{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Elevate with Ashur Sada: Achieving your goals is easier than you think!","home_page_url":"https://ashursada.com","description":"Elevate with Ashur Sada: Achieving your goals is easier than you think!","author":{"name":"Elevate with Ashur Sada: Achieving your goals is easier than you think!"},"items":[{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/the-world-cup-is-upon-us-and-it-may-bring-me-either-joy-or-misery","html_content":"

The World Cup is upon us, a global sporting event that millions - if not billions- of people wait for once every four years. With this year’s expansion to 48 teams-from the original 32-there will be more teams, more matc...

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My recent blood work results came back pretty good and within range, except for one number: my blood sugar levels were borderline prediabetic. Really? I don’t hate sweets, but I never thought I had a sweet tooth or extre...

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/no-panic-how-i-responded-to-a-borderline-prediabetes-result","title":"No Panic! How I Responded to a Borderline Prediabetes Result","summary":"My recent blood work results came back pretty good and within range, except for one number: my blood sugar levels were borderline prediabetic. Really? I don’t hate sweets, but I never thought I had a sweet tooth or extre...","date_modified":"2026-05-15T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/the-unexpected-way-i-improved-my-public-speaking-skills","html_content":"

As I’ve mentioned more than once on this blog, I’m an avid podcast listener. I started around 2016/2017, and my listening really took off during the pandemic in 2020-and I’ve never looked back. Podcasting has not only al...

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/the-unexpected-way-i-improved-my-public-speaking-skills","title":"The Unexpected Way I Improved My Public Speaking Skills","summary":"As I’ve mentioned more than once on this blog, I’m an avid podcast listener. I started around 2016/2017, and my listening really took off during the pandemic in 2020-and I’ve never looked back. Podcasting has not only al...","date_modified":"2026-05-01T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/the-hidden-reason-knowledge-isn%E2%80%99t-turning-into-success","html_content":"

Take a minute to think and compare these two individuals:

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Did you notice something lately? It seems like everywhere you look, there’s talk about AI.I don't think I have had a day in the last 3 years or more without coming into the word in some form or another. Maybe it is just ...

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/the-ai-tsunami-6-ways-to-ride-the-wave-instead-of-getting-swept","title":"The AI Tsunami: 6 Ways to Ride the Wave Instead of Getting Swept","summary":"Did you notice something lately? It seems like everywhere you look, there’s talk about AI.I don't think I have had a day in the last 3 years or more without coming into the word in some form or another. Maybe it is just ...","date_modified":"2026-04-01T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/journaling-or-diary-which-one-should-you-use-and-why","html_content":"

Since 2007, I have been into the habit of documenting my day's events and most important things that happened. This is what we call a diary. For years, until around 2020, I used this like a literal note taking of my day ...

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/journaling-or-diary-which-one-should-you-use-and-why","title":"Journaling or Diary: Which One Should You Use and Why?","summary":"Since 2007, I have been into the habit of documenting my day's events and most important things that happened. This is what we call a diary. For years, until around 2020, I used this like a literal note taking of my day ...","date_modified":"2026-03-15T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/what-if-personal-growth-was-an-olympics-sport","html_content":"

I just finished reading the book \"The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential\" by John C. Maxwell, and it just so happened that it was during the Winter Olympics, which I enjoyed tremendously - e...

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/what-if-personal-growth-was-an-olympics-sport","title":"What if Personal Growth was an Olympics Sport?","summary":"I just finished reading the book \"The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential\" by John C. Maxwell, and it just so happened that it was during the Winter Olympics, which I enjoyed tremendously - e...","date_modified":"2026-03-01T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/from-116-to-108the-quiet-signal-that-changed-how-i-see-my-health","html_content":"

A few years ago, my average walking heart rate was 116. Then 110.Now it’s around 108.

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/from-116-to-108the-quiet-signal-that-changed-how-i-see-my-health","title":"From 116 to 108:The Quiet Signal That Changed How I See My Health","summary":"A few years ago, my average walking heart rate was 116. Then 110.Now it’s around 108.","date_modified":"2026-02-15T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/the-mini-week-framework-a-cure-for-career-burnout","html_content":"

Hybrid work has been part of the white-collar DNA for six years now. Despite the headlines about \"Return to Office\" mandates, the reality is clear: the flexibility to move between home and the office is here to stay. Mos...

