What happened to the dumbest person in your class?

[Abdul]

I don't have anything for contributing right now but pretty sure that some other people will be able to!

 

[Mian]

Currently running a successful business thanks to his father and paid advisors.

 

[Syed1]

Flunked out of Olevels, did matric/inter and then flunked his way through engineering and now employed in a government office as an engineer (tells you about the quality of government officers we produce)

 

[cricfan967]

Still trying to pursue a rap career...

 

[Swing]

Has left his studies and has joined his dad in PML-N

 

[CricketCartoons]

Posting on PP as an esteemed intellectual.

 

[ShadabFakhar]

Posting on PP as an esteemed intellectual.

Haha, I don't remember you being in my class.

 

[Rayyman]

Flunked out of Olevels, did matric/inter and then flunked his way through engineering and now employed in a government office as an engineer (tells you about the quality of government officers we produce)

In progress.

 

[Abdul]

Posting on PP as an esteemed intellectual.

Yeah. We can tell.

 

[Hitman]

The guy used to be kind of autistic, absolutely immature. Anyways, met him a couple of years ago after such a long time and he's now a government employee and he is married with a kid. A completely different person now.

 

[TQ89]

Businessman and happily married

 

[Adil_94]

aside people with genuine learning difficulties. The dumbest guy in my class who got Fs and Us in his GCSEs.

Well he was already from a shady family lets say and once he left school he got involved in the family business and now he drives around with his GTR Golf basically selling drugs.

 

[jusarrived]

Not necessarily in the class , but amongst my friends .
He quit his job , caught hold of the smartest guy in my group to develop apps for his startup, and runs this company now which has valuations of close to 100cr and if everything goes well is planning a retirement @40. This was an idea he had discussed with me more than 10 years back , amazing how he pulled it off .

 

[Kianig89]

Joined his father in poultry business (one from matric)
The uni guy is a landlord started his dairy business

 

[Syed1]

Reading through this thread it is safe to say, everybody finds a way.

 

[WhenSultansBowled]

Talked to him a couple of days ago. Brace yourselves here:

*He is still smoking heavy amount of weed/cigarettes | Doesn't mean much but IMO at certain age one should stop.
*Lived for three years with a single mom ( ). I mean girl is good looking but if she is a single mom, then most probably, her previous relationship bailed even after having a kid, that's a BIG RED FLAG. She dumped him after spending all his money paying her traffic tickets/vacation etc. He confronted her this weekend but she hit him with a metal dog neck belt ) . I could barely hold myself.
*He is 1m83cm tall guy who weighs about 70kg but wants to pursue career in MMA ) . I politely tried to convince him but he is insistent (fever of Mcgregor-Mayweather fight )
*Looked like a mess and asked me to buy him 1Euro smoking paper.
*Doesn't own a phone

A total mess on all levels.

 

[WhenSultansBowled]

The guy used to be kind of autistic, absolutely immature. Anyways, met him a couple of years ago after such a long time and he's now a government employee and he is married with a kid. A completely different person now.

Wow. Damn. Kudos to him.

 

[Black Zero]

I expect him to be still teaching.

 

[Slog]

middle school, high school or college haha?

 

[Abdul]

middle school, high school or college haha?

It's up to you.

 

[Pakistanian]

How would I know who the dumbest person is in my graduating class of over 900 students, it's been only 4 years so far so It's hard to tell if anybody failed or made it big yet. I do know some girls that got married straight out of high school, I wouldn't call that a smart decision.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

The dumbest guy in my class (in my middle school,you can call it I guess) was an absolute jerk and a bully.It seemed he had an aim to antagonise everyone.As a result,no one liked him.He didn't have any friends.He flunked on all his O'levels and had to give A'levels privately because no A'level school would accept him.On top of that,he is a drug addict and also a chainsmoker.

He sent me a message on Instagram recently with a bunch of expletives,saying how he would beat me up and teach me a lesson(for no reason btw).Tough words from a guy who's 5'6 and has gotten beat up both times he tried to pick a fight with me.

 

[Abdul]

The dumbest guy in my class (in my middle school,you can call it I guess) was an absolute jerk and a bully.It seemed he had an aim to antagonise everyone.As a result,no one liked him.He didn't have any friends.He flunked on all his O'levels and had to give A'levels privately because no A'level school would accept him.On top of that,he is a drug addict and also a chainsmoker.

He sent me a message on Instagram recently with a bunch of expletives,saying how he would beat me up and teach me a lesson(for no reason btw).Tough words from a guy who's 5'6 and has gotten beat up both times he tried to pick a fight with me.

Make him go on his knees in front of everyone else!

 

[PakLFC]

Many didn't get anywhere doing odd jobs to survive or living on unemployment related benefits. Other's got there act together leaving even the smart ones behind. It s all about reflecting and how badly you want to be successful in life.

 

[Robert]

I joined PakPassion

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Safe to say I was the dumbest in my class (without any shadow of a doubt) @ St. Patricks High - Flunked in a few subjects in my A/O levels which was a pretty low point compared to the competition around me.

I don't necessarily know how I managed to turn that ship around but 8 odd years down the road I've some how managed to end up as a Head of ERP for a Singaporean Multinational in Malaysia. Along the way I completed my ACCA, made a life for myself, started an independent spare parts trading business and achieved some sort of financial security for my family back home - To be honest the most surprised Individual out of all of this is Me, myself

I am not in anyway trying to be arrogant here however I just want to convey a small message to those reading and struggling in life at the moment. It doesn't matter what grades you score in your O/A levels (high school) nor does it matter which university you go to - if you even attended one altogether (No offense to anybody who's been to or attending any top school). What matters is, how willing are you to change your life, are you determined enough and willing enough to take responsibility of your life and lead yourself out of the rut you're in? Don't be afraid of failure or disappointment (that's part of life) but be prepared to have a never die attitude no matter what the circumstances and keep working (no matter how small it might be) towards a goal that you determined yourself with.

One day, you'd eventually realize that you'd somehow or another you've actually crawled and scrapped your way almost a mile in front to where you originally were and at this point would you genuinely realize the importance of the perseverance you sustained in your time of turmoil - Just make sure you never give up.

I'd tell you guys something I myself faced in my life, when I flunked in my high school I was literally shunned by society as if I had murdered someone or taken someone's life. Going to social events became an excruciating task and I'd literally avoid any marriages / birthdays / etc.

Being Pakistani it was, almost, necessary for 'Khandan Walay' to ensure that they don't go without reminding me how sorry they felt for me and how XYZ had scored this many and was probably going to end up working for the Prime Minister or something. It became literally unbearable to the point where I even stopped attending my house phone as I knew what I'd, most probably, end up hearing on the other end. You can somewhat say this was also, part of the reason, why I just wanted to get away from all that and made the move to Far East to look for greener pastures.

At the end of the day, I everyday Thank Allah, that it worked out as it has for me Alhamdulliah and I couldn't have done it without His blessing but they key is, as I said above, perseverance !! Just don't give up!

