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
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
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
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 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 