The Wandering Pro

About The Wandering Pro

The only Podcast in Pakistan diving deep into Career and Business "for you". Get real experience based mindset unlock content, helping you upskill your career or upscale your business. Hosted by Saqib Tahir: https://bio.saqibtahir.com/ Site link: https://sknexus.com/twp Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk

Publisher

Saqib Tahir

Category

business · business · technology

Language

ur

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Jun 2024

Latest episode

22 Jul 2024

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Jul 2024

   TWP 008 - Getting Lucky - The Reason Everyone Succeeds While ‘You’ Don’t

   Join our Discord Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ (https://sknexus.com/discord/) Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://sknexus.com/subscribe/ (https://sknexus.com/subscribe/) Note: Generated subtitles may have some errors since the Podcast is in Urdu language. Getting lucky is something that is in your control. Just have to understand why people get lucky before you do that. In this episode of The Wandering Pro, I cover what is luck in career, how one can game it, the best ways to build a strong foundation in today's ecosystem, and what you need to do, starting today. Hosted by Saqib Tahir (https://bio.saqibtahir.com/) Read companion summary article: Coming soon Further learning and references https://sknexus.com/switch-to-freelancing-as-a-pakistani/ (https://sknexus.com/switch-to-freelancing-as-a-pakistani/) https://sknexus.com/how-to-improve-your-presence-online/ (https://sknexus.com/how-to-improve-your-presence-online/) https://sknexus.com/your-children-have-no-shoes/ (https://sknexus.com/your-children-have-no-shoes/) https://sknexus.com/why-professionals-fail/ (https://sknexus.com/why-professionals-fail/) https://sknexus.com/independence-of-luck/ (https://sknexus.com/independence-of-luck/) https://sknexus.com/getting-better-at-upwork/ (https://sknexus.com/getting-better-at-upwork/) https://sknexus.com/setting-ideals-and-expectations/ (https://sknexus.com/setting-ideals-and-expectations/) Bsides Community: https://bsides.pk/ (https://bsides.pk/) Support the Show. (https://buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk) As always - Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.com (mailto:podcast@sknexus.com) See you next time. Check out our free Career & Business Resources: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk/extras (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk/extras) If you're looking to upskill - check out our Discord server: https://discord.sknexus.com/ (https://discord.sknexus.com/) Keep the show running: https://buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk (https://buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk)

2. 

   8 Jul 2024

   TWP 007 - Validating Your Value - The Missing Piece Behind Becoming Irreplaceable in Your Career

   SadaPay Layoffs Info: Sheet Link (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1t2rivJShbDz5baeuQg7WbAEpAmuLAT93o7RH20wvTsM/edit?gid=0#gid=0) | Please refer to 27:58 as to why this is here. Join our Discord Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ (https://sknexus.com/discord/) Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://sknexus.com/subscribe/ (https://sknexus.com/subscribe/) Note: Generated subtitles may have some errors since the Podcast is in Urdu language. People understand the concept of providing value but seldom understand how to validate it. You work day and night being the best asset, but when the time comes, you'll just be another headcount on the chopping block. In today's episode I want to cover how to build a strong base, which can ideally make you irreplaceable at any job...or better yet irresistible for any new opportunities. Hosted by Saqib Tahir (https://bio.saqibtahir.com/) Read companion summary article: https://sknexus.com/twp007/ (https://sknexus.com/twp007/) Further learning and references https://sknexus.com/why-professionals-fail/ (https://sknexus.com/why-professionals-fail/) https://sknexus.com/validating-your-value-as-a-professional/ (https://sknexus.com/validating-your-value-as-a-professional/) https://sknexus.com/adding-more-value-to-your-services/ (https://sknexus.com/adding-more-value-to-your-services/) https://sknexus.com/job-perks-and-benefits/ (https://sknexus.com/job-perks-and-benefits/) Support the Show. (https://buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk) As always - Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.com (mailto:podcast@sknexus.com) See you next time. Check out our free Career & Business Resources: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk/extras (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk/extras) If you're looking to upskill - check out our Discord server: https://discord.sknexus.com/ (https://discord.sknexus.com/) Keep the show running: https://buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk (https://buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk)

3. 

