In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with longtime friend, fellow optometrist, and entrepreneur Dr. Osama Said for an honest conversation about success, family, perfectionism, personal growth, and learning when it's time to let go.

Osama shares his journey from electrical engineering into optometry, eventually building a successful group of practices before selling to private equity. Along the way, he discovered that growing a business meant learning to delegate, trusting others, and accepting that perfection isn't always necessary for success.

The conversation becomes more personal as Katie and Osama reflect on raising daughters and the challenges of watching them become independent adults. Osama admits that letting go has been harder than expected, while Katie shares how becoming an empty nester has opened the door to rediscovering herself, writing books, and pursuing new passions.

They also explore the expectations we carry throughout life, from the desire to please our parents to the pressure to keep achieving more. Katie opens up about finding the courage to leave an abusive marriage and why she now feels ready to share more of her story.

Ultimately, it's a conversation about recognizing that success doesn't always mean doing more. Sometimes the greatest growth comes from accepting what you've accomplished, releasing what you can no longer control, and giving yourself permission to enjoy the next chapter.

Letting go can be one of the hardest parts of success. Whether it's delegating responsibilities in business or allowing your children to become independent, growth sometimes means stepping back and trusting others to find their own way.

Perfection isn't the goal. Osama learned that allowing others to take responsibility, even when they approach things differently, creates opportunities for everyone to grow.

Every new chapter brings new possibilities. Katie and Osama reflect on redefining success, questioning old expectations, and discovering that personal growth doesn't stop when you've achieved your goals.

“It's hard for me to let go of them, although they are ready to fly.”

“Perfection really isn't attainable.”

“I'm actually having the best time of my life right now.”

Dr. Osama Said is an experienced optometrist and entrepreneur based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Throughout his career, he has built and managed multiple optometry practices, developing extensive experience in business growth, leadership, and patient care.

Specializing in comprehensive eye examinations, vision correction, and eye health, Dr. Said is committed to providing personalized care while helping patients maintain healthy vision.

His journey from engineering to optometry and entrepreneurship reflects his passion for learning, building businesses, and embracing new opportunities.

MyEyeDr: https://www.myeyedr.com/