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Mar 25Liked by Hameed

Jazakallah khairan for thé post, it was needed for me.

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Mar 24Liked by Hameed

Every sentence was really a hit!! I could relate with the 4 examples that were explained so much that I subconsciously told myself that it's not the day I get inducted as an ACA that I become an Accountant, but in the series of diets, tutorials, sleepless nights and personal studies i undertake year on year. I don't know how .. but its really satisfying having that mindset.😊

Thanks for sharing this great write-up!

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Very apt! Also, having a track record of success also leads that self confidence. And by track record of successes, I don’t mean the huge wins, it’s those small wins from consistent and deliberate practice. As per your example, it’s scoring a point or two higher than the last on a GMAT practice test. It’s a reviewer telling you that this revised version of your Statement of Purpose is much better than the last version. It’s one professor agreeing to write a recommendation letter for you, and so on. All these little wins, fueled by consistent practice and adaptation to feedback, build that self-confidence, consciously or subconsciously.

Thanks for sharing this beautiful piece with us.

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thank you for this piece! Coincidentally, I was on the 94th verse of this same surah when I decided to pause and read your post. Thank you once again.

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Great post! Reminds me of the quote “competence breeds confidence”.

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Lovely piece. Truly inspiring.

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