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250323_The Guiding Way Newsletter – Unlocking Growth & Success
Muzammil Khan
March 23, 2025
Dear Readers,
Welcome to the second edition of The Guiding Way!
This week, I’m sharing insights on taking actions, building better habits, and executing with discipline.
Table of Contents
How to Transform Your Life with Small, Consistent Actions
Small daily choices create massive results over time.
The book's core principle is:
"small, smart choices + consistency + time = radical difference".
Hardy’s message is clear: success is not about luck or talent but about consistent effort and intentional living.
Learn how The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy can help you change your life.
My Favorite Quote from The Compound Effect
“Here’s the bottom line:
You already know all that you need to succeed.
You don’t need to learn anything more.
If all we needed was more information, everyone with an Internet connection would live in a mansion, have abs of steel, and be blissfully happy.
New or more information is not what you need—a new plan of action is.
It’s time to create new behaviors and habits that are oriented away from sabotage and toward success.
It’s that simple.” (p4)
How I Reframed My Thinking to Achieve My 10k Steps Goal
This post is meant to inspire you to find a form of exercise you love—whether it's walking, running, or something else—and turn it into something purposeful and enjoyable. Sometimes, it’s not about the exercise itself, but the experience you create around it.
Walking 10K steps felt like a struggle—until I shifted my mindset.
Here’s how I made it fun and effortless.
Reframing Formula
Identify the task you're avoiding – In my case, it was simply walking every morning.
Shift focus to a purposeful activity – I thought, “What if I turn this walk into an exploration? What if I visit Lake Jackson, enjoy the beauty of nature, and take some photos? and made videos”
Add an element of enjoyment – I decided I’d make a video and enjoy the process.
Embrace the fun and curiosity – Instead of thinking about the walk as an obligation, I framed it as an opportunity to experience something beautiful, capture it, and enjoy the moment.
Suddenly, the thought of walking became more exciting and less of a chore.
I was no longer dreading the idea of walking; I was looking forward to the adventure of exploring the lake.
It wasn’t just about hitting a fitness goal—it was about enjoying nature, being present in the moment, and doing something I loved.
Mastering Arguments with “They Say, I Say
Want to communicate persuasively?
This book highlights the power of structured argumentation using proven templates—patterns you often see in academic papers and persuasive writing.
"They Say / I Say" with Readings Fifth Editionby Gerald Graff (Author), Cathy Birkenstein (Author), Russel Durst (Author)
THE BEST TEMPLATE
In recent discussions of __________, a controversial issue has been whether __________.
On the one hand, some argue that __________. From this perspective, __________.
On the other hand, however, others argue that __________.
In the words of __________, one of this view’s main proponents, “__________.”
According to this view, __________.
In sum, then, the issue is whether __________ or __________.
My own view is that __________.
Though I concede that __________, I still maintain that __________.
For example, __________.
Although some might object that __________, I would reply that __________.
The issue is important because __________.
How to Factory Reset a MacBook Pro
Having trouble resetting your Mac? This guide answers key questions, including:
How to remove the previous owner’s account
How to remove an encrypted hard drive without a password
How to fix the blinking question mark “?”
How to factory reset a MacBook Pro
Follow this step-by-step guide (includes video walkthrough).
I’d love to hear your thoughts! Reply and let me know which topic resonated with you the most.
Until next time,
Ali.