In this episode of From Zero Podcast, Mahmoud Essaf joins Mohamed El-Masry in an honest and deeply personal conversation, revealing a human journey full of challenges—one that truly started from zero and ended with building success beyond borders. Mahmoud shares his story from childhood, through his parents’ separation, living only with his father, and making the bold decision to travel to Chile with no guarantees and no safety net. A complete sense of isolation, a different language, and responsibilities far greater than his age. In this episode, we explore the hardest phases of his journey—from working exhausting jobs far removed from any image of success, including cleaning bathrooms, to confronting moments of doubt, despair, and the temptation to give up. Yet through it all, there was a mind that never stopped thinking and a will that refused to surrender. Mahmoud speaks openly about: • The true meaning of isolation • Psychological pressure and loneliness • The moments that shaped his character • How painful experiences became fuel for success • The path that led him to become one of the successful restaurant owners in Chile This episode is not just a success story—it is a real lesson in patience, resilience, and the understanding that difficult beginnings do not lead to failed endings. An episode for anyone who feels the road is long… and for those who consider giving up before seeing the results.