- To solve an issue quickly, be soft on the person and hard on the problem.
- Pretend everyone was sent to teach you something.
- Pause in speaking + eye contact = confidence.
- Make people feel important with the SHR Method: Seen, Heard, Remembered.
- A person’s favorite sound is their name, so remember it (h/t Dale Carnegie).
- “Praise publicly. Criticize privately.” —Warren Buffett
- To give feedback, first make the other person feel you care about them.
- “Unspoken expectations are premeditated resentments.” —Neil Strauss
- The best networking strategy is a helping others first strategy.
- Loneliness is a silent pandemic; assume people want to meet you,
- Practice going first, e.g., “Hi, I’m Ben.”
- Build the habit of responding with “Yes, and” because it advances their idea.
- Avoid complaining or gossiping (nobody likes to hear it ).
- Storytelling is a superpower; use a structure like setup, tension, & resolution.
- Every dog has its day because dogs are friendly (lesson in there).
- “The quality of your relationships determines the quality of your life.” —E. Perel
- To discover blindspots, build an inner circle that will give you honest feedback.
- Normalize “I don’t know anything about that yet” as a successful answer.
- Record and study your speaking like an athlete watching game film.
- “Great leaders create more leaders, not followers.” —Roy T. Bennett
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The Hidden Threat to Your Well-being
Allowing even one toxic person into your life can dramatically reduce the quality of your life.
The behavior of those we surround ourselves with “primes” the way we will operate. Research confirms that if a student lives with someone who studies seriously, they adopt the same behavior.
People who spend time with others who gossip, watch tragic news, and consume toxic television begin to behave similarly. The reality is that human beings are hardwired for daily mimicry. So, choose your associations well.
-Robin sharma
Every situation has a positive side and a negative side.
In truth, the universe has a built-in duality – there is peace and war, kindness and cruelty, support and challenge, youth and age, poverty and wealth, joy and sorrow, solitude and multitude, and failure and success. They all exist as pairs throughout all aspects of life.
It isn’t possible to experience just one aspect, whether positive or negative.
Seeking a one-sided life is futile, draining and disempowering, and it will hinder you from achieving your inspired dreams.
The alternative? Learn to honor both aspects within every moment.
This is what I train people to do at my seminar The Breakthrough Experience.
When you see both sides of life, you become poised, present, purposeful, objective, resilient and adaptable.
Mastering the art of seeing both sides is the art of true mind mastery which leads ultimately to life mastery.
-Dr john martini
I have read many books in my life, but I don’t remember most of the information I gained from them. So, what’s the benefit of reading so many books?
One day, a student asked his professor the same question. The professor remained silent and didn’t answer that day. A few days later, the student and professor met by a river. The professor showed the student a pot with holes and said, “Let’s go get water from the river with this pot.” The pot broke on the ground. The student felt confused, thinking it was a useless task, as it was impossible to carry water with a pot full of holes.
However, he couldn’t disobey his professor’s advice, so he picked up the broken pot and ran towards the river. He filled the pot with water and brought it back, but he couldn’t go far. A few steps later, the water leaked out of the holes and fell to the ground. He tried several times but failed and felt frustrated.
Afterward, he returned to his professor and said, “I failed. I couldn’t bring water in this pot. It’s impossible for me; please forgive me.” The professor smiled sweetly and said, “You didn’t fail. Look at the pot; it’s clean now. It looks like a new pot. Whenever the water leaks out of the holes, the dirt inside the pot is washed away. The same thing happens to you. When you read a book, your mind is like the pot with holes, and the information in the book is like the water. When you read a book, you don’t remember everything. But is it necessary to remember all the content? No, because reading books gives you ideas, knowledge, feelings, emotions, and truths that cleanse your mind.
Whenever you read a book, you undergo a spiritual transformation, and you are reborn as a new person. This is the main purpose of reading books.”
Earning money online has become increasingly popular, offering diverse opportunities for individuals to supplement their income or even build a full-time career. The digital landscape provides a wide array of options, catering to various skills and time commitments. However, it’s crucial to approach online earning with a realistic mindset, understanding that most legitimate methods require effort, time, and dedication.
Here are some popular and effective ways to earn online in 2025:
Freelancing:
- What it is: Offering your skills and services to clients on a project basis. This can include writing, editing, graphic design, web development, social media management, virtual assistance, and more.
- How to get started: Identify your skills, create a portfolio showcasing your work, and sign up on freelance platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and Freelancer.com. You can also directly reach out to potential clients.
- Earning potential: Varies greatly depending on your skills, experience, and the type of projects you undertake. Rates can range from a few dollars per hour to hundreds of dollars per project.
Content Creation: - What it is: Creating engaging content such as blog posts, articles, videos, podcasts, and social media updates to attract and engage an audience. Revenue is typically generated through advertising, sponsorships, and selling digital products or services.
