experience, the discipline. Me, me, me.

He stopped me and said: “Don’t say it like that. This is God’s will. He gave you the light to pursue it and the talent to do it. It all goes back to Him.”

That sentence made me pause. Because it’s true. We work hard, we study, we sacrifice but the opportunity, the clarity, the timing, the ability to see what others don’t… those are blessings. And when we forget that, ego slowly replaces gratitude.

Moral of the story: Work hard. Be disciplined. Take pride in your craft. But never forget where the gift comes from. Because the moment you believe it’s all you, you lose what made you sharp in the first place. Gratitude keeps you grounded and grounded people last.

16 hours ago | [YT] | 75

Hasnae Taleb

For me, the last few days of the year are meant for altitude.

I use this time to slow down and look at my year the same way I would look at a business. I step back and ask myself what actually worked, what quietly drained me, and what I’m no longer willing to carry into the new year. Before January starts, I need things to feel clean- mentally, emotionally, and practically.

I usually take a notebook and write honestly. The decisions that changed my year. The ones I delayed for too long. The conversations I avoided. The loose ends I never closed. I also look at what keeps living in my head and needs a system instead, such as my calendar, my boundaries, my routines. The last couple of years, I’ve learned that clarity comes from structure only.

I also think about direction in a practical way. Where do I actually want to go next year? What deserves my time and energy? What doesn’t? I do vision boards so I don’t lose focus once life speeds up again.

Moral of the story: I’ve learned not to enter a new year with the same clutter. Close the year properly, then start the next one with a clear mind and a simple plan. When the thinking is done early, execution becomes much easier later.

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 112

Hasnae Taleb

10 things I have learned in #2025 to share with you…

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1 month ago | [YT] | 121

Hasnae Taleb

I don’t talk about this very often, but I didn’t start my journey with confidence. I started with confusion. I wasn’t born into wealth. I didn’t have connections. I didn’t have someone opening doors for me. I just had a feeling inside me telling me that my life could be bigger than the environment I came from.

I still remember my first steps in the world of finance. The first time I walked onto a trading floor, I felt completely out of place. The first time I sat in a boardroom, I was the only woman. Every room felt like a test. And every opportunity required me to prove myself twice, for the work I delivered and for the person I was becoming.

But things began to change the moment I stopped waiting for permission. I stopped trying to fit in. I stopped shrinking myself to make others comfortable. Instead, I focused on mastering my craft, learning relentlessly, and building opportunities instead of waiting to be given one. Slowly, the world around me shifted. Doors didn’t just open; I learned how to build them.

Earlier this week, I shared more of this journey in my interview with ‪@EntMagazineME‬, not to talk about success, but to talk about the beginning, the struggle, and the part no one sees. Because I know there are so many people who feel the same way I once did; lost, uncertain, trying to find their place in a world that doesn’t always make room for them.

You can watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/qBL9MSCSGjY

Moral of the story: You don’t need the perfect background or the perfect timing. You don’t need anyone’s approval. What you need is the courage to show up, especially when no one is watching. Because one day that courage turns into consistency, consistency turns into competence, and competence becomes confidence. Once you choose yourself, everything else follows.

1 month ago | [YT] | 86

Hasnae Taleb

Phuket pit stop; a brief moment away from the world, but in that silence I was reminded of a truth I’ve carried my whole life: real strength is born in the places no one sees. When you strip away the noise, the expectations, the pressure… you meet yourself. And in that meeting, you discover both your limits and the faith to rise beyond them. The ocean has a way of speaking without words; it tells you where you’re still resisting, where you need to trust, where you need to surrender. A place where you’d leave with a clearer spirit, a calmer heart, and a deeper conviction that our greatest victories happen inside long before they appear outside. Grateful for the sunshine, the energy, the people… and the clarity that only the ocean can give you ✨🇹🇭

#thailand #thoughts

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1 month ago | [YT] | 86

Hasnae Taleb

If someone had told me years ago that I’d one day stand on a Forbes stage, speaking about building the future of female wealth, I probably would’ve laughed. Not because I didn’t believe in myself, but because back then, I was still trying to survive, not to inspire.

There was a time when doors wouldn’t open for me. I was told I was “too young,” “too ambitious,” “too different.” I had dreams that felt too big for the rooms I was in. I remember crying quietly after long nights, wondering if I was asking for too much. I wasn’t. I was just in the wrong rooms.

But I kept going. I moved countries. I worked harder than ever. I failed more times than I can count. But every failure built resilience. Every rejection built direction. Every “no” made me stronger. And little by little, I built the life I once prayed for.

And now, standing there, as a guest of honor, sharing my story with women from across the world, I realized something powerful: it was never about luck, timing, or privilege. It was about believing in myself when nobody else did, and refusing to give up when things got tough.

But what touched me most that day wasn’t the stage, the cameras, or the lights; it was the crowd- the love I received from women in the audience that were there just to say hi. Women who came to me with tears in their eyes, saying my story gave them hope. In that moment, I realized this isn’t just my journey anymore. It’s ours. Every woman breaking barriers, every woman daring to dream bigger; we’re all part of the same story.

Moral of the story: If I made it, so can you. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to start and keep going, even when it hurts, even when it’s slow, even when it feels impossible. Because one day, you’ll look back and realize every challenge was preparing you for the moment you were meant to shine.

#leadership #womeninbusiness #motivation #mindset #growth #Forbes

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2 months ago | [YT] | 79

Hasnae Taleb

I hate to say this, but the more you grow, the more you’ll realize not everyone claps for you. Some will question your success. Some will make you feel guilty for shining too bright. And some will pretend not to see your light at all.

