Continuation from Chapter 2…

3. Dream big

‘Main apne sapne ko apni sachhai se nahi milaunga, meri sachhai ko mere sapne se milvaunga’ (I’m not going to lower the level of my dreams in order to match it with my present status/reality, instead I would leverage my current status in order to meet my goals), a beautiful statement with a deep meaning put forth by Murad. Most of us are taught to be in their limits. Often reminded to accept the reality of what we are, where we belong to, where we are standing right now which will, in turn, decide our fate. In short, know your limits and dream accordingly (jitni lambi chadar utna hi per phelao). But if every one of us takes the same straight path, would the heroes have ever born? Don’t let your position or designation rule your dreams. Don’t let your dreams be governed by your status. Elevate your current level to match it with your goals, your ambitions.

4. Hard work pays

‘Sar pe kisi ka haat nai tha, main yahan aaya hoon khud ki mehnat se’ (There is no one behind my success, it’s all because of my hard work), a line from one of the songs, clearly portrays Murad’s hard work. No goals are achieved without hard work. There is nothing called ‘luck’. So, run, fall, get up and again run to chase your dreams, to catch it, to snatch it. Get that fire in your eyes and burning passion in your heart, then no-one can stop you.

5. Be focussed and have clear goals

‘Mujhe padhne ka hai. Degree complete kar surgeon banne ka hai. Aap jisse kahoge main usse shaadi kar lungi par mera padhai mat roko’ (I want to pursue my studies and become a surgeon. I promise I’ll marry whomever you say, just don’t stop my studies), Shafeena broke down in front of her parents putting forth the importance of her ambitions in her life. She knows what she wants from her life and has prioritised her goals. Education and career were more important to her than just being getting married. No second thought on that. Be like her. Be independent. Stay focussed. Have clear goals in your life and always set priorities.

To be continued…