- How to get started: Choose a niche you’re passionate about, build a website or platform to host your content (e.g., YouTube channel, blog), and consistently create high-quality content.
- Earning potential: Can range from a modest income through ads to a substantial income through brand partnerships, merchandise, and course sales, depending on your audience size and engagement. Platforms like Google AdSense can help monetize your website or YouTube channel through advertisements.
Affiliate Marketing: - What it is: Partnering with businesses to promote their products or services and earning a commission for every sale made through your unique affiliate link.
- How to get started: Find affiliate programs in your niche (e.g., through platforms like Amazon Associates or Rakuten Advertising), obtain your affiliate links, and integrate them into your content (blog posts, social media, videos).
- Earning potential: Depends on the popularity and commission rates of the products you promote and the size of your audience. Effective content marketing is key to driving traffic and conversions.
E-commerce: - What it is: Selling products online through your own website or platforms like Shopify, Etsy, or Amazon. This can involve creating your own products, dropshipping (selling products without holding inventory), or reselling items.
- How to get started: Decide on your product niche, set up an online store, manage inventory (if applicable), and market your products.
- Earning potential: Can vary significantly based on your product, marketing efforts, and operational efficiency. Starting an online business can potentially generate $1,000 to $10,000 in monthly revenue.
Online Surveys and Microtasks: - What it is: Completing online surveys, participating in market research, or performing small tasks like data entry, image tagging, or transcription for payment.
- How to get started: Sign up on platforms like Swagbucks, Amazon Mechanical Turk, or ySense.
- Earning potential: Typically lower compared to other online earning methods, often providing small amounts of money per task. However, it can be a relatively easy way to earn some extra income in your spare time. Platforms like JumpTask also offer various microtasks, including playing games, sharing internet, and testing products.
Online Tutoring and Teaching: - What it is: Sharing your knowledge and expertise in a specific subject by tutoring students online.
- How to get started: Identify your areas of expertise, create a profile on online tutoring platforms, and advertise your services.
- Earning potential: Depends on your subject, experience, and the platform you use. Rates can vary from $10 to $50+ per hour.
Selling Digital Products: - What it is: Creating and selling digital products such as e-books, online courses, templates, software, music, or stock photos.
- How to get started: Identify a valuable digital product you can create, use platforms to sell (your own website, marketplaces like Teachable or Udemy), and market your product.
- Earning potential: Can be significant as you only need to create the product once, and sales can generate passive income.
Investing and Trading: - What it is: Participating in the stock market, cryptocurrency trading, or other online investment opportunities.
- How to get started: Requires financial knowledge, research, and opening an account with a brokerage or exchange platform.
- Earning potential: Highly variable and carries significant risk of financial loss.
Important Considerations: - Time and Effort: Be prepared to invest time and effort to build your online earning streams. Success rarely happens overnight.
- Legitimacy: Be cautious of online opportunities that seem too good to be true. Research platforms and companies thoroughly to avoid scams.
- Payment Methods: Understand how you will be paid and ensure the payment methods are secure and convenient for you. Platforms like PayPal and Payoneer are commonly used for online payments.
- Skills Development: Continuously learn and develop new skills to stay competitive in the online marketplace.
The online world offers numerous ways to earn money. By identifying your skills and interests, researching different options, and dedicating time and effort, you can find suitable avenues to generate income online in 2025. Remember to stay informed about the latest trends and be adaptable in this ever-evolving digital landscape.
~Eagle
An eye-opening reflection on mobile screen addiction in Pakistan
The New Normal We Don’t Question
Every morning, I witness the same scene. From the moment I wake up, whether I’m at home, on the road, in my office, or walking through markets—everyone is looking down at their phone screens. People no longer talk much, even when sitting side by side. It’s as if real presence has been replaced by virtual obsession.
This observation led me to ask: What are we all so busy watching?
A quick Google search showed me the reality—over 70% of mobile use in Pakistan revolves around social media apps like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Most users are caught up in endless scrolling—watching reels, roasting videos, lifestyle vlogs, and product ads.
But what are we really gaining from this habit? More importantly—what are we losing?
The Lost Purpose of Mobile Phones
Mobile phones were once tools designed to connect, inform, and entertain. Today, we’re misusing all three purposes:
1. Communication: Multiple Apps, Zero Depth
We have countless apps to stay in touch—yet the conversations have lost meaning. We use Instagram, WhatsApp, Snapchat, and Facebook for the same contacts. Are we really connecting, or just watching each other silently? We’re more concerned about updating our status than genuinely listening to someone else’s.
2. Information: From Awareness to Confusion
The internet is a goldmine of knowledge—but in the wrong hands, it becomes dangerous. Today’s users often forward unverified news, fall for conspiracy theories, and blindly follow viral trends. We no longer seek truth—we just consume whatever’s trending.