   1 Jul 2024

   TWP 006 - Soft Skills Are a Scam - Here's Why

   Join our Discord Community: https://sknexus.com/discord/ (https://sknexus.com/discord/) Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://sknexus.com/subscribe/ (https://sknexus.com/subscribe/) Note: Generated subtitles may have some errors since the Podcast is in Urdu language. Before you go out and upskill, you need to understand what skills are. In today's episode we go over Soft Skills, Hard Skills, Domains, Roles, Expertise, Generalism (if that's a word), and everything related to what you should know about upskilling. P.S Soft Skills are a scam, not for the reason you think - find out in the episode. Hosted by Saqib Tahir (https://bio.saqibtahir.com/)Chapters 0:00 - TWP 006 - Soft Skills Are a Scam - Here's Why 1:38 - Intro to Soft Skills 2:36 - Hard Skills vs Soft Skills 3:42 - Examples of Hard Skills 4:12 - Examples of Soft Skills 5:18 - What is a Domain? How is it different than a Skill 7:18 - Why are Soft Skills a Scam? 8:11 - What Skills are required for me to start a business? 9:06 - Why you should think about Skills differently in developing nations 9:17 - What is an IC (Individual Contributor) 9:53 - Lack of Expertise Career Path in Pakistan 10:21 - Why most people end up becoming Manager in Pakistani Career Paths 11:39 - What is a Generalist role? 12:01 - Why should you become a Generalist rather than Specialist 13:29 - #1 - Written Communication 15:37 - What it means to be concise 17:06 - #2 - Organization and Documentation 19:28 - #3 - Ownership 20:42 - Validating your value to others 22:11 - A question for you 22:31 - In the car segment: What skill I am struggling with currently Further learning and references https://sknexus.com/be-more-than-a-manager/ (https://sknexus.com/be-more-than-a-manager/) https://sknexus.com/pick-your-career-carefully/ (https://sknexus.com/pick-your-career-carefully/) https://sknexus.com/gap-to-expertise/ (https://sknexus.com/gap-to-expertise/) https://sknexus.com/keep-learning-as-a-professional/ (https://sknexus.com/keep-learning-as-a-professional/) https://sknexus.com/validating-your-value-as-a-professional/ (https://sknexus.com/validating-your-value-as-a-professional/) Support the Show. (https://buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk) As always - Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.com (mailto:podcast@sknexus.com) See you next time. Check out our free Career & Business Resources: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk/extras (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk/extras) If you're looking to upskill - check out our Discord server: https://discord.sknexus.com/ (https://discord.sknexus.com/) Keep the show running: https://buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk (https://buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk)

4. 

   27 Jun 2024

   TWP 005 - Learning How To Learn - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

   Subscribe to receive updates: https://sknexus.com/subscribe/ (https://sknexus.com/subscribe/) Failing to teach people how to learn is probably the biggest failure of our ecosystem. In today’s episode I want to talk about three ways you can keep on learning, and keep on growing. Covering areas like: - What is Learning how to Learn - The 3 ways I have used to learn - What is an educational content creator - How to gather useful knowledge - What is Project Based Learning - What is wrong with Ad boosted courses - What to keep an eye out on in future Hosted by Saqib Tahir (https://bio.saqibtahir.com/)Chapters 1:19 - Failure of our education system 2:15 - Basics of Learning how to Learn 2:56 - Learn how to Google! 3:17 - 0 to hero mentality 4:21 - What you should learn about 4:59 - I am not selling you a course....but 6:08 - Intro to LinkedIn Learning - The best ROI platform for learning 7:41 - Best investment is into S&ME 8:43 - What is an Educational Content Creator? 10:11 - My favorite creators for educational content 11:10 - What is definition of a good creator led course? 11:28 - How to identify the right course for yourself 12:26 - Never buy based on promise of money! 13:25 - Useful tip to save some money as a Pakistani course buyer 14:57 - Most courses are.....well...not good for you 15:29 - Summary: My recommendation for courses 16:08 - Intro to Knowledge Curation 16:33 - How I passively keep learning about tech 18:29 - Knowledge Curation - The Basics 19:05 - How to curate your Twitter feed 19:46 - How to curate your LinkedIn feed 21:47 - My opinion on LinkedInFluencers 22:22 - What is sticky content? 23:25 - The problem with short form educational content 23:41 - Knowing your goal with learning 24:05 - Learn using longer format content 24:28 - Short form vs Long form educational content - learn to balance knowledge curation 25:28 - Learning by Execution - The best way to learn 27:25 - Arming your boredom to learn 28:43 - Intro to Project Based Learning focused around Execution 29:48 - Rules for good Project Based Learning 31:46 - Using roadmaps to develop a project 33:14 - Creating projects based on outputs 36:00 - In the car segment: Running Ads on courses - My problems with it Further learning and references https://jamesclear.com/how-to-stop-procrastinating (https://jamesclear.com/how-to-stop-procrastinating) https://sknexus.com/attempt-vs-try/ (https://sknexus.com/attempt-vs-try/)https://sknexus.com/keep-learning-as-a-professional/ (https://sknexus.com/keep-learning-as-a-professional/)https://sknexus.com/solving-the-struggle-with-inspiration/ (https://sknexus.com/solving-the-struggle-with-inspiration/)https://sknexus.com/why-professionals-fail/ (https://sknexus.com/why-professionals-fail/) Support the Show. (https://buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk) As always - Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.com (mailto:podcast@sknexus.com) See you next time. Check out our free Career & Business Resources: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk/extras (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk/extras) If you're looking to upskill - check out our Discord server: https://sknexus.com/discord/ (https://sknexus.com/discord/) Keep the show running: https://buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk (https://buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk)

5. 

