Umer Ghumman UG

28/10/2025

✈️ Travel Light, Spend Smart — Learn with UG on Smarter Packing & Stress-Free Trips

If packing for a business trip or family vacation stresses you out — this video is for you!
After 30 years of corporate travel, I (UG) finally learned the art of traveling light, stress-free, and cost-efficient — and I’m sharing it with you so you can avoid the mistakes I made in my early years.

In this video, I, UG, walk you through practical hacks that have made my travel simpler, cheaper, and less stressful — whether you’re flying economy, business class, or road-tripping with family.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this “Learn with UG” episode:

✅ UG’s Smart Packing Formula for Business Travel (simple, classy & efficient)
👕 Why 2–3 white shirts, 1 jeans & 1 pair of shoes are enough for most trips
🧳 The army-roll packing technique & how it saves space + time
💳 UG’s spending rule: Use your credit card like a debit card
🎁 Why UG stopped buying travel gifts — and how it reduced stress & expectations
🏡 Family vacation packing mistakes (and the UG hacks to fix them!)
📉 How overspending on travel + school fees affects long-term savings for kids
😊 How encouragement turned UG into a “Master Packer” over time

The goal is simple with UG:
Pack Less. Spend Less. Stress Less. Live More.

If you want to enjoy your trips without burning money, time, or energy — watch till the end. These small changes can transform not just your travel… but your lifestyle.

02/08/2025

17/07/2025

A Gift That Changes the Game: 48 Laws of Power 🔥📖” Unboxed

30/06/2025

Read with UG | GRIT – Chapter 5: “Grit Grows”
“Grit isn’t fixed. It grows—from the inside out.” – Angela Duckworth

In this episode, I explore one of the most encouraging truths in Grit:
You don’t have to be born persistent. You can become gritty.

From Tom Cruise to Shah Rukh Khan, I’ve shared how these men, not born into the “perfect action hero mold,” redefined their image through evolution, discipline, and vision.
The same goes for athletes like Muhammad Ali—he didn’t love training, but his purpose was bigger than the pain. 💪

Angela Duckworth lays out how gritty people grow their strength over time—not by avoiding struggle, but by developing four psychological assets:

- Interest – Discovering what fascinates you
- Practice – Committing to daily improvement
- Purpose – Finding meaning beyond yourself
- Hope – Staying optimistic, especially through setbacks

These aren’t traits you're born with. They’re muscles you build.

She also talks about the four thoughts that sabotage progress:

1. I’m bored

2. The effort isn’t worth it

3. This isn’t important

4. I can’t do this

But the people who don’t quit learn to counter these thoughts—over time, with maturity, and with clarity of purpose.

Younger people might change direction quickly. But studies show that older individuals score higher on the grit scale—not because they’re older, but because they’ve exercised those mental muscles longer.

This chapter is a turning point.
From Chapter 6 onward, Duckworth dives into how to grow grit from the inside out—and I’m excited to take that journey with you all.

📽️ Watch Chapter 5 now:

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Disclaimer:
This vlog offers a glimpse, not a replacement. Please read the book.
I’m not here for likes or monetization. My goal is to inspire one person to move forward. If that person is you—then this effort was worth it.
Keep sharing your book suggestions. Let's keep growing—together.

23/05/2025

I had the privilege of being a panelist at the Career Summit 2025 at FCCU—a well-curated and power-packed event led by Adnan. I was honored to share the stage with Maryam Nisar, and grateful to Maryyam Khan for being there despite her packed schedule.

We discussed transitions, tech, and the truth about today’s job market—and I referenced the World Economic Forum's eye-opening prediction: By 2030, we’ll see a net growth of 78 million jobs globally. But that future demands adaptability, tech-savviness, and continuous learning.

Big thanks to Dr. Jonathan Addleton, Rector FCCU, for his support and presence—leadership like his makes real transformation possible.

I left the stage with ideas, insights, and most importantly—a renewed sense of purpose. Because building future-ready talent is not a side quest—it’s the mission.

23/05/2025

Are we truly ready to thrive in tomorrow’s workforce?

A college degree gives you an environment—to think, to connect, to evolve. But the world out there is moving at lightning speed. Are we really in sync with what it demands? Often not. Can we be ready? Yes. Will we be? That’s the real question—and one we all need to reflect on.

