Category: Motivations
Wasted Time Is Worth More Than Wasted Money
Careful what you invest your time into and who you invest your time into
Time is your most valuable commodity
Plan it well and invest it into what is most beneficial for you
A part of good time investment is to know how to say no to people – it doesn’t mean your being mean. In fact it shows truthfulness and congruence to say I’m sorry I just don’t have the time to give you.
So many times we commit to too many things and then we can’t keep up and end up burning out.
Muslims strive to be honest and keep to their words – promising everyone everything may seem nice and polite, but can lead to people being let down and you feeling run down.
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You Can Have Results Or Excuses, Not Both
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FEAR
Fear is in the place of your most needed growth. The more you fear to lose a thing the more hold it has over you.
Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose (yoda)
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P O O R
I think we can all relate to this quote. POOR (Passing Over Opportunities Repeatedly).
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Ismail Bowers Story
Ismail Bowers is usually quietly working in the background. When you meet him he’s an introverted person, softly spoken with an endearing American accent and gentle in mannerisms. I couldn’t help but have a high level of regard for him.
I had the privilege to hear his presentation live at the latest Startup Muslim Mastermind in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Everything on funnel building and how he built his 6 figure business in 3 months (wow) with the mentorship of brother Omar Taha.
The bit that was a revelation to me was that this brother knew nothing about funnels when he started. Seriously, nothing. I was quite amazed how he managed to get his head down and learn this in a very short period of time. Credit to him!
His story is quite unique, but I’m sure we can relate to the lessons from it.
He was studying in a country away from his homeland, he was supposed to get a sponsorship to study Islam in and it stopped for some reason. Without an income he was stuck. Recently married, and unable to see way forward to started to look for things on line. Trying induce some income for himself.
This led him to look for mentors and ended up one day listening to brother Omar Taha on a webinar on which brother Omar was a guest and was blown away by the content he got.
One thing led from another and their journey progressed and we see him where he is today, alhamdullilah.
It shows the power of human determination. That sometimes when we hit the low points, it compels us to take action. But the lesson here is he TOOK action. He did what he had to, to make it happen for himself.
Most people won’t even have to learn something new to startup a business. Look at your assets and assess what you can do with this to make it into something that will be purposeful and help you set up a business.
For me he was inspirational to listen to and learn from – as he called himself ‘a college drop out’ shows education isn’t the main thing you need for success – it’s a desire to succeed.
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Find Your Why
We all have been there…
Pumped to start of a new venture..
one week goes by… Still feeling pumped, the dream is still alive
2 weeks go by… the hype is wearing down, but you have made a start,
3 weeks go by… and obstacle number 1 comes, for many this is the end of there business journey
NO… Don’t make it your end! Find your WHY! Why are you gonna see it to the end?? Is it family? Parents? Legacy? Debt? What ever it is.
Find your WHY!
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The Power Of Belief
I got great feedback last time JzK!
Last time, we saw the importance of the why.
I asked next: what is the second component to massive success?
It is Belief. In chapter 5 of the Muslim entrepreneur book
we learn about the ayah of success as Imam Ashraf, “the millionaire Imam” calls it.
It starts with belief.
Belief is a muscle. You can exercise it. If you are in an environment with little belief, you might catch the lack of belief. Maybe it is disbelief.
It is contagious and can affect you. And I want you to understand that 99% belief is 100 % disbelief in the business world.
Take this scenario: you are trying to raise money for your new company and you have to pitch potential investors.
If you do not believe completely, the investors will likely sense it and refrain.
That is why my goal is to believe wholeheartedly. Because belief is contagious!
How do I exercise my belief muscle?
1-Things I say to myself
2-Things I look at – I had the picture of The Muslim Entrepreneur book on my wall long before it was written. Do the same inshaAllah
3- I write down your goals as often as possible. At his peak my mentor would write his goals.
There are other ways as well. Read chapter 5 of The Muslim Entrepreneur to get grounded in belief.
Yeah, let us work on ourselves every day!
By the way, I am releasing a product related to my book shortly.
I am giving you a chance to download the PDF version for free:
http://www.the-muslim-entrepreneur.com/getyourfreecopy
and learn the information directly from 40 of the greatest Muslim entrepreneurs of our time.
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Mentality Should I Have
Positive thinking for everything and everytime
Brave heart (‘iron clad’ heart), Never surender, Champion/Steel Mentality (‘You are the champion’). Look at these videos: UCI World Championships London 2016: Men’s Keirin Repechage 3 (Azizul) and Men’s Keirin – Final 1-6 places – 2016 UCI Track Cycling World Championships
Tawaddu’
I Never Forget Those Who Helped Me Up
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As a wedding photographer I get to see the starts of marriages – as a counsellor I get to see the struggles that marriages face.
If I was to tell you one thing that is essential in making marriages last it is to understand your spouses dreams and goals and help them fulfil them.
As entrepreneurs there are huge ups and downs and you maybe the one sat at the computer or out ‘doing your thing’ but remember that there is a spouse at home, a good friend, a parent who is by your side, whether that be making you a meal, supporting your ideas, listening to your ever changing plans.
They are the unsaid Heroes. Take some time to thank them, show them appreciation and care for the support they give.
As for the partners, the parents and the friends. Remember the journey of your loved ones, honour their dream and believe in them. Those whispers of reassurance will be invaluable.
This post is a reminder to us all that Allah tells us that ” he who is not grateful to the people is not grateful to Allah ”
This is to all the people along my path that gave me an ear and their time. Some of you are in this group.
May Allah reward you and make all our dreams come true