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Book reviews for the self-help enthusiast to help you conquer obstacles and achieve goals.
Could He Be Mahdi?
In the contemporary Islamic world, few figures have generated as much attention, debate, and devotion as Sheikh Sayyid Sharif Hasan al-Tihami (Muhammad bin Abdullah), widely known as Hasan al-Tihami. Based on the documented narrative of his life, lineage, trials, movements, and influence, many followers and observers believe that his story aligns directly with the prophetic descriptions found in Islamic tradition regarding the awaited Imam Mahdi.
By Keramatullah Wardak16 days ago in Motivation
The Keeper of the Unlit Lamps
The city of Oakhaven was famous for one thing: its silence. Not a peaceful, rustic silence, but a heavy, expectant hush that draped over the cobblestone streets like a damp wool blanket. In Oakhaven, people lived by a singular, unwritten rule: Do not burn brighter than your neighbor. For centuries, the city had been filled with thousands of iron streetlamps, ornate and beautiful, but none of them had ever been lit. The citizens believed that light brought unwanted attention that to shine was to invite the wind to blow you out.
By Asghar ali awan18 days ago in Motivation
Living With No Final Answer. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Introduction: When You Stop Waiting for Closure Many people spend a large portion of their lives waiting. Waiting to feel confident. Waiting for the right opportunity. Waiting for a moment when uncertainty finally settles and decisions feel obvious.
By Chilam Wong19 days ago in Motivation
When Billions Became Trillions
Ten years ago, technology corporations spoke a common language: unicorns and billion-dollar valuations. Reaching a billion-dollar valuation was an impressive milestone. Entrepreneurs and VC alike talked about 10X growth and when you joined the Unicorn club, you were the big deal. This is all gone. Nobody talks about Unicorns anymore.
By Andrea Zanon19 days ago in Motivation
Learning to Carry the Weight. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Introduction: The Pressure That Has No Name There is a kind of pressure that does not announce itself dramatically. It does not arrive as a crisis or a clear failure. Instead, it accumulates slowly, through ordinary responsibilities: rent or mortgages, aging parents, unstable job markets, relationships that require effort rather than excitement, and the constant awareness that time is moving forward whether you feel ready or not.
By Chilam Wong20 days ago in Motivation
The Long Game of Becoming. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Introduction: The Phase No One Talks About There is a stage in personal growth that is rarely discussed because it is neither exciting nor impressive. It is the phase where you are no longer a beginner, but not yet someone others admire. You are competent enough to see how far you still have to go, and experienced enough to realize that shortcuts do not exist.
By Chilam Wong22 days ago in Motivation
The Long Game of Becoming. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Introduction: Why the Second Chapter Matters Motivation is often portrayed as a sudden spark—a lightning strike that changes everything in an instant. In reality, meaningful change rarely begins with fireworks. It begins quietly, often invisibly, in moments that feel too small to matter. This second chapter is written for those moments.
By Chilam Wong23 days ago in Motivation
Why Most People Never Reach Their Potential. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Introduction: The Most Common Tragedy Is Not Failure The most common tragedy is not failure. It is unused potential. Not the dramatic kind—the kind that ends in collapse or public loss. But the quiet kind. The kind that looks like a normal life from the outside and feels like vague dissatisfaction on the inside.
By Chilam Wong27 days ago in Motivation
