Motivational Ideas (Part 10)

1. One big proof we have that we can be successful is that we have the success stories of other people around us. If they can do it, so can we.

2. The importance of many people learning the same thing is that different people can draw different conclusions from the same thing. So, in order to come up with different solutions and different points of view, the same things must be studied and learned by many people.

3. Taking precautions minimizes problems.

4. Just like there is evil all around us, we can spread so much good that wherever we go, there is good. We don’t have to be hesitant for repeating or reproducing the same things again. We need to crowd the good in society so that wherever people go, they run into goodness.

5. Just like every organ in our body has a specific specialized job, we have a sign for our lives in this. Every organ does it’s own job and doesn’t interfere in the job of others. Likewise, we should also specialize in some specific field and then stick to it. We should not interfere in the job of others, otherwise we may not be able to perform our own job properly.

6. Human beings are not mere robots who perform tasks without any emotions. Love and emotions are important, not just plain talk.

7. We cannot judge people by their outlook alone. We should know that an old sheath may be housing a majestic sword.

8. When we face ignorant or negative people, our character should get uplifted. For an agar-wood increases is pleasant smell the more it is burnt.

9. Travelling helps relieve stress, earn money, gain knowledge, learn manners, gain companionship of good company, and observe nature.

10. If we have more, we can give away our wealth. If we have less, we can give away our heart.

11. When we focus on something and enjoy it, times passes away quickly or unnoticed. When we try to hurry, times passes away slowly.

12. Whenever we feel like we are doing something useful but it requires us some time, we can imagine how much time we waste procrastinating each day. It’s much better to utilize that wasted time doing something useful, rather than even wasting that away.

13. From my experience, when we fast, our blood pressure becomes lower than normal and so we become less aggressive and become more settled.

14. Revisiting things, ideas, information etc. can give us a better understanding and insight of those ideas. Revision always has something to offer.

15. The more we detail our care for others, the more likely they are to love us. Our attitude is part of how we take care of others.

16. Rushing to achieve things is no good. Many things take time to be achieved.

17. One of the benefits of engaging ourselves in productive activities like learning is that we get to spend time away from quarreling with people, hating on people, fighting with them, and bringing about negative emotions.

18. We should be inquisitive, investigative, and research-oriented.

19. Fire warms it’s surroundings. A perfume shop smells good. Therefore our surroundings have an effect on us and we influence our surroundings as well. Therefore, our actions and deeds set a good example for people around us. First immediate surroundings include our parents, siblings, spouses and then our friends, society etc. How can we expect from them what we ourselves lack? Additionally, one of the best ways to inspire others is silently through our consistent action.

20. Will power can make us do anything. We’ve already won the game if we’ve won it in our heads and lost it if we’ve it up in our heads.

21. We will time and again be seduced into changing the reasons for your struggles but remember that we do all struggles to please Allah alone and to get paradise.

22. Gaining knowledge to reach the truth is the knowledge that sticks while knowledge to show off or compete with others doesn't stick that well.

23. Don’t worry about seeing people prosper. Just focus on yourself. They are living their own life and you are living your own. You breathe your oxygen, they breathe theirs.

24. It’s not only about knowing more, but also about the right thought process.

25. Time is a blessing that we lose each second, so we should use every second wisely.

26. Remember the butterfly effect. Keep doing little by little and results will be achieved automatically. So don’t trivialize or think of anything as small.