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The Town That Stopped Worrying: The Forgotten Experiment That Proved Poverty Is Just a Lack of Cash
The incredible true story of the "Mincome" experiment in Dauphin, Manitoba, where a guaranteed basic income in the 1970s led to better health and education, only to have the data hidden for 30 years.
By Frank Massey about a month ago in Motivation
The Third Option: The Nun Who Stood Between the Machete and Its Target
The harrowing true story of Antonia Locatelli, the Italian volunteer who sacrificed her life in Rwanda to protect the hunted and expose the early stages of the genocide to a silent world.
By Frank Massey about a month ago in Motivation
The Savior of Mothers: The Doctor Who Was Destroyed for Washing His Hands
The tragic true story of Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis, who discovered the cause of childbed fever and the importance of handwashing, only to be rejected by the medical community and die in an asylum.
By Frank Massey about a month ago in Motivation
The Translator of Death: How a Statistician Saved Millions by Simplifying the Math
The untold story of how Bangladesh revolutionized disaster preparedness, turning complex weather data into simple, actionable warnings that reduced cyclone death tolls by over 99%.
By Frank Massey about a month ago in Motivation
The Year That Slipped Through Our Fingers: Reflections as 2025 Fades Away
There is something strange about the last days of a year. The calendar looks the same, the sun rises like always, and yet everything feels different. Now that 2025 is almost over, it feels as if the year quietly slipped through our fingers while we were busy scrolling, working, worrying, and planning the future. When the year began, many of us had dreams and goals. Some wanted a better job. Some prayed for good health. Some hoped for peace in their families, and others simply wanted to survive another year. We made resolutions, whispered prayers, and told ourselves, “This year will be different.” And then life happened. There were happy moments—new friendships, small victories, unexpected blessings. There were also challenges—financial stress, uncertainty, personal struggles, and news from around the world that reminded us how fragile life can be. Some people traveled; others stayed where they were, carrying responsibilities on their shoulders. Students continued their studies, parents kept working for their children, and countless people quietly fought battles no one else could see. Days turned into weeks. Weeks turned into months. Before we realized it, we were here—standing at the edge of another ending. What surprises me most is not how fast the year went by, but how silently it did so. Time doesn’t ask for permission. It doesn’t make noise when it leaves. One day you wake up and realize that an entire year is now a memory. 2025 also reminded us that the world is deeply connected. Whether someone lives in Pakistan, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Canada, America, or anywhere else, we all feel the weight of time passing. We all face uncertainty. We all experience moments of gratitude and moments of fear. We all look at the sky sometimes and whisper a prayer, hoping someone out there is listening. For Muslims, and for people of faith around the world, this year also brought reflection. How much time did we spend chasing things that don’t last? How many prayers did we delay? How often did we forget to be thankful for simple blessings—like food, health, family, or the ability to breathe freely? And yet, this is not a story of regret. It is a reminder. Every ending carries a message: life is temporary, so make it meaningful. 2025 may not have been perfect. For many, it was difficult. But inside those difficulties, there were lessons. We learned that kindness still matters. A message to a friend, a smile to a stranger, a small act of charity—these things travel farther than we realize. We learned that faith gives strength when nothing else does. We learned that success is not always money or fame. Sometimes success is simply refusing to give up. As we step toward a new year, we should not only count what we lost or gained—we should count what we learned. Maybe we learned patience. Maybe we learned trust. Maybe we learned that scrolling through screens can never replace real conversations. Maybe we learned that family, whether near or far, is a blessing that should never be taken for granted. Time will continue to move. Another year will come, and one day it too will fade quietly like 2025. But we still have today. We still have a moment to change, to forgive, to improve, to pray, to love, and to become better than we were yesterday. So as the final days of 2025 pass, pause for a moment. Breathe. Think. Be grateful. Reflect on who you were at the beginning of the year and who you are now. Even if progress was small, it still matters. Because the real achievement is not how fast the year went—it is how deeply it changed you. And when the clock finally turns and the new year begins, carry one lesson with you: Time does not stay. But meaning does. Live in a way that when another year ends, your heart is not filled with regret—but with gratitude, faith, and peace.
By Shahab Khanabout a month ago in Motivation
How One Man’s Vision Changed History
I’ve always admired people who can see far beyond the present, who dream not just for themselves but for generations yet to come. But I never truly understood the power of vision until I learned about Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the man who envisioned Pakistan and devoted his life to making it a reality.
By Fazal Hadiabout a month ago in Motivation
The Discipline Behind Pakistan’s Freedom
I’ve always admired freedom, but I never truly understood the effort behind it—until I studied the life of the leaders who fought for Pakistan’s independence. The word “freedom” sounds simple, almost effortless. Yet, the story behind it is anything but simple. It is a story of discipline, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment, led by a man whose vision never wavered: Quaid-e-Azam, Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
By Fazal Hadiabout a month ago in Motivation
What Quaid-e-Azam Taught Me About Leadership
Leadership has always felt like a big word to me—one I admired from a distance but never thought I could embody. I used to associate leadership with authority, power, or loud voices that command attention. I thought it was about telling people what to do, making quick decisions, and being fearless at all times.
By Fazal Hadiabout a month ago in Motivation