 

[WhenSultansBowled]

Safe to say I was the dumbest in my class (without any shadow of a doubt) @ St. Patricks High - Flunked in a few subjects in my A/O levels which was a pretty low point compared to the competition around me.

I don't necessarily know how I managed to turn that ship around but 8 odd years down the road I've some how managed to end up as a Head of ERP for a Singaporean Multinational in Malaysia. Along the way I completed my ACCA, made a life for myself, started an independent spare parts trading business and achieved some sort of financial security for my family back home - To be honest the most surprised Individual out of all of this is Me, myself

I am not in anyway trying to be arrogant here however I just want to convey a small message to those reading and struggling in life at the moment. It doesn't matter what grades you score in your O/A levels (high school) nor does it matter which university you go to - if you even attended one altogether (No offense to anybody who's been to or attending any top school). What matters is, how willing are you to change your life, are you determined enough and willing enough to take responsibility of your life and lead yourself out of the rut you're in? Don't be afraid of failure or disappointment (that's part of life) but be prepared to have a never die attitude no matter what the circumstances and keep working (no matter how small it might be) towards a goal that you determined yourself with.

One day, you'd eventually realize that you'd somehow or another you've actually crawled and scrapped your way almost a mile in front to where you originally were and at this point would you genuinely realize the importance of the perseverance you sustained in your time of turmoil - Just make sure you never give up.

I'd tell you guys something I myself faced in my life, when I flunked in my high school I was literally shunned by society as if I had murdered someone or taken someone's life. Going to social events became an excruciating task and I'd literally avoid any marriages / birthdays / etc.

Being Pakistani it was, almost, necessary for 'Khandan Walay' to ensure that they don't go without reminding me how sorry they felt for me and how XYZ had scored this many and was probably going to end up working for the Prime Minister or something. It became literally unbearable to the point where I even stopped attending my house phone as I knew what I'd, most probably, end up hearing on the other end. You can somewhat say this was also, part of the reason, why I just wanted to get away from all that and made the move to Far East to look for greener pastures.

At the end of the day, I everyday Thank Allah, that it worked out as it has for me Alhamdulliah and I couldn't have done it without His blessing but they key is, as I said above, perseverance !! Just don't give up!

Wow. Well done bro. Keep on improving and triumphing in life.

You have strong will power and urge to improve, that's how you managed to turn it around in 8-odd years.

 

[Slog]

Safe to say I was the dumbest in my class (without any shadow of a doubt) @ St. Patricks High - Flunked in a few subjects in my A/O levels which was a pretty low point compared to the competition around me.

I don't necessarily know how I managed to turn that ship around but 8 odd years down the road I've some how managed to end up as a Head of ERP for a Singaporean Multinational in Malaysia. Along the way I completed my ACCA, made a life for myself, started an independent spare parts trading business and achieved some sort of financial security for my family back home - To be honest the most surprised Individual out of all of this is Me, myself

I am not in anyway trying to be arrogant here however I just want to convey a small message to those reading and struggling in life at the moment. It doesn't matter what grades you score in your O/A levels (high school) nor does it matter which university you go to - if you even attended one altogether (No offense to anybody who's been to or attending any top school). What matters is, how willing are you to change your life, are you determined enough and willing enough to take responsibility of your life and lead yourself out of the rut you're in? Don't be afraid of failure or disappointment (that's part of life) but be prepared to have a never die attitude no matter what the circumstances and keep working (no matter how small it might be) towards a goal that you determined yourself with.

One day, you'd eventually realize that you'd somehow or another you've actually crawled and scrapped your way almost a mile in front to where you originally were and at this point would you genuinely realize the importance of the perseverance you sustained in your time of turmoil - Just make sure you never give up.

I'd tell you guys something I myself faced in my life, when I flunked in my high school I was literally shunned by society as if I had murdered someone or taken someone's life. Going to social events became an excruciating task and I'd literally avoid any marriages / birthdays / etc.

Being Pakistani it was, almost, necessary for 'Khandan Walay' to ensure that they don't go without reminding me how sorry they felt for me and how XYZ had scored this many and was probably going to end up working for the Prime Minister or something. It became literally unbearable to the point where I even stopped attending my house phone as I knew what I'd, most probably, end up hearing on the other end. You can somewhat say this was also, part of the reason, why I just wanted to get away from all that and made the move to Far East to look for greener pastures.

At the end of the day, I everyday Thank Allah, that it worked out as it has for me Alhamdulliah and I couldn't have done it without His blessing but they key is, as I said above, perseverance !! Just don't give up!

Great story man!

Congrats and may Allah give more success!

 

[Xoib]

Not necessarily in the class , but amongst my friends .
He quit his job , caught hold of the smartest guy in my group to develop apps for his startup, and runs this company now which has valuations of close to 100cr and if everything goes well is planning a retirement @40. This was an idea he had discussed with me more than 10 years back , amazing how he pulled it off .

what was the nature of his start up?

 

[JaDed]

Reading through this thread it is safe to say, everybody finds a way.

Imo smarter ones have higher probability to fail because of inability to handle failure.

On the topic :
In advertising in USA.

 

[proud_pakistani]

I don't think I regarded anyone as the dumbest but more the fact that they were lazy and were not able to put in the hard work. Most of those guys are doing well for themselves now. Working in their fathers businesses. Such people just know they will inherit so they don't need to work that hard.

 

[jusarrived]

what was the nature of his start up?

Truck aggregators . The original plan was to use mobiles/telephones few years back, but then these days its all apps .

I think they have a fleet of close to 400 trucks last time I spoke to them . This is in a span of less than 24 months . They got a backing of a big investor within the first 4-5 months cos they where already breaking even by then . A lot of competitors wound up in the last 2 years and I think whats worked for them was that they dint go aggressively behind numbers at the cost of profits and relatively very organised for a startup . I remember my friend used to keep a tab of even money spent on coffee when they met outside as expenses .

I have some minor interests in the company , but you have no idea how close I was to having a 15-20% stake . Still has been an amazing experience .

 

[jusarrived]

Truck aggregators . The original plan was to use mobiles/telephones few years back, but then these days its all apps .

I think they have a fleet of close to 400 trucks last time I spoke to them . This is in a span of less than 24 months . They got a backing of a big investor within the first 4-5 months cos they where already breaking even by then . A lot of competitors wound up in the last 2 years and I think whats worked for them was that they dint go aggressively behind numbers at the cost of profits and relatively very organised for a startup . I remember my friend used to keep a tab of even money spent on coffee when they met outside as expenses .

I have some minor interests in the company , but you have no idea how close I was to having a 15-20% stake . Still has been an amazing experience .

Also I need to clarify , the guy was just bad in studies , I mean he put the most effort compared to rest of us but still flunked exams .

 

[troodon]

Settled in life better than some of the so called intelligent people.

Luck matters a lot in life.

