My Goals for 2026 - Investing, Our Community, Health & Impact

TLDR;

Abdul Rehman Najam discusses his goals for 2026, focusing on expanding financial literacy in Pakistan and building a community of informed investors. He outlines key initiatives, including growing his YouTube channel, launching a financial freedom movement, collaborating with top opinion leaders, and establishing a brokerage house. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of physical and mental well-being to effectively lead and serve his community.

• Expanding financial literacy in Pakistan
• Building a community of informed investors
• Launching a financial freedom movement
• Emphasizing physical and mental well-being

Introduction [0:00]

Abdul Rehman Najam shares his personal and professional goals for 2026, emphasizing his passion for investing and financial literacy. He aims to reach every corner of Pakistan, inviting viewers to provide feedback and suggestions on his plans. He encourages open communication and values honest advice from his audience to improve his initiatives.

Goal 1: One Million Investors [1:12]

Najam's primary goal is to bring one million Pakistanis into the world of investing by 2026. He envisions a future where every earning adult in Pakistan has a safe and regulated investing app on their phone by 2030. To achieve this, he identifies four key pillars: his YouTube channel, Pakistan's first Financial Freedom Movement, partnerships with top Pakistani opinion leaders, and an army of 10,000 expert retail investors.

YouTube Channel Growth and Content [2:15]

Najam plans to enhance his YouTube channel by providing more value through videos on companies, sectors, budgeting, compounding, and stock market basics. He aims to make the channel Pakistan's first investing channel with one million subscribers by 2026, targeting 250,000 subscribers as a milestone. This growth will indicate that his message is reaching households and creating a positive impact.

Collaborations and Financial Freedom Movement [3:19]

To amplify his message, Najam intends to collaborate with established opinion leaders in Pakistan, using their platforms to emphasize the importance of financial planning and investment. He aims to reach 5 million more people by 2026 through these collaborations. Additionally, he is launching Pakistan's first Financial Freedom Movement, conducting seminars in various cities to explain how individuals can achieve financial freedom, breaking it down into manageable stages.

Brokerage House and Expert Retail Investors [4:19]

Under the ARN brand, Najam is opening a brokerage house to accommodate retail investors in Pakistan, adhering to Warren Buffett's value investing principles to facilitate long-term investing. He also emphasizes the need to build an army of 10,000 expert retail investors who can educate and guide others. By the end of 2025, he aims to have 1,500 individuals trained through his investing masterclass and advisory services, expanding this army to 3,500 by 2026.

Investing Masterclass and Advisory Services [6:49]

Najam commits to designing Pakistan's best investing masterclass and advisory services to support the growth of expert retail investors. He aims to create resources that are beneficial for both beginners and experienced investors.

Health and Well-being [7:09]

Najam highlights the importance of health, setting a goal to reduce his biological age to 30 by his 35th birthday in 2026. He views his profession as a responsibility, emphasizing the need to stay in peak mental and physical condition to make the best decisions for his community and create impactful content. He believes that maintaining good health habits will allow him to create the greatest impact in the next 10-15 years.

Community Contribution and Call to Action [8:16]

Najam acknowledges the significant contribution of his team members and community in outperforming the market in 2025. He encourages viewers to hold him accountable and provide motivation to improve financial literacy in Pakistan. He asks for feedback on his plans and ideas to further enhance financial literacy in the country.