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
Looking beyond illusions and focusing on the horizon reveals more than clarity—it sparks growth. Every obstacle is a test—an opportunity to grow, learn, and become a sharper version of yourself. Personal development occurs when you explore, question, and adapt with curiosity. Challenges Are Invitations, Not Obstacles Challenges aren’t barriers but invitations—calls to ignite your curiosity … Continue reading Embrace Challenges with Curiosity
If you can feel pain, anxiety, and fear when you’re alone, why not allow yourself to experience joy, happiness, and peace in those same moments? Being alone doesn’t have to be tied only to negative emotions. Our lives are filled with a spectrum of feelings, and each plays a role in shaping who you are. … Continue reading Do It for Yourself
You only have one emotion to regret for the rest of the day, and it’s painful. William James (1913) coined the theory of emotions and proposed that there are only four emotions among human beings based on bodily engagements. And these are love, rage, fear, and grief. In 1900 century, psychologists paid little attention to … Continue reading The Wisdom of the Rosary Approach
You came a long way to reach this day. From now on, make your everyday count and retain today’s energy for the rest of the days. Whenever you feel deprived or less energetic, think about today and borrow some zeal from the past to move forward. You are being blessed until you can edit this … Continue reading A letter to myself.
"Do what you love," said Confucius around 500 BC. The paraphrase of his words was, "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." These words have been echoed by many motivational speakers, politicians, and corporate leaders without giving him the due credit for the original thought. … Continue reading Fiction of Work
Jesus might not have reached the crucifixion site if 12 million people were anxiously waiting to greet him in the Golgotha, each eagerly standing to give him the Kiss of Judas and holding 30 Shekels of Silver in their hands. Imagine a moment from history: as Jesus ascends towards Mount Moriah, his disciples throw those … Continue reading Fiction of Fame
Imagine navigating life’s journey much like a pilot steering through the skies. In aviation, the 1 in 60 rule, a heuristic approach used by aviators, states that a mere one-degree error in flight direction over sixty miles leads you approximately one mile off your intended path. Extend that over a thousand miles, and you find … Continue reading Educational Trajectories Navigating Life’s Success
Asif Durrani 