School smart kids are not guaranteed success in life. Some succeed and some settle down for a lot less.

Same with not so smart kids.

 

[TM Riddle]

Runs a successfull business of his own in Delhi spending around half a year in middle east and guy is barely 24

 

[Abdul]

Safe to say I was the dumbest in my class (without any shadow of a doubt) @ St. Patricks High - Flunked in a few subjects in my A/O levels which was a pretty low point compared to the competition around me.

I don't necessarily know how I managed to turn that ship around but 8 odd years down the road I've some how managed to end up as a Head of ERP for a Singaporean Multinational in Malaysia. Along the way I completed my ACCA, made a life for myself, started an independent spare parts trading business and achieved some sort of financial security for my family back home - To be honest the most surprised Individual out of all of this is Me, myself

I am not in anyway trying to be arrogant here however I just want to convey a small message to those reading and struggling in life at the moment. It doesn't matter what grades you score in your O/A levels (high school) nor does it matter which university you go to - if you even attended one altogether (No offense to anybody who's been to or attending any top school). What matters is, how willing are you to change your life, are you determined enough and willing enough to take responsibility of your life and lead yourself out of the rut you're in? Don't be afraid of failure or disappointment (that's part of life) but be prepared to have a never die attitude no matter what the circumstances and keep working (no matter how small it might be) towards a goal that you determined yourself with.

One day, you'd eventually realize that you'd somehow or another you've actually crawled and scrapped your way almost a mile in front to where you originally were and at this point would you genuinely realize the importance of the perseverance you sustained in your time of turmoil - Just make sure you never give up.

I'd tell you guys something I myself faced in my life, when I flunked in my high school I was literally shunned by society as if I had murdered someone or taken someone's life. Going to social events became an excruciating task and I'd literally avoid any marriages / birthdays / etc.

Being Pakistani it was, almost, necessary for 'Khandan Walay' to ensure that they don't go without reminding me how sorry they felt for me and how XYZ had scored this many and was probably going to end up working for the Prime Minister or something. It became literally unbearable to the point where I even stopped attending my house phone as I knew what I'd, most probably, end up hearing on the other end. You can somewhat say this was also, part of the reason, why I just wanted to get away from all that and made the move to Far East to look for greener pastures.

At the end of the day, I everyday Thank Allah, that it worked out as it has for me Alhamdulliah and I couldn't have done it without His blessing but they key is, as I said above, perseverance !! Just don't give up!

This is pretty inspirational as it shows us that hard work beats everything else.

 

[moghul]

He is in politics and is a big shot in Pakistan. But nice enough to offer his help to the most smarter ones if they needed. Some of the smartest ones are struggling financially but the dumbest one is the richest one.

 

[Abdul]

He is in politics and is a big shot in Pakistan. But nice enough to offer his help to the most smarter ones if they needed. Some of the smartest ones are struggling financially but the dumbest one is the richest one.

Any hints?

 

[Syed1]

Safe to say I was the dumbest in my class (without any shadow of a doubt) @ St. Patricks High - Flunked in a few subjects in my A/O levels which was a pretty low point compared to the competition around me.

I don't necessarily know how I managed to turn that ship around but 8 odd years down the road I've some how managed to end up as a Head of ERP for a Singaporean Multinational in Malaysia. Along the way I completed my ACCA, made a life for myself, started an independent spare parts trading business and achieved some sort of financial security for my family back home - To be honest the most surprised Individual out of all of this is Me, myself

I am not in anyway trying to be arrogant here however I just want to convey a small message to those reading and struggling in life at the moment. It doesn't matter what grades you score in your O/A levels (high school) nor does it matter which university you go to - if you even attended one altogether (No offense to anybody who's been to or attending any top school). What matters is, how willing are you to change your life, are you determined enough and willing enough to take responsibility of your life and lead yourself out of the rut you're in? Don't be afraid of failure or disappointment (that's part of life) but be prepared to have a never die attitude no matter what the circumstances and keep working (no matter how small it might be) towards a goal that you determined yourself with.

One day, you'd eventually realize that you'd somehow or another you've actually crawled and scrapped your way almost a mile in front to where you originally were and at this point would you genuinely realize the importance of the perseverance you sustained in your time of turmoil - Just make sure you never give up.

I'd tell you guys something I myself faced in my life, when I flunked in my high school I was literally shunned by society as if I had murdered someone or taken someone's life. Going to social events became an excruciating task and I'd literally avoid any marriages / birthdays / etc.

Being Pakistani it was, almost, necessary for 'Khandan Walay' to ensure that they don't go without reminding me how sorry they felt for me and how XYZ had scored this many and was probably going to end up working for the Prime Minister or something. It became literally unbearable to the point where I even stopped attending my house phone as I knew what I'd, most probably, end up hearing on the other end. You can somewhat say this was also, part of the reason, why I just wanted to get away from all that and made the move to Far East to look for greener pastures.

At the end of the day, I everyday Thank Allah, that it worked out as it has for me Alhamdulliah and I couldn't have done it without His blessing but they key is, as I said above, perseverance !! Just don't give up!

I had a tear in my eye reading this...


humara larka jawaan hogaya hai

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Wow. Well done bro. Keep on improving and triumphing in life.

You have strong will power and urge to improve, that's how you managed to turn it around in 8-odd years.

Great story man!

Congrats and may Allah give more success!

This is pretty inspirational as it shows us that hard work beats everything else.

Thanks Boyes !

The best part was that while all of this was unfolding in my life, I was engaging on PP and maturing as a person as well. This website right here is probably a collection of my own life's timeline therefore will always have a significant importance to me no matter where my life leads me to in future.

I had a tear in my eye reading this...


humara larka jawaan hogaya hai

Jani !! Abhi toh Party Shuru Huwe hay.........(Music Starts Playing)!!

 

[Square Drive]

He's getting dumber and dumber everyday, tbh.

And no, it's not me.

 

[Square Drive]

[MENTION=136079]ahmedwaqas92[/MENTION] wah cheetay

 

[msb314]

Safe to say I was the dumbest in my class (without any shadow of a doubt) @ St. Patricks High - Flunked in a few subjects in my A/O levels which was a pretty low point compared to the competition around me.

I don't necessarily know how I managed to turn that ship around but 8 odd years down the road I've some how managed to end up as a Head of ERP for a Singaporean Multinational in Malaysia. Along the way I completed my ACCA, made a life for myself, started an independent spare parts trading business and achieved some sort of financial security for my family back home - To be honest the most surprised Individual out of all of this is Me, myself

I am not in anyway trying to be arrogant here however I just want to convey a small message to those reading and struggling in life at the moment. It doesn't matter what grades you score in your O/A levels (high school) nor does it matter which university you go to - if you even attended one altogether (No offense to anybody who's been to or attending any top school). What matters is, how willing are you to change your life, are you determined enough and willing enough to take responsibility of your life and lead yourself out of the rut you're in? Don't be afraid of failure or disappointment (that's part of life) but be prepared to have a never die attitude no matter what the circumstances and keep working (no matter how small it might be) towards a goal that you determined yourself with.

