Hijrah is powerful in high-performance psychology, even if you’re not a Muslim. Religiously, Hijrah is the migration of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the early Muslims from Makkah to Madinah. However, I’m writing this essay for professionals who may not be interested in the full history, but want a lifelong lesson they can apply today in […]
Preparing Your Family for Life After You
Recently, someone I knew died. Their passing affected me deeply because it happened so fast, so suddenly, and without any warning at all. What happened to them can happen to me too. So I’m writing this partly to begin preparing myself for my own death, and partly to serve these thoughts to other men who […]
The Sacrifice: Lessons from Prophet Ibrahim for Young Adults
The Prophet Ibrahim’s sacrifice is a heart-wrenching story that seems absurd and dangerous. Absurd because it seemingly paints God with a cruel personality; dangerous because it seems to glorify an act of apparent cruelty. In his old age, there was nothing Ibrahim desired more than a son. After waiting for decades, he was finally blessed […]
Speak Clearly Under Pressure in English
When you freeze while speaking at work, you’re not forgetting your English. It’s your brain hijacking you to survive. When you speak a second language and your mind goes blank, it’s not a vocabulary problem. It’s a stress problem. Under pressure, your brain diverts energy from speech to protection. That’s why your thoughts scatter, and […]
Build Emotional Immunity and Free Yourself from Opinions
As you grow older, you develop a quiet freedom: ‘I care less about people’s opinions than I did years ago.’ But this freedom isn’t automatic. It demands a commitment to lifelong learning about yourself, so you develop self-awareness. Self-awareness acts as your emotional immunity. The more you understand your values, priorities, and blind spots, the […]
Why Lifelong Learning Beats University Degrees
My students and I were laughing about how they forget things I taught them in earlier semesters. You forget most of what you learned at university. This isn’t a reflection of your intelligence or commitment. It’s just how we process information. Your brain deletes data it doesn’t consider crucial for your current survival or goals.1Certain […]