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/the-mini-week-framework-a-cure-for-career-burnout","title":"The \"Mini-Week\" Framework: A Cure for Career Burnout","summary":"Hybrid work has been part of the white-collar DNA for six years now. Despite the headlines about \"Return to Office\" mandates, the reality is clear: the flexibility to move between home and the office is here to stay. Mos...","date_modified":"2026-02-01T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/the-paper-trick-why-i-finish-physical-books-faster","html_content":"

Are you a \"paper book\" purist, or do you prefer the digital convenience of a Kindle? Depending on your preference, there are unique benefits to each, and after a decade of balancing both, I’ve noticed some fascinating di...

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/the-paper-trick-why-i-finish-physical-books-faster","title":"The Paper Trick: Why I Finish Physical Books Faster","summary":"Are you a \"paper book\" purist, or do you prefer the digital convenience of a Kindle? Depending on your preference, there are unique benefits to each, and after a decade of balancing both, I’ve noticed some fascinating di...","date_modified":"2026-01-15T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/24-things-we-learnt-this-year-on-this-blog","html_content":"

On January 1st, AshurSada.com officially launched, and with it began this journey of sharing insights, lessons, and strategies for personal growth, productivity, and success. Since then, we’ve published a new article ev...

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/24-things-we-learnt-this-year-on-this-blog","title":"24 Powerful Lessons From a Year of Mindset, Productivity & Growth","summary":" On January 1st, AshurSada.com officially launched, and with it began this journey of sharing insights, lessons, and strategies for personal growth, productivity, and success. Since then, we’ve published a new article ev...","date_modified":"2026-01-01T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/the-hidden-skill-behind-success-pattern-recognition","html_content":"

Ever notice that you spot things—subtle patterns—that others easily miss? For example, did you notice that most job vacancies for a specific IT project management role were consistently asking for two key skills and cred...

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/the-hidden-skill-behind-success-pattern-recognition","title":"The Hidden Skill Behind Success: Pattern Recognition","summary":"Ever notice that you spot things—subtle patterns—that others easily miss? For example, did you notice that most job vacancies for a specific IT project management role were consistently asking for two key skills and cred...","date_modified":"2025-12-15T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/why-looking-forward-to-something-feels-better-than-having-it","html_content":"

As I was scrolling through X/Twitter the other day, I came across a meme that said the day before your day off is often more enjoyable than the day off itself. I thought, how true—you feel excited, relaxed, and full of p...

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Who is more likely to be more successful and fulfilled in 5-10 years from now:

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This post originally appeared in our affiliate finance site \"BudgetSense.ca\"

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Do you start your workday by checking your email? I do — most of the time. No issues there.

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/escaping-the-email-trap-how-time-blocking-saved-my-workday","title":"Escaping the Email Trap: How Time Blocking Saved My Workday","summary":"Do you start your workday by checking your email? I do — most of the time. No issues there.","date_modified":"2025-10-15T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/stop-guessing-start-measuring-drucker%E2%80%99s-secret-to-progress","html_content":"

Famous management consultant and educator Peter Drucker is known for many memorable quotes in business and management, but one of my all-time favorites is about measurement and improvement:

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/stop-guessing-start-measuring-drucker%E2%80%99s-secret-to-progress","title":"Stop Guessing, Start Measuring: Drucker’s Secret to Progress","summary":"Famous management consultant and educator Peter Drucker is known for many memorable quotes in business and management, but one of my all-time favorites is about measurement and improvement:","date_modified":"2025-10-01T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/are-you-laying-bricks-%E2%80%94-or-building-a-cathedral","html_content":"

Ever heard the story of the three bricklayers?

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/are-you-laying-bricks-%E2%80%94-or-building-a-cathedral","title":"Are You Laying Bricks — or Building a Cathedral?","summary":"Ever heard the story of the three bricklayers? ","date_modified":"2025-09-15T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/the-3-things-i-told-my-son-to-get-him-ready-for-new-school-year","html_content":"

On June 26, my son attended his last day of Grade 4, and upon his return, I told him that he did a great job and to have fun during the summer and enjoy it, as it would be over before he knows it! Well, today, September ...

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/the-3-things-i-told-my-son-to-get-him-ready-for-new-school-year","title":"The 3 Things I Told my Son to get him Ready for New School Year","summary":"On June 26, my son attended his last day of Grade 4, and upon his return, I told him that he did a great job and to have fun during the summer and enjoy it, as it would be over before he knows it! Well, today, September ...","date_modified":"2025-09-01T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/the-surprising-lesson-i-discovered-about-productivity-at-3-am","html_content":"

In early August 2018, just after returning from a great Vegas trip, we received an unexpected call from the hospital informing us that my grandmother had passed away. While there is never a good time for death, the timin...

