At a young age, Tarek found himself halfway across the world—traveling in Japan on business for Texas Instruments. For a young professional, it was a life-changing opportunity that shaped the way he thinks, works, and leads.

That experience, along with the hustle he put in during those early years, eventually led him to The Apprentice. Tarek shares what it was like navigating high-stakes business in a foreign country, the lessons he learned, and one very cool experience that stuck with him.