Study with Ismail

2024 wasn’t perfect, but it taught me the value of discipline, consistency, and belief in myself. If there’s one takeaway I want to share, it’s this:

Trust the process. You don’t have to see results right away—what matters is that you keep going.

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Hello, everyone! It’s been a while since my last update, and I hope you’re all doing well.

As the year comes to a close, I wanted to reflect on 2024 and share some of the key lessons I’ve learned along the way.

This year was all about hard work and perseverance:
I dedicated myself to achieving my goals, like getting into my dream university. It wasn’t easy—I studied for the SAT and IELTS every single day. There were moments of doubt, but I pushed through because I knew what I was working towards.

The biggest lesson I’ve learned? Growth comes from consistency.

Even on tough days, showing up and putting in the effort is what makes the difference.

Another highlight of 2024 was the way it shaped me as a person. This journey brought new challenges and opportunities, giving me a chance to experience life from a fresh perspective. It taught me resilience, and for that, I’m grateful.

Always be open to the lessons life throws your way—they’re what shape you into the person you’re meant to become.

Looking ahead, 2025 feels like a blank slate, full of possibilities. I’m planning to shift my focus from English to Arabic, stepping into an entirely new world. I might even find myself living in Saudi Arabia or the UAE! It’s a little daunting, but I’m excited for the growth that will come with these changes.

Sometimes, stepping out of your comfort zone is the best way to discover who you are and what you’re capable of.

In the new year, I also plan to grow my social media platforms and share more about my journey. My goal is to reach 10k followers on YouTube, Instagram, and beyond while documenting my adventures, possibly even a trip to America!

Dream big, set goals, and take small steps every day to turn them into reality.

Let’s make 2025 a year to remember! I’ll be posting more frequently, sharing tips on studying, setting goals, and navigating life’s challenges. Let me know in the comments what kind of content you’d like to see—I’d love to hear your ideas and support you in any way I can.

Here’s to a fresh start and an exciting year ahead! 🌟

7 Things to Do Before 2025

As the year comes to an end, it’s time to reflect, refocus, and plan for a brighter 2025. Here are a few powerful actions to consider before the clock strikes midnight:

1️⃣ Make a Vision Board
Visualize your goals! Whether it’s traveling to a dream destination, achieving academic excellence, mastering a new language, or reaching financial milestones, put it all on your vision board. Seeing your dreams every day will keep you motivated and focused.

2️⃣ Create a Realistic Study Schedule
Break your goals into achievable steps. Instead of cramming everything into one day, prioritize difficult subjects in the morning when your energy is at its peak. Consistency beats intensity.

3️⃣ Focus on 3 Daily Habits
Daily habits build discipline. Choose three habits that align with your goals. Mine? Learning 10 Arabic words daily, reading 25 pages of a book, and exercising for 40 minutes. Small steps lead to big changes!

4️⃣ Reflect on 2024
What went right? What could’ve been better? What lessons did you learn? Reflection is key to growth. Take what worked and refine it. Mistakes aren’t failures—they’re lessons.

5️⃣ Reevaluate Your Relationships
Not everyone is meant to stay in your life. Surround yourself with those who uplift and inspire you. It’s okay to let go of toxic friendships. You deserve respect and genuine care.

6️⃣ Declutter and Organize
A clear space equals a clear mind. Clean your study room, donate old clothes, and organize your phone. Start 2025 with a fresh, focused mindset.

7️⃣ Ask Yourself Hard Questions
•Are my current actions leading me to success?
•Am I my biggest fan or my worst enemy?
•Am I chasing these goals for myself or to impress others?
•What excuses are holding me back from giving my best?
•Have I fulfilled promises to myself and others?

Finally, ask yourself:

Why will 2025 be different? Define the “why” behind your goals and let that drive you forward.

Start now. 2025 is your blank canvas paint it with purpose and passion!

Please don’t be so afraid of not getting things right the first time or of making the wrong decision. Sometimes you need to make the wrong decision only to realize that it’s not what you want. Some hearts need certainty before they move on from someone or something, and sometimes it’s hard to move forward with unanswered questions. It’s okay to learn by messing up, it’s okay to take things one step at a time and move forward with caution. Pay attention to the revelations that follow on from the decisions that don’t feel right as there is always so much growth on the other side of them.

~the end~

A part of me wanted to suffer and face challenges so that everyone could say: “Look at this man, he never gives up even in hard times. He is truly admirable." However, now my life is about me, about Ismail. About a person who gives love and happiness to others and finds inner freedom by being independent of the world's circumstances.

My life was a puzzle, but I could not find the last missing piece that I had searched for my entire life. I looked for it in everything: in love, in success, in education. I opened a lot of doors to bring this light into my dark life. However, I did not realize that the light was in me.

At the end of our therapeutic trip, I realized that my life isn’t about enduring hard times, sacrificing, or getting hurt to achieve success. It’s not about doing everything just to succeed. Instead, my goals and dreams need to bring joy rather than suffering. If we work really hard without knowing how to recover our resources we won’t get the life we want. We risk falling into a cycle of struggle for the sake of struggle.

Shall we keep the story going? Are you interested ?

For the first time in my life, I couldn’t get enjoyment from things that I did before. Reading books, achieving goals, cooking dishes, running in the park- everything seemed boring. I laid in my bed for five days, trying to figure out what had happened in my life.  
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The door knocked and I heard my brother say: “Do you want to visit another city with me? Let’s go on a short road trip. You need to get some rest, my brother.”

During the trip, we had a conversation that changed my life profoundly.