   21 Jun 2024

   TWP 004 - Escaping the 9 to 5 - The Basics You Need To Know

   Subscribe to receive updates: https://sknexus.com/subscribe/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2h1MG1rSS05QkhFakFIWm1GNTdxS1Y5MVZhQXxBQ3Jtc0tsUjhVNW9wZlNrMUhtaUU2TmtJV2pTc2pxLUV4UHNNeFVrUkRGMnJyd2dxX1RUU0RsQmgweHZVTkswSGlIVjh6Z1I5LTRHNU5kc2pmcFJsRjdFdmNhcWs2TnUxejhueDRIdGVpNm9Vc1BxZGVvOEhKSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsknexus.com%2Fsubscribe%2F&v=ROaF_HRJVdc) Understanding what a 9 to 5 is important, if you're looking to escape it. As with most issues, in Pakistan - basics are not taught well, and I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce to you, the listener, to: - What a 9 to 5 needs to be - What a 5 to 9 needs to be - How do you leverage your efforts in the right way - What is the roadmap for someone looking to scale in the long run Hosted by Saqib Tahir (https://bio.saqibtahir.com/) Sample calendar: https://loom.com/i/8c88234f2aaa44c28eb3cba26e4547d6 (https://loom.com/i/8c88234f2aaa44c28eb3cba26e4547d6) Chapters 0:05 - Quick Update 0:51 - Where the episode actually starts 2:13 - Defining what a 'Good' 9 to 5 needs to be 4:47 - Transition vs Shortcut 5:27 - This episode won't apply to you if 7:16 - Escaping the 9 to 5 - Calendar View 8:11 - Feeding the Now vs Feeding the Future 9:34 - Hard vs Soft Skills 10:32 - Examples: Developer and Sales 13:32 - Compliment your skill set 14:22 - Building long term leverage 15:46 - How to transition from 9 to 5 to 5 to 9 17:37 - Why going from a job to services is better 17:48 - The problem with shortcuts 18:53 - Why services are the best way to transition 19:22 - What is leverage - in simple terms 20:13 - High vs Low leverage activities 20:21 - When to transition from a 9 to 5 23:10 - In the car segment: My path to building leverage Further learning and references https://sknexus.com/get-the-fundamentals-of-negotiations-right/ (https://sknexus.com/get-the-fundamentals-of-negotiations-right/)https://sknexus.com/attempt-vs-try/ (https://sknexus.com/attempt-vs-try/)https://sknexus.com/keep-learning-as-a-professional/ (https://sknexus.com/keep-learning-as-a-professional/) Support the Show. (https://buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk) As always - Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.com (mailto:podcast@sknexus.com) See you next time. Checkout our free Career & Business Resources: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk/extras (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk/extras) If you're looking to upskill - check out our Discord server: https://sknexus.com/discord/ (https://sknexus.com/discord/) Keep the show running: https://buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk (https://buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk)

6. 

   16 Jun 2024

   TWP 003 - Passion vs Paycheck - The Constant Struggle of Pakistani Professionals

   Subscribe to receive updates: https://sknexus.com/subscribe/ (https://sknexus.com/subscribe/) In today's episode I want to go over a commonly misunderstood concept - Passion. Thing is, being in Pakistan, how we approach passion needs to be different. It's easy to pursue passion when your needs are met, it's hard to do so when the average salary barely pays rent. So join me as we uncover perhaps a new way to think about Passion when it comes to your Paycheck. Hosted by Saqib Tahir (https://bio.saqibtahir.com/) Chapters 0:51 - Disclaimer on Episode 1:12 - Common roadmaps for Pakistan professionals 3:15 - Passion Vs Paycheck - Intro 5:53 - Common Trap for Salaried Employees 8:12 - What is Passion? My perspective 10:18 - Passion Vs Profit 10:42 - Defining a framework for Passion 12:07 - Defining a framework for Profit 14:30 - Summary of Passion vs Profit 14:54 - A brief look into Ikigai 16:22 - How to develop a Passion 16:42 - Fix your knowledge diet 17:32 - Fix your environment 18:41 - Arming your boredom 19:14 - My road to community engagement 20:49 - In the car segment: Pains of Content Creation Further learning and references https://sknexus.com/be-more-than-a-manager/ (https://sknexus.com/be-more-than-a-manager/) https://sknexus.com/thinking-differently-about-money/ (https://sknexus.com/thinking-differently-about-money/) https://thefutur.com/content/follow-passion-or-profit (https://thefutur.com/content/follow-passion-or-profit) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikigai (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikigai) https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrismyers/2018/02/23/how-to-find-your-ikigai-and-transform-your-outlook-on-life-and-business/ (https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrismyers/2018/02/23/how-to-find-your-ikigai-and-transform-your-outlook-on-life-and-business/) https://discord.bsides.pk/ (https://discord.bsides.pk/) https://www.linkedin.com/company/sadaschool/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sadaschool/) https://www.facebook.com/pakistanipcgamers/ (https://www.facebook.com/pakistanipcgamers/) Support the Show. (https://buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk) As always - Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.com (mailto:podcast@sknexus.com) See you next time. Checkout our free Career & Business Resources: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk/extras (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk/extras) If you're looking to upskill - check out our Discord server: https://sknexus.com/discord/ (https://sknexus.com/discord/) Keep the show running: https://buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk (https://buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk)