One day, you'd eventually realize that you'd somehow or another you've actually crawled and scrapped your way almost a mile in front to where you originally were and at this point would you genuinely realize the importance of the perseverance you sustained in your time of turmoil - Just make sure you never give up.

I'd tell you guys something I myself faced in my life, when I flunked in my high school I was literally shunned by society as if I had murdered someone or taken someone's life. Going to social events became an excruciating task and I'd literally avoid any marriages / birthdays / etc.

Being Pakistani it was, almost, necessary for 'Khandan Walay' to ensure that they don't go without reminding me how sorry they felt for me and how XYZ had scored this many and was probably going to end up working for the Prime Minister or something. It became literally unbearable to the point where I even stopped attending my house phone as I knew what I'd, most probably, end up hearing on the other end. You can somewhat say this was also, part of the reason, why I just wanted to get away from all that and made the move to Far East to look for greener pastures.

At the end of the day, I everyday Thank Allah, that it worked out as it has for me Alhamdulliah and I couldn't have done it without His blessing but they key is, as I said above, perseverance !! Just don't give up!

Hey bro - nice story glad everything worked out for you in the end!

If you don't mind me asking - what did you do to turn your life and career around? Was it just put more effort into your education/work or did you try something new like change paths?

 

[Hasan123]

I hardly talk to anyone from my school so don't really know. But can't say for certain who the dumbest person in my class was.

 

[Abdullah719]

Safe to say I was the dumbest in my class (without any shadow of a doubt) @ St. Patricks High - Flunked in a few subjects in my A/O levels which was a pretty low point compared to the competition around me.

I don't necessarily know how I managed to turn that ship around but 8 odd years down the road I've some how managed to end up as a Head of ERP for a Singaporean Multinational in Malaysia. Along the way I completed my ACCA, made a life for myself, started an independent spare parts trading business and achieved some sort of financial security for my family back home - To be honest the most surprised Individual out of all of this is Me, myself

I am not in anyway trying to be arrogant here however I just want to convey a small message to those reading and struggling in life at the moment. It doesn't matter what grades you score in your O/A levels (high school) nor does it matter which university you go to - if you even attended one altogether (No offense to anybody who's been to or attending any top school). What matters is, how willing are you to change your life, are you determined enough and willing enough to take responsibility of your life and lead yourself out of the rut you're in? Don't be afraid of failure or disappointment (that's part of life) but be prepared to have a never die attitude no matter what the circumstances and keep working (no matter how small it might be) towards a goal that you determined yourself with.

One day, you'd eventually realize that you'd somehow or another you've actually crawled and scrapped your way almost a mile in front to where you originally were and at this point would you genuinely realize the importance of the perseverance you sustained in your time of turmoil - Just make sure you never give up.

I'd tell you guys something I myself faced in my life, when I flunked in my high school I was literally shunned by society as if I had murdered someone or taken someone's life. Going to social events became an excruciating task and I'd literally avoid any marriages / birthdays / etc.

Being Pakistani it was, almost, necessary for 'Khandan Walay' to ensure that they don't go without reminding me how sorry they felt for me and how XYZ had scored this many and was probably going to end up working for the Prime Minister or something. It became literally unbearable to the point where I even stopped attending my house phone as I knew what I'd, most probably, end up hearing on the other end. You can somewhat say this was also, part of the reason, why I just wanted to get away from all that and made the move to Far East to look for greener pastures.

At the end of the day, I everyday Thank Allah, that it worked out as it has for me Alhamdulliah and I couldn't have done it without His blessing but they key is, as I said above, perseverance !! Just don't give up!

Inspirational story man, I'm sure many of us here can learn something from this!

Keep it up and may Allah give you much more.

 

[King-Misbah]

For the sake of this thread: I dont know what he is doing but he is doing well. He is always in new cars, buying expensive gifts and eating out. I hope he is on the right track

I like to point out that people excel in different things. Just because your not good in education doesn't mean that your dumb.

 

[Suleiman]

He got into a car accident in 8th grade, broke his leg and his younger brother died in said incident.

We all thought this would be the turning point for him and he'd become a better human being and mature but actually got worse, started using his injury as an excuse to get away with stuff, has moved to Canada a year before graduation, no idea what he's doing now but posted pictures of drugs and a letter from the police department citing community service or some suspension thing. Have unfriended him since.

He was Palestinian btw. Ofc not all Palestinians are bad, but no single nationality is a nationality of saints.

But I hope he is on the right path now.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Hey bro - nice story glad everything worked out for you in the end!

If you don't mind me asking - what did you do to turn your life and career around? Was it just put more effort into your education/work or did you try something new like change paths?

I guess it was a culmination of a few external factors plus a few adjustments at my end as well i.e. (change in approach /attitude).

For starters, and this is around the time my life was essentially falling apart, I had this very negative way of thinking of blaming my surroundings for my own short comings in academia and other subsequent failures in life. I would always try to find XYZ excuses and put up this wall of arrogance around me. My thought process became so messed up that even after failing multiple times (at a given task / target) I would always necesarily be keen to blame external factors that might have caused the failure instead of putting my own hand up and admitting to just not being good enough.

From what I've experiencd in life bro I will tell you that a person wins 70% of the battle known as 'life' if he/she just develops a capacity of self -assessment and self critique. Looking at oneself in a third person POV essentially gives you the ability to see your own short comings and this massively is neccessary for anyone who might have a similar roadblock in life as I was experiencing almost a decade earlier. This approach further clears off any cobwebs that a person might have with regards to assessing where exactly he/she went astray and helps the individual to avoid the same pitfalls in future.

Another major factor that I believe is vital, for anyone struggling in life, is the requirement of patience. Nothing...I repeat NOTHING, will work wonders on the first go and there is a solid 9/10 chance that you will fall flat on your face. This initial failure basically sets up the moment of perserverance that will enable an individual to go on and achieve success however the key at this point is to keep at it and not lose heart in the mere fact that I've failed once again. As i said in my previous post:

'Don't be afriad of failure; that's part of life, what defines a person is how he/she pick themselves up and dusts it off. Try again and keep trying until you essentially make it happen.'

There are a few external factors as well that were a significant hinderence but these factors can only pull you down so much. The Pakistani culture (And I don't mean any offense to anyone here, BTW I am Pakistani too ) is generally quite depressing for anyone who might be struggling and the worst part is that along with showing pity the first thing people necessarily do is to create comparison points with other people. This basially erked me to no end and I well and truly try to stay away from such folks. There is nothing to gain from keeping such company and all you do is fuel the negativity in your life. Trust me you do not want this bro, this is the same type of attitude which is in direct conflict with what I've written in Para 2, 3 and 4.

Also pursue something that you actually give two hoots about - I understand it kinda sounds like a TTF cliche but honestly speaking efficiency in life well and truly comes when you actually work towards a goal that necessarily will give you happiness and a general sense of satisfaction at achieving it.

