{"id":5773,"date":"2026-01-30T06:14:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T06:14:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imrannadir.com\/blog\/?p=5773"},"modified":"2026-05-18T03:28:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T03:28:36","slug":"yousaf-saeed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imrannadir.com\/blog\/yousaf-saeed\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Most People Fail at Execution? Guest Mohammad Yousaf Saeed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Watch the full conversation here:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Build your roadmap to success in online business | ft. @myousafsaeed | Imran Nadir Podcast\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n4F-Z-oxxw8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Navigate the podcast using the video chapters<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">00:00 \u2013 Intro<br>02:15 \u2013 The Real Reason Roadmaps Fail<br>03:20 \u2013 Lack of Enforcement Explained<br>04:12 \u2013 Burning Desire &amp; Why It Disappears<br>05:00 \u2013 How Money Creates Commitment (Podcast Example)<br>07:00 \u2013 Public Goals vs Private Execution<br>08:10 \u2013 Platform Psychology &amp; Content Flow<br>10:09 \u2013 HBGS Framework Explained (Help, Build, Grow, Scale)<br>11:23 \u2013 HELP Stage: Survival &amp; Income Gap<br>12:44 \u2013 BUILD Stage: Creating Long-Term Assets<br>13:45 \u2013 GROWTH Stage: Why Profits Drop First<br>15:36 \u2013 SCALE Stage: When Profits Finally Increase<br>17:15 \u2013 Why Most People Get Stuck at Build\/Growth<br>19:20 \u2013 Do Businesses Fail Due to Bad Decisions?<br>21:03 \u2013 Why \u201cFailure\u201d Is Often Misdefined?<br>23:36 \u2013 Business Failures Are Lessons, Not Losses<br>25:23 \u2013 Asking the Right Question Before Business<br>29:00 \u2013 Mentors vs Coaches (Critical Difference)<br>33:28 \u2013 What Should NOT Be Documented Early<br>35:38 \u2013 Early Stage Focus: Sales Only<br>37:25 \u2013 Why \u201cLack of Clarity\u201d Is an Excuse<br>39:39 \u2013 Motivation vs Purpose<br>41:03 \u2013 Human Needs &amp; Business Stages<br>42:22 \u2013 How to Learn from Failure Properly<br>45:20 \u2013 Validating Ideas Before Scaling<br>46:59 \u2013 Coaching, Consulting &amp; Roadmap Platform | yousaf Saeed<br>48:28 \u2013 Closing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this episode of <em>The Marketist Podcast<\/em>, I sat down with <strong>Mohammad Yousuf<\/strong>, a seasoned business coach with over <strong>15 years of experience<\/strong> helping entrepreneurs, freelancers, and agency owners navigate growth, execution, and decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of talking about tools, hacks, or shortcuts, this conversation focused on something far more important:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why people fail to execute even when they have a clear plan.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explored why motivation disappears, why people quit at the wrong stage, and how most business \u201cfailures\u201d are actually misunderstood transitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Guest: Mohammad Yousuf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mohammad Yousuf is one of the early pioneers of freelancing and online business education in the region. Over the years, he has worked closely with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Entrepreneurs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freelancers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agency owners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business leaders at different growth stages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, he provides <strong>coaching and consulting services<\/strong> focused on clarity, execution, and long-term thinking. He is also the author of a roadmap-based business book that formed the foundation of much of this discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Most Roadmaps Look Good but Fail in Execution?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the key ideas discussed was that most people don\u2019t lack information they lack <strong>enforcement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plans fail when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Goals have no consequences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is no commitment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decisions remain optional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Yousuf, clarity alone is not enough. Without enforcement mechanisms like financial commitment, deadlines, or accountability, the brain assumes the goal isn\u2019t serious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Burning Desire Disappears, Unless You Recreate It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the early stages, people are driven by pain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Financial pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Struggle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Survival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once that pain reduces, motivation drops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yousuf explained that long-term performers learn how to <strong>artificially recreate pressure<\/strong>, often through commitments that the mind cannot ignore such as investments or public accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why People Jump Between Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another major topic was inconsistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People jump between ideas not because they lack discipline, but because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There\u2019s no enforcement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No check-and-balance system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No clear stage awareness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without structure, every new idea feels equally valid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Goals vs Private Execution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An interesting insight from the conversation was how <strong>publicly announcing goals can kill drive<\/strong> for some people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When validation and appreciation come early, the brain feels rewarded before the work is done.