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The Failures and Success by Mohammed Razeen
My first step into entrepreneurship; It’s Rises, Falls and The Lessons.
Between 2013 and the last quarter of 2014 I startup my own business in partnership what was then called the Business Process Outsourcing (call center), BPO for short. However, for historical reasons I didn’t go into my partnership agreement, contract was not with my partners but with a local agent. I won’t name it here; let’s just call it Global Tech Solutions.
It was about data entry (captcha filling and proof reading), the production was done on a very minimal scale one hundred thousand Indian rupees which is almost six thousand Dirham. Contract was under name of my brother Arsalan Patel as I was not eligible to be an Investor because of adolescence. I was 17 at that time.
The company was named as StepOne.
Another year and half after starting the company, it ran without profit and fail to thrive. In fact, I have spent my time and money differently. With the StepOne demise, it left me demotivated. I quit with a heavy heart. I was broken, and I accepted, that I made a mistake (when you make mistakes, keep in mind that it doesn’t define who you are as a person. Try not to jump on the conclusions about your worth or value. No one’s perfect, and that’s okay. There are no mistake, only lessons).
Unfortunately, building an unorganized business relied on miracle. This marked the moment of company’s failure. It took me few years to realize there is nothing called miracle and luck until you do hard work.
Here’s the part I find cause of failure: over excitement, lack of experience and knowledge, no proper planning, no strategies, feeling boss (leadership failure), exhibit poor management, inability to compete with deadlines, engaging in wrong group of people, untrusted attorneys and decisions without thinking/consulting. If none of it would have happened StepOne hadn’t given up.
Don’t Rush to Create an Empire. Consider partnerships carefully. Businesses can be put down to its choice of commitment strength.
The past is done and at some point, it’s time to move on – which is also something I had to realize after my failure: Now I have the mindset: “Accept the situation and make the best out of it.” Of course, I’m not done yet. Somehow again I convinced myself to start again from the scratch. Thus, I recommend to stay in a mode of hungriness. This time I would learn from my mistake and create an enthusiastic image. Yes, I believe in myself and I destine for success. I will rebuild my company, even vision will call it is still my first step “StepOne”.
“Uthaunga kadam fir se or mil jayegi manzil, maza to tab ayega ke pair me kuch thakan rahe…“
Early in 2015, I started working with Mena College of Management-Dubai initially as Tea Boy (Yes, this is should be called as “The Beginning”) I choose to be a Tea Boy at first because all I was needed is the knowledge and experience. After five years of hard work and sleepless night. I adapted various skills, I tried learning by myself. Whatever I have learned so far, it’s all on my own by trial and error, and by doing this I learned from my failures leading me to improve myself. I learned that you have to be very careful while making decisions. I learned the way how organizations works. But that is still not enough. What I realized is that in order to find balance, sometimes important things need to sit on the back-burner for a while. You don’t have to keep all of your balls in the air at once. It’s OK to put some of them down for a while.
Keeping a journal of your thoughts, ideas, feelings and perspectives can be recommendable in the process. Brainstorm and present those ideas with and to your mentor and loved ones. The resulting cheerleading effect will create even more distance between the old and the new versions of yourself – confidence, there you are again!
Every one of us knows the situation of a friend telling us that we should simply forget about what happened whenever we experience failure. It’s a nice reflection of their support but still: it just doesn’t work like that. First, your brain does not want to forget since whatever it was that you tried implicated a whole lot of work. Second, you don’t want to forget as well. What lessons can be learned, if we keep refusing to actually learn from our mistakes. Try to review the situation: What did you do well? What is it you could have done differently? Lists like these will help when analyzing the situation. Side note: Don’t focus on the fear. Yes, failure often causes insecurities which is totally understandable. But why not change the game? You should rather take these disappointments as wins so you understand that there were still successes that came from the experience.