I had the privilege of being a panelist at the Career Summit 2025 at FCCU—a well-curated and power-packed event led by Adnan. I was honored to share the stage with Maryam Nisar, and grateful to Maryyam Khan for being there despite her packed schedule.

We discussed transitions, tech, and the truth about today’s job market—and I referenced the World Economic Forum's eye-opening prediction: By 2030, we’ll see a net growth of 78 million jobs globally. But that future demands adaptability, tech-savviness, and continuous learning.

Big thanks to Dr. Jonathan Addleton, Rector FCCU, for his support and presence—leadership like his makes real transformation possible.

I left the stage with ideas, insights, and most importantly—a renewed sense of purpose. Because building future-ready talent is not a side quest—it’s the mission.

22/05/2025

A Signal, A Smile & A Silent Lesson in Equality

Some years ago, newly married, my wife and I would leave our offices at 5 PM sharp—two young professionals, racing the clock, sometimes catching the same red light. In two separate cars, side by side, we’d smile at each other like teenagers. Once, an elderly woman saw us and smiled warmly—perhaps thinking I was flirting with a stranger. If only she knew it was my wife, and this was our little daily joy.

But behind that fun was a deeper reality.

We were both chasing our dreams, building our careers—and later, raising our kids. Together.

But somewhere along the way, my wife had to leave her exciting job at Nestlé. Not because she lacked ambition. But because the workplace didn’t flex with her life.

This week, I gave a talk on:
“How Workplaces Can Ensure Equal Opportunities for Mothers and Fathers.”

Here’s the truth:

It’s not just about empowering mothers.

It’s about freeing fathers from the “provider-only” role.

It’s about recognizing that BOTH can be great parents and great professionals—if given the right environment.

Flexible hours, paid leaves, work-from-home options—they’re not perks. They’re policies that protect talent.

Whether it’s a young mother waking up multiple times a night or a young dad stepping up equally, both deserve systems that support—not sideline—them.

This isn’t just about compassion.
It’s about retention, performance, loyalty, and leadership.
And it’s time CEOs and HR leaders recognize it.

Let’s not lose amazing people because life happened.
Let’s build workplaces where life and work can grow together.

Special thanks to Hassan Raza and the Rspace team for hosting such an amazing session with an unbelievable panel. A truly thought-provoking experience that sparked conversations we all need to be having.

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21/05/2025

Read with UG | Book Rundown – What’s Coming Next

When I first posted about gifting Grit to a mentee in a moment of deep conversation, I didn’t expect 8000+ views, 20+ hours of watch time, and an outpouring of love. The messages, the book recommendations, the thank you notes, and the most beautiful one of all—“you made me want to read again.”

So here I am, again. No sponsors. No monetization. Just pure intention: to give back and spark curiosity, one book at a time.

In the latest Read with UG episode on YouTube, I’ve shared a quick preview of some powerful reads lined up for review:

by Angela Duckworth

by Amy Cuddy PhD

by Jim Kwik

by Robin Sharma

by James Clear

by Simon Sinek

by Michael Cusumano, Annabelle Gawer, and David Yoffie

by Tal Ben-Shahar

by Tal Ben-Shahar

by (Dr. Chris Winter)

by Tony Robbins

by Simon Sinek

And the classic: by Mark H. McCormack

22/04/2025

Night of Innovation with Mooroo, Bilal Munir and Hamza Ali Abbasi | A Series Launch

12/04/2025

It was an absolute honor to lead the Storytelling Session at the GLOBAL INSTORE COMMUNICATION (GIC) PAKISTAN 2025 conference, held from April 9–14 under the theme: CONNECT – INNOVATE – THRIVE.

In a room filled with inspiring minds from Pakistan, the Netherlands, Lebanon, france , Italy , patugal china and beyond, we explored how retail has always been about more than selling—it's about experience.

From the bustling markets of ancient civilizations to the elegant department stores of Paris and New York in the 1800s, retail has always been a stage for stories—spaces where emotion, trust, and human connection drive value.

In my session, I shared how that 30-second window—when a customer first steps into your space—still determines everything. Whether it’s a child buying their first toy or a family strolling through a mall, those small emotional moments build brands.

Grateful to Adsells and all the global collaborators who are reimagining the future of retail—where digital meets physical, and experience remains at the heart.