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
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
How long would it take for you to take the first bite of an ice cream cone once you’re holding it? The answer is simple—before it melts. Once you’ve decided to have ice cream, you don’t hold it, overthink it, or wait for perfect conditions. You take the first bite. Yet, in both personal life … Continue reading Commit to Your 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.
Asif Durrani 