Case Study: The Relentless Growth of Hannan Qureshi
From January 1 to March 26, Hannan logged 2,128 activities, averaging more than 23 a day. His 97% completion rate speaks for itself. But what really stands out is how those actions are aligned with his vision, mission, and values. Every log is a reflection of who he’s becoming and what he’s committed to—day by day.
Hannan is Passionate About Growth
Hannan joined the Grow or Die Club in January of 2024, and he hit the ground running from day one. As an ENT Surgeon, Hannan already lived a life of precision and pressure—but he knew this community offered something more. He saw right away that Grow or Die could be a powerful tool not just for tracking goals, but for transforming how he lives.
He dove in—engaging with the focus area activities, embracing the challenges, and investing in the community. And what stood out most was how it didn’t just impact him—it began to uplift his wife, his family, and his friends. His habits, his presence, his energy—all of it started to multiply.
Hannan is a great example of what it looks like to show up and take daily steps toward the person you want to become.
Hannan’s Growth in Growdie
Let’s break down how he did it:
📊 Monthly Activity Logs:
January: 659
February: 777
March: 692 (trending)
Total: 2,128 activities
✅ Completion Rates by Category:
Priorities: 99.7%
Habits: 95.7%
Challenges: 100%
Goals: 100%
Overall Completion: 97%
His Focus Areas
Hannan’s actions are divided across seven core growth areas—each one carefully chosen and intentionally practiced. Here's where he’s been investing his energy:
Health & Fitness (675 activities): Taking care of his body through movement, nourishment, and rest so he has the energy to live fully and serve others well.
Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health (625): Strengthening his mindset, staying grounded, and building resilience in high-stakes environments.
Professional Development (332): Pushing his career and leadership capacity forward through strategy and skill.
Personal Development (259): Learning, reflecting, and constantly sharpening the edge of who he’s becoming.
Financial Health (104): Making intentional financial moves to build long-term freedom and impact.
People Development (98): Staying intentional with relationships that matter most—mentorship, friendships, and team-building.
Play/Experiential (22): Making room for moments of fun, travel, and new experiences.
Top Priorities & Habits
The numbers show consistency, but the categories reveal intentional design. Hannan isn’t logging random tasks—he’s designing a system around what matters.
Top 3 Priorities
Book a New Client – 48 completions
1 Hour of Uninterrupted Work – 44 completions
Listen to a Book (15+ min) – 38 completions
Top 3 Habits
5-Minute Prayer/Meditation – 140 completions
Self-Affirmation – 85 completions
Food Tracking – 85 completions
Milestones Completed
Hannan also tackled some big challenges this quarter, knocking out:
🏆 Maxing Out ROTH IRA
🏋🏽♂️ Joining the 1,000lb Club (squat, bench, deadlift)
👟 Running a 10K
Each milestone speaks to a different area of life—financial discipline, physical power, and endurance. But they all point to the same truth: he finishes what he starts.
Insights from Hannan’s Journey
Structure Creates Freedom – Hannan’s high performance isn’t accidental—it’s built on a foundation of habits, clarity, and systems.
Consistency Compounds – His progress is a reflection of small actions, done with intention, every day.
Play Offense in Every Area – From physical health to financial strength, Hannan prioritizes and executes across all aspects of life.
What We Can Learn From Hannan
🧱 Discipline is built, not born.
🧱 Tracking creates awareness, and awareness drives growth.
🧱 When you align your habits with your values, progress becomes inevitable.
🧱 A high-performance life is just the result of high-performance days, stacked with intention.
Final Thoughts
Hannan’s journey is a clear example of what happens when you treat your habits like they matter and stay committed to the process, not just the outcome. His results don’t come from intensity—they come from intentionality.
He’s not just hitting numbers. He’s building a life—one log, one rep, and one focused hour at a time.