Payments Maverick & Aspiring Pedagogist
Would you jump into the deep end of a pool on your first day of swimming lessons? Of course not. No matter how much theory you’ve studied or how many training videos you’ve watched, you won’t risk diving in without first mastering the basics. Theory alone doesn’t keep you afloat. Growth happens not by knowing … Continue reading Maverick Rhythm: The Path to Mastery
Bigger the action, stronger the recoil, and deeper the ricochet. Your decisive action is like a bullet fired toward a bullseye, driven by precision and accuracy. People strive to hit their targets with clarity, but the story doesn’t end when the target is struck. The true test lies in understanding the broader impact of that … Continue reading Evaluate the Impact
Newton’s Third Law of Motion states, “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” Similarly, every decisive action you take has consequences. In both personal and professional life, pushback is inevitable. The bigger the action, the stronger the recoil. I call this the “recoil effect.” This recoil effect is unavoidable, but you must … Continue reading Authenticity and Integrity in Actions
Once your thoughts are clear and your purpose defined, it’s time to begin your journey. Set your course with intention—like a navigator charting a bold path forward. The guiding principle for any meaningful journey is to aim for the horizon, not just the milestones along the way. Milestones will come and go. They are moments … Continue reading Look for the Horizon, Not the Mirage
Good decisions begin with the best thoughts. Every action originates from a thought. To create meaningful impact, you must engage deeply with your mind—reflecting on your values, purpose, and vision. Clarity in thought leads to clarity in action, while borrowed opinions and reactive decisions often result in mediocrity. Don’t follow the crowd; think like a … Continue reading It Starts with Your Thoughts
As Gen Z enters the workforce, companies worldwide face a new challenge: how to harness their potential and integrate them into the existing corporate culture. Gen Z is unique due to their tech-savviness and desire for purposeful work. Despite being inexperienced, they are challenging traditional workplace norms. Gen Z brings a new approach to work, … Continue reading The Future of Fintech Leadership, and the Place for Gen Z in It
I see people posting pictures on social media every day with their success stories and holding a piece of Rock, a.k.a. award. A rock that gives them a sense of achievement elevates their status in society, fuels their fame, and makes them prominent among the rest of the corporate honchos. A rock that empowers their … Continue reading Fiction of Recognition
The second most potent four-letter word starting with the letter ‘F’ is ‘FREE.’ Be it a behavioral psychologist, marketer, or even capitalist, each of them will agree that this word has its own intrinsic value. The moment we hear the word ‘FREE,’ it grabs our attention – the attention span which has now become even … Continue reading Fiction of Free
“I want green mamba,” said my second grader on pet adoption day. Although there was no green mamba at the event, but every time he watches it on National Geographic, he says, “It’s so cute.” He is in primary, and green is his favorite color. And he likes cucumbers and kiwis; both are green. He … Continue reading I am timid and cashphobic!
Asif Durrani 