Why are some people naturally smarter or more successful, even if they’re not avid readers?

You’ll find that many billionaires aren’t bookworms. They didn’t master everything through formal education—they learned by doing. They took action, offered their services, and figured things out along the way.

I still find myself overthinking at times. But here’s what I’ve realized:
If you want to learn a skill, start practicing it.
Want to be a salesperson? Start selling.
Want to be a writer? Start writing.

One powerful habit I’ve adopted is keeping a personal log or journal. After every task or experience, I write down what I did, what worked, and what could’ve been better. Then I apply those lessons the next time. That’s where real growth happens.

Sometimes we get so obsessed with reading books or watching tutorials that we lose touch with the real-world problems we’re meant to solve. Reading is great—it keeps your mind alive and gives you fresh ideas. But life becomes truly meaningful when you pair those ideas with real action—and a good company of friends helps too.

From my own experience, I’ve learned this:
Understand the basics, then just start.
Don’t get stuck in an endless loop of learning without action.
Start doing, and solve problems as they come.

That’s how progress is made.

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Life is not a prison — it’s all in your mind. You just need to unlock it.
All relationships, addictions, and even goals can become like prisons of the mind.
We think the doors are locked from the outside, but in reality, they’re locked from within.
We feel stuck.
We believe we have to face endless challenges.
Our mind tells us that we’re not capable, that we can’t break free.
But that’s not true.
We are more than we believe.
We haven’t truly tested ourselves yet.
We just need to trust ourselves.
The solution is simple: make a decision — and start taking action.
Try everything. See what works for you.

Many times in life, we don’t have mentors, or there’s no one around to guide or teach us. This could be due to various reasons—like your personal reputation, your company’s image, or just a sense of privacy.

As we reach a certain stage in life, we often find it difficult to discuss our problems openly. While others might offer advice, their perspective is based on their own experiences and circumstances—which may or may not apply to us.

So what’s the strategy in such a situation?
We must learn to become our own mentor or guiding light.

Recently, I came across a TED Talk by a CEO named Kat Cole. She shared a powerful method that helped her think differently and move forward in her professional journey.
The tool she mentioned is called the “Hotshot Rule.” It became a game-changer for her career—and it can be applied by anyone: a developer, a CEO, a teacher, a father, or a mother.

The idea is simple:
Ask yourself—if someone smarter than you were to replace you tomorrow, what’s the first thing they would do?
Then—go and do that thing immediately.

When we take on a new role, we often see things with fresh eyes and act decisively. But over time—3 years, 3 months, 4 weeks later—we may lose that clarity.
This method helps us regain that fresh perspective.

Also, remember: there’s always someone smarter than you. But instead of waiting for them to replace you—why not replace your old self with a better version of you?

This approach allows us to see through someone else’s eyes—to understand the situation clearly and take meaningful action.
And action creates impact.

So how can we apply this in our lives?

• First, take full responsibility for all areas of your life.
• Then, choose one area—whether personal or professional.
• Think of the smartest person you admire as your mentor.
• Review that area through their mindset.
• Then, take the necessary actions—decisively and without delay.

While reading about self-love, an old memory resurfaced. Someone once tried to remind me of my “Aukaat”—a word that signifies one’s status or worth in life. He told me I did not deserve the best, while he did. “Toh apni Aukaat bhool gaya hai?” he said.

Sometimes, I revisit those words. Why should I not deserve better while others can?

At times, I wonder if “Aukaat” simply means one’s reality, one’s limit. As Chattan Bhagat once pointed out, there is no equivalent word for “Aukaat” in some other languages.

When people remind you of your Aukaat, they are not offering wisdom—they are trying to suppress you, to keep you beneath them. “Teri itni hi Aukaat hai, jo hamara muqabla kar raha hai?” they say, as if worth is something dictated by others.

But with time, I realized a deeper truth: people control others by controlling their thoughts—by suppressing their beliefs about what is possible.

That day, I made a decision. You defined my Aukaat for me once, but one day, I would define it for myself.

And today, when I look at my achievements and compare them to their lives, I see the truth—they were wrong. They were liars. I have accomplished much.

So, remember: when someone tries to tell you your Aukaat, they are not revealing your limits. They are exposing their own.
How to change your Aukaat is to take responsibility of your life. Goals and effort to change effort. it take time.