Demand more of Yourself

If you think you are beaten, you are;


If you think you dare not, you don't;

If you like to win, but you think you can't,

It is almost certain you won't.

If you think you'll lose you've lost,

For out of the world we find

Success begins with a fellow's will –

It's all in the state of mind.

If you think you are outclassed, you are -

You've got to think high to rise.

You've got to be sure of yourself before

You can ever win a prize.
 
Life's battles don't always go


To the stronger or faster man; But soon or late the man who wins

Is the man who thinks he can.
 
by a well known poet, source: law of success, lesson3.

SEEKER of KNOWLEDGE & WISDOM

I was always searching the purpose of my life. Sometimes I felt like its contribution towards development and sometimes I felt it’s the responsibility of prosperity. But gradually as time passes, I felt like I am nearer to explore it. And thanks to my reading habit :)

I never knew my childhood habit of reading out books (Masudrana,Tin gorenda, Jafor iqba's all most all books, Humayun ahmed, Sirshendu, Somoresh, Sunil, Sanjib chotto padhay etc) will be paid off so well. When I was a student of class IX, I was blessed with an awesome library in my school named "Udayan Bidyalaya" where we had a unique librarian who made sure we had all kind of books from liberation wars to Sunils, from Faluda to Kakababu, from Jafor Iqbal to Humayun Ahmed. It was a big treasure for me then compared to "Bisho Sahoti Krendo". I remember I had submitted 19 books to our librarian at the end of the year! Though no student can take more than 2 books ;) privileged??o yeah :). She was so nice to me that, whenever I liked a book, she kindly allowed me to take with pleasure while keeping the track in my library card. I hardly read any English book at that time.Gradually I started to read different English books from 2008 (thanks to Allah and Rabab) and now language is not the concern for me but the topic and writer of the book.

Knowing an international language is a blessing and it opens up an entire world of knowledge in front of me. And I am the hungry fellow, who can't wait but to give a drive into this sea of knowledge and wisdom.

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My topic of learning varies from "financial IQ" to "Warren Buffet's way", from "Achievement" to "power of your mind";I wonder if I had read so many books ever in a year before like this year!!! The more I read the more I feel that, I am now the seeker of knowledge and wisdom; and if I would search enough, nothing in this world I wouldn't get. And while I read, I am being surprised that how well balanced the ways of Islam is! And I am realizing all these reading some books of people whose religion is not Islam at all!!! Surprised? Yes, me too. Moreover, these books are not religious books; these are books on success, wealth, mind, memory, etc!!!!!!! which is dragging me to know and appreciate more our religion Islam.

The more I read, the more I feel the urge to know more about the great Muslims we heard from the time of Hazrat Mohammed Salalahi Alhe salam. I want to seek  their wisdom, I want to learn from it and I want to share it with the people of this world. So that we together can achieve a happy, joyful life in this world. We all can enjoy the wealth of life which are abundant. Though I didn't got any way for that yet, but I believe that way will be reviled in front of me soon. May my Allah bless me and help me to reach my destiny. Amen.:D

THE VALUE OF A SMILE AT CHRISTMAS

It costs nothing, but creates much.

It enriches those who receive, without impoverishing those who give.

It happens in a flash and the memory of it sometimes lasts forever,

None are so rich they can get along without it, and

none so poor but are richer for its benefits.

It creates happiness in the home,

fosters good will in a business,

and is the countersign of friends.

It is rest to the weary, daylight to the discouraged,

sunshine to the sad, and Nature’s best antidote fee trouble.

Yet it cannot be bought, begged, borrowed, or stolen,

for it is something that is no earthly good to anybody till it is given away.

And if in the last-minute rush of Christmas buying some of

our salespeople should be too tired to give you a smile,

may we ask you to leave one of yours?

For nobody needs a smile so much as those who have none

left to give!

Dad

Intensive-care unit :  that's how I get abbreviation of ICU while I goggled it. I was never admitted there & I hope I never will be. But I saw my dad there for seven days before he died. I can remember how shocked I was when I saw him first time in that hospital's bed as senseless. The only word I said was "Oh My Allah!" 

Life in ICU was really different from my known world. 

At day 1: I saw a patient next to my dad's bed. She was talking and let her family know about her discomfort. I was wishing if my dad could open his eyes for once; just told us what his discomfort; just like the lady next to his bed!

At day 2: I didn't saw that lady ever. She died in the morning! 

In those 7 days, I felt like everyone of my family, my mother, my brother, my sis & me, we lost something apart from my dad. We are never the same person any more.

I never thought I will ever miss my dad the way I am still missing him. I never thought  that I will also like to follow some of my dad's footsteps. I start realizing the worthiness of some of his deeds that I used to see him doing.

I have promised something to myself during that time. And dad, I will fulfill all of those, InsAllah.

I love you and I will love you always.

