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Listen "#29 Dealing with Social Media, Worldly Success, Accepting Qadr, Identity Crisis & more with Maarten Van Elst"
Episode Synopsis
A broad discussion with Br Maarten Van Elst on the role of factors outside of our control on attaining Worldly Success; meritocracy and social mobility; Practical tips to effectively use Social Media; effects of the internet age on personal identity; whether self-discipline is overrated and the "Tony Robbins Islam" & more. Brother Maarten is the first guest to appear on the podcast for a second time. Find out more about Maarten at www.muslimfit.com
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TIME STAMPS:
00:00 Preview & Intro
06:10 How "make-able" is Worldly success
11:10 Studies on societal mobility and inequality
22:00 Self-Help & having a growth mindset
27:00 The role of religion and Qadr
33:30 Even the way you think is from Allah
36:30 Social Media pushes false expectations
44:20 Identity Crisis in the modern age?
48:30 Practical Tips to manage Social Media
56:30 Avoiding Negatively Comparing Ourselves
59:12 Br Maarten's closing remarks
Resources Mentioned in this episode: Ibn Abee Omar: https://www.ibnabeeomar.com/
Recorded in March 2021
If this content makes you think, you find it beneficial and it improves your life in any way, please make Dua for the success of this project 💚(and give a good rating 😊).
Sign up for just ONE email per week containing links to the week's blog posts, videos and podcasts packed with tools, tips, tactics and thoughts to help you optimize your life and hereafter Click here
◼ Optimizedmuslim.com
◼ Youtube Channel
◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts
◼ Listen on Google Podcasts
◼ Listen On Spotify
◼ Tiktok
◼ Support on Patreon
◼ Support via Paypal
📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: [email protected]
TIME STAMPS:
00:00 Preview & Intro
06:10 How "make-able" is Worldly success
11:10 Studies on societal mobility and inequality
22:00 Self-Help & having a growth mindset
27:00 The role of religion and Qadr
33:30 Even the way you think is from Allah
36:30 Social Media pushes false expectations
44:20 Identity Crisis in the modern age?
48:30 Practical Tips to manage Social Media
56:30 Avoiding Negatively Comparing Ourselves
59:12 Br Maarten's closing remarks
Resources Mentioned in this episode: Ibn Abee Omar: https://www.ibnabeeomar.com/
Recorded in March 2021
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