Moving on can be quite difficult, when always being reminded of what went wrong in the past. Sometimes, it’s good to go out there and to have a little break. Clear your mind so you can think clearly about your next steps. It’s possible to take on a traditional job for a while in someone else’s company or to go on an extended vacation. Even a volunteering program in order to transfer the focus from yourself to another person can be quite beneficial. Get yourself some space to think and regain some sense of satisfaction. In fact, it’s more than necessary to fully recover from what you and your business have been going through. These new challenges will stimulate creativity and motivation.
The real mentors of my life are: Taught me to be the best in your field, these are people who are advocates and who have me backed up always.
Naushad Patel: My inspiration and the great person whom I call Dad; Intikhab Chougle: CEO, Shabeen Management; Munaf Wadkar: Landscape Engineer; Nazir Hurzuk: Finance Manager; Fahad Wadekar: Head of Admin; Prof. Ghassan Al Qaimari: Dean/President; Mr. Ahed Yahya Hamarsha: Businessmen; Ms. Leslie Lingan: HR Manager.
Postscript: I should have made more of a fuss about the success and its failure. It took me more than six years to differentiate between Entrepreneurs and Businessman – thankfully I understood that I should keep learning all the time or I might never have achieved it at all. Success keys, but that is a subject for another article, at another time.
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OpenAI’s GPT-OSS Just Landed in Ollama — And It’s Quietly About to Break AI Rules
GPT-OSS Ollama integration unlocks 20B & 120B models with reasoning, tool use, and full local control. Learn the twist most devs are missing.
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
Something weird just happened in the AI world.
OpenAI — the same company famous for locking GPT-4 in a vault — just tossed the keys to the open-source crowd.
And somehow… Ollama walked away with both the 20B and 120B GPT-OSS models in its pocket.
Here’s the part almost nobody’s talking about:
This isn’t just “you can run GPT locally now.”
It’s a blueprint for private, offline, self-owned AI agents that think, plan, and act — no API calls, no subscription, no data leaks.
Let’s crack open why this is bigger than it looks.
🧠 GPT-OSS: More Than Just “Open Source”
These aren’t stripped-down student projects.
GPT-OSS 20B and 120B come with:
- Native chain-of-thought reasoning (you can literally see how it thinks)
- Tool use + function calling baked in — no hacking required
- Agent-friendly architecture for workflows beyond chat
Ollama didn’t just host them — they built a developer-ready pipeline so you can go from install to fully-functional agent in minutes.
🚀 Why Ollama x GPT-OSS Is a Game-Changer
1. Fully Offline on Local Machine: No Cloud, No Fees, No Limits.
Run it entirely offline by downloading Ollama’s new app on your own macOS and Windows machine. If you’ve got 16GB VRAM, you’re good for 20B. 120B just needs more horsepower.
2. Agent-First by Default
Ollama’s integration supports Python tools, structured outputs, local APIs, multi-step planning, and web integration for full AI agents right out of the box. Build AI assistants that act, not just answer.
3. Transparent Reasoning
Ever wanted to see why an AI gave an answer? Now you can — and you can even debug its “thought process” mid-flow. These models show their work — a rare feature in AI that boosts trust and usability.
4. A Different League from LLaMA or Mistral
While LLaMA and Mistral are strong, GPT-OSS comes pre-wired for multi-tool workflows, making it action-ready, tuned for structured reasoning and action chaining out of the box.
⚠️ The Trap Most Devs Are Falling Into
A lot of people are treating GPT-OSS in Ollama like a demo toy. Install, run “Hello World,” move on. If you install GPT-OSS and just “try a few prompts,” you’re leaving 90% of its value on the table.
That’s a waste. The magic happens when you:
Build private, persistent, multi-tool agents that:
- Keep their own long-term memory
- Automate real-world tasks
- Build privacy-first copilots, and operate without ever touching OpenAI’s servers.
- Stack multi-agent workflows
Once you see it as your own personal AI infrastructure, the game changes.
💡 5 Real & High-Impact Projects You Can Build Right Now
- 📄 Private research analyst — scans docs, summarizes, cites, and stores findings offline. An assistant that reasons out loud and cites everything
- 📅 Smart local scheduler — Connects with your local calendar and email—no cloud syncing—and books your meetings for you.
