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Morning Sacrifice & Service
β05:30 AM: Woke up and immediately got on the bike to pick up Mother from her duty.
βπ Spiritual Start: Offered Fajar at 6:00 AM and enjoyed a rare breakfast with the whole family before the long week started.
βπ£οΈ The Long Road: Packed my bags and began the 2-hour bike journey to the office at 7:00 AM.
βπΌ The Professional Grind
β09:00 AM: Reached the office and shifted into work mode.
β04:00 PM: Wrapped up the workday.
βπ Physical Recovery: The long commute and early start took a toll on my body. After reaching my room and praying Asar, I listened to my body and took a much-needed nap to recover from the aches.
βπ§ Strategic Growth & Niche Clarity
β06:30 PM: Woke up refreshed and tuned into Sir Haroonβs lecture on Niche Selection.
βKey Takeaway: Think Big. Don't limit your potential before you even start.
βπ The Upwork Vision: While I feel some anxiety about starting on Upwork, I am certain that this is the platform that will bridge the gap to my professional freelance career. I am ready to begin.
βπ Evening Reflection & Prayer
βπ Devotion: Offered Kaza Maghrib and Isha prayers.
βπ΅ Wellness: Had dinner with my roommate and ended the night with Green Tea to soothe the body and mind.
βπ€² Special Request: Tomorrow is a big day for my family. My cousin brother has an operation scheduled. I request everyone to please keep him in your prayers for a successful surgery and quick recovery.
βπ Today's Vibe Check
βResilience: β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘ (Picking up Mother + 2hr Bike Ride + Full Work Day)
βMindset: π§ Expanding (Focusing on "Thinking Big" for Upwork)
βMood: Reflective and hopeful.
βπ‘ A Note for the Community
β"Success is not a sprint; it's a marathon powered by small, consistent steps. Upwork is the mountain, but I have already started the climb."