You Are A Pro

You might be scared to start because you’re worried you won’t do it perfectly.

Can I really do this? Should I just focus on school and let everything else wait? Memorizing the Qur’an is exhausting, and I’m not sure I can keep up with it while also juggling my academics. Maybe it’s best to pause the madrasah, finish school, and then come back to it when I’m done. I’m not sure I’m built for this... sound familiar?

If you’re nodding along, let me tell you something: you’re not alone. And maybe, just maybe, you’ve got this all wrong.

You probably haven’t heard of Onegrowth, or maybe you have, but its magic hasn't clicked for you yet.

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Here it is, plain and simple: One day, one step, one growth.

That’s it. The mission is to move, not to perfect. Perfection isn’t the goal here—it’s about making progress. You might be scared to start because you’re worried you won’t do it perfectly. But what if you just… start? Just one step at a time. Break your tasks into tiny, bite-sized pieces and focus on doing just that little thing each day. You’ll be surprised by how far it takes you.

Set small, doable goals. Want to memorize the Qur’an? Instead of trying to cram it all at once, aim for seven lines a week. That’s it. Every day, tackle just one verse. Doable, right? And you know what? You don’t need to do this while dragging along things (or people) that don’t add value. Leave behind unhelpful distractions. Spend your time with those who lift you up, not weigh you down.

Here’s the thing: I’ve spoken to people who gave their all to their academics and ignored everything else. Guess what? Many of them told me they regretted it. After their last exam, they felt lost, asking themselves, “What next?” They wished they’d spent more time on personal growth or meaningful pursuits alongside their studies.

So, can you see where this is going? The path you’re considering giving up on is actually one of the best things you can do for yourself. I know medical students, law students, engineers who are managing their academics and still learning Qur’an or mastering new skills. They’re doing well because they’ve learned to balance. What’s your excuse?

Sometimes, we’re just scared of trying. Don’t let fear stop you from discovering what you’re capable of.

Here are a few tips to help you manage your time and stay on top of things:

1. Sleep early.
   The Prophet (ﷺ) disliked staying up late after Isha unless there was a purpose. By going to bed early, you’ll wake up refreshed and ready for the day.

2. Wake up early.
   “Early to bed, early to rise.” You’ve heard this a million times, but it works. I know for sure if I don’t sleep by 11:30 pm, my chances of waking up early drop—except on those rare miraculous days.

3. Start your day with worship.
   Kicking off your morning with the remembrance of Allah invites Barakah (blessing) into your day. Trust me, this sets the right tone for everything else.

The journey ahead? You can absolutely do it. One day. One step. One growth.