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/the-surprising-lesson-i-discovered-about-productivity-at-3-am","title":"The Surprising Lesson I Discovered About Productivity at 3 AM","summary":"In early August 2018, just after returning from a great Vegas trip, we received an unexpected call from the hospital informing us that my grandmother had passed away. While there is never a good time for death, the timin...","date_modified":"2025-08-15T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/10-things-you-can-learn-from-ai-to-think-work-and-live-better","html_content":"

I have been using various AI tools for years now, specifically Generative AI since OpenAI popularized the concept back in November 2022 with the introduction of their revolutionary ChatGPT platform. But lately, I’ve been...

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/10-things-you-can-learn-from-ai-to-think-work-and-live-better","title":"10 Things You Can Learn from AI to Think, Work, and Live Better","summary":"I have been using various AI tools for years now, specifically Generative AI since OpenAI popularized the concept back in November 2022 with the introduction of their revolutionary ChatGPT platform. But lately, I’ve been...","date_modified":"2025-08-01T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/why-i-took-the-ipad-away-during-car-rides%E2%80%94and-what-happened-next","html_content":"

Given that it's summer, my family and I are spending more and more time in the car, shuttling between various places and activities with the kids. The other day, as my son had his iPad in hand, I had a thought that quick...

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/why-i-took-the-ipad-away-during-car-rides%E2%80%94and-what-happened-next","title":"Why I Took the iPad Away During Car Rides—And What Happened Next","summary":"Given that it's summer, my family and I are spending more and more time in the car, shuttling between various places and activities with the kids. The other day, as my son had his iPad in hand, I had a thought that quick...","date_modified":"2025-07-15T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/why-most-problems-aren%E2%80%99t-as-big-as-they-seem%E2%80%94if-you-just-wait","html_content":"

This has become all too common for me, and I’m sure it has been the case for you more often than not: you face a problem—or hear about someone else facing an issue or obstacle—only to forget about it, then realize weeks ...

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/why-most-problems-aren%E2%80%99t-as-big-as-they-seem%E2%80%94if-you-just-wait","title":"Why Most Problems Aren’t as Big as They Seem—If You Just Wait","summary":"This has become all too common for me, and I’m sure it has been the case for you more often than not: you face a problem—or hear about someone else facing an issue or obstacle—only to forget about it, then realize weeks ...","date_modified":"2025-07-01T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/how-a-tiny-apple-watch-notification-changed-my-life-forever","html_content":"

One summer day in 2020, while most people had only one thing on their minds—COVID-19 lockdowns—I got a notification on my Apple Watch that would quietly change my life. It was about my Move streak, which had just hit thr...

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/how-a-tiny-apple-watch-notification-changed-my-life-forever","title":"How a Tiny Apple Watch Notification Changed My Life Forever!","summary":"One summer day in 2020, while most people had only one thing on their minds—COVID-19 lockdowns—I got a notification on my Apple Watch that would quietly change my life. It was about my Move streak, which had just hit thr...","date_modified":"2025-06-15T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/using-ai-i-cracked-the-code-to-public-speaking%E2%80%94here%E2%80%99s-how","html_content":"

Ah, public speaking! That fearful act that leaves us paralyzed from fear, literally gasping for air and feeling like our hearts will jump out of our chest. All because we are about to speak in front of a group of people,...

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/using-ai-i-cracked-the-code-to-public-speaking%E2%80%94here%E2%80%99s-how","title":"Using AI, I Cracked the Code to Public Speaking—Here’s How!","summary":"Ah, public speaking! That fearful act that leaves us paralyzed from fear, literally gasping for air and feeling like our hearts will jump out of our chest. All because we are about to speak in front of a group of people,...","date_modified":"2025-06-01T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/from-frustration-to-gratitude-what-a-recent-flat-tire-taught-me","html_content":"

“Man, so glad I had a flat tire, that was an awesome experience and I’d love to go through it again!”\n– said no one ever.

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/from-frustration-to-gratitude-what-a-recent-flat-tire-taught-me","title":"From Frustration to Gratitude: What a Recent Flat Tire Taught Me","summary":"“Man, so glad I had a flat tire, that was an awesome experience and I’d love to go through it again!”\n– said no one ever.","date_modified":"2025-05-15T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/why-i-refuse-to-shorten-names-%E2%80%94-but-i-love-shortening-success","html_content":"

I am no fan of the trend of shortening every word and name out there.

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/why-i-refuse-to-shorten-names-%E2%80%94-but-i-love-shortening-success","title":"Why I Refuse to Shorten Names — But I Love Shortening Success ","summary":"I am no fan of the trend of shortening every word and name out there.","date_modified":"2025-05-01T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/something-interesting-caught-my-attention-about-this-profession","html_content":"

While reading the book \"50 Economics Classics\" , something very interesting caught my attention: economists live very long lives! And I mean as long as into their late 80s or 90s for a lot of them. Then it got me thinkin...

