I have a true success story about long working hours that led to something remarkable, and I have two main goals in writing this article.
The first goal is to show that anyone can succeed with little to no resources—if they have time, focus, and perseverance.
The second goal is to dispel the myth of "secrets to success." Success has no secrets; it’s simply a combination of discipline, consistency, and an intense desire to succeed over time. That’s it.
Ahmed Abo Zaid is a YouTuber who left his engineering studies to pursue a career on YouTube, back when the platform was still relatively unknown. Friends and family thought he was "crazy."
Born in the countryside with few resources, Ahmed had only a low-quality camera, much worse than today’s phone cameras, and a pair of wired earphones. Yet, with this modest setup, he achieved the extraordinary.
He began making videos on the English language, photo editing, and basic skills like building a website and similar topics.
Today, Ahmed’s channel has 8.28 million subscribers and 455 million views. Not only that, but he has collaborated with some of the most popular creators and even partnered with Udacity. He now hosts a podcast that millions tune into.
Ahmed exemplifies perseverance and consistency. Your first product, video, song, or article might be your worst, but over time, with commitment, it accumulates into something exceptional.