For anyone who knows me a person they will firmly testify that growing up I was a obsessed with Data Science and numbers in general but due to me being the first born to my father I was, like 95% kids in Pakistan, fed the Engineer/Doctor/Lawyer mantra and had no choice but to give in to the pre-engineering syllabi this naturally led to failure after failure in my O/A levels and when everyone literally gave upon me and 'mujhay mere haal per chor diya' I switched diciplines to finance (ACCA). I am not going to lie here and pretend it was an easy journey from here onwards but as I mentioned earlier I stuck to my guns and rode off this difficult period. In the meantime I decided to migrate to Malaysia, this was sort of a semi-informed decision as:

a) I literally wanted to get away from my surroundings + I have a lot of the same sort of family members living in the west (USA/Canada/UK)

b) The far east has an extremely budding economy when it comes to careers in Data Science and financial services (the two things that my career could prong into in future)

As it so happened Allah helped and I landed an executive role in a financial services company 1.5 years after I came here (I have no shame in admitting that before this I have literally done quite a few blue collar jobs as well to survive and pay the bills) however once I broke into the corporate sector I did work doubly hard and almost 8 months ago I was hired by a Singaporean Multinational as a head of ERP. Conseqently I now have the privilege of working in a capacity through which I can pursure my life long passion for Data Science and compliement the academai of my financial studies as well so Alhamdulliah it has most definitely turned out better than even my wildest dreams and it is all thanks to the Almighty Allah.

In the end I would again just like to tell anyone whos struggling in life is that don‘t give up, the moment you give up I believe is the moment you have destroyed any chances you have of success in future, keep at it; ride out the tough times and one day, through perseverance you will most definitely reach your intended goal Inshallah.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Inspirational story man, I'm sure many of us here can learn something from this!

Keep it up and may Allah give you much more.

Thank You so much for the kind words brother - Stay Blessed !!

 

[Rayyman]

Thank You so much for the kind words brother - Stay Blessed !!

Bro your story is really inspiring especially for me because I failed a few classes in high school and didn't do too well last semester (college).

To be honest, I got kind of sad reading the title of the thread as I am usually one of these students in the class.

Sometimes I lose hope, but reading what happened to you, I learned a lot.

Thanks for sharing and wish you all the best for the future.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Bro your story is really inspiring especially for me because I failed a few classes in high school and didn't do too well last semester (college).

To be honest, I got kind of sad reading the title of the thread as I am usually one of these students in the class.

Sometimes I lose hope, but reading what happened to you, I learned a lot.

Thanks for sharing and wish you all the best for the future.

Appreciate the support little brother , keep at it and don't lose hope no matter how devastating the future and present might seem to be - I firmly believe that there is always light at the end of the tunnel and it's only a matter of time that a person unlocks the real hidden potential in themselves.

If you're ever feeling down just remember that everyone who ever made any significant difference to humanity was ridiculed and cast away by this very same society at first, but they never gave up and made it out as the defining individuals the history of mankind has ever seen.

I wish you all the success in the World. Keep working hard and eventually it will Inshallah all come together. Just look at the GOAT(s) we all love and follow bro - these men are the very definition of how hard work and perseverance can defy no matter how many failures a person goes through in life.

 

[msb314]

I guess it was a culmination of a few external factors plus a few adjustments at my end as well i.e. (change in approach /attitude).

For starters, and this is around the time my life was essentially falling apart, I had this very negative way of thinking of blaming my surroundings for my own short comings in academia and other subsequent failures in life. I would always try to find XYZ excuses and put up this wall of arrogance around me. My thought process became so messed up that even after failing multiple times (at a given task / target) I would always necesarily be keen to blame external factors that might have caused the failure instead of putting my own hand up and admitting to just not being good enough.

From what I've experiencd in life bro I will tell you that a person wins 70% of the battle known as 'life' if he/she just develops a capacity of self -assessment and self critique. Looking at oneself in a third person POV essentially gives you the ability to see your own short comings and this massively is neccessary for anyone who might have a similar roadblock in life as I was experiencing almost a decade earlier. This approach further clears off any cobwebs that a person might have with regards to assessing where exactly he/she went astray and helps the individual to avoid the same pitfalls in future.

Another major factor that I believe is vital, for anyone struggling in life, is the requirement of patience. Nothing...I repeat NOTHING, will work wonders on the first go and there is a solid 9/10 chance that you will fall flat on your face. This initial failure basically sets up the moment of perserverance that will enable an individual to go on and achieve success however the key at this point is to keep at it and not lose heart in the mere fact that I've failed once again. As i said in my previous post:



There are a few external factors as well that were a significant hinderence but these factors can only pull you down so much. The Pakistani culture (And I don't mean any offense to anyone here, BTW I am Pakistani too ) is generally quite depressing for anyone who might be struggling and the worst part is that along with showing pity the first thing people necessarily do is to create comparison points with other people. This basially erked me to no end and I well and truly try to stay away from such folks. There is nothing to gain from keeping such company and all you do is fuel the negativity in your life. Trust me you do not want this bro, this is the same type of attitude which is in direct conflict with what I've written in Para 2, 3 and 4.

Also pursue something that you actually give two hoots about - I understand it kinda sounds like a TTF cliche but honestly speaking efficiency in life well and truly comes when you actually work towards a goal that necessarily will give you happiness and a general sense of satisfaction at achieving it.

For anyone who knows me a person they will firmly testify that growing up I was a obsessed with Data Science and numbers in general but due to me being the first born to my father I was, like 95% kids in Pakistan, fed the Engineer/Doctor/Lawyer mantra and had no choice but to give in to the pre-engineering syllabi this naturally led to failure after failure in my O/A levels and when everyone literally gave upon me and 'mujhay mere haal per chor diya' I switched diciplines to finance (ACCA). I am not going to lie here and pretend it was an easy journey from here onwards but as I mentioned earlier I stuck to my guns and rode off this difficult period. In the meantime I decided to migrate to Malaysia, this was sort of a semi-informed decision as:

a) I literally wanted to get away from my surroundings + I have a lot of the same sort of family members living in the west (USA/Canada/UK)

b) The far east has an extremely budding economy when it comes to careers in Data Science and financial services (the two things that my career could prong into in future)

As it so happened Allah helped and I landed an executive role in a financial services company 1.5 years after I came here (I have no shame in admitting that before this I have literally done quite a few blue collar jobs as well to survive and pay the bills) however once I broke into the corporate sector I did work doubly hard and almost 8 months ago I was hired by a Singaporean Multinational as a head of ERP. Conseqently I now have the privilege of working in a capacity through which I can pursure my life long passion for Data Science and compliement the academai of my financial studies as well so Alhamdulliah it has most definitely turned out better than even my wildest dreams and it is all thanks to the Almighty Allah.

