What are the moments that quietly change the direction of your life?

In this episode of Game On: Life, Leadership & Laughs, Abhishek Shah, Moustafa El Chiati, and Fahmi Al Shawwa talk about the decisions that shaped their careers and the unexpected paths that followed.

The conversation begins with childhood stories and the strange things we did growing up before moving into a deeper discussion about “sliding door” moments in life.

Fahmi shares the story of resigning from Dubai International Capital right after returning from his honeymoon. A decision that pushed him to build something of his own and still makes him reflect on how life might have looked if he had stayed.

Moustafa talks about leaving corporate banking at HSBC to join a young investment bank. A move that completely changed the trajectory of his career and eventually brought him to Dubai.

Abhishek reflects on getting into university despite not having the grades on paper and how that experience helped him discover his identity, build confidence, and shape the direction of his life.

The conversation then shifts to parenting in a digital world. The hosts debate screen time, gaming, attention spans, and whether video games are harming kids or building new cognitive skills that prepare them for the future.

Episode Highlights

00:00 The podcast finally gets a name. Game On
01:10 Strange things we believed and did as kids
04:10 The life moments that change your trajectory
06:00 Fahmi resigns from Dubai International Capital
09:00 Moustafa leaves corporate banking for investment banking
11:20 Abhishek’s unexpected university admission
16:00 Should young professionals quit or push through
20:00 Why friendships become harder as we grow older
28:00 Parenting challenge. Screen time and kids
34:00 Gaming, attention spans, and the future of learning

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Why do we quit things in life, and how do those moments shape who we become?

In this episode of Game On: Life, Leadership & Laughs, Abhishek Shah, Moustafa El Chiati, and Fahmi Al Shawwa dive into the uncomfortable but defining moments when you walk away from something. A job, a team, an opportunity, or even a belief about yourself.

What starts as a light conversation about the strange things we believed as kids quickly turns into honest stories about quitting jobs, confronting fear, navigating career pivots, and the lessons that only come from taking risks early in life.

They also explore why friendships become harder to build as we grow older, the difference between wide social circles and deep relationships, and how experiences, travel, and opening your home can shape meaningful connections.

From career courage to the realities of adult friendships, this episode blends humor, real stories, and thoughtful reflection on what actually matters as life moves forward.

Episode Highlights

00:00 The podcast finally gets a name – Game On
01:00 Weird things we believed as kids
04:30 The first time we quit something in life
06:00 Quitting your first job and what it teaches you
11:30 Betting on yourself and changing career paths
16:00 Should young professionals quit or tough it out
19:30 Why friendships get harder as we grow older
24:00 Marriage, kids, and how friendships evolve
28:00 Why inviting people into your home builds deeper friendships
36:00 Apple, AI, and whether innovation is slowing down

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Can you show your kids luxury and still raise them hungry, grounded, and ambitious?

In this episode, Abhishek Shah sits down with Moustafa El Chiati and Fahmi Al Shawwa for a properly candid chat on money, motivation, parenting, and the life lessons you only really learn when your back is against the wall.

They start with a viral parenting take (spoiling kids to “build ambition”), spiral into financial discipline (or the lack of it), and then land in sports, endurance, and what “fail better” actually looks like in business teams.

Chapters
00:00 The show with no name yet + why this recording took two tries
02:00 Quick intros: Abhishek Shah, Moustafa El Chiati, Fahmi Al Shawwa
03:00 The viral parenting take: show them luxury so they stay ambitious
06:00 What if you cannot maintain that lifestyle, do you adapt or break
09:00 Money decisions are values decisions, growth vs stability
11:00 Does more income actually make you happier after a point
14:00 Wanting more is human nature, so what is “enough”
20:00 First money lessons: early jobs, stocks, and learning the hard way
24:00 Sports patience: Virat finally winning, greatness takes time
31:00 Business pressure is real: high performers, team friction, and making payroll

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