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/something-interesting-caught-my-attention-about-this-profession","title":"Something Interesting Caught my Attention about this Profession","summary":"While reading the book \"50 Economics Classics\" , something very interesting caught my attention: economists live very long lives! And I mean as long as into their late 80s or 90s for a lot of them. Then it got me thinkin...","date_modified":"2025-04-15T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/beyond-money-the-scary-rising-trend-of-time-inflation","html_content":"

We have all heard the saying, that a million dollars today, is not what it once used to be. Although having a million dollars will technically make you a millionaire, the purchasing power is far from what it once was. De...

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/beyond-money-the-scary-rising-trend-of-time-inflation","title":"Beyond Money: The Scary Rising Trend of 'Time Inflation'","summary":"We have all heard the saying, that a million dollars today, is not what it once used to be. Although having a million dollars will technically make you a millionaire, the purchasing power is far from what it once was. De...","date_modified":"2025-04-01T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/fascinating-facts-about-bees-and-how-to-apply-to-our-development","html_content":"

I recently came a very fascinating article about how researchers have developed an innovative method to study honeybee behavior by attaching tiny QR codes to thousands of bees. This approach allows scientists to monitor ...

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/fascinating-facts-about-bees-and-how-to-apply-to-our-development","title":"Fascinating Facts about Bees and how to Apply to our Development","summary":"I recently came a very fascinating article about how researchers have developed an innovative method to study honeybee behavior by attaching tiny QR codes to thousands of bees. This approach allows scientists to monitor ...","date_modified":"2025-03-15T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/what-my-new-step-system-has-done-for-my-productivity","html_content":"

I consider myself extremely productive, driven and most importantly consistent. While far from perfect, this is often the case than not. In other words, if I know something will help me with my productivity, being healt...

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/what-my-new-step-system-has-done-for-my-productivity","title":"What my new S.T.E.P system has done for my productivity","summary":"I consider myself extremely productive, driven and most importantly consistent. While far from perfect, this is often the case than not. In other words, if I know something will help me with my productivity, being healt...","date_modified":"2025-03-01T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/why-genai-tools-like-chatgpt-are-the-ultimate-game-changer","html_content":"

As the popular saying goes, don't be scared of AI coming for your job, but rather from those that use AI. In other words, don't be scared of AI, but rather get used to it and learn it before someone else does and they ta...

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/why-genai-tools-like-chatgpt-are-the-ultimate-game-changer","title":"Why GenAI Tools Like ChatGPT Are the Ultimate Game-Changer","summary":"As the popular saying goes, don't be scared of AI coming for your job, but rather from those that use AI. In other words, don't be scared of AI, but rather get used to it and learn it before someone else does and they ta...","date_modified":"2025-02-15T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/why-language-money-and-data-hold-the-key-to-success","html_content":"

I’ve started to notice something intriguing of late: people who excel at manipulating language, money, or data tend to achieve remarkable success in life and their careers. But then I wondered—what if someone mastered al...

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/why-language-money-and-data-hold-the-key-to-success","title":"Why Language, Money, and Data Hold the Key to Success","summary":"I’ve started to notice something intriguing of late: people who excel at manipulating language, money, or data tend to achieve remarkable success in life and their careers. But then I wondered—what if someone mastered al...","date_modified":"2025-02-01T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/how-to-turn-your-commute-into-a-mobile-education-system","html_content":"

In early September 2019, during a flight from Las Vegas to Toronto, I was reading The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy. He discussed how, instead of wasting time listening to the news, he used his commuting and other free...

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/how-to-turn-your-commute-into-a-mobile-education-system","title":"How to Turn Your Commute into a Mobile Education System","summary":"In early September 2019, during a flight from Las Vegas to Toronto, I was reading The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy. He discussed how, instead of wasting time listening to the news, he used his commuting and other free...","date_modified":"2025-01-15T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ashursada.com/f/why-ashursadacom-i-landed-by-mistake-convince-me-to-stay-quick","html_content":"

First off, welcome and thank you for touching down here! If this is just a quick stop, I’ll do my best to turn it into a long stay.

","url":"https://ashursada.com/f/why-ashursadacom-i-landed-by-mistake-convince-me-to-stay-quick","title":"Why AshurSada.com? I landed by Mistake, Convince me to Stay Quick","summary":" First off, welcome and thank you for touching down here! If this is just a quick stop, I’ll do my best to turn it into a long stay. ","date_modified":"2025-01-01T15:00:00Z"}]}