What is it you want?

How do you want to live? What is it that will make you the most happiest… Regardless of where you are right now, the only way you will get to where you want to go is knowing exactly where it is you want to go!

A young Canadian comedian decided to pursue his dream of working in the movie industry and moved to Los Angeles, California. He would often get heckled at comedy clubs and when he would audition for small TV and movie parts, he would simply tell himself he was not good enough. He was now broke from moving to California, lonely and feeling the pain of rejection.
He would take his beat up car to the top of Mulholland drive in LA. A location famous in the movie industry.

On one night he, he decided that the vision he had for himself was that of a successful movie star… his vision saw him take out his chequebook and write a cheque for $10,000,000 for “acting services rendered”. His vision was so clear and he had a burning desire to achieve his vision that despite what others said about his career prospects as an actor in Hollywood, he refused to let other peoples perception of him ruin his vision… 5 years on, this comedian was receiving cheques well in excess of the $10,000,000 he had written out to himself on the top of Mulholland drive… Those cheques were all written out to one Jim Carey.

Regardless of where you find yourself right now, remember, it is imperative that you have a crystal clear vision of where you want to be! Most people haven’t a clue… they think they know but the vision is not a crystal clear one. Remember if it’s a mist in your mind it’s a fog out in the real world.

until next time,

Keep Shining!
Fahad x

I went for a run this morning which isn’t really that exciting news wise but from being a person who used to run 10 miles every other day to struggling to run 2 miles (I’ll get back to 10 miles!!!), It is special!

After the run, I did some stretches and some shadow boxing… When I was in the peak of my fighting career, I was flexible enough to kick someone even a few inches taller than myself in the face with my shin (In Muay Thai, the discipline I practiced and competed at, you make impact with your shins unlike most traditional martial arts where you make impact with the instep or ball of the foot)

Today, I struggled to get my foot above my own shoulder level… It made me realise that just achieving a goal is not enough. There are so many people out there that wish they could find the miracle cure to lose weight or win the lottery and get some serious money in their possession. I’m sure you would love to win the lottery too, as would I! but the reality is, in order to lose weight and keep it off, be flexible and remain flexible or get rich and stay rich, you’ve got to be able to maintain the goal you’ve achieved through consistent practice and a new level of thinking/lifestyle.

When I talk to people about losing weight (I’m an expert on this subject after going from borderline obesity to becoming a semi professional thai boxer hehe), I always say that weight loss isn’t about cutting calories until you lose weight, it’s about changing your entire lifestyle because the laws of thermogenesis state that the calories you consume that are not burned throughout the day are then stored as fat and as you lose weight, you’ll probably require less maintenance calories throughout your day anyway! (Unless you build a lot of muscle and lead an active lifestyle) and that is the reason most people fail at weight loss. The same applies to the laws of wealth, success and even flexibility… this one law states that whatever goal you achieve, you must develop the lifestyle and mindset to consistently maintain it. In fact, I’m going to call this the law of maintenance (Hey, Bob Proctor and Brian Tracy make up laws all the time so I can too! :p)

Until next time,

Keep shining!

Fahad

Yesterday, My wife and I were out and about and we got hungry. We were nearby an entertainment complex which housed a bowling alley, cinema and various eateries. We decided to get a bite to eat at Franky and Benny’s which is a themed family restaurant serving New York, American/Italian style food. Being a bank holiday Monday, it was expectantly full and we were told that there’d be a 20 minute wait for a table. We decided to go next door to Chiquito’s which again, is another themed family restaurant only this time, the theme is Mexican food.

Having eaten at both places before, I can say the quality of the food is pretty much identical, infact, I wouldn’t be suprised if they were subsidiaries of the same company and even share a kitchen!

We walked in and were bemused by the fact that there were only 4 or 5 tables with people sitting. We were even more bemused by the fact we had to wait a long time to be seated and an even longer, 45 minutes, for our mains to arrive. Upon asking the waiter why there was a delay, he just told me they were very busy and were not expecting to be so busy. Two things came to mind, If you weren’t expecting to be busy on a bank holiday, you’re crazy and secondly, looking around seeing 5 tables out of approximately 50 with people at them, I had to ask why he felt they were busy.

As I took my seat, I remembered what Wallee D Wattles said in “The science of getting rich”. He stated, “You do not get rich by doing certain things, you get rich by doing things in a certiain way.”

