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
If you remove metaphor from music, take Renaissance out of paintings, and discard allegory from literature, what remains is merely data processed on a high-speed platform using predefined algorithms. Unfortunately, this is currently what is being praised. When I listen to Mozart’s Symphony №40, I appreciate the complexity behind playing such music and the musician’s … Continue reading Embracing Creativity: Human vs AI
Maradona once missed five penalties in a row during his international career, Tendulkar was bowled out for zero 20 times in his international cricket career, and Woods has missed numerous putts. Even professionals like Diego Maradona, Sachin Tendulkar, and Tiger Woods don't always deliver their best, and that’s what distinguishes humans from AI algorithms and … Continue reading Embracing Imperfection: Human vs AI
“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 