Discover how business school lessons and Iman Gadzhi’s rise helped shape my motivation, mindset, and drive to chase success on my own terms.
What Motivates Me
Everyone has something that fuels them—something that makes them push through the hard days, take risks, and keep moving forward when it feels easier to stop. For me, that drive has grown stronger since I became a student at a business school in Switzerland. It hasn’t always been easy, but the experience has shaped how I define motivation—and how I find it, even in the most competitive environments.
The Business School Experience in Switzerland
Studying in Switzerland is an opportunity I’m deeply grateful for. It’s a country known for its precision, efficiency, and world-class education—especially in business and finance. But being here also means I’m constantly surrounded by high-achievers. I’m talking about students who’ve already interned at top firms, who speak three or four languages fluently, who are launching startups between lectures.
At first, it was overwhelming. The bar is high. Everyone’s hungry for success, and the pace is relentless. It’s easy to get lost in the noise or feel like you’re always falling behind. But over time, I realized something important: this environment isn’t here to intimidate me. It’s here to elevate me.
“Your environment is stronger than your willpower—so build one that forces you to grow.” – Iman Gadzhi
That quote hit home for me. It made me rethink how I see pressure. Instead of resisting it, I started to see the competition around me as a tool. It sharpens me, challenges me, and makes me better every day. I’ve stopped comparing myself to others and started using their energy as motivation. If they can do it, so can I—maybe even better, if I stay consistent and sharp.
Turning Pressure into Purpose
There have definitely been moments where I felt the pressure weigh heavily. Exams, presentations, group projects—sometimes all in the same week. Add to that the quiet, internal doubts: Am I good enough? Do I really belong here?
But I’ve learned that pressure is a privilege. It means you’re in the arena. And when you’re in the arena, every challenge becomes a chance to grow.
“You’re not tired, you’re uninspired.” – Iman Gadzhi
That quote reminded me that burnout doesn’t always mean I need to stop—it might mean I need to reconnect with my purpose. So I leaned in. I reminded myself of why I started. I read more, I asked more questions, I pushed myself out of my comfort zone. Bit by bit, I can feel myself evolving—not just as a student, but as a future entrepreneur.
A Story That Lit a Fire in Me: Iman Gadzhi
One person who’s had a huge impact on my mindset is Iman Gadzhi. His story is proof that success doesn’t require privilege—it requires belief, obsession, and action.
Iman didn’t grow up in ideal circumstances. He was raised by a single mother in a small flat, dropped out of school, and was told by society that his future was limited. But he refused to accept that version of his story. Instead, he decided to write his own.
At just 17, he started his digital marketing agency, IAG Media. Through sheer determination and strategic thinking, he scaled it to a multi-million-dollar business. But more than the money, what’s most impressive is his mindset. He talks a lot about personal sovereignty—being in control of your time, your choices, your life. That idea stuck with me.
He didn’t wait for permission. He didn’t follow a conventional path. He just worked harder, thought bigger, and kept going when others gave up. And that made me think—What’s stopping me?
Why I Keep Going
So, what really motivates me?
It’s the desire to build something. To grow into someone I can be proud of. It’s the late-night study sessions, the mornings I force myself out of bed even when I’m tired, the willingness to fall and get back up stronger.
It’s knowing that I have something to prove—not to others, but to myself.
I’m motivated by the hunger to become better, not just in academics or business, but as a person. To stay disciplined. To take risks. To follow through. And to surround myself with stories—like Iman Gadzhi’s—that remind me what’s possible when you stop making excuses and start taking action.
Final Thoughts
The world of business is fast, competitive, and ever-changing. It’s not always kind. But it rewards those who are willing to stay in the game long enough to master it.
“Discipline is freedom. Not motivation. Not hype. Just discipline.”– Iman Gadzhi
I don’t have all the answers yet. I’m still learning, failing, growing. But I’m in it for the long haul. I’m motivated by where I am, who I’m around, and where I know I’m headed. And if I ever forget why I started, I just have to look around—at the competition, at the success stories, and most importantly, at the person I’m becoming.
Because in the end, that’s what motivation is: choosing to become more than you were yesterday.
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