Zahid Ali

2 weeks ago | medium.com | Zahid Ali

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the one who cares first and more. I’ve been the one who checks in, who asks how you’re really doing, who stays up thinking about how to fix something that might not even be broken. I always believed love was about effort. So I gave, and gave, and gave. I was available. Always. And maybe, in the beginning, that felt noble. That kind of love, the one that shows up no matter what, felt like strength. But eventually, I started to notice a quiet, creeping ache.

1 month ago | medium.com | Zahid Ali

When I look back at my old self, and that’s not even too far back, considering I’m just 28 now, I often reflect on the 22 or 23-year-old Zahid and realize I was, frankly, a strange person. I won’t go into every detail, but to give you a glimpse of who I was, here’s one example:I was incredibly short-tempered. The smallest of things could ignite a wave of frustration in me. If someone walked too slowly in front of me in a narrow street where I couldn’t overtake, it irritated me.

1 month ago | medium.com | Zahid Ali

How I Plan to Earn My First $500 Online Using Only Free Tools (And You Can Too)By Zahid Ali---For a long time, I thought making money online was only for people with fancy laptops, dollars in their bank, or deep technical skills. But in 2025, things have changed — and I’ve decided to change too. This is the real plan I’m using to earn my first $500 online using only free tools, a basic smartphone, and a strong will.

1 month ago | medium.com | Zahid Ali

Why Your Heart Might Be in Love with a Story, Not a PersonLet’s start with something mildly uncomfortable: the person you “fell in love” with? Yeah… they might not really exist. At least, not in the way you think they do. Don’t panic. You’re not hallucinating. You’re just human. And as humans, we don’t fall in love with people — we fall for fantasies, projections, and carefully edited mental versions of others. It’s like emotional Photoshop. That charming guy who quoted Rumi and made you swoon?

2 months ago | medium.com | Zahid Ali

Zahid Ali·Follow4 min read·--If you’ve ever thought, ‘Man, I could really use a UX skills boost,’ or just fancied some design chit-chat, you’ll get why we started our UX Book Club at Phoenix Group. Over the last two years, it’s been a game-changer for our team’s learning and collaboration. It all began when a few of us were keen to refine our UI skills. I’d read ‘Refactoring UI’ before and knew it was full of great, actionable advice.