{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/4163111b-4999-45de-a32f-f3859e93efa2/542cec44-91e2-464a-bf80-63910e3b1ca9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ammar Akhtar - How to Build a Successful Business Against All Odds : 003","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60de3d70873734fd2e6cbd13/60de3d95db02480013f85db5.png?height=200","description":"<p><strong><em>Ammar Akhtar</em></strong>&nbsp;is Founder and CEO of a <strong><em>Successful International Business</em></strong>, <a href=\"https://www.1callgroup.com/\" target=\"_blank\">1CallGroup</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.finalrentals.com\" target=\"_blank\">FinalRentals</a>, in <strong><em>Dubai</em></strong>. He is an <strong><em>Executive MBA</em></strong> student at the prestigious <a href=\"https://www.podcastofmadness.com/mip\" target=\"_blank\">MIP - Politecnico di Milano</a> in Italy and the probably one of our most energetic digital entrepreneurs out there. But this is only half of the story about why I invited him on the show. <strong><em>Ammar</em></strong> <strong><em>grew up in a poor family</em></strong> in Pakistan where startup and business wasn't part of a vocabulary he knew. Against all odds, he discovered his talent and since then nothing has been able to hold him back. <strong><em>Ammar</em></strong> is the brain behind the online booking systems of Budget, Thrifty, Dollar in UAE, among others.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>On this episode we examine the following topics among others:</p><ul><li>Confront your fears as <strong><em>Fearlessness</em></strong> might become your <strong><em>Secret Weapon</em></strong>.&nbsp;</li><li>How Big Almost Impossible Goals allows you to <strong><em>Keep Focused</em></strong> along your path.</li><li>Learn from every step you take and don't be afraid to <strong><em>Adjust Your Objectives</em></strong> along the way.</li><li>Don't allow passion to forget <strong><em>What Really Matters</em></strong> to you.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>More information available at <a href=\"www.podcastofmadness.com/3\" target=\"_blank\">www.podcastofmadness.com/3</a>.</p>","author_name":"Tommie Secher - Strategic Thinker & Personal Development Coach"}