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It is not the load that breaks you, but how you carry it.

Author: Sajjad Husain

Hey there! I hope everyone is doing well. Welcome to the next round of the Sunan Weekly Roundup!

What Are We Working On:
This week has been heavy in the best way possible. We’ve taken on back-to-back campaign builds, multiple content calendars, and two brand identity launches — all while onboarding a new nonprofit client focused on refugee relief. The load is growing, but so is our capacity.

We’re not rushing. We’re not scrambling. We’re carrying with strategy — not just effort. Every task is mapped. Every role is clear. And every deadline has a deeper why behind it.

This mindset shift — from doing more to carrying smarter — has helped the team stay grounded, focused, and surprisingly energized.

My Biggest Takeaway:  It is not the load that breaks you, but how you carry it.

This quote stuck with me all week!

In marketing — especially purpose-driven, emotionally charged work like ours — the weight is real. But burnout often comes not from the work itself, but from how we carry the pressure of perfection, urgency, and people-pleasing.

This week reminded us that strength isn’t about taking on less. It’s about building better systems, boundaries, and support — so we can carry more without breaking.

Because we’re not here to drop the load.
We’re here to learn how to carry it with barakah.

Time to Level Up!
– Sajjad Husain, Founder & CEO

Sajjad Husain

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About the Author
Sajjad Husain, the CEO of Sunan Designs, brought his vision to life by gathering diverse talent from around the globe. With an MBA from Johns Hopkins University and extensive experience in leadership roles, including his tenure at the Social Security Administration, Sajjad also excels in both design and marketing. Under his leadership, Sunan Designs has launched numerous successful campaigns, driving significant growth for clients across various industries.
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