- 📚 Guided tutor — Guides students step-by-step through coding, math, and complex problems—while showing exactly how it reasons.
- 🔐 Knowledge vault — A fully offline, AI-searchable databse of everything you’ve ever read or written.
- 💬 On-device customer service bot — Perfect for businesses that can’t risk sending client data to the cloud.
🧨 The Hidden Message from OpenAI — and Why It Matters More Than You Think
OpenAI’s release quietly acknowledges something huge: the next AI wave is agentic and local-first.
And Ollama? They’re not just participating — they’re building the rails for it.
If you’ve been waiting for the “privacy + power” sweet spot in AI… this is it.
🧵 TL;DR
OpenAI gave us GPT-OSS. Ollama made it run locally like a dream. This isn’t about faster chat — it’s about building your own AI infrastructure with no fees, no cloud, and no middleman.
Learn more about OpenAI’s latest advances on their official website.
❓ FAQs
Everything You’re Curious About:
Yes. Once installed through Ollama, you can run it fully offline. Internet is only needed for initial download or if your tools require it (e.g., live web search).
120B delivers deeper reasoning and more context memory, but it’s heavier. 20B is still strong enough for most agentic workflows and runs on more modest setups.
You can — Ollama supports custom models. But fine-tuning 120B requires serious compute and storage. Parameter-efficient tuning methods (LoRA, QLoRA) make 20B fine-tuning realistic for hobbyists.
Since data never leaves your machine, you sidestep most cloud compliance risks. That said, responsibility for secure storage and access control is still yours.
In many cases, yes. GPT-OSS has stronger native reasoning and function-calling, making it ideal for coding tools, local copilots, and multi-step workflows.
No promises. GPT-OSS is a rare move from them. The AI community is watching closely to see if this was a one-time drop or the start of a trend.
Yes — Ollama lets you swap or chain models, so GPT-OSS can handle logic while another model handles style or language.
GPT-OSS is designed for action, not just text — function calling, structured output, and multi-tool orchestration come native.
Yes — and Ollama lets you log it, making it great for debugging or educational tools.
For many agentic tasks — yes. Especially when combined with local APIs, tools, and memory. But GPT-4 still wins in raw generalization.
OpenAI released GPT-OSS under a permissive license for research and commercial use, but check the repo for fine print.
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Asia’s Trending Travel Spots to Visit This Summer
From Tokyo’s summer festivals to rooftop gardens in Singapore, Asia’s top destinations are heating up this season—with Seoul, Taipei, and KL also on the rise.
As summer unfolds, more travelers are turning their eyes toward Asia—not just for its iconic landmarks, but for the unique local experiences that each destination offers after the monsoon haze clears and festivals begin. This year’s top trending places blend urban energy with cultural flavor, making them perfect for mid-year escapes.
Tokyo, Japan – Festivals, Food, and City Feels
Tokyo is never short on energy, but summer gives it a different glow. The streets fill with lanterns, music, and festival-goers as traditional matsuri take over parks and neighborhoods. Some visitors come for the chaos of Shibuya, others for the peace of a tucked-away shrine. But what draws people back is the feeling that every corner of the city has a story unfolding.
Osaka, Japan – Summer with a Side of Street Food
If Tokyo is all rhythm, Osaka is all flavor. The city is famous for its street food culture, especially in districts like Dotonbori, where the scent of grilled skewers and sizzling okonomiyaki leads you through narrow alleys buzzing with life. Add in summer fireworks and night markets, and Osaka becomes a playground for the senses—especially if you like your meals served with a side of chaos.
Singapore – Cool City, Hot Weather, Smart Escape
Yes, it’s hot. But Singapore makes up for the heat with lush greenery and modern cool. From sky-high gardens to air-conditioned art galleries, it’s a city that knows how to keep you moving without melting. As the sun sets, light shows take over Marina Bay, and rooftop bars hum with conversation. The city feels both futuristic and grounded—small enough to explore, big enough to keep you guessing.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Always Something New
Kuala Lumpur moves at its own pace. One minute you’re standing in front of a 100-year-old mosque, the next you’re walking through a neon-lit shopping district. It’s a city of contrast, which is what makes it exciting. And during summer, there’s a quieter charm—fewer crowds, more deals, and the chance to explore the city’s hidden corners without the rush.
