In Lahore, a seasoned businessman, Mr. Nadeem, had built a distinguished career in the power
generation industry.
His journey was remarkable. Projects flourished, relationships endured, and opportunities seemed to
find their way to him. To those watching from the outside, he appeared to possess the legendary
Midas Touch—the extraordinary ability to turn everything he touched into gold.
One evening, his son, Taha, asked him a question.
“Baba G, what is your secret? Why does everything you touch turn to gold? How do you make
success look so effortless?”
Mr. Nadeem smiled.
“My son, there is no magic in my hands. The real secret lies in how you use your mind, your tongue,
your time, and your heart.
Let me share with you four principles that have guided my life.”
1. THINK STRAIGHT
“Keep your mind clear, your intentions honest, and your priorities in order. See things as they are, not
as you wish them to be. Make decisions with selflessness, integrity, and a long-term vision.
Confusion clouds opportunities. Clarity reveals them.”
2. TALK SELECTIVELY AND SOFTLY
“Not every thought needs to be spoken, and not every argument needs to be won.
Listen more than you speak. Choose your words carefully. Speak with humility, even when you have
authority. One gentle word can open doors that power and volume never will.”
“Your reputation is built not only on what you accomplish, but also on how you make people feel.”
3. WORK HARD
“Dreams and discipline, together, deliver projects. Work two eight-hour shifts instead of just one!
Show up when others are absent. Honour your commitments. Serve your customers relentlessly
creating value endlessly.
In our business, a generator is not merely a machine. It is a promise of power, productivity, and
peace of mind.”
“Never underestimate the compounding value of consistent, honest effort.”
4. PRAY A LOT
“Work with all your strength, but never let your achievements get to your head.
Pray with humility. Seek Allah’s guidance, place your trust in Him, and remain grateful for every
opportunity and every blessing.”
“Remember, my son, we can make our efforts, but the ultimate outcome is not ours to command.”
Taha listened thoughtfully.
“But Baba, how does all this make success find you?”
Mr. Nadeem paused before answering.
“When you think clearly, you recognise opportunities.
When you speak gently, you build relationships.
When you work consistently, you earn trust.
And when you pray sincerely, you remember that success is a blessing, not a birthright.
Keep doing these things, whether success comes today or years from now.
Do not spend your life chasing success. Spend it becoming the kind of person whom success
chases.
Think straight. Talk selectively and softly. Work hard. And pray a lot.
Then, my son, you may discover something wonderful:
You were so busy doing the right things that success quietly found its way to you.”
