“Times change so quickly that if you and I don’t keep up with the times, we’ll find ourselves with an umbrella in our hand, over our head, when the sun is out. Or we’ll find ourselves standing in the rain, with the umbrella inside the door.” Malcolm X These wise words are shared by a
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3 Modes of Productivity
People ask me whether I’m always productive and if I ever relax… The answer is yes and no. Yes, I try to be constantly productive and not waste my time, but that doesn’t mean that I’m on energizer batteries 24/7! In fact, I do switch between 3 different modes of Productivity: 1. Time out Mode This
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Principles of Productivity Series: Prioritise Your Parents
In a recent interview at ProductiveMuslim.com, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi shared beautiful lessons of productivity for our listeners. There was something he said like many of our interviewees about being a productive Muslim which struck me as the golden lesson of productivity. He said that: “The difference between a productive person and a workaholic is determined
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Series: 21 ProductiveMuslim Hobbies Part 4
Here are 21 hobbies we can engage ourselves in; some are a bit outside the box, (not the typical Muslim hobby I would say)… others are more ‘traditional’.
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The Fast-Forward Technique
In recent years, I’ve adopted a technique that has helped me overcome many difficult situations and strong emotions. I call it The Fast Forward Technique. It’s a simple technique, though it requires a strong command of your emotions and a strong imagination, but nothing that can’t be learnt or practiced. Here’s how it works: If you’re
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Series: 21 ProductiveMuslim Hobbies Part 3
Here are 21 hobbies we can engage ourselves in; some are a bit outside the box, (not the typical Muslim hobby I would say)… others are more ‘traditional’.
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