Hello, 2020

Last year, I wrote an article that summarized briefly what I went through in 2018 and before. The support I had received was overwhelming, and the amount of people who resonated with what I had said made me realize that mental health and well being are issues that should be addressed in a far, far more public way than they are today.

I decided to put my own words into action. I was involved with projects that introduced me to some of the best people I have worked with yet in my career. I have been thanked and appreciated, I have been shown courtesy and recognition for my work, and I was made to believe yet again, that I AM as good as I think am. These are important things that many of us forego for the sake of a salary, and I assure you yet again, money comes and goes but self-esteem and self-respect take a damn long time to grow again.

Many people ask me what it's like going back to consulting, but it's not about consultancy or in-house work. It's about recognition, recommendations for new projects, and seeing yourself having an impact in an organization. It's what motivates you to move forward every day. It's the fuel for your engine, and every human needs that.

(I am talking about work here as it is LinkedIn, but truly, I could not do anything without the support of my wife and my family. I urge you to remember that.)

I hope you all had a great 2019, and I wish you all an even better 2020 full of blessings and good things.

Best regards

Mounir