Masoud also believes in giving back to the community – whether it’s to his own neighborhood or the world. After Hurricane Katrina destroyed parts of Louisiana in 2005, Masoud was among a group of San Diego residents who opened their homes to victims of disaster. “Eleven residents, six children and five adults had been on the rooftop of a building for two days, trapped by rising floodwaters,” he recalls. “I was blessed to be able to host them for three months after they were rescued and relocated to California. The best moments of my life come when I am able to do something for the community, the people, the country or the world.”
If there’s one thing Masoud struggles with, it’s finding balance. Endlessly driven to succeed, he admits he spends too much time in the office and not enough time on recreation. When he does, though, Masoud can be found flying his beloved plane or cheering on his favorite sports teams. “I enjoy my work so much that it doesn’t really seem like work,” he says. “Seeing my clients achieve their goals is my priority. But this is beautiful San Diego and balance is an area that lacks attention for me. Maybe I should work on that?”
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