Im not expecting everyone that sees this post to read this entire caption, but if you do, I hope you can take something from it. Im also not embarrassed to tell you that while writing this, I probably shed a tear reflecting on my journey to this point.
For as long as Iāve been alive, Nike has been the elephant in the room in my Career. Iāve always wanted to work at Nike. Iād grown up dreaming to have a career in sports. Im not ashamed to admit Iāve made countless mistakes educationally, and even more professionally. But one thing I was certain about was my love for sport.
Over a year and a half ago, I remember reading the Job Description for the EKIN role that Nike posted and couldnāt believe there was a career path for what seemed like the perfect description for who I was, what i loved to do, and where i wanted to work. And when i applied, I had never been so sure about something in my life. After all, I believed I was living the life of an Ekin without the title honestly. May 28th 2025 I got denied for the position, and felt crushed. Ill never forget that feeling and ill never forget that day. But everyone that spoke to me about that result reassured me that itās not that i wasnāt good enough, but that when something is for you, it will be at the perfect time.
I couldāve let that moment deter me, i couldāve taken that denial and said fuck it this isnāt for me. But it WAS for me. I knew it was. Itās everything I wanted. Iād say it constantly in my head. My heart was so set on Nike and getting there. It was written. Iād tell Allah about it every single night. And let me just say, since that day, I tirelessly worked my ass off every fucking day to get to this point.
A year later, and with the support of an entire village, Because Allah knows how much support i needed to get here, Iāve accomplished a childhood dream of mine. And When someone tells you youāre not ready, or that you cant do something, donāt ever believe them. There is an entire WORLD out there wanting to see you win. YOU decide when to take that next step. Donāt give anyone the power to make it for you.
Go for that Dream Job. Because I just Earned mine.
Mohamad Salah - NYC EKIN for @nike
The Man who Fears Pain more than Failure will soon taste both.
Last year I ran the Miami marathon in 5 hours and 40 minutes, and it stuck with me. Although proud of myself for finishing, I hated it.
I crossed the finish line in Austin at 3:56. Hitting the Sub-4 Hour goal I set for myself, and got to do it with my brothers that continuously strive to do better, to be better.
All those miles at midnight in sub 10 degree weather were worth it.
Thank you Austin š.
Next is Sydney Marathon š¦ August 30th. Cant wait.
I was never much of a planner, in fact I think organization is one of my greatest weaknesses.
Annually around my birthday I crave stimulation to continue evolving and enter a new year in this life forcing myself to either learn/or adapt to a new environment. Deciding to fly alone to Japan 2 days before my flight with nothing planned and a language barrier would give me the platform to do just that to challenge myself and figure it out.
Grateful for the ability to connect with someone 7,000 miles away. šÆšµš«°š¼
6 Months ago My brothers and I set out a goal to run the Miami Marathon.
Couldnt have done it without them, Grateful I could do it with them.
Mo Salah, Running down the wing šš»
Me for @gqmiddleeast
Being Arab is the Greatest Honor that I carry every day and Being Palestinian is the Greatest Honor of my life.
Grateful to share this moment with so many Amazing individuals.
Thank you to @sharifhamza for capturing such a great moment.
Thank you to @malinajoseph for her incredible talent.
Thank you @ruba for Everything.
We used to treat El ClĆ sico like a holiday in Jordan when i was younger, being able to go to Madrid and actually be at the game was surreal. An experience ill never forget, scratched off the bucket list. VĆva EspaƱa, Gracias Por Todo š«¶šŖšø