In the end I would again just like to tell anyone whos struggling in life is that don‘t give up, the moment you give up I believe is the moment you have destroyed any chances you have of success in future, keep at it; ride out the tough times and one day, through perseverance you will most definitely reach your intended goal Inshallah.

Thanks for sharing your experience!

May Allah bless you!

 

[chacha kashmiri]

There was a few of us on report

But my life changed on pp
I started to have proper discussions without swearing or girls
Made for much interesting conversations in these square boxes

 

[Abdul]

There was a few of us on report

But my life changed on pp
I started to have proper discussions without swearing or girls
Made for much interesting conversations in these square boxes

It's disappointing that you stopped swearing outside also.

 

[Rana]

The dumbest guy in my class came from nothing. Parents divorced. Living in a council flat with his mother and two siblings. Living off government funds. Distracted heavily at school due to the ongoing issues at home. Nobody to make sure the guy did his homework or studied well.

Today, he rents a beautiful flat in Richmond. He drives a white Audi, latest model. Has a degree from a respected University in England and has a very good job. To top it all off, his baby daughter is by far the most beautiful girl I have ever seen.

You never know what Allah,God or Destiny has in store for you

 

[King-Misbah]

I was one of the cleverest person in school and struggling in life Just trying to give the other perspective

 

[Rana]

I was one of the cleverest person in school and struggling in life Just trying to give the other perspective

DW bro, your hard work will not go t waste. I know some PHD fellows at Imperial College, gifted brains in science and research. I see their struggle, but I know at the back of my mind that they will eventually find a huge path somewhere because such gifted people cannot be left in the dark, they emerge themselves

 

[King-Misbah]

DW bro, your hard work will not go t waste. I know some PHD fellows at Imperial College, gifted brains in science and research. I see their struggle, but I know at the back of my mind that they will eventually find a huge path somewhere because such gifted people cannot be left in the dark, they emerge themselves

In shallah brother. I know my capacity so I am not worried Times will change for the better Thinking of starting my own business now

 

[Rayyman]

It's disappointing that you stopped swearing outside also.

What's so good about swearing?

I've never said a curse word in my life.

 

[Abdul]

What's so good about swearing?

I've never said a curse word in my life.

Congratulations.

 

[Rayyman]

Congratulations.

Wth I'm not bragging. Just wanted to know why you think swearing is good.

 

[Abdullah]

I guess it was a culmination of a few external factors plus a few adjustments at my end as well i.e. (change in approach /attitude).

For starters, and this is around the time my life was essentially falling apart, I had this very negative way of thinking of blaming my surroundings for my own short comings in academia and other subsequent failures in life. I would always try to find XYZ excuses and put up this wall of arrogance around me. My thought process became so messed up that even after failing multiple times (at a given task / target) I would always necesarily be keen to blame external factors that might have caused the failure instead of putting my own hand up and admitting to just not being good enough.

From what I've experiencd in life bro I will tell you that a person wins 70% of the battle known as 'life' if he/she just develops a capacity of self -assessment and self critique. Looking at oneself in a third person POV essentially gives you the ability to see your own short comings and this massively is neccessary for anyone who might have a similar roadblock in life as I was experiencing almost a decade earlier. This approach further clears off any cobwebs that a person might have with regards to assessing where exactly he/she went astray and helps the individual to avoid the same pitfalls in future.

Another major factor that I believe is vital, for anyone struggling in life, is the requirement of patience. Nothing...I repeat NOTHING, will work wonders on the first go and there is a solid 9/10 chance that you will fall flat on your face. This initial failure basically sets up the moment of perserverance that will enable an individual to go on and achieve success however the key at this point is to keep at it and not lose heart in the mere fact that I've failed once again. As i said in my previous post:



There are a few external factors as well that were a significant hinderence but these factors can only pull you down so much. The Pakistani culture (And I don't mean any offense to anyone here, BTW I am Pakistani too ) is generally quite depressing for anyone who might be struggling and the worst part is that along with showing pity the first thing people necessarily do is to create comparison points with other people. This basially erked me to no end and I well and truly try to stay away from such folks. There is nothing to gain from keeping such company and all you do is fuel the negativity in your life. Trust me you do not want this bro, this is the same type of attitude which is in direct conflict with what I've written in Para 2, 3 and 4.

Also pursue something that you actually give two hoots about - I understand it kinda sounds like a TTF cliche but honestly speaking efficiency in life well and truly comes when you actually work towards a goal that necessarily will give you happiness and a general sense of satisfaction at achieving it.

For anyone who knows me a person they will firmly testify that growing up I was a obsessed with Data Science and numbers in general but due to me being the first born to my father I was, like 95% kids in Pakistan, fed the Engineer/Doctor/Lawyer mantra and had no choice but to give in to the pre-engineering syllabi this naturally led to failure after failure in my O/A levels and when everyone literally gave upon me and 'mujhay mere haal per chor diya' I switched diciplines to finance (ACCA). I am not going to lie here and pretend it was an easy journey from here onwards but as I mentioned earlier I stuck to my guns and rode off this difficult period. In the meantime I decided to migrate to Malaysia, this was sort of a semi-informed decision as:

a) I literally wanted to get away from my surroundings + I have a lot of the same sort of family members living in the west (USA/Canada/UK)

b) The far east has an extremely budding economy when it comes to careers in Data Science and financial services (the two things that my career could prong into in future)

As it so happened Allah helped and I landed an executive role in a financial services company 1.5 years after I came here (I have no shame in admitting that before this I have literally done quite a few blue collar jobs as well to survive and pay the bills) however once I broke into the corporate sector I did work doubly hard and almost 8 months ago I was hired by a Singaporean Multinational as a head of ERP. Conseqently I now have the privilege of working in a capacity through which I can pursure my life long passion for Data Science and compliement the academai of my financial studies as well so Alhamdulliah it has most definitely turned out better than even my wildest dreams and it is all thanks to the Almighty Allah.

In the end I would again just like to tell anyone whos struggling in life is that don‘t give up, the moment you give up I believe is the moment you have destroyed any chances you have of success in future, keep at it; ride out the tough times and one day, through perseverance you will most definitely reach your intended goal Inshallah.

Well done bro. May Allah bless you even more.
Do me a favour and have a word with umar akmal about the first few paragraphs above plz!!

 

[chacha kashmiri]

It's disappointing that you stopped swearing outside also.

