The Why behind this Endeavor

Three reasons and a joke

Goals of this Newsletter

I have three goals with this newsletter.

First, I want to learn how to cook, and more importantly, not lose all of my mom’s recipes. I’m a second generation kid, and I’ll find a way back from the grave if future generations of Razas season their chicken with just salt and pepper.

Second, I want to grow my ability to empathize and my political theory of change. I grew up with Pakistani Muslim parents who’ve also lived all over the world - Zimbabwe, the UK, Saudi Arabia, and of course America. I’ve inherited a unique perspective, but I want this section to challenge both myself and you, the reader. If I misunderstand something or have a bad take on something, please respond back! I’m working on separating my ego/blindspots from my worldview, and I’ll send a box of Oreos (or whatever confection you like) if you change my opinion. This section will mostly be based off of articles, memes, and other easily digestible content.

Third, I want to increase my time with my Kindle/books over Instagram. Books have so much intrinsic value, and I want to not just imbibe content from others but produce knowledge myself. Also, it’s sad when you spend 10+ hours with a book but can only recall two sentences and a feeling a year later. Again feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Finally, while I would love to have thousands of subscribers, that is not my goal! I’d much rather have a 20 person brain trust than anything else. Thanks for reading.