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Articles for author: Syed Zohaib Rizvi

December 10, 2024

Syed Zohaib Rizvi

Growth Mindset and Success in Pakistan (Opinion)

In a rapidly evolving world, the ability to adapt, learn, and grow has become imperative. For individuals in Pakistan, where challenges such as economic instability, social pressures, and limited opportunities exist, the concept of a growth mindset has gained relevance in recent times. This is what, I believe, of pivotal importance. A growth mindset—the belief that skills and intelligence can be developed through dedication and effort—can be the driving force leading to personal and professional success in the country. Vanquishing Challenges Through Resilience! Pakistan faces a myriad of challenges, including high unemployment rates, limited access to quality education, and socioeconomic

June 24, 2024

Syed Zohaib Rizvi

On the same page (Opinion)

Since the past few years, I have witnessed journalists and political analysts in Pakistan talking about the same page. The context of this term same page is that the Government or Politicians and other powerful Institutions of Pakistan are not in any kind of conflict with each other. Rather, they are together. Sometime ago, a powerful personality of Pakistan met the businesspeople of the country to discuss the economy of Pakistan. This was a laudable step forward when it comes to the improvement of the economy in Pakistan as these capitalists are truly relevant stakeholders of Pakistan`s economy. However, if

June 6, 2024

Syed Zohaib Rizvi

Competition at a cost   

How many of you can relate to instances in which you found some of your colleagues silently competing with you? Whereas you always viewed them as your close acquaintances, they perceived you as competition. Almost all of us, at some point in our lives, have encountered co-workers in our professional lives who behave this way. In addition to that, many people, unfortunately, come across family members who act this way. Of course, there is a psychology behind this kind of behavior. Some people might argue that it is human nature to compete and compare. If it is a sport, naturally,

May 28, 2024

Syed Zohaib Rizvi

Jumping to conclusions

How many of us remember those Pros/Cons and Advantages/Disadvantages questions back in our school, university, or college examinations? Additionally, we were taught to weigh both sides of the argument before arriving at any reasonable conclusion. We also held debates in which we had to choose one side. Have we ever wondered what the purpose of all this is in our Education? In my opinion, these have a practical application that most of us fail to recognize. In our practical lives, we need to imbibe these principles to our advantage. However, first, we need to understand what exactly they teach us.

April 21, 2024

Syed Zohaib Rizvi

Organized and on time (Opinion)

Last year, one of my letters to the editor (titled Spirit of Punctuality) in arenowned National newspaper was chosen as the letter of the day. This implies that it is an important but often overlooked issue that demands our attention in Pakistan. Thus, I desire to continue offering an extended perspective on this topic. I feel that in Pakistan (and elsewhere), most people are already aware that being punctual, disciplined, and organized is the appropriate thing to do. Most of us are also quite familiar with the benefits associated with these qualities. Yet, some of us continue to be late

April 2, 2024

Syed Zohaib Rizvi

Using negativity to your advantage

As I recollect my memories of IBA, I remember that in our brand management course, a very senior marketing executive was invited (in a guest speaker session) to share with the students his success story. His success story involves how he transformed a failing and ailing company into a successful, high-performing one. He mentioned that not only did he successfully surmount the opposition he himself faced within that company initially, but he also took the business itself to heights from rock bottom. The big players in that market, he mentioned, became uncomfortable with this progress, he added. Towards the very

April 1, 2024

Syed Zohaib Rizvi

It goes both ways!

Many of us in Pakistan are quite familiar with cliched advice such as “Do not argue with your elders.” However, some of us will agree with me when I say that, at times, we doubt whether following such suggestions is important in the first place. Some of us regard such traditional values as very conventional. The stance of some of us is also that we should respect only those who are respectful towards us, regardless of their age, gender, and social status. It often leaves us with an ethical dilemma: Should we follow our traditional values, or do we need

February 20, 2024

Syed Zohaib Rizvi

What did we gain from schooling?

How many people will agree with me when I say that the unqualified people in Pakistan are observably smarter, in many ways than the so-called qualified people? Many will initially find it hard to fully accept this fact. However, after some observation and analysis, most will understand that it is quite true to some extent. The reason for this is that we often do not distinguish between qualified and educated. An educated mind is a truly evolved mind capable of thinking critically. In contrast, someone who merely knows how to “read, write, listen, or speak” cannot be termed educated. He or she is qualified. Not all educated people are qualified, and not all qualified people can

February 14, 2024

Syed Zohaib Rizvi

A gainful food for thought

Ask any expatriate about what he or she misses the most about Pakistan. Most likely, the answer will be the delectable, mouth-watering dishes back home. In fact, foreign vloggers and tourists are usually fascinated by three things in Pakistan: hospitality, food, and the breathtaking views and landscapes of our northern areas. These vloggers get to experience the combination of all three. When it comes to food, be it the spicy Karahi or the delicious biryani, Pakistan can rightfully take pride in its flavorsome cuisines. Whereas, some people love to eat, others live just to eat. Nevertheless, everyone must eat to live.

February 6, 2024

Syed Zohaib Rizvi

Socrates on forwarded messages

Assume that you receive a forwarded message on your WhatsApp. The image contains a quotation from Socrates about forwarded messages on WhatsApp. Will you regard it as real? Just like me, you will probably be both shocked and amazed at such brazen fakeness. This is because we all know that WhatsApp did not even exist during this philosopher`s time. Yet, there are several people who will forward similar quotations and messages without first verifying the authenticity or credibility of these messages. I, too, receive such forwarded messages and feel that the people of Pakistan (and elsewhere) need to understand a

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