To answer the question
I was always near the bottom of the class
I got told loads of times that my face didnt fit in the school
And the rich boys would made fun of the fact I didnt pay to go school and would say thats why I didnt take it as serious as them
I got suspended for anti semitism and used to go around with swastikas on my knuckles

Around this time my dad left home and I remember punching him in the face just as police parked up outside the house, my brother also went through courts for a seperate incident and my sister got married at 17
My mum began selling food at a trailer in markets on Fridays and weekends
My PlayStation and games ended up in pawn shops
Social services ended up getting involved with my other sister

Sixth form I probably played up to being a Khan at a grammar school and after a trip to Croydon to see family I just wanted to be a G and wouldnt wear a suit coz I preferred hoodys
I was excluded on the last day of school and had to be escorted to my exams

After a couple of years out where I began drinking alcohol at a company called JD Williams
I commuted to a uni about 50 miles every day and after 6 years spent on a 4 year course where I had to give a doctors note to say I suffered with depression to get another chance at the second year I got a masters in pharmacy

I am now a happily married locum with one daughter
Life still had its ups and downs and I recently left my wife in our one bedroom upstairs flat about a mile from Manchester City centre while I gave her some much needed space

But alhamdulilah I cant complain

I could easily have been jailed in life for carrying knifes,driving with insurance but without license or for battery
Visiting my dad in jail last year really hit home and I thank Allah for the opportunities I have been given in life

 

[King-Misbah]

To answer the question
I was always near the bottom of the class
I got told loads of times that my face didnt fit in the school
And the rich boys would made fun of the fact I didnt pay to go school and would say thats why I didnt take it as serious as them
I got suspended for anti semitism and used to go around with swastikas on my knuckles

Around this time my dad left home and I remember punching him in the face just as police parked up outside the house, my brother also went through courts for a seperate incident and my sister got married at 17
My mum began selling food at a trailer in markets on Fridays and weekends
My PlayStation and games ended up in pawn shops
Social services ended up getting involved with my other sister

Sixth form I probably played up to being a Khan at a grammar school and after a trip to Croydon to see family I just wanted to be a G and wouldnt wear a suit coz I preferred hoodys
I was excluded on the last day of school and had to be escorted to my exams

After a couple of years out where I began drinking alcohol at a company called JD Williams
I commuted to a uni about 50 miles every day and after 6 years spent on a 4 year course where I had to give a doctors note to say I suffered with depression to get another chance at the second year I got a masters in pharmacy

I am now a happily married locum with one daughter
Life still had its ups and downs and I recently left my wife in our one bedroom upstairs flat about a mile from Manchester City centre while I gave her some much needed space

But alhamdulilah I cant complain

I could easily have been jailed in life for carrying knifes,driving with insurance but without license or for battery
Visiting my dad in jail last year really hit home and I thank Allah for the opportunities I have been given in life

Nice to hear that you transformed your life

I guess the Manchester water helped you

 

[Hamza_]

What do you mean by dumb? Dumb with respect to studies or intelligence/iq?

Well the person who was very down in studies is currently operating property business with his father. Although gave Alevels exams this june

 

[Slog]

To answer the question
I was always near the bottom of the class
I got told loads of times that my face didnt fit in the school
And the rich boys would made fun of the fact I didnt pay to go school and would say thats why I didnt take it as serious as them
I got suspended for anti semitism and used to go around with swastikas on my knuckles

Around this time my dad left home and I remember punching him in the face just as police parked up outside the house, my brother also went through courts for a seperate incident and my sister got married at 17
My mum began selling food at a trailer in markets on Fridays and weekends
My PlayStation and games ended up in pawn shops
Social services ended up getting involved with my other sister

Sixth form I probably played up to being a Khan at a grammar school and after a trip to Croydon to see family I just wanted to be a G and wouldnt wear a suit coz I preferred hoodys
I was excluded on the last day of school and had to be escorted to my exams

After a couple of years out where I began drinking alcohol at a company called JD Williams
I commuted to a uni about 50 miles every day and after 6 years spent on a 4 year course where I had to give a doctors note to say I suffered with depression to get another chance at the second year I got a masters in pharmacy

I am now a happily married locum with one daughter
Life still had its ups and downs and I recently left my wife in our one bedroom upstairs flat about a mile from Manchester City centre while I gave her some much needed space

But alhamdulilah I cant complain

I could easily have been jailed in life for carrying knifes,driving with insurance but without license or for battery
Visiting my dad in jail last year really hit home and I thank Allah for the opportunities I have been given in life

damn. what a story!

 

[sshakir411]

I wouldn't say this kid was the dumbest but he had a tough time in school and years after. He was half Afghan and half Pakistani, born in Saudi and hung around with Arabs. Had never been to Pakistan in his life and barley spoke Urdu. After getting caught for selling hash at school in grade 11 his dad sent him out to Pakistan. At first all he did was get high and share pictures of him smoking chillums with his drivers and gardeners in Pakistan but then he got in to MMA (in Karachi)...got really in to it and would share videos either practicing or training. He then moved to Malaysia to train and within days of reaching there his entire body was covered in tattoos. Last I saw his fb, he had moved to the UK and became an ultra right-wing Muslim looking to get his tattoos erased and leaving long posts on random Islamic Videos about how astray the ummah had gone. That was last I heard of him.

 

[Abdul]

I wouldn't say this kid was the dumbest but he had a tough time in school and years after. He was half Afghan and half Pakistani, born in Saudi and hung around with Arabs. Had never been to Pakistan in his life and barley spoke Urdu. After getting caught for selling hash at school in grade 11 his dad sent him out to Pakistan. At first all he did was get high and share pictures of him smoking chillums with his drivers and gardeners in Pakistan but then he got in to MMA (in Karachi)...got really in to it and would share videos either practicing or training. He then moved to Malaysia to train and within days of reaching there his entire body was covered in tattoos. Last I saw his fb, he had moved to the UK and became an ultra right-wing Muslim looking to get his tattoos erased and leaving long posts on random Islamic Videos about how astray the ummah had gone. That was last I heard of him.

Ahah whataguy, top pusher.

 

[mmkextreme_1]

I wouldn't say this kid was the dumbest but he had a tough time in school and years after. He was half Afghan and half Pakistani, born in Saudi and hung around with Arabs. Had never been to Pakistan in his life and barley spoke Urdu. After getting caught for selling hash at school in grade 11 his dad sent him out to Pakistan. At first all he did was get high and share pictures of him smoking chillums with his drivers and gardeners in Pakistan but then he got in to MMA (in Karachi)...got really in to it and would share videos either practicing or training. He then moved to Malaysia to train and within days of reaching there his entire body was covered in tattoos. Last I saw his fb, he had moved to the UK and became an ultra right-wing Muslim looking to get his tattoos erased and leaving long posts on random Islamic Videos about how astray the ummah had gone. That was last I heard of him.

Woh! Interesting guy this.

 

[Waseem]

Very interesrting thread and lot to learn especially Ahmed Waqas.

For me, most of my class fellows who didn't do well in class moved out of Pakistan and most are doing well.

As for me, i was never extremely good or poor student and quite satisfied with my career so can't complain

 

[Specialisttailender]

I wouldn't say this kid was the dumbest but he had a tough time in school and years after. He was half Afghan and half Pakistani, born in Saudi and hung around with Arabs. Had never been to Pakistan in his life and barley spoke Urdu. After getting caught for selling hash at school in grade 11 his dad sent him out to Pakistan. At first all he did was get high and share pictures of him smoking chillums with his drivers and gardeners in Pakistan but then he got in to MMA (in Karachi)...got really in to it and would share videos either practicing or training. He then moved to Malaysia to train and within days of reaching there his entire body was covered in tattoos. Last I saw his fb, he had moved to the UK and became an ultra right-wing Muslim looking to get his tattoos erased and leaving long posts on random Islamic Videos about how astray the ummah had gone. That was last I heard of him.

