The Importance of Lifelong Learning Never stop learning. Die a student in everything you do. The moment you stop learning, you begin to fall. Stagnation is not neutral, it’s decline. Knowledge is endless, which means growth should be endless too. Always review your notes. Always reflect. Always seek understanding. Work and strive to discover who you truly are. Remain in a constant state of learning, because learning keeps you alive. Three Practical Steps to Continue Learning 1. Create Daily Non-Negotiables Create non-negotiables that you commit to every single day. When you act daily with intention, regret becomes rare. One of the most important non-negotiables should be Islamic knowledge, learning that nurtures your soul, values, and purpose. Consistency builds identity. 2. Audit Your Sources of Knowledge Ask yourself: Do the sources of knowledge I’m exposed to today support the lifestyle I want to live? Not all information is beneficial. What you consume mentally shapes how you think, act, and become. Choose sources that align with your goals, beliefs, and future self. 3. Retain Knowledge by Teaching Others The best way to truly learn is to teach. When you teach others: - You deepen your understanding - You retain information longer - You turn knowledge into action Knowledge that is shared is knowledge that stays. Final Words. Stay learning. Stay growing. Stay intentional. Knowledge has no finish line, neither should your effort

“Don't dwell on the act , rather activate your body! I find it is difficult to think my way into a better mood. When I sit. the problem usually grows larger in my mind. But if I activate — even if it's unrelated to the problem at hand — my mood tends to improve. Action breaks the spell. Move your body, go outside, Read Quran, work in a different room, do something. Movement changes your state. And when your state changes, your perspective changes. New solutions appear. You notice options that were invisible when your mind was stuck running the same loop. Reference: James Clear.com

two things that resonated with me, intention and practicality. When we approach even sleep with intention, as a ibada, we give it the value it deserves. This is something that i am guilty of, forgetting to have intention behind daily habits. I am going to sleep well tonight to be able to do my ibada effectively tomorrow. i do a combination of what the brothers mentioned today, having a range for bed time, and a slowing down routine. My addition to tonight sleep is moving as soon as i wake up, as i usually feel groggy and want to snooze, and will checkout the sleep alarm app. (tho am quite sure it will need a wrist band to figure out my cycle which i dont have rn) subhanallah 33 alhamdulilah 33 allah akbar 34 Assalamalaikum.

Sleep is 80% of the solution. Make things easy for yourself. Sleep can be ibadah if you change your intention: “I’m sleeping to be better tomorrow for the sake of Allah.” Do adhkar before sleeping. A few key reminders: • Sleep works in 90-minute cycles • Aim for 5–6 cycles • Waking up mid-cycle = groggy mornings Each cycle has 4 stages: Light sleep → mind recovery → body recovery → REM (learning & memory) Your hormones matter: • Melatonin helps you sleep • Adrenaline & cortisol wake you up Inconsistent sleep throws them off. To wake up feeling good: ☀️ Get sunlight 🏃‍♂️ Move your body To sleep better: 📌 Keep sleep/wake times consistent 📌 Use a 1-hour sleep range to wake at the end of a cycle 📌 Do a 30-minute wind-down (no phone, journaling, reading, Qur’an etc) Main takeaways: Consistency. Right timing. Sunlight + exercise. Fix your sleep, and a lot of life fixes itself 🌙

We always look at our end goals… 10k a month Travel the world Fly first class everywhere All these things that come after years of hard work But do we ever really think about the next steps? Did I plan my day for tomorrow? Did I evaluate my last gym session? Did I reflect on yesterday? It’s these small things that bring us to the big things Prioritise your next steps instead of your last steps ❤️