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Cover photo by: Rana Filfil
Dedication
To my beloved wife;
In the face of adversity, you've shown me what true courage and resilience look like (even when I’m the one needing the pep talk). Your strength in battling multiple sclerosis has been my greatest inspiration, teaching me the real meaning of gratitude and humility. This book is dedicated to you, my endless source of love and inspiration, and the occasional reality check.
To my three precious gems;
You illuminate my life and brighten my days like a spring garden full of roses, with a few thorns thrown in just to keep me on my toes. Your boundless affection for your mom and constant support remind me daily of the beauty in our journey together as a family. Your presence fills our home with warmth, joy, and just the right amount of mischief.
To the unsung heroes;
and cherished friends who stood by me in the shadows, your silent strength and support were the light posts on my journey to self-discovery and inner mastery. Thank you for being there when I needed it most, and for putting up with my quirks along the way.
With all my heart,
Mohammed Alnabi
CHAPTER 1: Inner Turmoil
CHAPTER 2: Scientific & Career Odyssey
CHAPTER 3: Getting Things Done
CHAPTER 4: Life Continues to Happen
CHAPTER 5: The Carb Chronicles
CHAPTER 6: 23½ Hours
CHAPTER 7: Conquering the 5K
CHAPTER 8: The 7 Habits
CHAPTER 9: Dominating the 10K
CHAPTER 10: Running Tribe
CHAPTER 11: Half the Glory
CHAPTER 12: Mastering the Marathon
CHAPTER 13: Midlife Crisis: COVID Edition
CHAPTER 14: Bedtime Blues
CHAPTER 15: Shrink Sessions
CHAPTER 16: Zen in a Cup
CHAPTER 17: Fast & Curious
CHAPTER 18: Dreamtime Rituals
CHAPTER 19: Digital Detox
CHAPTER 20: Namaste Nirvana
CHAPTER 21: Reflections in a Diary
CHAPTER 22: Triple the Love
CHAPTER 23: Solve For Happy
CHAPTER 24: Enchanted Hills
CHAPTER 25: Solar Peak
CHAPTER 26: Vertigo Summit
CHAPTER 27: Celestial Heights
CHAPTER 28: Inner Peace
Back Cover
Meet the Author
Acknowledgement
I would like to express my gratitude to Yasmen Alsaleh for reviewing the first version of the book and providing valuable insights that helped enhance it. A special thanks to Rana Filfil for spontaneously capturing the perfect cover photo with her keen eye, without any request from me. And a heartfelt thank you to all the family and friends mentioned in this book, whose presence helped shape the story, even if they weren’t directly involved in its creation.