You probably hear about him in news or will never. These dumb kids are truly dumb and not respected for a reason. Terror recruiters specially look for door knobs like him who are vulnerable that are looking for respect and a group to be part of. They are extremely one dimensional and not smart.

 

[Donal Cozzie]

Hmm lets see.

Still 21 and already a father, so thats the Donal Cozzie Jr's dumbest classmate already in progress. (If Jr existed, maybe he'd be even dumber though, eh who knows)

Dont even think he did his final exams

A complete scumbag

Girl he had baby with left him. I dont even know too much I've been away last year and dont really care much either. Dont even know if they were ever in a relationship.

Will be in my hometown 30 years from now if still alive heading to the same knacker pub every day collecting his dole and probably getting into fights with whatever poor soul annoys him for whatever stupid reason.

I try not to think about such wastes of society too much tbh. Some people have legitimate crap going on at home which should earn pity, others like this guy are just lazy and bad spirited.

 

[aloo paratha]

[MENTION=136079]ahmedwaqas92[/MENTION] Wow bro, I know I'm late but your story truly is inspiring. I hate this desi culture of shaming people because they are not as good at someone else at school. Everyone is born with their own destiny, Allah hasn't made everyone the same.

My mom kept giving me crap around 2 months ago because I didn't do that well (average was 79.75), especially in math (67). She kept calling me jaahil and kachra student and honestly I've learned to ignore it to an extent but when someone is ramming it down your throat everyday (especially your own mom) it gets annoying. She'd always compare me to my bro (studying engineering at UofT and got 97 in grade 12 physics) Hopefully I will get my stuff together and be able to replicate my siblings.

 

[Rayyman]

[MENTION=136079]ahmedwaqas92[/MENTION] Wow bro, I know I'm late but your story truly is inspiring. I hate this desi culture of shaming people because they are not as good at someone else at school. Everyone is born with their own destiny, Allah hasn't made everyone the same.

My mom kept giving me crap around 2 months ago because I didn't do that well (average was 79.75), especially in math (67). She kept calling me jaahil and kachra student and honestly I've learned to ignore it to an extent but when someone is ramming it down your throat everyday (especially your own mom) it gets annoying. She'd always compare me to my bro (studying engineering at UofT and got 97 in grade 12 physics) Hopefully I will get my stuff together and be able to replicate my siblings.

You don't have to replicate your siblings. My motto is to "just keep faith in Allah and keep working hard and things will start going your way." I am not great in school, but pretty good in most aspects other than that.

Ahmedwaqas's story shows that resilient people can bounce back from not only one, but multiple bad situations.

 

[Suleiman]

To answer the question
I was always near the bottom of the class
I got told loads of times that my face didnt fit in the school
And the rich boys would made fun of the fact I didnt pay to go school and would say thats why I didnt take it as serious as them
I got suspended for anti semitism and used to go around with swastikas on my knuckles

Around this time my dad left home and I remember punching him in the face just as police parked up outside the house, my brother also went through courts for a seperate incident and my sister got married at 17
My mum began selling food at a trailer in markets on Fridays and weekends
My PlayStation and games ended up in pawn shops
Social services ended up getting involved with my other sister

Sixth form I probably played up to being a Khan at a grammar school and after a trip to Croydon to see family I just wanted to be a G and wouldnt wear a suit coz I preferred hoodys
I was excluded on the last day of school and had to be escorted to my exams

After a couple of years out where I began drinking alcohol at a company called JD Williams
I commuted to a uni about 50 miles every day and after 6 years spent on a 4 year course where I had to give a doctors note to say I suffered with depression to get another chance at the second year I got a masters in pharmacy

I am now a happily married locum with one daughter
Life still had its ups and downs and I recently left my wife in our one bedroom upstairs flat about a mile from Manchester City centre while I gave her some much needed space

But alhamdulilah I cant complain

I could easily have been jailed in life for carrying knifes,driving with insurance but without license or for battery
Visiting my dad in jail last year really hit home and I thank Allah for the opportunities I have been given in life

Man, what a story, hope you are in a better place now.

Everyone of us here is just a username with a profile pic, but you saying that showed character.

 

[mmkextreme_1]

To answer the question
I was always near the bottom of the class
I got told loads of times that my face didnt fit in the school
And the rich boys would made fun of the fact I didnt pay to go school and would say thats why I didnt take it as serious as them
I got suspended for anti semitism and used to go around with swastikas on my knuckles

Around this time my dad left home and I remember punching him in the face just as police parked up outside the house, my brother also went through courts for a seperate incident and my sister got married at 17
My mum began selling food at a trailer in markets on Fridays and weekends
My PlayStation and games ended up in pawn shops
Social services ended up getting involved with my other sister

Sixth form I probably played up to being a Khan at a grammar school and after a trip to Croydon to see family I just wanted to be a G and wouldnt wear a suit coz I preferred hoodys
I was excluded on the last day of school and had to be escorted to my exams

After a couple of years out where I began drinking alcohol at a company called JD Williams
I commuted to a uni about 50 miles every day and after 6 years spent on a 4 year course where I had to give a doctors note to say I suffered with depression to get another chance at the second year I got a masters in pharmacy

I am now a happily married locum with one daughter
Life still had its ups and downs and I recently left my wife in our one bedroom upstairs flat about a mile from Manchester City centre while I gave her some much needed space

But alhamdulilah I cant complain

I could easily have been jailed in life for carrying knifes,driving with insurance but without license or for battery
Visiting my dad in jail last year really hit home and I thank Allah for the opportunities I have been given in life

What a story! Truly inspirantional. Allah always finds a way, he tests each one of us in different ways. Glad your doing well brother.

 

[chacha kashmiri]

What a story! Truly inspirantional. Allah always finds a way, he tests each one of us in different ways. Glad your doing well brother.

Nice one , thank u

me and the missus recently went Scotland on a road trip with pops and he enjoyed the sights especially the safari park

My wife has just yesterday had her visa extended for another 30 months so things are looking good alhamdulilah


And yes we are all tested
The hardest thing I thing I find in life is finding that balance yu know
Through hardcore in your shell faith and that Middle path were meant to find
But compared to the likes of Ayub Ra and Bilal RA we have it relatively easy

 

[Firebreaker]

He's the richest guy in the school

Bank balance>>>>Grades

 

[humzy]

Skipped uni and started a business, worked hard and now he is a multimillionaire who owns a few tobacconists and spends the rest of his time developing property.

He is actually my best childhood friend.

 

[Smbhayi]

currently reading this thread, now 27, but still dreaming playing for India & captaining the team, even though never play decentish level.