<br>For many high performers, private execution preserves momentum better than public announcements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The HBGS Framework: Help, Build, Grow, Scale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yousuf broke down his <strong>HBGS framework<\/strong>, which explains why people get stuck or frustrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HELP \u2013 Survival Stage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Income is lower than expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus is survival, not vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Priority: close the income gap<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BUILD \u2013 Foundation Stage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Income is slightly higher than expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time to build long-term assets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus: skills, brand, systems, audience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GROW \u2013 Expansion Stage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hiring, tools, delegation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profits often drop initially<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most people quit here<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SCALE \u2013 Optimization Stage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Systems mature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Output stabilizes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profits finally increase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skipping stages or mixing advice across stages is one of the biggest causes of business failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Businesses Failing Because of Bad Decisions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yousuf challenged the idea of \u201cfailure\u201d entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his view:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Businesses don\u2019t fail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People misjudge timelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expectations are often unrealistic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What looks like failure is usually <strong>experience being accumulated<\/strong>, not wasted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentors vs Coaches: A Critical Difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The podcast also clarified an important distinction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mentor:<\/strong> Someone who has already reached the level you want. You implement first, question later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coach:<\/strong> Someone who helps you think, structure, and execute through dialogue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Confusing these roles leads to frustration and paralysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why \u201cLack of Clarity\u201d Is Often an Excuse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most direct statements in the episode:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMost people already know what to do. They\u2019re just afraid it won\u2019t work.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clarity doesn\u2019t come from thinking more.<br>It comes from <strong>acting and getting feedback from the real market<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Takeaway from the Episode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This conversation wasn\u2019t about quick wins or growth hacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understanding your stage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making enforced decisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respecting the process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning from setbacks instead of labeling them failures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re feeling stuck, inconsistent, or frustrated this episode will help you reframe where you are and what you should actually be working on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Watch the full, insightful conversation on YouTube:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/etgafdqCHQk\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/etgafdqCHQk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Before you sign out,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Subscribe to <a href=\"https:\/\/imrannadir.com\/blog\/\">Imran Nadir&#8217;s blog<\/a> with your email (<strong>Is it too much too ask?<\/strong>);<br><div class=\"mf-form-shortcode\">\r\n\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\tid=\"metform-wrap-3505-3505\"\r\n\t\t\tclass=\"mf-form-wrapper\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-form-id=\"3505\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-action=\"https:\/\/imrannadir.com\/blog\/wp-json\/metform\/v1\/entries\/insert\/3505\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-wp-nonce=\"c3a150e043\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-form-nonce=\"e21e48ed10\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-quiz-summery = \"false\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-save-progress = \"false\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-form-type=\"general-form\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-stop-vertical-effect=\"\"\r\n\t\t\t><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<!----------------------------- \r\n\t\t\t* controls_data : find the the props passed indie of data attribute\r\n\t\t\t* props.SubmitResponseMarkup : contains the markup of error or success message\r\n\t\t\t* https:\/\/developer.mozilla.org\/en-US\/docs\/Web\/JavaScript\/Reference\/Template_literals\r\n\t\t--------------------------- -->\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<script type=\"text\/mf\" class=\"mf-template\">\r\n\t\t\tfunction controls_data (value){\r\n\t\t\t\tlet currentWrapper = \"mf-response-props-id-3505\";\r\n\t\t\t\tlet currentEl = document.getElementById(currentWrapper);\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\treturn currentEl ? currentEl.dataset[value] : false\r\n\t\t\t}\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\tlet is_edit_mode = '' ? true : false;\r\n\t\t\tlet message_position = controls_data('messageposition') || 'top';\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tlet message_successIcon = controls_data('successicon') || '';\r\n\t\t\tlet message_errorIcon = controls_data('erroricon') || '';\r\n\t\t\tlet message_editSwitch = controls_data('editswitchopen') === 'yes' ? true : false;\r\n\t\t\tlet message_proClass = controls_data('editswitchopen') === 'yes' ? 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