How ‘they’ system is designed to slowly kill your mojo and depress you — and how to get it back again — Over 1000 years ago, around 900AD, there was a form of torture and execution practised in China and Vietnam known as Lingchi. It was banned only as recently as 1905. Lingchi was translated variously as the slow process, the lingering death, or slow slicing, and was also nicknamed “Death by…

Why we need to think like a general if we want to survive our battles — I was reflecting on the state of the world this week. There is so much nonsense to deal with which seems never-ending. And all of these societal ills. I looked through my notes app and realised I’ve got lots of half written articles on so many of the challenges, the…

“Why do the Yankees always win?” “‘Cause they have Mickey Mantle?” “No, it’s ’cause the other teams can’t stop staring at those damn pinstripes.” - Frank Abagnale Sr., Catch Me if You Can This quote from one of my favourite movies is quite interesting as it’s very reflective of the…

“Fret not where the road will take you. Instead, concentrate on the first step. That is the hardest part and that is what you are responsible for. Once you take that step let everything do what it naturally does and the rest will follow. Don’t go with the flow. Be…

As a dad of three, I have to say it does wear you out from time to time. Being given the run-around on the regular by my 3 livewires gives me a newfound respect for not only my own parents but particularly the father role, which is one of the…

When asking people about our purpose in life, more often than not, I hear the textbook answer from the Qur’an: “I have created man and jinn to worship me.” That’s all well and good but what does that actually mean? How do you actualise and internalise that into day-to-day lives…

Imagine you’re a student in your final year at university. This year will decide the fate of your dreams once and for all — pass and you’re well on your way to achieving your dreams. …

The Inspiring Story of the Sahabi who built wealth in tough times — The last year has been pretty crazy with regards to inflation. According to the UK Government, consumer prices, as measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), were 10.4%(!) higher in February 2023 than a year before. That’s huge. This has affected everything from energy, petrol to even furniture, due to…

We’re in the last ten nights of Ramadan, and charity advertising is in overdrive. Relentless emails, sponsored ads, TV appeals and crowdfunding campaigns are bombarding us left, right and centre. Alhamdulillah — it’s all good. We’re spoilt for choice, plenty to choose from. Take your pick. Spread it out. Give…