When I started my career, I believed talent and hard work were enough. But I quickly learned that light attracts everything; the good, the bad, and the insecure. The more you grow, the more some people will try to remind you of where you came from, not because they care, but because they can’t handle where you’re going.

There were moments when I was told I was “too confident,” “too visible,” “too ambitious.” I tried to fit in so I spoke less, shared less, and worked quietly. But playing small never protected me; it only delayed the inevitable truth; that dimming your light doesn’t help anyone, it just leaves the room darker.

Real growth started when I stopped apologizing for being myself. I began surrounding myself with people who didn’t compete with my light, but reflected it back. People who understand that confidence isn’t arrogance but clarity. And those who truly succeed are the ones who make space for others to shine too.

Moral of the story: Never shrink yourself to make others comfortable. The right people will never be blinded by your light, they’ll simply see themselves in it.

#mindset #leadership #success #growth #motivation

2 months ago | [YT] | 94

Hasnae Taleb

If I had to share the most powerful lesson I’ve ever learned from years on Wall Street, it’s this: your attitude and mindset are your most powerful tools. They can either make you.. or break you.

Change only happens when you change how you think about yourself and how you see the world. And that shift only comes when you cultivate the right attitude. Attitude shapes everything: your thoughts, your decisions, your actions.. and ultimately your life.

I’ve seen it countless times: people stuck in complaints about circumstances, colleagues, bosses, or things beyond their control. That negativity clouds judgment, drains energy, and blocks growth. Nothing works when your mindset is trapped in limitation.

I’ve also learned that the right environment and the people around you amplify your mindset. So I’ve learned to surround myself with high-achieving, positive energy. Protect my time and my focus. Let go of anyone or anything that drains me or feeds negativity.

The people who succeed consistently aren’t just skilled. They’ve trained their minds to stay positive, to find happiness without reason, and to see opportunity where others see obstacles. Their mindset fuels their discipline. Their attitude creates momentum.

Moral of the story: Your attitude shapes everything around you, it influences how people see you, trust you and want to follow you. If you want a great life; start by building a solid attitude, work on your mindset, protect your energy and find a silly reason to be happy, because only when you do, that your life, your career and your opportunities start transforming in ways you never imagined.

#mindset #success #growth #discipline #leadership #youtube

3 months ago | [YT] | 138

Hasnae Taleb

I hate to say this, but even today, in 2025, women are still facing limits. Unequal pay. Fewer seats at the table. Cultural expectations telling us what we can or cannot do. I’ve seen it. I’ve lived it. And I know many women reading this have too.

Early in my career, I thought the problem was me. Maybe I wasn’t good enough. Maybe I was dreaming too big. Maybe I was too ambitious for the world I was in. But the truth is: the system was never built for us to win, especially when you work in a field that was initially built solely for men.

Things changed the day I stopped trying to fit into a system that wasn’t designed for me and started standing with women who were determined to break it. When women lift each other instead of competing, the energy shifts. Doors open. Barriers crack. Every time one of us rises, it proves to the next girl that it’s possible.

Moral of the story: When one woman negotiates a higher salary, she sets the precedent for the next. When one woman breaks into a male-dominated boardroom, she leaves the door open for others to walk through. When one woman builds a successful company, she shows the next generation of girls that it’s possible. Every rise creates a ripple. Every win makes the system harder to ignore. Real power isn’t in one of us winning; it’s in all of us rising together and turning equality from a dream into the standard.

#warrior #stories #inspiration

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3 months ago | [YT] | 104

Hasnae Taleb

Everyone talks about the grim statistic that the vast majority of startups fail and the common reasons you hear are a bad idea, a lack of funding, or a tough market. But after years in the world of investments, I've seen that the real killer is something far more personal.

It's the founder's leadership and fixed-mindset.

I've seen brilliant founders with game-changing ideas assemble a team of A-Players, only to watch it all crumble. Not because the product was wrong, but because the leadership was. They micromanage, they fail to trust their own hires, and they create a culture where incredible talent either leaves or, worse, stays and quietly collects a paycheck.

They get a team of builders, and treat them like employees.

I was discussing this exact issue with the legendary investor Tim Draper, and we both agreed on the core element that separates the winners from the rest: Communication.

But not the kind of "communication" you learn in a textbook but the strategic skill which is about knowing what to ask, when to ask, and who to ask and about mastering the art of delegation, not as a way to offload tasks, but as a way to empower ownership.

A great founder doesn't just hire an expert to tell them what to do. They create an environment where that expert feels empowered to think like a founder themselves by practicing 3 simples steps:

1. Don't ask your team, "Is your task done?" Ask, "What's getting in your way, and how can I remove that obstacle?" One is about control; the other is about support.
2. Don't just delegate the "how." Delegate the "why." Don't say, "Build me this feature." Say, "Our goal is to reduce customer churn by 10%. You are the expert on this; what's the best way to get there?"
3. Don't see your team as a resource to be managed. See them as an investment portfolio to be grown. Your job is to give them the capital (trust, autonomy, information) they need to deliver the highest possible return.

A startup doesn't die when the money runs out. It dies when the passion and ownership in the team run out. And that is always a failure of leadership.

Moral of the story: Your idea doesn't build a company; your people do. And they won't build it for you just because you pay them. They'll build it with you if you empower them to think, to lead, and to own a piece of the victory.

#Startups #VentureCapital #Founder #TeamBuilding

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