Is A Degree Worthless Now? - Adnaan Jassat | Real Talk With Zuby Ep. 374

Adnaan Jassat is the Gen Z founder of ThrillerME, the Middle East's largest online sneaker marketplace. He joins Zuby to discuss his entrepreneurial roots, growing up between Dubai and South Africa, and how those experiences shaped his worldview. They explore the trade-offs between freedom and safety, the changing value of higher education, and how embracing unconventional goals can lead to success. Adnaan also shares his insights on societal expectations, generational purpose, and why youthful energy is such an undervalued asset.

Timestamps -
0:00 Trailer
1:35 Introduction
1:55 Adnaan Jassat: Entrepreneurial Journey
3:11 Growing Up in Dubai vs South Africa
7:55 The Freedom and Safety Debate
16:35 The Value of Higher Education
34:01 The Pill to Swallow Embracing Unconventional Goals
35:14 Learning from Those Who've Done It
36:51 The Concept of Agency
40:57 Investment and Risk-Taking
42:05 Societal Expectations and Personal Purpose
56:21 The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence
58:05 The Fallacy of Retirement
1:01:24 Thinking Beyond Self Generational Impact
1:04:07 The Value of Youthful Energy
1:04:48 Materialism vs True Success
1:05:28 The Process of Building Success
1:06:08 Advice for the Discontented
1:08:32 The Importance of Discipline
1:09:54 Mindset and Success Stories
1:12:02 Long-Term Thinking and Life Choices
1:21:09 The Role of Happiness and Joy
1:28:30 The Journey of Excellence
1:30:15 Future Goals and Vision
1:31:18 Outro

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