This couldn’t have been more true about the two restaurants. Both were in the same complex serving a fairly identical menu with a similar ambiance yet one was full and making money whilst the other was practically empty!

When you want to create wealth, whether wealth to you is financial or not, it is in doing things in a certain way that will make the difference and it is up to you to find that certain way and not just doing certain things that will help you break the barriers!

Keep shining!

Fahad x

The Story of the Pencil

Source: Like the Flowing River by Paulo Coelho

As I write this post, millions of people around the UK are watching 2 people who are making their dreams come true…

The show I’m referring to is the X-Factor, a singing contest that is the UK’s equivalent of American Idol.

This is sadly indicative of how things go… more people would rather watch than do… there are always more spectators than players… which would you rather be?

The truth is that you have something in common with the people who made it trough to the finals of the X Factor and that is you’ve been blessed with more potential than you know what to do with. The only difference is, the X Factor competitors combined that potential with passion and took action to make it happen. When you found that talent inside you that you’ve been blessed with, hone it with practice and work and make it your passion, you’ll be able to become world class!

But it will take commitment. Remember I said that success only cares that you’re 110% committed to it? You have to be the doer and not the watcher! let other people watch whilst you are doing, Let others talk whilst you take action but when all is said and done, you will be closer to achieving your full potential!

As one of the founders of the personal development industry, Earl Nightingale said, Lead the field!

Keep shining!

Fahad x

“Let others lead small lives, but not you. Let others argue over small things, but not you. Let others cry over small hurts, but not you. Let others leave their future in someone else’s hands, but not you.” Jim Rohn

Jim Rohn has inspired millions and even in his passing, his legacy will continue to live on.

Here’s something i’ve written in tribute of the legend that is Jim Rohn… I say is because legends never die.

Rise above it!
You have everything within you to create the life that you’ve dreamed of.
You have been blessed with a brain that far outweighs the computational powers of the most advanced computer.
You have been given opportunities to grow and can overcome any problem you are faced with when you face it with the right attitude.
You are one in a billion and are a born winner!
You have overcome odds far greater than winning the jackpot on any lottery just by being born.
The challenges you face are blessings to a greater life
plant and nurture the seeds of your thoughts and your ideas for they are more powerful than any force in the universe
You were born brilliant and your brilliant life is in your hand!
Keep shining for you are the sun in someone’s life
- Fahad Maniar

Greetings all.

Firstly, my apologies for not messaging you earlier. I have been very busy.

I was intending on sending out a message today of positivity however, I am going to send a short message in tribute of the father of modern personal development who today, on the 5th of December, passed away.

He was hailed as the greatest philosopher of our time and Jim Rohn lived his life as an exemplary model of a man who was not only committed to personal success but in also helping others achieve success.

Jim’s message had reached and impacted millions in his lifetime and impacted many to create lifechanging results in their lives whether financially or emotionally. He was highly respected by his peers and all of the great speakers of our time have attributed alot of what they’ve done to knowing Jim Rohn and to study under him.

Jim lost an 18 month battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis and there is a tribute page up on his website which can be found at http://tribute.jimrohn.com

His transition is a sad loss however, we must celebrate the life of a truly great man and make sure his legacy lives on.

At this time, my deepest condolences and thoughts are with Jim’s family, loved ones and close friends.

May he rest in peace.

I leave you now with some of my favourite quotes by Jim Rohn

“Don’t wish it were easier, wish that you were better”

“Success is not to be persued, it is to be attracted by the person you become”

“It is not the direction of the wind but the set of the sail that determines your destination”

“Formal education will make you a living, self education will make you a fortune”

I recently put this as my facebook Status

“SUCCESS IS NOT BUILT ON CONVENIENCE!!! - Success doesn’t care if you can’t find a baby sitter. It doesn’t care that X Factor is on. It doesn’t care that you’ve got a headache and it doesn’t care if the weather is rubbish!!! Success only cares that you…”

The only thing success cares about, in my opinion, is that you are 100% committed to it!

That means you do what needs to be done to bring you towards your goals whether you feel like it or not afterall commitment is having the discipline to do what you may not want to do and as if you’re married to your goals, you do not stray from the path you have chosen.

Bob Proctor says that you choose whether your day will be a success or a failure by making sure you do everything you need to do in any given day. If you do what needs to be done, your day is a success otherwise, it’s a failure and that again is about being committed to success and your goals.

So, if you’re serious about success, Take 100% Responsibility and commit to your goals!

Keep shining!
Fahad x