Seoul & Taipei – For Quick Getaways That Stick
Seoul and Taipei are becoming the go-to options for travelers short on time but big on curiosity. These cities offer just enough culture, food, and nightlife to fill a long weekend without feeling overwhelming. Wander through a Seoul backstreet for late-night barbecue, or catch a music performance in Taipei’s creative districts—both cities pack a punch in a few short days.
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Dubai and Abu Dhabi Named Among World’s Safest Cities to Explore at Night
Dubai glows as one of the most scenic cities after sunset, while Abu Dhabi earns global recognition for safety—cementing the UAE’s status in night tourism.
When it comes to enjoying city life after dark, few places compare to the UAE’s two iconic hubs: Dubai and Abu Dhabi. A recent global ranking has placed Dubai among the top three most scenic cities at night, while Abu Dhabi stands tall as the safest city in the world once the sun goes down.
Dubai After Dark: Where the Skyline Comes Alive
Dubai’s nighttime atmosphere is something else entirely. The skyline lights up in gold and neon, creating a dazzling contrast against the calm waters of the coast. Late-night cafés, rooftop lounges, waterfront promenades—everything feels curated for night explorers.
Despite its energy, Dubai manages to keep things balanced. The city offers a vibrant nightlife without overwhelming its guests, making it ideal for travelers who want both adventure and comfort.
Abu Dhabi: The Calm, Safe Capital
While Dubai draws attention with lights and flair, Abu Dhabi offers peace of mind. Known for its low crime rates and quiet evening vibe, the capital is the perfect place for a relaxed night walk or a late coffee without the crowds.
The city doesn’t overwhelm with noise or traffic after hours. Instead, it gives visitors space to breathe. It’s this combination of security and serenity that makes Abu Dhabi stand out for nighttime explorers.
Noctourism Is on the Rise
Travel habits are changing. More people now prioritize what a city feels like at night—how it sounds, how safe it is, and whether there’s anything to do after dinner. This shift, often referred to as “noctourism,” is especially relevant in the UAE, where warm evenings invite people outside well into the night.
Both cities cater to this growing trend in their own way. Whether you’re catching a light show in Dubai or enjoying a silent walk along Abu Dhabi’s quiet streets, the UAE is quickly becoming a go-to destination for night-focused travelers.
Planning to experience the magic of Dubai or the charm of Abu Dhabi after dark? Online booking platforms like Explorer Shack offers hassle-free attraction tickets booking and unlocking the best the UAE has to offer—without the wait.
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Maherrabiya Rehan Shaikh
September 11, 2020 at 12:26 am
So pleased to see you accomplishing great things. Alhamdulillah
Iqbal Vanoo
September 11, 2020 at 2:11 pm
I give it a thumbs up Razeen for your rise from a humble beginning with a sheer grit of moving on in the face of failure.
One piece of advice or you could call a positive criticism is; as you now are in the social media, you need to organise your thoughts, sort the content, break them in meaningful sentences.
Wish you all the successes for your hard work.
Khalid Mukadam
September 11, 2020 at 2:30 pm
The one that differentiates successful entrepreneurs from remaining, is that they keep on attempting till they succeed.
Alhamdulillah, you have that quality.
May Allah bless you in both worlds.
Abdul rehman
September 11, 2020 at 2:42 pm
Excellent evaluation of success and failure in entrepreneurship, its realy motivated me.
Asif Burud
September 11, 2020 at 4:18 pm
Excellent
You will be the youth inspiration in upcoming days
Cheers
irfan kadarna
September 12, 2020 at 2:49 am
excellent bro go a head,you such a greater person,god will give you more success in your life
Adil Shirgaonkar
September 12, 2020 at 4:59 am
Masha Allah.
May Allah be pleased with your efforts and take you to your desired destination or the best known to HIM.
Honestly speaking, needed such kind of motivational content to inspire and regain myself.