3. Entertainment: Replacing Productivity with Pleasure
Entertainment should be a break, not a lifestyle. Yet many people spend hours daily consuming fun content while achieving nothing. Their minds grow lazy. Their ability to focus, reflect, and think critically fades away. The average attention span is shrinking with every scroll.
A Nation Losing Its Focus
Our obsession with 30-second videos is changing our brains. People can’t read a full page without distraction. They can’t concentrate in meetings, lectures, or conversations. They’re constantly seeking quick hits of dopamine through funny videos or flashy content.
The result?
- We’re becoming mentally fatigued yet doing nothing.
- We’re addicted to entertainment but starved of meaning.
- We’re losing creativity, focus, and decision-making power.
Meanwhile, the World Moves Forward
While we scroll, the world innovates.
- AI is transforming healthcare and education.
- Self-driving cars and smart homes are becoming realities.
- Remote learning, coding, and business building are booming through digital tools.
- Countries are exploring Mars while we’re still stuck making roast reels.
Other nations are using the same technology to build, explore, and lead. We’re using it to kill time.
Reclaiming Control
This is not about blaming mobile phones. It’s about reclaiming our minds.
Let’s ask ourselves:
- Are we using technology as a tool—or letting it control us?
- Are we being entertained—or distracted from our purpose?
Let’s choose to reconnect with real life. Let’s use our phones to learn, grow, and create—not just consume. Let’s scroll less and live more.
-Eagle
No One Desires Evil
We commonly think that men sometimes harm themselves knowing that they are doing so, and that often they do what is morally wrong knowing that it is morally wrong when it is in their power to do otherwise. Incontinence and moral weakness are supposed to be familiar facts of experience; yet the Socrates three paradoxes seem to contraindicate these facts.
Socrates three paradoxes says
- ” If a man desire something that is evil, then he neither knows nor believes that it is evil” .
- when someone wants something bad, they must be unaware of its true nature or don’t believe it’s actually bad
- “If a man who desires something that is evil neither knows nor believes that it is evil, then he believes that it is good”
- while someone wants something bad without realizing or believing it’s bad, then they must think it’s good.
- “If a man desires something that is evil then he believes that the thing is good”
- ultimately , if someone desires something bad, it’s because they mistakenly believe it’s good.
These paradoxes highlights the idea that our desires are guided by our beliefs about what is good or bad , and that we can’t knowingly desires something we believe is harmful.
The Hidden Truth About Arrogance: Understanding the Superiority Complex
The term “superiority complex” often conjures images of arrogance, condescension, and an inflated sense of self-worth. We picture individuals who look down on others, constantly asserting their supposed dominance and treating those around them with disdain. It’s easy to label such behavior as simple vanity, a sign of someone who believes they are inherently better.
However, the reality is often far more complex. Beneath the veneer of arrogance, a superiority complex frequently masks a deep-seated sense of inferiority. The outward display of superiority is not a reflection of genuine confidence, but rather a desperate attempt to compensate for perceived shortcomings and vulnerabilities.
Think of it as a defensive mechanism. Those who exhibit a superiority complex are often grappling with feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, or a lack of self-worth. They are afraid to confront these internal struggles, fearing that they will be exposed as flawed or weak. To protect themselves from this perceived vulnerability, they construct a facade of superiority.
This facade serves several purposes:
- Hiding Insecurities: By projecting an image of perfection and dominance, they hope to conceal their perceived weaknesses from others and, perhaps more importantly, from themselves.
- Seeking Validation: The constant need to assert their superiority is often driven by a deep-seated desire for validation and recognition. They crave external affirmation to compensate for their internal doubts.
- Controlling Perceptions: By establishing themselves as superior, they attempt to control how others perceive them. They believe that if they portray themselves as strong and powerful, they will avoid being judged or criticized.
- Avoiding Vulnerability: Showing vulnerability is equated with weakness in their minds. By maintaining a facade of superiority, they believe they are safeguarding themselves from emotional pain and rejection.
This compensatory behavior, while seemingly effective in the short term, is ultimately self-defeating. It prevents individuals from addressing their underlying insecurities and hinders genuine personal growth. They become trapped in a cycle of constantly proving their worth, never truly feeling secure or content.
The key to understanding a superiority complex is to recognize that it is not a sign of strength, but rather a manifestation of hidden weakness. Instead of dismissing such individuals as arrogant or conceited, we should strive to understand the underlying insecurities that drive their behavior.
By recognizing the true nature of a superiority complex, we can approach these individuals with empathy and compassion, rather than judgment. We can also learn to recognize these tendencies in ourselves and take steps to address our own insecurities in a healthy and constructive manner. True strength lies not in pretending to be perfect, but in embracing our imperfections and vulnerabilities.
-Eagle