7. 

   14 Jun 2024

   TWP 002 - Shining Under The Sun - How to Stand Out When Starting Out

   Subscribe to receive updates: https://sknexus.com/subscribe/ (https://sknexus.com/subscribe/) With the Pilot episode of The Wandering Pro podcast I want to cover a really important aspect that you need to understand. When you start out to level up in your career or business, standing out is the hardest challenge you will face. As a first, in likely a series of episodes based around this factor - I want to cover how you can niche down and add more value to what you do as a Career Professional. Hosted by Saqib Tahir (https://bio.saqibtahir.com/) Chapters 1:42 - Chris Do talks to a Pakistani 2:01 - Pakistani mentality about getting rich faster 3:00 - How to not answer 'What do you do'? 4:21 - The rules about providing value 5:34 - Example: How to niche down as a developer 8:35 - Example: How to niche down as a marketer 10:05 - Red Ocean vs Blue Ocean Strategy 11:22 - Elevator Pitch Framework 12:37 - I don't want to focus so narrowly in my Career 14:45 - This is not a one time process - keep repeating Further learning and references https://sknexus.com/adding-more-value-to-your-services/ (https://sknexus.com/adding-more-value-to-your-services/) https://thefutur.com/people/chris-do (https://thefutur.com/people/chris-do) https://www.cascade.app/blog/blue-ocean-vs-red-ocean-strategy (https://www.cascade.app/blog/blue-ocean-vs-red-ocean-strategy) https://medium.com/@kasimaslam/niching-down-the-fastest-path-to-success-6a4d3959d3e1 (https://medium.com/@kasimaslam/niching-down-the-fastest-path-to-success-6a4d3959d3e1) Support the Show. (https://buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk) As always - Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.com (mailto:podcast@sknexus.com) See you next time. Checkout our free Career & Business Resources: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk/extras (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk/extras) If you're looking to upskill - check out our Discord server: https://sknexus.com/discord/ (https://sknexus.com/discord/) Keep the show running: https://buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk (https://buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk)

8. 

   13 Jun 2024

   TWP 001 - Welcome Wanderer

   Subscribe to receive updates: https://sknexus.com/subscribe/ (https://sknexus.com/subscribe/) Welcome to The Wandering Pro (https://sknexus.com/the-wandering-pro/) The only Podcast in Pakistan diving deep into Career and Business “for you”. Get real experience based mindset unlock content, helping you upskill your career or upscale your business. Hosted by Saqib Tahir (https://bio.saqibtahir.com/) Original article on vision behind The Wandering Pro: https://sknexus.com/goal-of-my-content/ (https://sknexus.com/goal-of-my-content/) Chapters 0:22 - Lack of relevant Content in Pakistan 1:09 - Introduction to The Wandering Pro 1:42 - Discord Server for Professionals 2:11 - The Wandering Pro Podcast Intro 2:35 - Bhai tum kon ho? (Who Are You?) 3:11 - My Work History 3:47 - My Passion Project 4:16 - My Goal for This Podcast 5:30 - The Wandering Pro Mission Helpful links: SK NEXUS: https://sknexus.com/ (https://sknexus.com/) Tech Made Fun Podcast: https://sknexus.com/tech-made-fun/ (https://sknexus.com/tech-made-fun/) The Wandering Pro Blog: https://sknexus.com/the-wandering-pro/ (https://sknexus.com/the-wandering-pro/) Resources for Freelancers and Small Businesses: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk/extras (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk/extras) My Website: https://saqibtahir.com/ (https://saqibtahir.com/) Support the Show. (https://buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk) As always - Thank you for listening, please send any questions or feedback to podcast@sknexus.com (mailto:podcast@sknexus.com) See you next time. Checkout our free Career & Business Resources: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk/extras (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk/extras) If you're looking to upskill - check out our Discord server: https://sknexus.com/discord/ (https://sknexus.com/discord/) Keep the show running: https://buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk (https://buymeacoffee.com/sknexuspk)

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