**This year I again started writing & today is Bangla Noborsho!!! sob bangalike !! 1417 er onek onek suvecha.

"If It's Going to Be Its Up to Me"

I am Somebody. I can do something. I will make it Happen, I believe I will succeed. I will do what only I can and must do. I will take charge and I will take control. I will assume leadership of self. "The Force of faith in Allah and the belief in me"

To look at my dreams, set my goals to  keep my mission on course, because I believe  inside me is that Force. I will not be intimidated into silence and retreat. I will not be manipulated by prejudice of any kind. I will challenge the boundaries that would limit my goals and my dreams which I have pathetically and pitifully believed for so long. Example: I'm too shy'.

I will not be fenced in by these negative assumptions. I will not allow frustration to make me cash in and give up and quit. I'm under New Orders from my Higher Power who tells me "If it’s going to come true - it’s up to you" To whom I respond, "I am, I can, I will".

I will not indulge in negative fantasies that distract, depress, defuse or defocus my attention, thereby taking me off course. I will face my fears of failure and accomplish something wonderful anyway. I will not allow problems, pressure, pain, negative forecasts, and facts and figures to discourage me, or become my excuse for quitting and distract me from my dreams.

I will let my faith in Allah and I am in control of every decision I make and every action I take. I will let My Hopes lead me; I will not surrender leadership to my hurts, or lack of resources. Allah is in control of the present and the future. Allah is at work in me, giving me the will and the power to achieve my purpose.

I believe that I have received much from Allah so I must give something back by accomplishing something worthwhile before I die. I owe this to my Lord and Savior, parents, family and friends. I believe that with divine inspiration and courage, I can manipulate and turn:

Obstacles into Opportunities

Stumbling blocks into Stepping stones

Problems into Creative Possibilities

Mistakes can become my most Trusted Teachers

Failure become the Key to Unlock New doors

I believe in Hope, I am addicted to Hope. Hope is an emotional reaction that promises life but can't guarantee that all of its promises will be fulfilled. Hope is my decision. It will be completed, will be  fulfilled and it will keep  me alive and alert. I believe Allah is and will always be Alive. He is way ahead of me maneuvering in the silence and the shadows. I know he really cares for me and I will trust Allah. Today, or maybe next week, I will encounter new forces that will become Sources to lead my adventure to the break-through it needs.

"If it’s to Be It’s Up To Me"

Right that's what called positive frame of mind and that's what it should be. Everything depends on me. I want to have a life that when I write about it I dazzle. And you know it’s not easy to dazzle me!

"PLAY 'EM STRAIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU"

What a way I started today: woke up before my alarm rang!!! Seems like miracle till now. I was very happy.. Wasn’t tired, not feeling drowsy; and then everything seemed turn into opposite direction. One of the worse days in my life; I was about to have my breakfast. It was about 7:30 am. Just about to have a bite; lol..Then I had my brunch at 11 am.

I wanted to write this post with this name, “PLAY 'EM STRAIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU"...but now I am really happy that I am writing my blog and with the name.

I have finished a book, last week, by Frank Bettger, named: “How I multiplied My Income and Happiness in Selling” one of the best book from my collection. An idea, he learned in baseball that he had used every day in selling; that came from the greatest brain that ever played baseball: John McGraw!

I was applying that for last couple of days. And it worked;

I was late by two hours to pick my dad from office;

What I did?

I just received his calls every time within one ring;

Informed my location;

Gave an estimate time to reach which I couldn't make;

Let him understand that I was really trying to make it;

What was the outcome?

He only called twice / thrice during the time.

Understood my sincerity and wasn't upset: and that the best part for me.

Now days, I start praying 5 times in a day at accurate time. I read that "you will be changed, inside and out. That is the work of Allah in our lives." SubhanAllah. I feel more disciplined in my day to day activities after that.

Another beautiful concept of this book is as follows:

"Frank Bettger's 13 WEEK Self Organizer"

"Why should do something for nothing"

"The Dollars and cents value of a call"

and so more..Reading this book is like talking with Bettger himself; it’s like listening lots of stories (I love stories") and which I will never forget. It's the development, that begins and more importantly I want it and I am learning through it. So, I am starting playing straight and in front of Me.

Random Thoughts...part I

For the first time, today, I felt like: life might be not that difficult, that I always thought of it.

I start implementing a new routine for my life. I woke up at 3:40 am today: D. Well, well, but didn't read the texts that I thought I would read! lol

Umm, not bad; as it's just a beginning. I will start reading from 6:30 am. Tried to read a self development book that I recently got from a new friend: but, hmmm, seems like, it's not yet my cup of tea. I heard a bird is singing near my window; man! and it's not the regular crow! lol 

That's the advantage of waking up early. Again, I heard its singing. :-D cool. Now, feeling a bit drowsy...lol

Some habits that I am going to implement:

1.     Scheduling,

2.     Drinking 2 Liters of water every day,

3.     Bringing back the workout habit again,

4.     Eating fruits and lots of vegetable,

5.     Trying to get rid of laziness that I have lol,

6.     Evaluating my activities and myself!

7.     Listening News all types,

8.     Reading newspaper (i always do lol),

9.     Writing regularly into my blog and make it a habit

10. Taking care of myself: P according to my brother that should be my 1st priority! he he he

Oh...I want my breakfast & read news paper ..cya...:D