Game On

What should children actually be learning today?In this episode of Game On, Abhishek Shah, Moustafa El Chiati, and Fahmi Al Shawwa talk through why they started the podcast and what they want it to become.They revisit where the idea began and why documenting real conversations felt important.The discussion moves into education. Are schools preparing kids for today’s world, or still operating on outdated systems?They break down the gap between what is taught and what actually matters. Skills like sales, networking, public speaking, financial literacy, and self-learning.The conversation expands into the business of education, comparing for-profit and nonprofit models, and questioning whether student outcomes or returns drive decisions.What you will learn in this episode• Why the current education system is being questioned• The real skills schools do not teach• How parents are rethinking success for their children• The role of self-learning and curiosity going forward• Why degrees still matter and where they are losing relevance• The difference between for-profit and nonprofit education models• How AI is already changing hiring and productivity• What leaders need to expect from teams in an AI-driven worldKey Moments00:00 Why the podcast started01:00 The Sri Lanka idea03:00 Defining success for the podcast05:00 Rethinking success for kids06:25 Education system at an inflection point08:00 Skills not taught in school10:40 Is a degree still needed12:00 Self-learning and curiosity22:00 AI and job disruption31:00 Trust and the darker side of AIFollow Game OnInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/gameonconversation/Follow the HostsAbhishek Shahhttps://www.instagram.com/abhss/Moustafa El Chiatihttps://www.instagram.com/moustafafc/Fahmi Al Shawwahttps://www.instagram.com/fshawwa/

What are the moments that quietly change the direction of your life?In this episode of Game On: Life, Leadership & Laughs, Abhishek Shah, Moustafa El Chiati, and Fahmi Al Shawwa talk about the decisions that shaped their careers and the unexpected paths that followed.The conversation begins with childhood stories and the strange things we did growing up before moving into a deeper discussion about “sliding door” moments in life.Fahmi shares the story of resigning from Dubai International Capital right after returning from his honeymoon. A decision that pushed him to build something of his own and still makes him reflect on how life might have looked if he had stayed.Moustafa talks about leaving corporate banking at HSBC to join a young investment bank. A move that completely changed the trajectory of his career and eventually brought him to Dubai.Abhishek reflects on getting into university despite not having the grades on paper and how that experience helped him discover his identity, build confidence, and shape the direction of his life.The conversation then shifts to parenting in a digital world. The hosts debate screen time, gaming, attention spans, and whether video games are harming kids or building new cognitive skills that prepare them for the future.Episode Highlights00:00 The podcast finally gets a name. Game On01:10 Strange things we believed and did as kids04:10 The life moments that change your trajectory06:00 Fahmi resigns from Dubai International Capital09:00 Moustafa leaves corporate banking for investment banking11:20 Abhishek’s unexpected university admission16:00 Should young professionals quit or push through20:00 Why friendships become harder as we grow older28:00 Parenting challenge. Screen time and kids34:00 Gaming, attention spans, and the future of learningFollow Game OnInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/gameonconversation/Follow the HostsAbhishek Shahhttps://www.instagram.com/abhss/Moustafa El Chiatihttps://www.instagram.com/moustafafc/Fahmi Al Shawwahttps://www.instagram.com/fshawwa/

Why do we quit things in life, and how do those moments shape who we become?In this episode of Game On: Life, Leadership & Laughs, Abhishek Shah, Moustafa El Chiati, and Fahmi Al Shawwa dive into the uncomfortable but defining moments when you walk away from something. A job, a team, an opportunity, or even a belief about yourself. What starts as a light conversation about the strange things we believed as kids quickly turns into honest stories about quitting jobs, confronting fear, navigating career pivots, and the lessons that only come from taking risks early in life. They also explore why friendships become harder to build as we grow older, the difference between wide social circles and deep relationships, and how experiences, travel, and opening your home can shape meaningful connections.From career courage to the realities of adult friendships, this episode blends humor, real stories, and thoughtful reflection on what actually matters as life moves forward.Episode Highlights00:00 The podcast finally gets a name – Game On01:00 Weird things we believed as kids04:30 The first time we quit something in life06:00 Quitting your first job and what it teaches you11:30 Betting on yourself and changing career paths16:00 Should young professionals quit or tough it out19:30 Why friendships get harder as we grow older24:00 Marriage, kids, and how friendships evolve28:00 Why inviting people into your home builds deeper friendships36:00 Apple, AI, and whether innovation is slowing downFollow us on socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gameonconversation/Follow Abhishek Shah: https://www.instagram.com/abhss/Follow Moustafa El Chiati: https://www.instagram.com/moustafafc/Follow Fahmi Al Shawwa: https://www.instagram.com/fshawwa/

Can you show your kids luxury and still raise them hungry, grounded, and ambitious?In this episode, Abhishek Shah sits down with Moustafa El Chiati and Fahmi Al Shawwa for a properly candid chat on money, motivation, parenting, and the life lessons you only really learn when your back is against the wall.They start with a viral parenting take (spoiling kids to “build ambition”), spiral into financial discipline (or the lack of it), and then land in sports, endurance, and what “fail better” actually looks like in business teams.Chapters00:00 The show with no name yet + why this recording took two tries02:00 Quick intros: Abhishek Shah, Moustafa El Chiati, Fahmi Al Shawwa03:00 The viral parenting take: show them luxury so they stay ambitious06:00 What if you cannot maintain that lifestyle, do you adapt or break09:00 Money decisions are values decisions, growth vs stability11:00 Does more income actually make you happier after a point14:00 Wanting more is human nature, so what is “enough”20:00 First money lessons: early jobs, stocks, and learning the hard way24:00 Sports patience: Virat finally winning, greatness takes time31:00 Business pressure is real: high performers, team friction, and making payrollFollow us on socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gameonconversation/Follow Abhishek Shah: https://www.instagram.com/abhss/Follow Moustafa El Chiati: https://www.instagram.com/moustafafc/Follow Fahmi Al Shawwa: https://www.instagram.com/fshawwa/